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Fiscal fallout: $375 million bond debt indirectly funding operating budget

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|Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

Fiscal fallout: $375 million bond debt indirectly funding operating budget

Shifting $375 million from a loan fund impacts local infrastructure as Washington state covers operating ...

Shifting $375 million from a loan fund impacts local infrastructure as Washington state covers operating costs with bond debt, prompting concern among officials and advocacy groups. ...

Monday, April 6, 2026
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Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs

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|Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs

Four sheriffs are suing over a state law that sets new eligibility rules, arguing it undermines voter aut ...

Four sheriffs are suing over a state law that sets new eligibility rules, arguing it undermines voter authority by allowing removal for certification issues. ...

Monday, April 6, 2026
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City of Battle Ground seeks applicants for Salary Commission vacancy

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|Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

City of Battle Ground seeks applicants for Salary Commission vacancy

Battle Ground seeks a resident to join its independent Salary Commission, which reviews compensation and ...

Battle Ground seeks a resident to join its independent Salary Commission, which reviews compensation and health benefits for local elected officials through 2027. ...

Monday, April 6, 2026
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White House govt. Funding request for 2027 cuts $73 billion

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|Date: Friday, April 3, 2026

White House govt. Funding request for 2027 cuts $73 billion

President Trump's budget seeks to boost defense funding while cutting $73 billion from agencies like the ...

President Trump's budget seeks to boost defense funding while cutting $73 billion from agencies like the EPA, NASA, and Agriculture, prompting sharp criticism from Democratic leaders. ...

Friday, April 3, 2026
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Clark County seeks volunteer for Law and Justice Council

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|Date: Friday, April 3, 2026

Clark County seeks volunteer for Law and Justice Council

Applicants with experience in mental health services are encouraged to help guide Clark County’s coordina ...

Applicants with experience in mental health services are encouraged to help guide Clark County’s coordination of local criminal justice and corrections planning. ...

Friday, April 3, 2026
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Gov. Ferguson signs controversial law tightening standards for WA sheriffs

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|Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Gov. Ferguson signs controversial law tightening standards for WA sheriffs

Sheriffs must now meet strict standards or risk removal, with local officials appointing replacements ins ...

Sheriffs must now meet strict standards or risk removal, with local officials appointing replacements instead of voter recall, amid ongoing debate over constitutionality. ...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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VIDEO: Rejected – WA SOS will not process referendum to repeal income tax law

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|Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

VIDEO: Rejected – WA SOS will not process referendum to repeal income tax law

State officials stopped Let’s Go Washington’s referendum to overturn the new tax, citing constitutional l ...

State officials stopped Let’s Go Washington’s referendum to overturn the new tax, citing constitutional limits. Legal and political battles, including a Supreme Court challenge, are expected next. ...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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Project 42: It is an income tax, not a millionaire’s tax

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Project 42: It is an income tax, not a millionaire’s tax

Project 42 co-founder Dann Mead Smith urged Clark County residents to organize against the new income tax ...

Project 42 co-founder Dann Mead Smith urged Clark County residents to organize against the new income tax law, emphasizing it can be expanded to reach more than just millionaires. ...

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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VIDEO: WA income tax signed into law with legal challenge right behind

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|Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

VIDEO: WA income tax signed into law with legal challenge right behind

A 9.9% income tax affecting high earners in Washington faces swift legal opposition and a proposed citize ...

A 9.9% income tax affecting high earners in Washington faces swift legal opposition and a proposed citizen initiative seeking repeal. ...

Monday, March 30, 2026
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Peter Silliman announces candidacy for Clark County Council

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|Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

Peter Silliman announces candidacy for Clark County Council

Peter Silliman, small business owner and Charter Review Commissioner, is seeking the District 5 seat and ...

Peter Silliman, small business owner and Charter Review Commissioner, is seeking the District 5 seat and promises action on transparency, housing, and park development. ...

Monday, March 30, 2026
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