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Community Foundation opens SW Washington Philanthropy Award nominations
The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington is accepting nominations for its 2025 Philanthropy Awards, recognizing outstanding generosity and community impact.
Law enforcement agencies in SW Washington team up for the Big Game
Law enforcement in Southwest Washington increases DUI patrols for the Big Game, promoting safe driving.
Arrest for unlawful possession of a firearm made after search warrant in Battle Ground
…Special Investigations Unit (SIU), with assistance from the SW Washington Regional Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), the …
Opinion: An obscure Washington State salary law is still causing employers to lay employees off
Mark Harmsworth discusses how Washington’s salary law is forcing layoffs and reducing employee hours due to rising exempt salary thresholds.
Opinion: House Bill 1334 would allow municipalities to increase property taxes significantly
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues that House Bill 1334 could lead to significant property tax increases by changing inflation ca…
Opinion: The Employment Security Department still is unable to meet its obligations
Mark Harmsworth critiques Washington’s Employment Security Department for ongoing inefficiencies and lack of transparency.
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 cr…
State Rep. David Stuebe sworn into Washington State House of Representatives, announces committee assignments
…Rep. David Stuebe of Washougal begins his first term in the Washington State House of Representatives, joining key committees to serve the 17th District.
Rep. John Ley sworn in as 18th District state representative, announces committee assignments
…ng the 18th District with key committee appointments in the Washington Legislature.
Opinion: The taxation bait and switch
Nancy Churchill critiques proposed tax hikes by Washington Democrats, citing potential impacts on property owners and consumers.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Sworn Into the 119th Congress
…119th Congress, pledges bipartisan solutions for Southwest Washington.
Opinion: It’s tough to do business in Washington, unless you cover up the data
Mark Harmsworth highlights anti-business challenges impacting Washington’s small businesses.