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  Rep. Walsh wants to bring DOGE to Washington state
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  Opinion: Parents told to have a seat; government knows best
  Elizabeth New says recent Washington legislation chips away at parental rights by allowing schools to facilitate health services without parent notification.
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  Fatal and serious injury collisions continue to increase
  State and local agencies are warning drivers to slow down in work zones as fatal and serious injury crashes continue to rise across Washington and Clark County.
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  Battle Ground Public Schools plant and greenhouse sales start this month
  Battle Ground Public Schools’ annual plant and greenhouse sales begin April 26, offering a wide selection of student-grown flowers, veggies, and native plants at three locations.
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  Republican budget leaders agree with governor: latest Democrat tax plan is wrong for Washington
  Senate Republicans say they agree with the governor that the latest $2 billion Democrat tax proposal is too large and push for a no-new-taxes alternative.
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  PeaceHealth, Lifepoint Rehabilitation receive state approval for construction of new rehabilitation hospital in Vancouver
  PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation received state approval to build a 50-bed rehabilitation hospital at 3400 Main Street in Vancouver, with completion expected in 2027.
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  Celebrate Ridgefield First Saturdays on Saturday, May 3
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