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Editor’s note: Last week, Cowlitz Tribe General Council Chairman Bill Iyall issued the following statement in celebration of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s 25th anniversary of federal … more
Editor’s note: U.S. House Blue Dog Democrats Coalition members Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Rep. Jared Golden, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, Rep. Lou Correa, and Rep. Adam Gray wrote the following … more
As this year’s legislative session got underway, Democratic budget leaders were talking like they had already given up on the idea of overcoming state government’s multibillion-dollar … more
Washington is a state of innovation and beauty, with unique advantages — but also with high costs to do business. Every new law, rule and tax layers on further costs, making it harder for … more
As this year’s legislative session got underway, Democratic budget leaders were talking like they had already given up on the idea of overcoming state government’s multibillion-dollar … more
During the 1992 presidential campaign, then candidate Bill Clinton famously intoned, “I feel your pain,” reassuring voters he understood what they were going through. Since then, … more
A bill that many of us believe will do exactly the opposite of its title was given a green light from the House Appropriations Committee Wednesday. House Bill 1123, titled “Ensuring access … more
As the 2025 legislative session unfolds, Washington state stands at a critical crossroads .  Rising crime rates, unsustainable living costs, faltering public schools and sluggish economic … more
A question regarding a bill introduced by a group of Democratic state senators early in this legislative session: What price do you put on public safety? For a fourth straight year, Republicans … more
As a husband, father and representative of Washington’s 20th Legislative District, I hear from families daily about how hard it is to make ends meet. Unfortunately, working families face the … more
If you asked the average American how much of their hard-earned tax dollars go overseas, most wouldn't know the answer. Even fewer would know who decides where that money goes. The reality is … more
Washington is a state of innovation and beauty, with unique advantages — but also with high costs to do business. Every new law, rule and tax layers on further costs, making it harder for … more
Between 2010 and 2023, the 65-and-older population in Washington increased by more than 40%. In 18 of our 39 counties, at least 25% of the population was at least 65 when the 2020 census was taken; … more
Lawmakers in Washington state and Wyoming are taking two radically different approaches to Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Washington policymakers are considering House Bill 1448 to allow local RCV, … more
Here we go again. Some lawmakers in Washington state will just not give up on their quest for a state-run single-payer health care system. Their latest attempt is Senate Bill 5233, … more
I have been a Ridgefield resident for 30 years now. My draw to this area, like most residents and visitors, were the vast open fields, wildlife and dark skies to stargaze. As Ridgefield … more
Editor, We have come a long way as a nation. From the myth of our first president who never lied to the reality of a president who is … uncomfortable with the truth. All politicians lie, … more
Editor, These past few months have been a whirlwind for the La Center Lion’s Giving Tree, as expected in our second year of facilitating this project. Back at the beginning of November, we … more
Editor, From state superintendent and legislators, specific laws and policies set by Washington state Democrats, like a wrecking ball, we are destroying Battle Ground school children, socially, … more
Editor, Last year when many Clark County school districts were laying off hundreds of staff members, Battle Ground was the exception. Although certain positions had to be eliminated, every … more
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