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Opinion: A century later, Washington state fails parental rights
Vicki Murray argues HB 1296 dismantles Washington’s parental-rights law and expands state control over schools, ignoring a century-old Supreme Court ruling that children aren’t “c…
Opinion: Washington’s 2025 legislative session doubled down on a decade of decline
Washington Policy Center analyst Todd Myers argues Gov. Ferguson’s first session continued a decade-long trend of higher taxes and bigger bu…
Expect delays on SR 500 in Camas for pavement repairs Sunday, June 1
The Washington State Department of Transportation will close eastbound SR 500 in Camas on Sunday, June 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to grind out…
Opinion: The 2025 Washington Legislative Session – Small business, taxation, and business regulation
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center outlines how the 2025 legislative session’s new taxes and regulations will impact small businesses across Washingto…
Opinion: ‘I am absolutely disgusted by lawmakers and educators who have been successful in reducing parental rights’
…ncern over recent changes to parental rights legislation in Washington state and urges support for education alternatives.
High school sports: Camas senior, Mountain View freshman win state girls golf championships
Girls golf state champions from Camas and Mountain View lead the start of a busy stretch of spring sports championships across Washington.
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 outwe…
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 shortfa…
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 establis…
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 requirement…
Washington history firsts that happened in Washougal
Washougal was home to several Washington state firsts, including the earliest school district and first non-Indigenous settler north of the Columbia River.
Washington among the most generous states for GoFundMe campaigns
Washington ranks as the ninth most generous state on GoFundMe, with residents contributing millions to support individuals and nonprofits ov…