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Opinion: Governor Ferguson signs the largest tax increase in Washington’s history into law
Mark Harmsworth critiques Washington’s new budget, calling it the largest tax increase in state history and warning that its burdens on businesses and consumers outweigh the benefits.
Opinion: Work? Strike? Whatever; Employers now required to pay union members not to work
A new Washington law allows striking workers to collect unemployment benefits, a move Elizabeth New argues will unfairly burden employers and encourage more frequent and prolonged strikes.
Ferguson signs budget boosting Washington state spending and taxes
Governor Bob Ferguson approved Washington’s new $77.8 billion budget and tax package Tuesday, raising business taxes and the gas tax to close a multibillion-dollar shortfall.
WA governor signs parental ‘bill of rights’ rewrite
Governor Ferguson signed legislation overhauling Washington’s parental rights law, keeping parts of Initiative 2081 while immediately enacting significant changes to student and parent protections.
Opinion: Parent notification of medical services, mental health issues involving students is removed
A new Washington state law removes parental notification requirements for student medical and mental health issues, reversing protections established by a 2023 voter-approved initiative.
Industry leaders hope to convince Clark County to not ban fireworks
Fireworks vendors and nonprofit partners plan to speak out against a proposed Clark County ban that would take effect in 2026.
CCRP issues ‘Call to Action’ to oppose proposed fireworks ban
The Clark County Republican Party is urging residents to attend Wednesday’s Council meeting to oppose a proposed countywide fireworks ban.
TriMet seeks $190M-$290M for Interstate Bridge light rail vehicles; charging taxpayers up to $15M per vehicle — triple the $4.5M cost
Rep. John Ley is raising concerns over TriMet’s escalating light rail vehicle costs for the IBR project, calling for fiscal transparency and alternatives.
Councilor Leslie Lewallen releases statement opposing countywide fireworks ban ahead of Clark County Council vote
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen has released a statement opposing a proposed countywide fireworks ban, urging Clark County leaders to protect personal freedoms ahead of Wednesday’s vote.
Opinion: ‘Vancouver doesn’t have to end up like Portland or LA’
Clark County Matters urges Vancouver’s mayor and City Council to act now to restrict public homeless camps, warning that inaction could mirror outcomes seen in Portland and Los Angeles.
VPS celebrates opening of Endeavour Technical Trades Center
Vancouver Public Schools marked the grand opening of the Endeavour Technical Trades Center at Hudson’s Bay High School, a privately funded project supporting career training in construction and tec…
Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law
A new Washington state law will require gun buyers to obtain a permit from the State Patrol starting in 2027, adding fees and training requirements beyond existing background checks.