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		<title>Ferguson rebuffs GOP lawmaker’s call to pause WA climate law</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16359-washington-gas-prices-climate-commitment-act-cap-and-trade-fergus-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ferguson&#039;s office says high gas prices stem from Trump&#039;s war in Iran, not a climate law emergency." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16359-washington-gas-prices-climate-commitment-act-cap-and-trade-fergus-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16359-washington-gas-prices-climate-commitment-act-cap-and-trade-fergus-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16359-washington-gas-prices-climate-commitment-act-cap-and-trade-fergus-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16359-washington-gas-prices-climate-commitment-act-cap-and-trade-fergus-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16359-washington-gas-prices-climate-commitment-act-cap-and-trade-fergus.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Ferguson's office says high gas prices stem from Trump's war in Iran, not a climate law emergency.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tickets available for ‘Gala on the Greens’ event to be held Saturday, May 16</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:47:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16167-gala-greens-republican-fundraiser-washougal-golf-club-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Semi Bird headlines Republican fundraiser with state lawmakers and county auditor candidate at Washougal venue." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16167-gala-greens-republican-fundraiser-washougal-golf-club-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16167-gala-greens-republican-fundraiser-washougal-golf-club-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16167-gala-greens-republican-fundraiser-washougal-golf-club-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16167-gala-greens-republican-fundraiser-washougal-golf-club-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16167-gala-greens-republican-fundraiser-washougal-golf-club.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Semi Bird headlines Republican fundraiser with state lawmakers and county auditor candidate at Washougal venue.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Clark County Sheriff shares his concerns with Washington’s new sheriff’s law</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:41:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15865-clark-county-john-horch-washington-sheriffs-law-decertification-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Sheriff John Horch criticizes a new state law allowing a commission to remove elected sheriffs through decertification, arguing it undermines voter authority." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15865-clark-county-john-horch-washington-sheriffs-law-decertification-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15865-clark-county-john-horch-washington-sheriffs-law-decertification-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15865-clark-county-john-horch-washington-sheriffs-law-decertification-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15865-clark-county-john-horch-washington-sheriffs-law-decertification-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-15865-clark-county-john-horch-washington-sheriffs-law-decertification.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Sheriff John Horch criticizes a new state law allowing a commission to remove elected sheriffs through decertification, arguing it undermines voter authority. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Voting begins Friday for Washington’s November 5 General Election</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:24:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Voting-Begins-General-Election-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Voting starts Friday for the November 5 General Election in Washington state." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Voting-Begins-General-Election-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Voting-Begins-General-Election-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Voting-Begins-General-Election-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Voting-Begins-General-Election-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Voting-Begins-General-Election.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Voting starts Friday for the November 5 General Election in Washington state.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Election prep – Governor and lieutenant governor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:09:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-DR-09-09-Gov-and-Lt-Gov-Cover-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Nancy Churchill discusses the duties of Washington’s governor and lieutenant governor, introducing Republican candidates Dave Reichert and Dan Matthews." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-DR-09-09-Gov-and-Lt-Gov-Cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-DR-09-09-Gov-and-Lt-Gov-Cover-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-DR-09-09-Gov-and-Lt-Gov-Cover-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-DR-09-09-Gov-and-Lt-Gov-Cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-DR-09-09-Gov-and-Lt-Gov-Cover.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Nancy Churchill discusses the duties of Washington’s governor and lieutenant governor, introducing Republican candidates Dave Reichert and Dan Matthews.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19 for the third time</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-Washington-Gov.-Jay-Inslee-tests-positive-for-COVID-19-for-the-third-time-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Washington Governor Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19 for the third time, the first in May 2022 and again this February." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-Washington-Gov.-Jay-Inslee-tests-positive-for-COVID-19-for-the-third-time-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-Washington-Gov.-Jay-Inslee-tests-positive-for-COVID-19-for-the-third-time-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-Washington-Gov.-Jay-Inslee-tests-positive-for-COVID-19-for-the-third-time.jpg 651w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Washington Governor Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19 for the third time, the first in May 2022 and again this February.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dr. Raul Garcia announces run for Washington governor</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2023 00:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-Dr.-Raul-Garcia-announces-run-for-Washington-governor-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Dr. Raul Garcia" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-Dr.-Raul-Garcia-announces-run-for-Washington-governor-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-Dr.-Raul-Garcia-announces-run-for-Washington-governor-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-Dr.-Raul-Garcia-announces-run-for-Washington-governor.jpg 711w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Dr. Raul Garcia, a Yakima physician and director of Astria Toppenish Hospital, declares his candidacy for Washington state governor in 2024, focusing on affordable healthcare, public education, environmental protection, and social justice.]]></description>
		
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		<title>&#8216;Death of our justice system&#8217;: Critics object to WA bill on clemency and pardons</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:29:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-Clark-County-Jail-Clark-County-Today-countyjail-0026-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="&#039;Death of our justice system&#039;: Critics object to WA bill on clemency and pardons. Some critics say that will result in violent felons being released early and further erode public safety." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-Clark-County-Jail-Clark-County-Today-countyjail-0026-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-Clark-County-Jail-Clark-County-Today-countyjail-0026-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-Clark-County-Jail-Clark-County-Today-countyjail-0026.jpg 750w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Some critics say that will result in violent felons being released early and further erode public safety.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rep. Chris Corry, Rep. Peter Abbarno revive emergency powers reform battle with new bill</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 23:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="156" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-govsoffice-300x156.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Lawmakers hope the Legislature is ready to make the crucial changes needed to avoid another governor-imposed state of emergency." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-govsoffice-300x156.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-govsoffice-150x78.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-govsoffice.jpg 750w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Lawmakers hope the Legislature is ready to make the crucial changes needed to avoid another governor-imposed state of emergency.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Emergency powers reform killed by lawmakers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:55:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/large_Clark-County-Today-Washington-State-Capitol-Large-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center shares tactics used by House Democratic leadership to kill SB 5909." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/large_Clark-County-Today-Washington-State-Capitol-Large-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/large_Clark-County-Today-Washington-State-Capitol-Large-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/large_Clark-County-Today-Washington-State-Capitol-Large.jpg 711w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center shares tactics used by House Democratic leadership to kill SB 5909.]]></description>
		
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