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Should Washington workers fired for refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine be rehired by the state?
Should Washington workers fired for refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine be rehired by the state?
Study: Washington’s local news decline hurts democracy, costs taxpayers
The decline of local news in Washington state, with several newspapers closing and consolidation by media giants, is linked to reduced civic engagement, lower voter turn…
Clark County Today Sports Podcast, Episode 10: A salute to Columbia River boys soccer, and more as we say goodbye to another athletic school year
…talk about the conclusion of high school spring sports for Washington, with a salute to Columbia River boys soccer, plus a cool experience for one of the hosts, watching his daughter play in the stat…
Washington collects $600 million more than expected for schools
Washington state surpasses expected capital gains tax revenue by nearly $600 million, totaling $849 million. The capital gains tax, passed i…
Opinion: State’s income tax windfall isn’t needed – public schools have plenty of money
Liv Finne states that in Washington, ‘fully funding the schools’ means funding the interests of powerful unions, bureaucracies, and feeding ever-growi…
Washington state predicts U.S. economic ‘slowdown,’ not recession
Washington state forecasts a slowdown in the U.S. economy, predicting lower GDP growth, higher unemployment rates, and decreasing oil prices…
Washington insurance companies file to increase rates
Fourteen health insurers in Washington state have submitted requests for an average rate increase of 9.11 percent, with medical costs being cited as the driving factor,…
Championships: Clark County schools celebrate several state titles in spring sports
…s well on the final weekend of high school spring sports in Washington.
Building Code Council delays new codes due to 9th Circuit natural gas ruling
The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) passed two motions in response to a 9th Circuit Court ruling, giving official notice for rulem…
Washington bans pot-based hiring discrimination for most employers
Washington state has passed a law, effective January 1, 2024, banning hiring discrimination based on off-the-job cannabis use and the presen…
200,000 eligible Washingtonians have less than a week to opt out of payroll tax program
The deadline to opt out of Washington state’s new payroll tax is approaching in less than a week, but 200,000 eligible Washingtonians have not yet applied for an exemp…
City announces proposed location of fourth Safe Stay Community
…operty – approximately 18,750 square feet – is owned by the Washington State Department of Transportation and is being leased to the city.