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Opinion: Why the $10 billion dollar price bomb did NOT drop!

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|Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025

Opinion: Why the $10 billion dollar price bomb did NOT drop!

Lars Larson criticizes delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, suggesting politics stalled the “$10 ...

Lars Larson criticizes delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, suggesting politics stalled the “$10 billion price bomb” and questioning funding viability. ...

Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement costs headed to $10 billion, but don’t tell anyone

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|Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025

Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement costs headed to $10 billion, but don’t tell anyone

Economist Joe Cortright criticizes repeated delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, warning the proj ...

Economist Joe Cortright criticizes repeated delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, warning the project could top $10 billion while officials avoid disclosure. ...

Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Opinion: Want to be in a relationship with WA Cares? It’s complicated

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|Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025

Opinion: Want to be in a relationship with WA Cares? It’s complicated

Elizabeth New (Hovde) critiques WA Cares, warning of burdensome provider rules, union-linked training, an ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) critiques WA Cares, warning of burdensome provider rules, union-linked training, and a payroll tax with limited return for workers. ...

Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Opinion: WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh – ‘Sanctuary’ policies put state at risk

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|Date: Friday, August 29, 2025

Opinion: WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh – ‘Sanctuary’ policies put state at risk

WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh argues “sanctuary” policies in Washington undermine federal immigration law, ris ...

WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh argues “sanctuary” policies in Washington undermine federal immigration law, risk public safety, and enable trafficking, citing a recent letter he says challenges those polici ...

Friday, August 29, 2025
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Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents

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|Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents

Rep. John Ley shares his legislative update, highlighting constituent outreach, budget concerns, and oppo ...

Rep. John Ley shares his legislative update, highlighting constituent outreach, budget concerns, and opposition to costly projects such as the Interstate Bridge Replacement. ...

Thursday, August 21, 2025
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Opinion: WA state elections shenanigans

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|Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Opinion: WA state elections shenanigans

Bill Bruch raises concerns over Washington’s ballot status reports, citing dead voters’ ballots, duplicat ...

Bill Bruch raises concerns over Washington’s ballot status reports, citing dead voters’ ballots, duplicate voting, and voter roll issues across multiple counties. ...

Thursday, August 21, 2025
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Opinion: Keeping the ‘Blazers in Portland likely to cost taxpayers 100s of millions

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|Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025

Opinion: Keeping the ‘Blazers in Portland likely to cost taxpayers 100s of millions

Lars Larson warns taxpayers could bear the costs of Moda Center renovations after the Trail Blazers sale, ...

Lars Larson warns taxpayers could bear the costs of Moda Center renovations after the Trail Blazers sale, citing past deals that shifted obligations from owners to the public. ...

Sunday, August 17, 2025
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Opinion: Dire warning to PDX City Council about $10B bridge project that’s doomed

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|Date: Friday, August 15, 2025

Opinion: Dire warning to PDX City Council about $10B bridge project that’s doomed

Lars Larson warns that hidden cost estimates could push the I-5 Bridge replacement over $10B, citing ODOT ...

Lars Larson warns that hidden cost estimates could push the I-5 Bridge replacement over $10B, citing ODOT’s history of overruns and lack of funding. ...

Friday, August 15, 2025
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Opinion: How many illegal voters are registered to vote in WA state?

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|Date: Friday, August 15, 2025

Opinion: How many illegal voters are registered to vote in WA state?

Bill Bruch cites reports of inaccuracies in Washington’s voter rolls and calls for passing IL26-126 to re ...

Bill Bruch cites reports of inaccuracies in Washington’s voter rolls and calls for passing IL26-126 to require proof of citizenship for voter registration. ...

Friday, August 15, 2025
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Opinion: Off the rails 2

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|Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025

Opinion: Off the rails 2

The Antiplanner highlights Senator Joni Ernst’s report on rail and transit megaprojects, citing massive c ...

The Antiplanner highlights Senator Joni Ernst’s report on rail and transit megaprojects, citing massive cost overruns, delays, and questionable necessity. ...

Thursday, August 14, 2025
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