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  Opinion: Despite historic tax hikes – Washington state faces $4.3 billion deficit
  Ryan Frost argues that Washington’s projected multibillion-dollar deficits stem from rapid spending growth, not a lack of revenue, after years of historic tax hikes.
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  Reserve a table at the Battle Ground Public Schools Industry Fair
  Battle Ground Public Schools invites businesses and organizations to reserve a free table at the 11th annual Industry Fair on Feb. 19, 2026, to connect with students and job seekers.
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  Life outdoors: Bundle up for winter adventures
  WDFW highlights winter opportunities across Washington, from hunting and fishing to wildlife viewing and hikes, encouraging people to bundle up and enjoy the outdoors.
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  Republicans prepare for ‘train wreck’ as Democrats eye new taxes to fill $2B gap
  Washington lawmakers face a $2 billion deficit as Republicans warn of tax proposals they say will worsen a mounting budget crisis.
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  Letter: A misleading headline about a misleading initiative
  Battle Ground resident Gary Obermeyer argues that Initiative 26-126 would restrict voting access rather than improve election integrity.
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  POLL: Do you support Vancouver’s decision to restore open public comment at every council meeting starting in 2026?
  Vancouver will restore open public comment at every council meeting in 2026 after years of limiting remarks to agenda items.
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  Opinion: Washington is bleeding taxpayers and now a State Representative wants to make it worse
  Mark Harmsworth argues that a proposed statewide payroll tax would worsen Washington’s ongoing loss of jobs, businesses, and economic competitiveness.