Opinion: It’s not just the increased taxes that are driving businesses away
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues taxes, workforce challenges and economic uncertainty are driving businesses to relocate outside Washington.
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Opinion: There is no such thing as a ‘free’ lunch, and an income tax isn’t more palatable because it offers one
Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center argues the proposed Washington income tax and universal school meals policy reflect a broader state spending problem
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Battle Ground the site of Busy Bee Craft Fair March 21
Battle Ground will host the Busy Bee Craft Fair on March 21, bringing dozens of local artisans and crafters together for a free community event at the Battle Ground Event...
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State of the City: Vancouver mayor promotes arts and culture in her annual address
Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle highlighted arts initiatives, public safety investments and city development projects during her annual State of the City address.
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Clark College to present Choral Concerts
Clark College choirs will perform two winter concerts in Vancouver this week, featuring the Treble Ensemble, Chorale and Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. Jacob Fu...
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VIDEO: WA House pulls an all-nighter as income tax debate continues
Washington House lawmakers debated Senate Bill 6346 through the night as Republicans proposed amendments and raised concerns about economic impacts and constitutional que...
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Opinion: Democrat Party penalizes marriage in Washington
Lars Larson argues that Washington’s newly passed income tax unfairly targets married couples by creating what he describes as a financial penalty for filing jointly.
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Balcony fire in Vancouver extinguished
Firefighters quickly put out an early-morning blaze on a second-story apartment deck in Vancouver while crews checked nearby units and one resident was transported for re...
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Clark County small businesses urge legislature to reject state income tax
More than 30 Clark County businesses sent a letter to state lawmakers opposing Senate Bill 6346, arguing the proposed income tax could harm small businesses and the broad...
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Comcast completes network expansion to rural residents as part of partnership with county
A public-private partnership between Clark County and Comcast has expanded high-speed broadband access to nearly 500 rural homes northeast of Battle Ground Lake.
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