Washington State law requiring government meetings to be open to the public with proper notice and procedures
A nearly yearlong investigation into the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has found that several members routinely disregarded government transparency...
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The Washington State Commercial Aviation Work Group will hold its first 2026 hybrid meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 in SeaTac, with public comment invited in person, online, or via form—with implications for statewide aviation planning that may affect southwest Washington communities.
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A Pacific County judge has denied reconsideration of sanctions in the ongoing OPMA lawsuit in Longview. Former Mayor Spencer Boudreau and Councilmember Kalei LaFave must pay $2,000 each and submit overdue discovery by February 20, 2026.
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An InvestigateWest report shows that 160 teachers in Washington were disciplined for sexual misconduct since 2015—but almost half of those cases are hidden from public view when educators voluntarily surrender their licenses. A troubling transparency gap that could undermine student safety and parent trust.
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A recent discussion before the Clark County Council has raised an important question for local governance: under what circumstances—if any—does...
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Washington State Ferries held two online community meetings on Jan. 21 to review 2025 performance and preview 2026 service planning—issues that matter to southwest Washington residents traveling through the Puget Sound region.
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Newly reported documents suggest the Interstate Bridge Replacement program’s real cost range may be far higher than the long-cited $5–$7.5B estimate, intensifying scrutiny over transparency and raising fresh stakes for tolling and regional transportation budgets that can ripple into Cowlitz County.
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WSDOT’s Jan. 22 workshop in Spokane invites public and active transportation users to weigh in on community improvements tied to the North Spokane Corridor’s final connection to I-90.
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The City of Longview scheduled a downtown visioning meeting for Jan. 20, 2026 at the Roxy Theater to gather public input on the future of the historic downtown core.
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