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Opinion: The growing gap between public voice and political power

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|Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

Opinion: The growing gap between public voice and political power

Todd Myers describes how large-scale protest and sign-ins often fail to sway state leaders, and argues au ...

Todd Myers describes how large-scale protest and sign-ins often fail to sway state leaders, and argues authentic influence is most likely found through local action. ...

Monday, April 6, 2026
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Opinion: Half the road, full stop – Understanding pedestrian right-of-way

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|Date: Friday, April 3, 2026

Opinion: Half the road, full stop – Understanding pedestrian right-of-way

Doug Dahl explains how Washington’s law requires drivers to stop when a pedestrian is within one lane of ...

Doug Dahl explains how Washington’s law requires drivers to stop when a pedestrian is within one lane of their half of the road, not just when directly in front. ...

Friday, April 3, 2026
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Opinion: The state’s RFK-proofing bill comes with a cost

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|Date: Friday, April 3, 2026

Opinion: The state’s RFK-proofing bill comes with a cost

Mandates like HB 2242 can lead to higher premiums as insurance companies absorb costs for new preventive ...

Mandates like HB 2242 can lead to higher premiums as insurance companies absorb costs for new preventive services, affecting affordability statewide. ...

Friday, April 3, 2026
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Opinion: What is the cost of a bridge?

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|Date: Friday, April 3, 2026

Opinion: What is the cost of a bridge?

John Ley argues the I-5 Bridge replacement’s soaring cost stems from costly extras like light rail, notin ...

John Ley argues the I-5 Bridge replacement’s soaring cost stems from costly extras like light rail, noting other states deliver larger, toll-free bridges for much less. ...

Friday, April 3, 2026
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Opinion: Defending Democracy by denying it?

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|Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

Opinion: Defending Democracy by denying it?

Washington voters are blocked from weighing in on new income taxes as state lawmakers and officials bypas ...

Washington voters are blocked from weighing in on new income taxes as state lawmakers and officials bypass public input, drawing criticism from Northwest voices. ...

Thursday, April 2, 2026
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Opinion: Stalin would be proud – Clark County Socialists gathered for ‘No Kings’

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|Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Opinion: Stalin would be proud – Clark County Socialists gathered for ‘No Kings’

Reform Clark County’s Rob Anderson criticizes local and national groups for organizing protests that feat ...

Reform Clark County’s Rob Anderson criticizes local and national groups for organizing protests that featured Auditor Greg Kimsey as a keynote, raising concerns about public trust and political partis ...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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Letter: Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle makes several serious and incorrect engineering statements

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|Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Letter: Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle makes several serious and incorrect engineering statements

Bob Ortblad critiques engineering claims by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, highlighting cost and saf ...

Bob Ortblad critiques engineering claims by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, highlighting cost and safety advantages of an immersed tunnel for the I-5 crossing. ...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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Opinion: Pennsylvania’s Payback Success – Is it a blueprint for Washington’s counties and cities?

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|Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Opinion: Pennsylvania’s Payback Success – Is it a blueprint for Washington’s counties and cities?

Reducing permit backlogs and setting clear timelines can help Washington communities lower project costs ...

Reducing permit backlogs and setting clear timelines can help Washington communities lower project costs and improve service, Mark Harmsworth argues. ...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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Opinion: The beginning of the end of anchor babies

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|Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Opinion: The beginning of the end of anchor babies

Lars Larson argues the Constitution excludes children born to non-legal residents, as the Supreme Court d ...

Lars Larson argues the Constitution excludes children born to non-legal residents, as the Supreme Court debates birthright citizenship and public opinion data shows limited support. ...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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Opinion: Defend bail now or face more chaos on our streets

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|Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

Opinion: Defend bail now or face more chaos on our streets

A proposed Washington court rule would cap bail for most misdemeanors and allow defendants to bypass bond ...

A proposed Washington court rule would cap bail for most misdemeanors and allow defendants to bypass bondsmen, raising concerns about accountability and public safety. ...

Monday, March 30, 2026
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