Clark County Today News

More than two dozen new laws take effect Jan. 1 in Washington.

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Opinion: Building Code Council tries to clean up errors in its rush to block natural gas heating.

The final vote of the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) on the controversial new commercial building codes exemplified much of the process: a rushed, legally questionable decision that lacked public comment.

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Drivers would get a fuel rebate check under a new proposal filed in the Washington State Legislature.

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A new picnic shelter will be constructed in the Klineline Pond area of Salmon Creek Regional Park, beginning in January.

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The Myron Lawrence Memorial Tournament will feature 16 boys basketball teams in two brackets, plus four girls basketball teams, at a high school basketball event hosted by Fort Vancouver High School.

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An average annual increase of $65 in workers’ compensation premiums will be shared by employers and employees starting Jan. 1.

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Opinion: Americans believe in local solutions, even if they don’t know it.

Donald Kimball of the Washington Policy Center believes fostering a renewed commitment to the idea that the strength of change lies fundamentally in the hands of local communities.

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The Central Intelligence Agency is being sued for refusing to release records relating to an investigation of the origins of COVID.

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Opinion: More spending, higher taxes not the solution.

Nancy Churchill says now is the time to learn how to influence the legislature and help to fight against increased taxation and spending.

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Area residents don’t understand why a third bridge and crossing hasn’t been under consideration, adding vehicle capacity to the region. It’s been over 40 years since a new transportation corridor was built – I-205 and the Glenn Jackson Bridge.

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