
Readers are invited to weigh in on how the past year has affected them
Rising prices, wages, and the broader direction of the economy remain top concerns for many Americans. With inflation trends shifting and national leadership under continued scrutiny, this week’s poll asks readers to reflect on their own circumstances and decide whether they feel better off than they were a year ago — or if it’s still too early to make that call.
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- Opinion: if you’re a Trump-hating liberal, feel free to pay the old, higher tax rates todayLars Larson challenges Trump-hating liberals to voluntarily pay the higher tax rates Harris proposed.
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- Expect delays on I-5 in Clark County for guardrail repairs April 16WSDOT crews will close the left lane of southbound I-5 between Exit 11 and Northeast 179th Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Increasing interest in motorcycle riding means increasing risks for inexperienced ridersWSP launches early safety campaign as fatality rates for motorcyclists reach 27 times higher than car occupants.
- County’s Commission on Aging continues discussion on mobility at April meetingFour-part mobility series brings aging experts together for public discussion on transportation solutions.








