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  Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools
  The U.S. Department of Education issued new guidance reinforcing individual prayer rights in public schools while reiterating limits on school-sponsored religious activity.
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  Opinion: IBR falsely blaming inflation
  Joe Cortright argues that inflation explains only a small portion of the IBR project’s cost increases and that rising consultant and staff expenses are the primary drivers.
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  Letter: The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s $141 million bribe can be better spent on sandwich steel-concrete tubes
  Bob Ortblad argues that an immersed tunnel using sandwich steel-concrete tubes would be a more cost-effective alternative to the current Interstate Bridge Replacement Program design.
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  Opinion: Washingtonians want affordability, not more taxes, according to our recent survey
  Rep. John Ley shares results from a legislative survey showing affordability concerns and opposition to new taxes among respondents, while outlining Republican priorities in Olympia.
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  Washougal City Council appoints David L. Szyplinski to fill Position 5
  The Washougal City Council appointed David L. Szyplinski to fill the vacant Position 5 seat following the death of longtime council member and former mayor Molly Coston.
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  Opinion: Schumer insults black Americans with ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ comment
  Lars Larson argues that Democratic opposition to the SAVE Act contradicts voter support for photo ID requirements and unfairly characterizes minority voters.
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  Community Foundation opens philanthropy award nominations
  The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has opened nominations for its 2026 Philanthropist of the Year and Community Champion Awards, with submissions due March 6.