Opinion: Gov. Ferguson promises to make the state more responsive. Here’s how he can make that happen
Todd Myers outlines steps Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new “Your Washington” program must take to succeed where past reforms failed: set real deadlines, enforce meaningful metrics...
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Oregon sues to block Trump from sending National Guard to Portland
Oregon and Portland officials are suing to block President Trump’s order deploying 200 National Guard members to Portland to protect federal property during protests.
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Opinion: A bridge too short, again
Joe Cortright argues the I-5 Bridge replacement faces the same Coast Guard clearance issues that doomed the Columbia River Crossing, risking delays and federal funding.
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Alysha Evelyn Chandra launches campaign for Clark County prosecutor
Alysha Evelyn Chandra, prosecutor and Army National Guard JAG officer, has launched her campaign for Clark County prosecutor, emphasizing safety, accountability, and bala...
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Opinion: Tina Kotek goes Orval Faubus on us
Lars Larson compares Gov. Tina Kotek’s refusal of federal help in Portland to historic defiance of federal law, citing riots and ICE building attacks.
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Letter: ‘Our Southwest Washington tax dollars … are being used to fund the starvation of children’
Ridgefield resident R. Myles Dickason urges Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez to address concerns over U.S. tax dollars funding conflict abroad instead of local priorities.
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Nuclear Caucus visits Idaho National Lab to explore energy solutions for Washington state
Washington State Nuclear Caucus members toured the Idaho National Lab to study advanced nuclear fuels and explore clean energy options for meeting future demand.
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Letter: Henny Penny, the sky will not fall!
Camas resident Anna Miller details which essential services and benefits continue during a government shutdown and which agencies may scale back or pause functions.
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Opinion: The stories of the people who experience the games are the best stories
Paul Valencia reflects on covering 211 consecutive Friday night football games, emphasizing stories of players, coaches, and fans over just scores.
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Opinion: Federal funding for I-5 Bridge replacement project in jeopardy
Latest, Opinion, columns, transportation, Pacific Northwest, Joe Cortright, Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, I-5 Bridge, Columbia River Crossing, federal funding, C...
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