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  Life and legacy of outdoors reporter Allen Thomas recognized by Clark County Council
  Clark County Council issued a proclamation honoring the life and career of longtime outdoors reporter Allen “Woodsy” Thomas, recognizing his decades of journalism in Southwest Washington.
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  Upcoming presentation on Battle Ground replacement levy
  Battle Ground voters can attend a Jan. 14 presentation to learn more about the school district’s replacement levy ahead of the Feb. 10 election.
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  Residents encouraged to apply for traffic calming measures on Vancouver streets
  Vancouver residents can apply by Feb. 28 for neighborhood traffic calming projects that will compete for funding through the city’s 2026 program.
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  Opinion: Majority party policies still making life more expensive for Washingtonians
  Rep. John Ley outlines his opposition to new taxes, raises concerns about state spending, and details legislation he plans to pursue during the 2026 Washington legislative session.
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  Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington
  City councils across Washington are debating whether to remove fluoride from drinking water as dental and health experts cite long-standing evidence of its safety and benefits.
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  Opinion: What happens when you build a state budget on the most volatile tax sources?
  Ryan Frost argues that relying on volatile tax sources like income and capital gains taxes risks destabilizing Washington’s budget and undermining long-term fiscal planning.
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  Battle Ground City Council welcomes new and re-elected members
  The Battle Ground City Council seated new and returning members and selected Eric Overholser as mayor and Aimee Vaile as deputy mayor during its first meeting of 2026.