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Opinion: IBR still holding and lying about coming billions in cost overruns

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|Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025

Opinion: IBR still holding and lying about coming billions in cost overruns

Joe Cortright argues that Interstate Bridge Replacement officials are deliberately delaying the release o ...

Joe Cortright argues that Interstate Bridge Replacement officials are deliberately delaying the release of an updated cost estimate that he says could push the project toward $10 billion. ...

Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Opinion: Another problem with strike pay from the UI fund – Potential double-dipping, overpayments

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|Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025

Opinion: Another problem with strike pay from the UI fund – Potential double-dipping, overpayments

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s new strike pay law risks overpayments and double-dipping u ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s new strike pay law risks overpayments and double-dipping unless workers are clearly warned at the point of applying for unemployment benefits. ...

Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Letter: A call for competent Interstate Bridge project management

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|Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Letter: A call for competent Interstate Bridge project management

Rick Vermeers argues that unchecked scope, rising costs, and missed timelines threaten the survival of th ...

Rick Vermeers argues that unchecked scope, rising costs, and missed timelines threaten the survival of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project unless light rail is removed. ...

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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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: IBR administrator receives generous Christmas gift on his way out the door

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Opinion: IBR administrator receives generous Christmas gift on his way out the door

Ken Vance argues that IBR leadership avoided accountability on rising project costs as Administrator Greg ...

Ken Vance argues that IBR leadership avoided accountability on rising project costs as Administrator Greg Johnson announced his departure without providing updated estimates. ...

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

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|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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Letter: ‘President Trump has stopped the flooding’

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|Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025

Letter: ‘President Trump has stopped the flooding’

Camas resident Anna Miller argues that the immigration system’s due process framework has failed under vo ...

Camas resident Anna Miller argues that the immigration system’s due process framework has failed under volume and backlog, and credits President Donald Trump with prioritizing enforcement to stop ille ...

Sunday, December 14, 2025
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Letter: ‘If we want workable immigration reform, we must first restore basic human dignity to the debate’

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|Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025

Letter: ‘If we want workable immigration reform, we must first restore basic human dignity to the debate’

Vancouver resident John Ford argues that restoring human dignity to public discourse is essential before ...

Vancouver resident John Ford argues that restoring human dignity to public discourse is essential before meaningful immigration reform can occur. ...

Sunday, December 14, 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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