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As Washington gets an income tax, the fight to overturn it begins
…asures to challenge the new 9.9% income tax on Washington households earning over $1 million.
Battle Ground Police arrest suspect in fatal 2025 crash
…s from a blood sample collected in 2025 provided probable cause for police to arrest Michael T. Smith, more than a year after the Battle Ground crash.
VIDEO: WA diesel hits record $6.53, crushing truckers and school budgets
…th diesel nearing $6.53 per gallon in Washington, trucking businesses and school districts now confront sharply higher fuel expenses affecting budgets and workers.
WA’s status solidifies as one of the most expensive places in US
A new study shows Washington outpaces most states on cost of living, with metrics revealing a sharp rise in daily expenses and major metro areas ranking among the nation’s most expensive.
Opinion: Someone explain the Democrat Party to me please
…iticians for shutdown threats, Homeland Security funding refusals, and positions on election laws, housing, and gun rights.
Business Profile: Columbia River volleyball coach teaches The Elite Competitor
Bre Smedley co-founded The Elite Competitor to help young athletes handle the mental demands of sports by offering support, resources, and ongoing training for players, parents, and coaches.
18th District lawmakers to host town hall meeting on Saturday, March 28, in Battle Ground
…nts to answer questions, review the new income tax, and discuss the effects of the $80 billion budget.
Opinion: In plain sight – yielding to pedestrians
…ttentional blindness, which highlights the need for more focused awareness at intersections and stronger safety practices.
Opinion: ‘Just because they got away with it doesn’t mean they weren’t wrong’
A Skamania County deputy’s report found violations of county rules and the Open Public Meetings Act, but no prosecutor acted on the findings.
More drama at Clark County Council in regard to its representatives on the C-TRAN Board
Councilors debated whether C-TRAN board representatives must follow group mandates, with Michelle Belkot refusing to commit to new voting rules and Glen Yung opposing her nomination.
Gov. Ferguson signs law to undo WA estate tax increase enacted last year
Washington rolls back its estate tax hike, restoring previous rates and prompting uncertainty around $340 million in expected revenue for education.
Vancouver house fire displaces residents
Crews from Vancouver Fire Department stopped a living room blaze from spreading, but five residents were forced out due to lingering smoke.