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I am disgusted by both Washington’s new income tax and the way its repeal is described on our ballot.
Washington voters have repeatedly rejected income-tax proposals, including a tax on higher …
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10/27/26
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I am a concerned Christian citizen, and this election has far-reaching consequences for our state and nation. As you fill out your ballot over the next two weeks, I ask you to ask yourself the …
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10/27/26
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Living in Washington can feel like a gilded cage. The scenery is stunning, the mountains are majestic, and daily life looks comfortable from the outside. Yet rising taxes and fees are steadily …
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10/27/26
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I would be lying if I did not admit the level of tension and frustration I feel as I sit and meditate on the current state of affairs in our county around a high school cross-country team. As I stood …
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James Doyle / james.doyle@thereflector.com
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10/27/26
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Rapid growth across Clark and Cowlitz counties continues to put pressure on local roads, public utilities, and housing supply. What is your single …
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Battle Ground Mayor Eric Overholser
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10/20/26
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Local decisions have a direct impact on everyday life, from the roads we travel and the homes we live in to the businesses that sustain our neighborhoods and the services our families rely on. …
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James Doyle / The Reflector Chief of Staff/Editor
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10/20/26
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An initiative is not a survey or opinion poll. It basically turns the voting citizenry into a legislature. If an initiative in WA passes, then it becomes state law. Consider I-001. This initiative …
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10/20/26
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Dear Editor,
In November 2024, nearly two million Washingtonians did something radical: they took a vote.
Not a legislature. Not a governor. Not a building code council. The people said, …
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10/20/26
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On Sept. 30 at 9pm I was abducted by aliens and taken to their spaceship. To my surprise there were two other young people also aboard, held in restraints. I was seated between them and tied to a …
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10/20/26
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I believe electing Troy McCoy to Clark County Council will bring his honesty, hard work and broad experience to solve real problems for the people of District 5. Troy’s years of community service …
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10/20/26
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The lingering tension and frustration around the Yale Bridge go far beyond the long traffic lines in the summer or the lack of motorists adhering to the “one vehicle at a time” crossing rule. Our …
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James Doyle / Chief of Staff/Editor
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10/20/26
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s ads have unfairly attacked John Braun, claiming, “Under His Watch, the State Budget Ballooned by 48% in the Last Five Years." This is strikingly dishonest. In fact, …
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10/13/26
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The most important vote the next Representative of the 3rd Congressional District will take comes in January, when the U.S. House selects its Speaker. Marie
Gluesenkamp-Perez always gets this …
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10/13/26
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“All political power is inherent in the people …”
That’s how Washington’s Constitution begins. Apparently, however, the state supreme court disagrees.
Washington voters decided …
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By Madi Clark / Mountain States Policy Center
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10/13/26
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Six months after Governor Bob Ferguson signed SB 6346, his party is bidding against itself. Rep. Cindy Ryu wants the tax to start at $250,000. Sen. Jesse Salomon counters with $750,000. The $1 …
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By Rep. John Ley, WA 18th District (Pos. 2)
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10/13/26
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The cleanup of Ridgefield’s 40-acre waterfront property presents our chance to preserve this open space and its access to Lake River. It’s the direct route to the Columbia River and the buffer to …
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10/6/26
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez raises campaign funds and runs for U.S. Representative for the Third District in southwest Washington state under this name.
For real estate transactions and …
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10/6/26
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The newest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show Washington’s farmers and ranchers went from last in earned income in 2024 to 30 th in 2025. The data offers some hints about how the …
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By Pam Lewison
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10/6/26
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Who do you want to make the decisions that directly impact your children? According to a data analysis report from Battle Ground Citizens for Better Schools, only 48% of parents voted in the February …
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9/29/26
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If you plan to vote yes to the repeal of the "millionaire tax,” you will be voting to raise your taxes.
Washington state needs money to fund programs that benefit us …
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9/29/26
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