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Opinion: More taxes sadly the Washington way

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|Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Opinion: More taxes sadly the Washington way

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington lawmakers continue to turn to new taxes instead of addressin ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington lawmakers continue to turn to new taxes instead of addressing state spending priorities, particularly in health care policy. ...

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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Opinion: ‘If you tolerate lies and dishonesty from the government, you’re guaranteed more’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Opinion: ‘If you tolerate lies and dishonesty from the government, you’re guaranteed more’

Lars Larson criticizes state officials for refusing to disclose updated cost estimates for the Interstate ...

Lars Larson criticizes state officials for refusing to disclose updated cost estimates for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, arguing that a lack of transparency guarantees further government ...

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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Opinion: Tax slave to Washington state?

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|Date: Monday, December 15, 2025

Opinion: Tax slave to Washington state?

Nancy Churchill argues that Washington lawmakers increasingly treat taxation as entitlement rather than n ...

Nancy Churchill argues that Washington lawmakers increasingly treat taxation as entitlement rather than necessity, shifting the balance of power away from citizens and toward government. ...

Monday, December 15, 2025
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Opinion: Is the cheap fast-food burger a thing of the past?

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|Date: Friday, December 12, 2025

Opinion: Is the cheap fast-food burger a thing of the past?

Mark Harmsworth argues that rising minimum wages and B&O tax increases are driving higher food prices and ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that rising minimum wages and B&O tax increases are driving higher food prices and squeezing low-income consumers and small businesses across Washington state. ...

Friday, December 12, 2025
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Opinion: Blood on the highways fails to move Ferguson and Kotek

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, December 12, 2025

Opinion: Blood on the highways fails to move Ferguson and Kotek

Lars Larson criticizes Washington and Oregon governors over licensing policies he says are linked to dead ...

Lars Larson criticizes Washington and Oregon governors over licensing policies he says are linked to deadly truck crashes and ongoing highway safety risks. ...

Friday, December 12, 2025
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Opinion: Should taxpayers walkout?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

Opinion: Should taxpayers walkout?

Lars Larson argues that student walkouts and absenteeism in public schools raise questions about accounta ...

Lars Larson argues that student walkouts and absenteeism in public schools raise questions about accountability for taxpayers who fund the education system. ...

Thursday, December 11, 2025
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Opinion: Too deep to drive – flooded roads

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|Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

Opinion: Too deep to drive – flooded roads

Doug Dahl explains why even shallow water on roadways can be dangerous for drivers and outlines the risks ...

Doug Dahl explains why even shallow water on roadways can be dangerous for drivers and outlines the risks of hydroplaning and driving through floodwaters. ...

Thursday, December 11, 2025
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Opinion: Fast food jobs at risk with high minimum wages

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Opinion: Fast food jobs at risk with high minimum wages

Policy analyst Sam Cardwell argues California’s $20 fast-food minimum wage has cost thousands of jobs and ...

Policy analyst Sam Cardwell argues California’s $20 fast-food minimum wage has cost thousands of jobs and warns other states against similar hikes. ...

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Opinion: Sound Transit – No cause for celebration

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|Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Opinion: Sound Transit – No cause for celebration

Charles Prestrud argues Sound Transit’s costly light rail expansions have failed to boost overall ridersh ...

Charles Prestrud argues Sound Transit’s costly light rail expansions have failed to boost overall ridership or ease Puget Sound congestion. ...

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Opinion: Fish first, or people, that’s the dam question?

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|Date: Monday, December 8, 2025

Opinion: Fish first, or people, that’s the dam question?

Lars Larson argues that calls to tear out Northwest dams put fish ahead of human safety and power needs, ...

Lars Larson argues that calls to tear out Northwest dams put fish ahead of human safety and power needs, and says people should come first. Lars Larson: ‘I think we should put the lives and good fortu ...

Monday, December 8, 2025
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