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U.S. Senate displays sharp divisions over SAVE voting bill demanded by Trump
U.S. senators debated Wednesday whether the federal government should change how Americans register to vote and cast a ballot, with Republicans maintaining alterations are necessary to safeguard … more
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The Woodland City Council continued the discussion on Traffic Impact Fees with a public hearing in its Monday, March 16 meeting. Mayor Todd Dinehart described the topic as a “tough nugget” that the community will have to work on together.
Woodland city council provide ideas for city staff to continue to look into traffic impact fee waiver request for “small businesses”
The Woodland City Council held a workshop to discuss the large costs traffic impact fees bring to businesses seeking to develop in the city during their Monday, March 16, meeting.  One of … more
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Silver Star Mountain, to the east of Clark County, has a shell of its usual snow on Thursday, March 19, as low snow water equivalents statewide have resulted in a “snow drought.”
Washington snowpack well below average as peak season nears
Snowpack levels across Washington remain far below normal as the state approaches the critical statewide median peak snowpack date, raising concerns about water supply heading into the warmer, drier … more
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Washington State Sen. Adrian Cortes spoke with The Reflector last week about the 2026 legislative session, including his opposition to a new income tax on high earners.
Cortes explains vote against millionaire tax bill, reflects on short legislative session
Washington State Sen. Adrian Cortes of Battle Ground said his vote against a proposed income tax on high earners reflects concerns about limited relief for working families and small businesses, as … more
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to a crowd during a press conference in Vancouver on March 17. Leaders outlined a new cost estimate for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project and reaffirmed their commitment to moving forward.
Ferguson, partners push forward on Interstate 5 bridge replacement
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and regional partners stood together in Vancouver during a Tuesday, March 17, press conference to reaffirm their commitment to replacing the aging Interstate Bridge, even … more
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, walks with Kevin Hoffman and his students at Carlisle Lake in Onalaska on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez introduces bipartisan Fuel the Force act
Earlier this year, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, introduced the bipartisan Fuel the Force Act with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania. The legislation is aimed at improving … more
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The Retreat fire, seen here, is burning about 14 miles southwest of Naches. As of Aug. 8 it was around 44,588 acres and 64% contained.
New state law nixes mortgage lender tax break to boost wildfire funding
At the close of last year’s Washington state legislative session, a key bucket of wildfire prevention funding was slashed nearly in half by lawmakers attempting to offset a budget deficit. If it … more
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U.S. Supreme Court skeptical of allowing states to count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative justices on Monday appeared skeptical of the validity of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, in a case that could potentially affect hundreds of … more
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Can accelerated home construction replace the need for Washington state income tax?
Instead of implementing an income tax in Washington, the Washington Center for Housing Studies (WCHS) recommends unleashing Washington’s housing productivity to raise revenue and at the same time … more
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Plaintiff still waiting for Washington state DOL to respond to alleged massive data breach
More than two weeks after a tort claim was filed against the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) claiming the agency knowingly allowed a major security flaw in its data system and potentially … more
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Report: Washington has one of the 'worst-performing and least cost-effective highway systems'
The Reason Foundation’s 29th Annual Highway Report ranked Washington state dead last in three categories, suggesting that taxpayers spend far more than they’re getting in return.​ The … more
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Gov. Bob Ferguson answers questions from the press during a legislative session preview in a Senate Hearing room in Olympia on Friday, Jan. 9.
After shocking revelations, Washington state leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition
State lawmakers and the governor are rethinking how Washington marks the legacy of Cesar Chavez following stunning accusations of sexual abuse against the transformational leader of the farmworker … more
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Centralia police officers discuss a collision involving a man driving a box truck and a parked vehicle on the 2100 block of North Pearl Street in Centralia on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
‘Blue envelopes’ seek to reduce Washington traffic stop risks for neurodivergent drivers
Traffic stops can be anxiety-inducing encounters, especially for people with autism.  To address this, Washington is establishing a program to improve communication between neurodivergent … more
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Sarah Beckman, left, stands with other staff members of Ohio’s Hamilton County Quick Response Team in an undated photo. The team helps people who use fentanyl get treatment. Ohio had the largest drop in opioid overdose deaths of any state as of October 2025 since the national peak in June 2023.
Drop in US opioid overdose deaths nears 50% since 2023
Since their peak less than three years ago, opioid overdose deaths dropped nearly by half as of October, according to a Stateline analysis. The drop comes as a shrinking fentanyl supply has made the … more
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Gov. Bob Ferguson delivers the State of the State address for the 2026 Legislative session at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
‘No King Ferguson’: Washington Republicans plan protest of their own 
The Washington state Republican Party has announced it will hold a protest titled “No King Ferguson” at noon on Saturday, March 28. It will be held at the State Capitol in Olympia, on the … more
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State Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, speaks at a Let’s Go Washington rally supporting initiatives concerning parental rights and barring transgender athletes from participating in girls’ athletics at the Washington state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Braun: Lots of reasons to become discouraged, no reason to give up after legislative session
Through the eyes of state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, Washington state's 2026 legislative session was full of many disappointments, but also some glimmers of hope — especially where local project … more
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Gov. Bob Ferguson walks up to a “12” flag raising ceremony ahead of this Saturday’s playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at the state capitol in Olympia on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Gov. Ferguson prepares to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise for Sonics’ return
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday previewed an upcoming meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ahead of a planned vote on league expansion that could bring men’s professional basketball … more
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Washington drivers suffering gas prices up nearly $1 per gallon in one month
Washington drivers are paying nearly a dollar more per gallon of gas than they were a month ago. The Iran war is sending prices surging across the country, but Washington drivers are paying far … more
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Two dredging vessels, the government-owned Essayons and the Bayport, a contract vessel, at the mount of the Columbia River.
Army Corps plan for Columbia River dredge spoils could cost Southwest Washington ports millions
The federal agency that maintains the Columbia River’s shipping channel is proposing to build seven giant in-water pens as part of a $377 million project to manage dredge spoils over the next 20 … more
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Report: Washington charter school graduates see much higher incomes, homeownership rates
A new report from charter school advocates in Washington indicates charter graduates are making more money and owning more homes than their counterparts who graduated from traditional public schools. … more
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