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January 14, 2026

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Opinion: Kindness is always welcome, even in places where one does not always find it

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Opinion: Kindness is always welcome, even in places where one does not always find it

Paul Valencia reflects on how a brief moment of kindness between a journalist and a football coach unders ...

Paul Valencia reflects on how a brief moment of kindness between a journalist and a football coach underscores the importance of respect in journalism and public life. ...

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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WAGOP, journalist file injunction against WA state to stop deleting public records

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

WAGOP, journalist file injunction against WA state to stop deleting public records

The Washington State Republican Party and journalist Jonathan Choe filed an injunction seeking to prevent ...

The Washington State Republican Party and journalist Jonathan Choe filed an injunction seeking to prevent the state from removing public records tied to publicly funded child care centers. ...

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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VIDEO: First day of WA’s legislative session gets off to partisan start in the House

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, January 12, 2026

VIDEO: First day of WA’s legislative session gets off to partisan start in the House

Republican lawmakers walked off the Washington State House floor after Speaker Laurie Jinkins’ opening re ...

Republican lawmakers walked off the Washington State House floor after Speaker Laurie Jinkins’ opening remarks on the first day of the 2026 legislative session. ...

Monday, January 12, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Seven Things You Need to Know About the Governor’s Budget Proposal

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Opinion: Seven Things You Need to Know About the Governor’s Budget Proposal

Ryan Frost outlines seven key issues in Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental budget, focusing o ...

Ryan Frost outlines seven key issues in Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental budget, focusing on taxes, spending growth, and long-term fiscal risks. ...

Sunday, January 11, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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County Charter Review Commission to hold first two meetings in January

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026

County Charter Review Commission to hold first two meetings in January

The Clark County Charter Review Commission will meet twice in January to begin reviewing the county’s cha ...

The Clark County Charter Review Commission will meet twice in January to begin reviewing the county’s charter and consider whether to recommend amendments for voter approval. ...

Thursday, January 8, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Former legislator and County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien announces candidacy for Clark County auditor

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Former legislator and County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien announces candidacy for Clark County auditor

Former Clark County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien has announced her candidacy for county auditor following ...

Former Clark County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien has announced her candidacy for county auditor following Greg Kimsey’s decision not to seek re-election. ...

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps

Washington Democrats have introduced a constitutional amendment that would allow congressional redistrict ...

Washington Democrats have introduced a constitutional amendment that would allow congressional redistricting outside the normal post-census cycle, drawing sharp partisan debate. ...

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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County Council votes to increase sales tax for yet-to-be-finalized plan for affordable housing

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

County Council votes to increase sales tax for yet-to-be-finalized plan for affordable housing

Clark County Council approved a sales tax increase intended for housing-related uses despite concerns fro ...

Clark County Council approved a sales tax increase intended for housing-related uses despite concerns from one councilor that no final spending plan is in place. ...

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Majority party policies still making life more expensive for Washingtonians

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Opinion: Majority party policies still making life more expensive for Washingtonians

Rep. John Ley outlines his opposition to new taxes, raises concerns about state spending, and details leg ...

Rep. John Ley outlines his opposition to new taxes, raises concerns about state spending, and details legislation he plans to pursue during the 2026 Washington legislative session. ...

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington

City councils across Washington are debating whether to remove fluoride from drinking water as dental and ...

City councils across Washington are debating whether to remove fluoride from drinking water as dental and health experts cite long-standing evidence of its safety and benefits. ...

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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