Stories by Ken Vance
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Opinion: Clark County Today celebrates 10th anniversary with redesign
Clark County Today marks its 10th anniversary with a rebuilt website launching Sunday, celebrating its Sept. 27 anniversary.
Opinion: A clear admission of guilt
Editor Ken Vance argues the Clark County Council's new Rules of Procedure are a clear admission of guilt over Belkot's C-TRAN removal.
An appreciation for Dolly: ‘We had no money, but we were as rich as we could be’
Ken Vance reflects on Dolly Parton's "Coat of Many Colors" and his mother's quiet sacrifices raising four sons on very little.
Opinion: Were Republican voters just sleeping during the August primary election?
CCRP Chairman Matt Bumala says 60% of primary no-shows in the 17th and 18th districts were Republicans.
Auditor, auditor candidate address scrutiny over job title
Greg Kimsey says roughly 40 county employees hold the deputy county auditor designation Kelly used in his campaign.
Opinion: Will SW Washington Democrats repeat the mistake of their Republican counterparts
Clark County Today editor Ken Vance draws a parallel between Republicans ousting Herrera Beutler in 2022 and liberal Democrats now distancing themselves from Gluesenkamp Perez.
Beloved area pastor shares the backstory behind the writing of his new book about grief
Bill Ritchie, founding pastor of Crossroads Community Church, published a 156-page book on grief after caring for his wife Betty for four and a half years before her death.
Opinion: ‘I don’t want to live in a community where criminals know they can commit crimes with no threat of consequence’
Ken Vance argues Vancouver's no-arrest directive on misdemeanors signals to criminals there is no threat of consequence.
Lone prosecuting attorney candidate scrutinized for actions in Superior Court case
A motion filed June 24 seeks to disqualify the Clark County PA's Office over Senior Deputy Prosecutor Laurel Smith's undisclosed relationship with a lead investigative officer.
Opinion: Don’t expect bans on trans athletes in girls’ sports in WA, even with SCOTUS ruling
Washington's OSPI and WIAA say state law stands — and a ballot initiative may be the only path to change.
Opinion: Clark County does not have a need for light rail
Clark County voters have rejected light rail three times while C-TRAN runs a reserve fund surplus and TriMet faces bankruptcy by 2029.
Opinion: No need for hysteria just because Christians are getting in the news business
Ken Vance responds to critics alarmed by Christian-aligned ownership of two north Clark County news outlets.
Charter Review Commission members grow increasingly frustrated with overreach by county executives
Commissioners Donnelly, Gasque, and LaBrant accused county staff and Auditor Kimsey of tilting the charter amendment process.
Clark County all-stars get together for a final high school baseball game
Landon DeBeaumont and James Gill earned MVP scholarships honoring a soldier killed in Iraq.
Opinion: ‘A more responsible approach must be sought’
Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not responsible.
Mother’s Day: Remembering my mom and her many endearing qualities
Ken Vance reflects on Donna Vance, a mother who apologized for paying with food stamps.
Opinion: The Democrats’ disproportionate response to Trump
Ken Vance argues Democratic hostility toward Trump has crossed from politics into dangerous derangement.
County Council approves preferred alternative for the county’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan update
The 3-2 council vote preserves future expansion options despite sharp disagreement over farmland protection.
Opinion: CCT editor provides another history lesson on funding public schools
Vancouver schools face $20-30 million cuts while teacher salaries have skyrocketed since McCleary ruling.
Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’
IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required.
Opinion: Seven years of blessings
Editor Ken Vance reflects on the seven years since Clark County Today was launched as a community news website.
Opinion: ‘Conservatives Like Us’ revisited
Editor Ken Vance shares Clark County Today’s legacy and mission, which he states is the ‘hill he is willing to die on. ’
Opinion: ‘We do not exist to be like everyone else. We strive to be different, to be better’
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of Clark County Today.
Clark County Today staff members celebrate our third anniversary
Editor Ken Vance reflects on the third anniversary of Clark County Today.
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