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The “ initiative killer bill ” appears to be dead in Olympia.
At least for this session.
SB 5973 – sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, cleared out of the Senate State …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/17/26
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The Washington state House has passed a bill that terminates the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ Retirement System Plan 1, creates a new plan, and transfers $4.5 billion out of that …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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2/17/26
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Former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna has issued a legal memo arguing that a proposed tax on millionaires is unconstitutional, citing the state Constitution and a century’s worth of …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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2/17/26
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House Democrats passed a bill on Thursday that would expand the Washington Voting Rights Act to require the attorney general’s approval before adjusting local election boundaries.
The 57-39 …
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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2/17/26
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Washington state moved one step closer Monday to creating a personal income tax two years after the Legislature said it wouldn’t.
Majority Democrats in the Senate advanced legislation on a …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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2/16/26
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After several hours of heated debate, legislation that many consider to be the most contentious bill to come before the Washington Legislature in many years passed the state Senate Monday.
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/16/26
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As majority Democrats in Olympia push ahead with a controversial income tax bill, they are also moving to roll back another tax-the-rich policy passed during the 2025 session.
Senate Bill 6347, …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/16/26
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Washington state budget writers finally got some rosy news Monday, as they prepare to release their spending plans.
Revenue collections are predicted to increase $827 million in the current …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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2/16/26
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New data from Washington’s Child Wellness Survey (CWS) shows that families with young children across the state demonstrate strong resilience and problem-solving skills, even as many continue to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/16/26
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers have scheduled opportunities for the public to provide input in 2026-2027 state-managed salmon seasons, beginning with a hybrid …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/16/26
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The Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia River Mental Health Services (CRMHS) recently announced the official transition of the NorthStar treatment clinic to Cowlitz ownership, effective Feb. 1.
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/16/26
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, last week shared a video from the Vista Del Rio Mobile Home Community in Vancouver that outlines her legislation to help bring down energy costs for …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/16/26
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ÖOF TATATÁ, led by Mike Hayes on guitar and lead vocals, actor and film producer Jason Momoa on bass with Kenny Dale Borill on drums, rocked the night away at ilani Casino and Resort’s Rock …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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2/16/26
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Reform Clark County’s Rob Anderson released an investigative podcast episode in his “ReformCast” series that detailed abuse allegations against a former Ridgefield High School cheer coach that …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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2/16/26
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Eva Kelley has played a crucial role in elevating the visibility of Ridgefield’s arts scene. Now, as the city’s newest representative to the Clark County Arts Commission, she plans to bring that …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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2/16/26
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Legislation recently introduced by Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, would require an independent audit of the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project to increase transparency and accountability.
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The Reflector
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2/16/26
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The Reflector’s “Best of the Best” awards ceremony highlighting outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals that heavily contribute and impact Clark County and beyond returns for its …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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2/16/26
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As of Thursday, Feb. 12, results from the Feb. 10 special election showed Battle Ground Public Schools’ levy falling short of a majority, while the Hockinson School District measure held a lead. …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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2/16/26
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The Clark County Council on Wednesday, Feb. 11, voted 3-2 to advance a revised statement denouncing federal immigration enforcement, setting up a formal reading at its Tuesday, Feb. 17, meeting.
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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2/16/26
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The U.S. House passed legislation last week that would require the public to produce a passport or birth certificate in most cases to register to vote, less than a year out from November midterm …
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Ashley Murray / States Newsroom
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2/16/26
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