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WA DOR warned income tax provisions could ‘cause political and optics issues’
Internal DOR feedback warned SB 6346's complexity could invite legal challenges beyond overturning the 1933 Culliton decision.
Firm Foundation breaks ground on new high school campus in Battle Ground
Firm Foundation Christian School broke ground on a 62-acre Battle Ground campus planned to accommodate up to 300 high school students.
Community invited to Battle Ground Public Schools levy information night
Battle Ground Public Schools has cut $34M over two years as its financial health score heads toward the state warning range.
WSU Vancouver expands food access through new partnership with Clark County Food Bank
WSU Vancouver's Cougar Food Pantry saw shopping visits rise from 1,539 to 2,923 in one academic year.
Two new measles cases in Clark County
Two unvaccinated Clark County children tested positive for measles, with a school in Battle Ground identified as an exposure site.
Opinion: Democrats make housing less affordable in Clark County
Rob Anderson argues Clark County's new permit, school, and fire district fees add $17–20M annually to taxpayer burden.
Is the city of Vancouver pushing an anti-car agenda?
Save Vancouver Streets gathered 6,500+ signatures seeking a voter vote on lane removals, but the city took no action on the initiative.
US Senate Republicans spotlight trans athletes issue as midterms approach
Senate Republicans held a Judiciary Committee hearing on trans athletes in women's sports less than six weeks before midterm elections.
Opinion: A Boeing strike could give the state’s UI fund a much bigger test
As of Sept. 14, 174 striking workers have collected $604,491 from Washington's Unemployment Trust Fund under a new law allowing strikers to receive UI benefits.
Milestone for La Center as ground is broken on Downtown 2.0 project
La Center's Downtown 2.0 faces a $3.5 million funding gap despite receiving $400,000 in state capital budget support.
Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools will break ground on new building to support Applied Trades at Skyview High School
The new applied trades building at Skyview is fully funded through the Endeavour Fund and Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund, with a projected 2027 opening.
Letter: District 5 deserves responsible leadership
Justine Stimmel cites Peter Silliman's four Charter Review Commission amendments as evidence of his commitment to fiscal accountability in District 5.