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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 11th and final state-of-the-state address Tuesday before a joint session of the WA Legislature.

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Ken Ham, renowned apologetics and science expert, partners with Heidi St. John and Firmly Planted Action in Clark County, Washington, facilitating events and discussions on Christian faith, education, and the intersection of science and the Bible.

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Students in Southwest Washington who play chess have another opportunity to compete in Clark County.

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Secretary of State Steve Hobbs sent official notification to the Legislature Monday that six initiatives to the Legislature have been granted provisional certification while signatures are verified.

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Opinion: Most education choice options are NOT vouchers, despite claims. Chris Cargill of the Mountain States Policy Center discusses the misleading phrasing from those opposed to giving families more education options.

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The Washington House of Representatives started the 2024 session with a major policy win by banning child marriage on day one.

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Battle Ground Public Schools is hosting an in-person hiring event on Jan. 25 at CASEE Building A, seeking classroom assistants, licensed practical nurses, and registered behavior technicians; no teaching experience required, offering attractive benefits.

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Today marked a crucial step in the pursuit of justice as a Writ of Mandamus was filed against Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Tony Golik in the Superior Court of the State of Washington, Skamania County.

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Oregon Department of Transportation faces significant financial challenges, as tolling plans reveal a high cost of collection and potential traffic diversion; West Linn Mayor Rory Biolostosky raises concerns about tolling benefits and urges reevaluation. The Regional Tolling Advisory Committee (RTAC) has been meeting to consider impacts on tolling around the Portland metro area.

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Washington taxpayers could pay as much as $120,000 per vehicle on electric heavy duty truck subsidies as part of a planned state voucher program intended to transition the transportation sector away from fossil fuels.

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