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Annual Discover Pass cost set to increase in October
Washington’s Discover Pass fee will rise from $30 to $45 starting October 1, 2025, to help support state parks amid shifting budget prioriti…
Opinion: HB 1217 – Rent control is law … or is it?
…couver resident Bill Black challenges the enforceability of Washington’s new rent control law, HB 1217, warning it may worsen the state’s housing shortage.
Opinion: Revolution or revival?
Nancy Churchill argues that Washington state is ground zero for a Marxist-style revolution but says a cultural revival is possible through personal responsibility and t…
Title IX fight escalates as WA districts push back on gender identity policies
School districts in Washington are filing civil rights complaints against the state over gender identity policies, prompting a federal Title IX investigation.
Opinion: Washington state Legislature 2025: That’s a wrap
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center breaks down the highlights and lowlights of Washington’s 2025 legislative session, warning of rising taxes and new…
Opinion: Washington state lawmakers increase the cost of driving – again
Bob Pishue of Mountain States Policy Center argues that new vehicle and fuel taxes in Washington will raise driving costs while diverting funds away from roads.
17th District lawmakers secure more than $46 million in the 2025-27 capital and transportation budgets
…strict lawmakers helped secure more than $46 million in the state’s 2025–27 capital and transportation budgets for key projects across Camas, Washougal, Vancouver, and Southwest Washington.
Clark County partners with Department of Ecology to encourage residents to embrace reusable beverage containers
Clark County and the Washington State Department of Ecology are launching a campaign on May 5 to encourage residents to replace single-use cups with reusable bev…
Feds launch Title IX investigation into WA State Superintendent’s Office
…ve launched a first-of-its-kind Title IX investigation into Washington’s education department, focusing on policies affecting gender pronouns and parental rights.
Opinion: The Washington State 2025-27 Budget proposal is out and legislators are still spending money the state doesn’t have
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center critiques the 2025-27 state budget as unsustainable, calling for reforms in spending, taxation, and accountability.
Letter: ‘Democrats never met an increase in fees, taxes or charges they wouldn’t vote for’
…mas Schenk argues that unchecked one-party Democrat rule in Washington state has led to steep increases in taxes and erosion of individual rights — with nonvoters to blame.
Prospective students invited to Preview Day at WSU Vancouver
Washington State University Vancouver invites prospective students to Preview Day on May 8 to learn about admissions, financial aid, and stu…