Opinion: 2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency
Results from the first Washington Poll show voters prioritizing the economy, spending restraint, and school transparency, with broad support for education reforms and con...
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What WA Gov. Bob Ferguson said, and left unsaid, in his State of the State address
Gov. Bob Ferguson’s State of the State address emphasized flood recovery, taxes on millionaires, and immigration enforcement while avoiding direct discussion of the state...
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Opinion: House Bill 2481 will stifle innovation and hurt businesses
Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2481 would restrict market-driven pricing, increase regulatory burdens, and ultimately harm Washington businesses and consumers.
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Vancouver Fire Department mourns the off-duty passing of firefighter paramedic Jeremiah Frenz
The Vancouver Fire Department announced the off-duty death of Firefighter Paramedic Jeremiah Frenz, who served the community from Fire Station 5 and joined the department...
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C-TRAN Board makes thought-provoking choice for vice chair, voting Wil Fuentes
The C-TRAN Board of Directors voted Wil Fuentes as vice chair for 2026, a move questioned by former board member Michelle Belkot amid ongoing litigation over her removal.
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Opinion: Kindness is always welcome, even in places where one does not always find it
Paul Valencia reflects on how a brief moment of kindness between a journalist and a football coach underscores the importance of respect in journalism and public life.
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Opinion: Crossing the mighty Columbia River is getting mighty expensive
An opinion column argues lawmakers must reassess the I-5 Columbia River Bridge replacement after revised estimates show the project’s probable cost has more than doubled.
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WAGOP, journalist file injunction against WA state to stop deleting public records
The Washington State Republican Party and journalist Jonathan Choe filed an injunction seeking to prevent the state from removing public records tied to publicly funded c...
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Clark County District Court announces relocation to new facility
Clark County District Court will begin operations at its new downtown Vancouver location on Feb. 2, 2026, as part of a move to improve public access and court services.
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Plan for lane closure on southbound I-205 for guardrail repair work Jan. 13
WSDOT crews will close the left lane of southbound I-205 near the Northeast 18th Street overpass from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 13 for guardrail repairs.
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