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Opinion: Rent Control is back – and this time it means it
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center critiques House Bill 1217, arguing that rent control policies fail to address Washington’s housing crisis.
Caldier-McClintock bill seeks to eliminate sales tax on diapers and essential baby products
…and Stephanie McClintock, seeks to eliminate the sales tax on diapers and essential baby products to ease financial burdens on families.
Opinion: High beams and parallel roads
Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive explains the laws and considerations for using high beams on parallel roads and divided highways.
Letter: ‘I’m proud to call this (Hockinson) community home’
Brush Prairie resident Brian Hebert supports Hockinson’s bond initiative, emphasizing its role in funding schools, protecting property values, and strengthening the community.
Letter: ‘Levy propositions 12 and 13 represent a vital investment in the futures of all Ridgefield students’
Ridgefield resident Jamie Heim urges support for Propositions 12 and 13, highlighting their role in funding schools, special education, and new facilities.
WA Republicans hope fifth time’s the charm for emergency powers reform bill
Washington Republicans push for emergency powers reform with House Bill 1221, seeking legislative oversight of state emergencies.
Opinion: Make employers pay striking workers? Too silly!
Elizabeth New (Hovde) critiques Senate Bill 5041, which would provide unemployment benefits to striking workers, calling it costly and disruptive.
Opinion: ‘Ridgefield residents deserve better stewardship of their tax dollars’
Rob Anderson analyzes Ridgefield School District’s levy proposals, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility and taxpayer impact.
Emergency Department experiencing record-setting volumes
…l Center faces record emergency department volumes, urging non-emergency cases to use other care options.
Letter: Vancouver resident Ann Donnelly shares her letter to members of the County Council regarding the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance at County Council meetings
Vancouver resident Ann Donnelly opposes removing the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance from County Council meetings, emphasizing unity and shared values.
Letter: ‘The Pledge of Allegiance is more than just a tradition’
Vancouver resident Cemal Richards urges Clark County Council to preserve the Pledge of Allegiance as a unifying symbol of shared American values.
Battle Ground Police Investigate Hit-and-Run Accident Involving Pedestrian
…lice are investigating a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian on West Main Street; a 45-year-old woman remains in critical condition.