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New state budget forecast offers $1B worth of good news for Washington leaders

September 28, 2023, 2:25pm Clark County Politics

Lawmakers will have nearly $1 billion more to spend in the current budget, according to the latest analysis from the state’s chief economist. Read story

As paid family leave claims rise in Washington, the wait for benefits gets longer

September 26, 2023, 2:00pm Editor's Choice

Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program wants to hire 49 more employees to deal with steadily rising demand that has some people waiting over a month to receive benefits. Read story

Litter is seen alongside an Interstate 5 offramp near Lacey.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Tri-Cities lawmaker proposes sending families a gas tax refund check. ‘It’s your money’

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

September 19, 2023, 7:23am Latest News

A Tri-Cities legislator is proposing relief for Washington drivers paying high prices for gas. Read story

For nearly a decade, WA state museums couldn’t accept firearms. A state senator and Cowlitz County museum changed that.

August 27, 2023, 5:57am Latest News

It took a change to Washington state law for the newest item to be added to the Cowlitz County Historical Museum’s collection. Read story

A tree planted next to Washington State Capitol in memory of Cal Anderson, the first openly gay member of the Washington state Legislature, was chopped down in August 2023. It was one of several removed because they were dying.

Washington agency under fire for chopping down a memorial tree next to the Capitol

A tree planted next to Washington State Capitol in memory of Cal Anderson, the first openly gay member of the Washington state Legislature, was chopped down in August 2023. It was one of several removed because they were dying.

August 24, 2023, 7:44am Latest News

All that’s left of a Kwanzan cherry tree planted near the state Capitol in honor of the late Cal Anderson, Washington’s first openly gay lawmaker, is a stump. Read story

Walsh picked to lead Washington State Republican Party

August 16, 2023, 7:45am Clark County Politics

Republican state lawmaker Jim Walsh, an energizing voice for conservatives, was elected Saturday as the new leader of the Washington State Republican Party. Read story

Perry Casper shares a photo from the graduation of his daughter, Rachel, on Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2023.

‘Vulnerable victim’ deaths in Washington drive criminal penalties in negligence cases

Perry Casper shares a photo from the graduation of his daughter, Rachel, on Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2023.

August 12, 2023, 6:14am Clark County News

Perry Casper heard the oncoming Chevrolet Suburban before he saw it. Read story

Sharon Pevey, owner of a manufactured home in Vancouver and member of the Association of Manufactured Home Owners, describes the predatory renting situation she finds herself in during a Southwest Washington Renter Perspective panel.

Would rent control solve affordable housing crisis?

Sharon Pevey, owner of a manufactured home in Vancouver and member of the Association of Manufactured Home Owners, describes the predatory renting situation she finds herself in during a Southwest Washington Renter Perspective panel.

August 5, 2023, 6:05am Business

In her early 30s, Sharon Pevey of Vancouver paid $225 monthly for a three-bedroom, two-bath duplex with a couple of fireplaces and full basement. Because her rent was so low, she was able to save and buy her first home with cash. Forty years later, she pays $1,100 a month… Read story

New Washington laws set to take effect on Sunday

July 25, 2023, 7:24am Northwest

Mid-size cities in Washington could soon see an influx of housing. Read story