More drama at Clark County Council in regard to its representatives on the C-TRAN Board
Councilors debated whether C-TRAN board representatives must follow group mandates, with Michelle Belkot refusing to commit to new voting rules and Glen Yung opposing her...
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Opinion: Small things grow great by concord
Washington’s initiative process gives citizens direct power to challenge lawmakers. Failed restrictions and new measures on girls’ sports, parental rights, and citizenshi...
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Opinion: California’s $20 fast food minimum wage creates less jobs and lower income
Study data show California fast food workers now face fewer shifts, higher menu prices, and widespread automation after the $20 wage hike.
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Gov. Ferguson signs law to undo WA estate tax increase enacted last year
Washington rolls back its estate tax hike, restoring previous rates and prompting uncertainty around $340 million in expected revenue for education.
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Vancouver house fire displaces residents
Crews from Vancouver Fire Department stopped a living room blaze from spreading, but five residents were forced out due to lingering smoke.
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VIDEO: Vote-by-mail rules in WA at risk in SCOTUS election law case
More than 127,000 Washington ballots postmarked by Election Day but received after could be disqualified under a possible Supreme Court ruling, prompting debate from both...
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Rounding out debate, Gov. Ferguson signs bill addressing retailers’ penny problem
A new Washington law lets merchants round cash purchases to the nearest 5 cents, aiming to manage change as shortages of pennies affect both businesses and customers.
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Opinion: State is rightly emphasizing experience and skills, not degrees
Elizabeth New explains how a new state policy removes unnecessary advanced degree requirements, supporting skills-based employment and broadening opportunities for capabl...
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Opinion: The wealth migration is real – which states are benefiting?
IRS data shows Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming attracted significant wealth from new residents, while Washington state saw a loss of $500 million as its new capital gains tax...
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Expect delays on SR 14 in Vancouver for guardrail repairs Wednesday
State Route 14 travelers in Vancouver should plan for morning delays as WSDOT will close two eastbound lanes for guardrail repairs, affecting mileposts 6.0 to 7.0.
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