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Opinion: WA Cares suddenly solvent? Hopefully, but it depends — and the long-term-care law still isn’t good
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Opinion: WA Cares suddenly solvent? Hopefully, but it depends — and the long-term-care law still isn’t good

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center explains how the tax penalizes workers to create a program that isn’t patient-centered.

Nov 2, 2022

Commentary: A coach’s connection continues for decades
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Commentary: A coach’s connection continues for decades

Clark County Today reporter Paul Valencia returned to his old school in Portland to honor a former coach, Dan Wood, and wrote about the blessings associated with playing high school sports under th…

Nov 2, 2022

Opinion: State of emergency ends, but many workers remain fired
Opinion

Opinion: State of emergency ends, but many workers remain fired

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center shares why the state should not be in the business of coercing its workers or prospective hires to receive COVID-19 shots.

Nov 1, 2022

Letter: ‘I am a resolute believer in the benefits two strong political parties bring to America’s democracy’
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Letter: ‘I am a resolute believer in the benefits two strong political parties bring to America’s democracy’

Washougal resident Mark Haller shares his strategy for the Nov. 8 general election.

Nov 1, 2022

Opinion: Why you must vote your values
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Opinion: Why you must vote your values

In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill shares ideas inspired by a presentation by Charlie Kirk.

Nov 1, 2022

Letter: ‘Who would vote to oppose tolls on a replacement Interstate Bridge (also light rail)?’
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Letter: ‘Who would vote to oppose tolls on a replacement Interstate Bridge (also light rail)?’

Portland resident Jim Karlock contacted area candidates and reports their positions on the Interstate Bridge replacement project.

Oct 31, 2022

Letter: ‘Exercise your right to vote’
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Letter: ‘Exercise your right to vote’

Washougal resident Anne Haller expresses her opinions about the Third Congressional District race.

Oct 31, 2022

Letter: ‘With Marie, we will take a bold step forward’
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Letter: ‘With Marie, we will take a bold step forward’

Third Congressional District Lynne Treat offers her thoughts on the Congressional race.

Oct 31, 2022

Opinion: Emergency powers reform still needed; state Supreme Court agrees to review governor’s authority
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Opinion: Emergency powers reform still needed; state Supreme Court agrees to review governor’s authority

Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center shares that our system of governance is not meant to be the arbitrary rule of one behind closed doors.

Oct 31, 2022

Letter: ‘John Horch lacks the integrity needed to lead the Sheriff’s Office and represent the citizens of Clark County’
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Letter: ‘John Horch lacks the integrity needed to lead the Sheriff’s Office and represent the citizens of Clark County’

Ed and Kristie Owens share their thoughts in the race for Clark County sheriff.

Oct 28, 2022

POLL: Do you believe Oregon’s tolling plan should be required to be project specific and time limited?
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POLL: Do you believe Oregon’s tolling plan should be required to be project specific and time limited?

Do you believe Oregon’s tolling plan should be required to be project specific and time limited?

Oct 27, 2022

Letter: ‘Sheriff Candidate John Horch’s Internal Affairs record questioned’
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Letter: ‘Sheriff Candidate John Horch’s Internal Affairs record questioned’

Vancouver resident Wayde Hager shares information with voters in the Nov. 8 general election race for Clark County sheriff.

Oct 27, 2022

Letter: Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins endorses John Horch
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Letter: Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins endorses John Horch

Sheriff Atkins offers his support to Horch in the race that will decide his replacement.

Oct 27, 2022

Letter: ‘I will be voting for Joe Kent for Congress’
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Letter: ‘I will be voting for Joe Kent for Congress’

Brush Prairie resident Bill Eling explains why he is voting for Joe Kent in the Nov. 8 general election.

Oct 27, 2022

Letter: ‘The political realignment happening in America today is remarkable’
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Letter: ‘The political realignment happening in America today is remarkable’

Vancouver resident Mark Moore offers his support for Joe Kent in the race for US Representative in the Third Congressional District.

Oct 27, 2022

Opinion: Gov. Inslee’s booster bribe bombs, poll shows
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Opinion: Gov. Inslee’s booster bribe bombs, poll shows

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center believes that ‘instead of booster bucks, the governor needs to end his vaccine mandate altogether. ’

Oct 27, 2022

Letter: ‘It’s that kind of innovation, experience, and knowledge of our community that show Rey Reynolds has the solutions to make our communities safer’
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Letter: ‘It’s that kind of innovation, experience, and knowledge of our community that show Rey Reynolds has the solutions to make our communities safer’

Vancouver resident Julia Dawn Seaver offers her support for Rey Reynolds in the race for Clark County Sheriff.

Oct 27, 2022

Opinion: Washington business taxes are some of the highest in the nation
Opinion

Opinion: Washington business taxes are some of the highest in the nation

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center explains that reducing the regulations and taxes on business will reduce consumer prices and provide budgetary relief.

Oct 26, 2022