Politics — stories by Ken Vance
13 stories
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: ‘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.