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New playgrounds open at Sifton Neighborhood Park and Gaiser Middle School Park
Clark County Public Works announces new playgrounds at Sifton Neighborhood Park and Gaiser Middle School Park, featuring upgraded equipment and safer surfaces.
Two more bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters move forward after receiving committee approval
Two bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters—on alcohol server permits and education policy—are moving forward after committee approval.
Opinion: Washington’s paramount duty to public education
Dick Rylander & Larry Roe discuss Washington’s constitutional duty to fully fund K-12 education and the ongoing challenges in meeting that requirement.
Letter: Gadflies unite!
Shauna Walters responds to IBR’s Greg Johnson calling project opponents “gadflies” and urges continued opposition to costly light rail plans.
Bill dubbed by critics as the ‘initiative killer’ passed out of Senate committee
A bill critics call the “initiative killer,” SB 5382, has passed a Washington Senate committee, raising concerns about voter rights and signature verification requirements.
Rep. John Ley bill to assist the construction industry by easing restrictions on aggregate and asphalt materials receives committee approval
House Bill 1857, introduced by Rep. John Ley, aims to ease restrictions on asphalt and aggregate materials, reducing construction costs and supporting infrastructure projects.
Expect morning commute delays on northbound and southbound I-5 in Clark County Thursday
Expect delays on I-5 near Woodland, La Center, and Ridgefield Thursday morning as WSDOT crews conduct rolling slowdowns for tree removal work.
Washougal Early Learning enrollment now open
Washougal School District’s free early learning programs, including Transition to Kindergarten and Developmental Preschool, are now open for 2025-26 enrollment.
Local school bus driver appeals to National Labor Relations Board to end ‘Merger Doctrine’
Battle Ground bus driver challenges union merger blocking vote to end forced dues.
DOGE says it has saved taxpayers $55 billion so far
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency reports $55 billion in taxpayer savings through federal budget cuts and efficiency measures.
Opinion: Part 1 – Basic education in Washington state; A primer
Dick Rylander and Larry Roe provide an overview of Washington’s constitutional obligations and funding structure for K-12 education.
Letter: Thinking about purchasing Long-Term Care Insurance?
Anna Miller of Camas shares her experience with long-term care insurance, highlighting unexpected premium hikes and policy changes.