Opinion: Fix licensing. Expand access. Lower costs. Free workers.
Universal licensure recognition could replace Washington's patchwork of occupation-by-occupation licensing compacts.
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Opinion: Tone deaf Tina Kotek ignores Oregon voters’ Tuesday message
Oregon's Measure 120 failed 83–17 as Kotek blamed Trump's Iran policy for the transportation tax defeat.
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Opinion: Getting a ticket in your drive way
In Washington, some violations — including driving suspended — can be enforced on private property, even in your own driveway.
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Area student recognized by nonprofit celebrating difference makers
Adele Anaya launched a nonprofit at age 9 that helped nearly 100 families access events in its first year.
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Battle Ground High School teacher receives University of Washington honor
Jonas Fridriksson, a Battle Ground High School history teacher since 1994, has won the UW Pressly Prize for a second time.
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Public Health offers tips for staying safe in local waters this summer
Clark County Public Health warns that local lakes and rivers remain dangerously cold despite warming air temperatures this Memorial Day weekend.
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Opinion: State policies matter for taxpayers and the business climate
Washington job growth is weaker than expected while Idaho and Montana rank among the nation's least regulated states.
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Opinion: Workers needed tax relief, but Olympia gave them something else
Washington's new 9.9% income tax faces a court challenge and a likely voter initiative before first payments are due in 2029.
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Chief Umtuch Middle School teacher contributes to Silent Heroes project
Battle Ground teacher Beth Doughty is the sole Washington state educator among 61 selected for the Silent Heroes program.
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Clark County seeks public comment on the Parks and Nature Capital Improvement Plan
Clark County's draft 2026-2032 Parks plan covers nine sites from Klineline Pond to two new neighborhood parks.
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