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VIDEO: Income tax bill passes WA Senate after hours of heated debate

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|Date: Monday, February 16, 2026

VIDEO: Income tax bill passes WA Senate after hours of heated debate

Senate Bill 6346, imposing a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million, passed the Washington Senate after hours ...

Senate Bill 6346, imposing a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million, passed the Washington Senate after hours of debate and multiple rejected amendments. ...

Monday, February 16, 2026
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‘Absolutely good news’: WA financial outlook brightens as budget talks heat up

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|Date: Monday, February 16, 2026

‘Absolutely good news’: WA financial outlook brightens as budget talks heat up

A new forecast projects $827 million more in revenue for Washington’s current budget, offering relief as ...

A new forecast projects $827 million more in revenue for Washington’s current budget, offering relief as lawmakers finalize a supplemental spending plan. ...

Monday, February 16, 2026
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Vancouver middle school student joins Rep. John Ley in Olympia as a House page

Posted by Andi Schwartz, Webmaster/Graphic Designer
|Date: Monday, February 16, 2026

Vancouver middle school student joins Rep. John Ley in Olympia as a House page

Jackson Bumala, a 14-year-old middle school student from Vancouver, served as a page in the Washington St ...

Jackson Bumala, a 14-year-old middle school student from Vancouver, served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives with sponsorship from Rep. John Ley. ...

Monday, February 16, 2026
| by Andi Schwartz, Webmaster/Graphic Designer

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Pro-business, bipartisan legislation from Rep. Stephanie McClintock receives House approval

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|Date: Monday, February 16, 2026

Pro-business, bipartisan legislation from Rep. Stephanie McClintock receives House approval

The Washington State House passed House Bill 2207, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, to update alco ...

The Washington State House passed House Bill 2207, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, to update alcohol warehousing statutes and allow licensed warehouses to store and handle beer under the same ...

Monday, February 16, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Legislation from Rep. John Ley to support construction and infrastructure projects in Washington is passed by the House

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|Date: Monday, February 16, 2026

Legislation from Rep. John Ley to support construction and infrastructure projects in Washington is passed by the House

The Washington State House passed House Bill 2605, sponsored by Rep. John Ley, updating regulations on na ...

The Washington State House passed House Bill 2605, sponsored by Rep. John Ley, updating regulations on naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials used in construction. ...

Monday, February 16, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Camas, Union senior stars ready for playoff push in their final high school basketball seasons

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026

Camas, Union senior stars ready for playoff push in their final high school basketball seasons

Ethan Harris and Brooklynn Haywood lead Camas and Union into the Class 4A bi-district playoffs with state ...

Ethan Harris and Brooklynn Haywood lead Camas and Union into the Class 4A bi-district playoffs with state tournament berths on the line. ...

Saturday, February 14, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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U.S. Ed Dept. investigates Puyallup wrestler’s sexual assault allegation by trans athlete

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|Date: Friday, February 13, 2026

U.S. Ed Dept. investigates Puyallup wrestler’s sexual assault allegation by trans athlete

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the Puyallup School District over its handling of a sex ...

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the Puyallup School District over its handling of a sexual assault allegation involving wrestler Kallie Keeler. ...

Friday, February 13, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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The Enspire Extravaganza: Advancing art and community engagement for a brighter future

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|Date: Friday, February 13, 2026

The Enspire Extravaganza: Advancing art and community engagement for a brighter future

Enspire Arts brings more than 150 local artists to the Joyce Garver Theater in Camas on Feb. 28, featurin ...

Enspire Arts brings more than 150 local artists to the Joyce Garver Theater in Camas on Feb. 28, featuring student ambassadors and a world premiere by composer Nicole Buetti. ...

Friday, February 13, 2026
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Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe to strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services receives full support from the House

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, February 13, 2026

Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe to strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services receives full support from the House

The House unanimously passed HB 2531 from Rep. David Stuebe to update Medicaid reimbursement for emergenc ...

The House unanimously passed HB 2531 from Rep. David Stuebe to update Medicaid reimbursement for emergency ambulance services and maintain federal compliance. ...

Friday, February 13, 2026
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Stricter standards for WA sheriffs approved in state Senate

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|Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026

Stricter standards for WA sheriffs approved in state Senate

The state Senate passed Senate Bill 5974 to tighten eligibility standards for sheriffs and limit voluntee ...

The state Senate passed Senate Bill 5974 to tighten eligibility standards for sheriffs and limit volunteer posses, sending the measure to the House. ...

Thursday, February 12, 2026
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POLL: Did the council’s debate and resolution help unite or divide the community?

🤝 Helped unite the community
⚡ Increased division
🔄 It won’t make much difference
🔄 It won’t make much difference

206 votes

* Also read: Clark County Council modifies language on its resolution on ICE activities in the region

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