Nearly three dozen attacks on Let’s Go WA signature gatherers sparks draft legislation
Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, is drafting legislation after reports of dozens of attacks on Let’s Go Washington signature gatherers, proposing “no-protest zones” and toug...
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Opinion: Gov. Ferguson signed an executive order that will increase the cost of public construction projects
Mark Harmsworth argues that Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new executive order mandating Project Labor Agreements will raise costs, restrict competition, and sideline most of Washin...
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MVHS Jazz Band set to perform at prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago
Mountain View High School’s Jazz Band I was selected to perform at the 79th Annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago, a major honor recognizing student musicians’ excellence and...
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Commission on Aging to discuss county’s Tax Exemption Program at October meeting
Clark County’s Commission on Aging will host an Oct. 15 meeting to review the Tax Exemption Program for seniors and people with disabilities, with staff from the Assessor...
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Greater Vancouver Chamber opens registration for the 2026 National Civics Bee
The Greater Vancouver Chamber is accepting essays for the 2026 National Civics Bee, inviting middle school students to explore civics, propose community solutions, and co...
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Meet the Moment to honor Charlie Kirk scheduled for Oct. 14
Club America, powered by Turning Point USA, will host a “Meet the Moment” showcase Oct. 14 in Vancouver to honor Charlie Kirk and inspire young people to get involved in...
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Clark County launches Salmon Creek Solutions project with open house on Oct. 8
Clark County Public Works invites residents to an Oct. 8 open house launching the Salmon Creek Solutions project, focused on preventing pollution and improving stormwater...
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Government shutdown entered day six with talks over health care at an impasse
The U.S. government shutdown reached day six as negotiations over health care and budget funding remained stalled, with President Trump and Congress still divided on exte...
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Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to WA’s landmark Climate Commitment Act
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, leaving the state’s cap-and-trade law in place amid ongoing debate over spendi...
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Opinion: WA Cares needs all the help it can get
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that SJR 8201 offers the WA Cares Fund a chance at stability by allowing diversified investments, helping protect taxpayers from future payro...
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