Search Clark County Today
Every published story — news, opinion and letters. Filter by section, author, type or publication date; the address bar keeps your search, so any view is easy to share or bookmark.
Washington House passes budget, clearing way for talks with Senate
Washington House passes $77.8B budget, sparking talks with Senate, governor.
Rep. John Ley’s bill to assist the construction industry receives approval from Washington State House of Representatives
House Bill 1857, introduced by Rep. John Ley, aims to reduce construction costs by exempting certain building materials from asbestos-relate…
Opinion: How the legislature just voted to raise your rent
Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1217 will drive up rent costs, reduce housing supply, and worsen Washington’s affordability crisis.
WAGOP Fights for election integrity and fair elections via House Joint Memorial 4007
WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh calls for an audit of Washington’s Motor Voter Law and fights for fair elections through House Joint Memorial 4007, with a crucial court hearing set for March 13.
House Dems vote to end forced prison labor; GOP warns taxpayers may foot the bill
Washington lawmakers pass HB 1233, making prison work programs voluntary, sparking debate over rehabilitation, taxpayer costs, and public po…
House unanimously passes two bills from Rep. Kevin Waters, including one to clarify alcohol server permit statutes
The Washington State House of Representatives unanimously passed two bills from Rep. Kevin Waters, including one clarifying alcohol server permi…
Bistate bridge bill authorizes Washington state to issue bonds to finance project
House Bill 1958 would authorize Washington state to issue up to $1.6 billion in bonds for the Interstate Bridge Replacement, with repayment…
Opinion: House Bill 1402 would define which jobs require a driver’s license but omits to provide the definition
House Bill 1402 could impact job listings in Washington, but its vague definition of ‘reasonably expects’ raises concerns about employer com…
House Transportation Committee to hold hearing on HB 1958 Monday (Feb. 24)
Washington’s House Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on HB 1958, a bill that could shift tolling burdens for the I-5 Bridge repla…
Rep. John Ley introduces bill to save Washington transportation up to $500 million
Rep. John Ley introduces House Bill 1869 to block Washington from funding out-of-state transportation projects, potentially saving up to $500 million.
Opinion: Washington state is in a race to the bottom in health care
Elizabeth New (Hovde) warns that House Bill 1123 could increase insurance premiums and strain Washington’s hospital system.
Rep. David Stuebe bill to support backcountry search and rescue efforts receives public hearing
Rep. David Stuebe’s bill, House Bill 1625, proposes a grant program to support backcountry search and rescue efforts in Washington state.