Facing $10B in budget overspending, Washington considers $1.4B state worker pay hike
Washington faces a $10B budget shortfall, considering a $4B worker pay hike.
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15-year-old earns Eagle Scout after repairing abandoned playground
Teen Preston Aarhus earns Eagle Scout after revitalizing Vancouver playground.
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POLL: How would you rate the accessibility of Vancouver city officials for addressing community concerns?
How accessible are Vancouver city officials to community concerns?
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Budget leader says funding for programs and services is safe, concern is demand for billions in new spending
Sen. Lynda Wilson highlights safe funding for services despite looming demands for billions in new spending.
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After evading repeal, will Washington expand its capital gains tax to lower incomes?
One member of a prominent Washington think tank suspects lawmakers are considering modifying the capital gains tax to generate more revenue for state coffers Brett DavisT...
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Opinion: New audit offers another reason lawmakers should leave the state’s paid-leave program behind
Elizabeth New (Hovde) critiques Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave program, highlighting audit findings of double-dipping and program inefficiencies.
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Opinion: WA turns redder, despite faulty media reports that said otherwise
WAGOP highlights gains in Washington's November 2024 election, challenging claims the state turned "bluer."
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Vancouver City Council to host community forum on Nov. 25
Vancouver City Council invites community members to share questions and ideas at a public forum on Nov. 25 at Evergreen Public Schools.
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Vancouver Public Schools to run Technology, Safety, and Capital Projects Levy on February ballot
Vancouver Public Schools Board approves a Technology, Safety, and Capital Projects Levy for the February 2025 ballot to support long-term needs.
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Bridge, trail reopen at Moulton Falls Regional Park
Moulton Falls Regional Park reopens its iconic wood bridge and trail after restoration work to ensure structural integrity and weather protection.
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