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State Sen. Jeff Wilson testifies before the Senate Law and Justice Committee on Tuesday in support of his catalytic converter bill.
State Sen. Jeff Wilson testifies before committee on catalytic converter bill
On Tuesday, 19th Legislative District state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, testified before the Senate Law and Justice Committee in favor of his catalytic converter bill, known as Senate Bill … more
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A daily limit of 15 razor clams dug near Ocean Park is pictured in this file photo.
WDFW approves 10 days of razor clam digs beginning Friday as tentative dates announced for April
OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Tuesday confirmed coastal razor clam digging reopens at Twin Harbors and Copalis on Friday, March … more
The Washington Capitol building is lit up against the night sky in Olympia on Thursday, Feb. 16.
More bills from North Clark County lawmakers survive session deadline
The Washington State Legislature’s 5 p.m. cutoff on March 8 for bills to pass their chamber of origin put an end to many potential pieces of legislation, but lawmakers representing North Clark … more
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The Washington State Capitol building is pictured in this file photo.
State House passes bills to ban assault weapons and require background checks, safety training for gun purchases
After years of attempts, Democrats in the Washington House of Representatives passed a ban on assault weapons late Wednesday. The measure was approved one day after the House voted 52-44 requiring … more
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Washington State House votes for more funds to combat auto theft
On the same day that the Washington state House of Representatives refused to consider a bill that could reform the state's police pursuit law, it approved a bill making more funds available for … more
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With Washington House bill broken down, Senate passes police pursuit reform
After the state House of Representatives refused to move on police pursuit reform by the Wednesday cutoff to get a bill out of its chamber of origin, effectively dooming its chances, the Senate acted … more
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Coastal razor clam digging at Mocrocks starts Friday, Copalis opens Saturday
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Monday confirmed coastal razor clam digging reopens at Mocrocks Friday, March 3, followed by opportunities March 5 and March 7. … more
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State Rep. Joel McEntire attends Inslee’s 2023 State of the State speech in Olympia.
School funding bill sponsored by 19th Legislative District Rep. McEntire passed out of committee
A school funding bill sponsored by state Rep. Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, was passed unanimously by the House Capital Budget Committee last Monday ahead of a key committee deadline.  "This is … more
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Wind turbine blades, roughly 220-feet in length, are pictured at the Skookumchuck Wind Project in this file photo.
State Senate unanimously passes wind turbine recycling bill sponsored by Sen. Jeff Wilson
Senate Bill 5287, sponsored by state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, was passed out of the state Senate by a vote of 48-0 on Monday. The bill, aimed at “holding green energy to green … more
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A catalytic converter from a hybrid Prius lays on the floor next to an electric reciprocating hand saw.
Local lawmaker proposes harsher penalties for catalytic converter theft
A Southwest Washington lawmaker is leading the charge in proposing harsher penalties for those who buy and sell the precious metals extracted from stolen catalytic converters. State Rep. Greg … more
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The Capitol building in Olympia, home to the Senate and House chambers, is lit up on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 16.
Children’s Day brings a bill on a state dinosaur to the House floor
Children and grandchildren sat on laps and wandered the aisles of the House of Representatives during this year’s Children’s Day at the state Legislature, while many young observers … more
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From left, IT3 Innovation Center Board of Directors Vice-Chair Brian Taylor, Siemens U.S. CEO Barbar Humpton, IT3 CEO Kevin Witte and IT3 board chair Ron Arp cut the ribbon during a ceremony that celebrated the opening of the Innovation Center’s Ridgefield facility on Feb. 22.
State, national workforce leaders speak at summit in Ridgefield
Playing video games and simplifying technical language are some ways to solve the gap in the manufacturing workforce, according to those who work on both sides of the equation. During a … more
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Diggers search for clams on the Washington coast in this 2021 courtesy photo from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Tentative coastal razor clam digs at Mocrocks, Copalis beaches announced for March 
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Friday tentatively scheduled additional razor clam digging dates at Mocrocks and Copalis beaches in March. "After reopening … more
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The Washington State Capitol building in Olympia is pictured.
Bills from lawmakers in Legislative District 17 progress through Legislature
Legislators representing the east side of Clark County are seeing their authored bills progress through the lawmaking process, as one bill moves onto the Senate after passing on the House … more
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, and Joe Kent, R-Yacolt, are pictured in these file photos.
Nearly $13 million raised in 2022 Third Congressional District race
Candidates in the race for Washington’s Third Congressional District broke the fundraising record for the district last year, based on final filings for the 2022 election. The Federal … more
The Washington state Capitol building stands against clear skies in Olympia on Thursday, Jan. 5.
Stalking would be the same crime, online or in person, if bill gets approval in Legislature
Stalking is stalking, whether it is in person or online, and they will be treated as identical crimes if a bill presented in the Legislature is adopted.  Under current law, a person commits … more
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Area students from North Clark County competed at the 2023 Southwest Washington Scholastic Chess Championships at Centralia College on Saturday, Feb. 4.
Area students compete at Southwest Washington Chess Championships at Centralia College
The 2023 Southwest Washington Scholastic Chess Championships were held at Centralia College on Saturday, Feb. 4, with organizers calling the event the largest chess tournament in Lewis County … more
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The Truman Trail brings hikers a view of Mount St. Helens that, on a clear day, is hard to beat. The trail brings hikers from the north to the mouth of the crater, directly in line with the direction of the 1980 eruption's blast that caused the largest recorded landslide in history.
Wilson, other lawmakers back legislation creating special Mount St. Helens license plate
The Mount St. Helens Institute recently announced its campaign for a special license plate featuring the image of Mount St. Helens is back on track.  After previously gathering almost 4,000 … more
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The Washington state Capitol building stands against clear skies in Olympia on Thursday, Jan. 5.
Effort to make roads safer wins bipartisan support
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and Gov. Jay Inslee said they are backing a package of new laws aimed at protecting workers, pedestrians and commuters. New bills would include reducing the … more
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The campus of Clark College is pictured in the summer of 2010.
Proposal in Washington Legislature would expand Running Start to sophomores 
The Running Start program, which allows high school juniors and seniors to earn college level credits, will expand to include sophomores, if a proposal in the state Legislature is … more
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