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Letter: Cornerstone Christian Academy ‘has been prompt, organized and wholeheartedly available to meet families exactly where they are at’
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Letter: Cornerstone Christian Academy ‘has been prompt, organized and wholeheartedly available to meet families exactly where they are at’

Brush Prairie resident Leanne Ernster shares her appreciation for the efforts of Cornerstone Christian Academy and its teachers during current closure.

Apr 23, 2020

Letter: ‘Parents have become increasingly aware of CSE being taught in schools’
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Letter: ‘Parents have become increasingly aware of CSE being taught in schools’

Jennifer Heine-Withee and Julia Dawn Seaver, among the founders of Informed Parents of Washington and members of SW Washington Parents’ Rights in Education, share their thoughts on Comprehensive Se…

Apr 21, 2020

Opinion: ‘There will be a time very soon when courage, faith, common sense and a broader lens will be required of our leaders’
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Opinion: ‘There will be a time very soon when courage, faith, common sense and a broader lens will be required of our leaders’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s three-phased plan to re-open the American economy and how it might play out in the state of Washington.

Apr 17, 2020

Guest column: Is anxiety decreasing during this crisis?
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Guest column: Is anxiety decreasing during this crisis?

Dr. Anson Service, of Adventure Psychological Services, offers valuable thoughts on dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders As a therapist and general observer of people, I ha…

Apr 15, 2020

Letter: ‘Vote yes for Woodland schools’
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Letter: ‘Vote yes for Woodland schools’

Woodland resident Terry Hall shares his thoughts on the Woodland Public Schools’ Maintenance & Operations Levy on the April 28 special election ballot.

Apr 14, 2020

Opinion: Clark County Today editor sides with the majority of the County Council, asking governor to reconsider designation of construction as non-essential
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Opinion: Clark County Today editor sides with the majority of the County Council, asking governor to reconsider designation of construction as non-essential

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance discusses the letter sent by four of the five Clark County councilors asking Gov. Jay Inslee to change his designation of residential and commercial construction…

Apr 10, 2020

Opinion: Cutting costs due to declining taxpayer revenue
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Opinion: Cutting costs due to declining taxpayer revenue

Camas resident John Ley shares his thoughts of how elected officials and government leaders should be addressing declining revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 5, 2020

Opinion: No bending the rules during this pandemic
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Opinion: No bending the rules during this pandemic

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares his thoughts and experiences during the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 2, 2020

Opinion: A challenge for our leaders; how to earn my respect
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Opinion: A challenge for our leaders; how to earn my respect

Clark County Today Administrator Heidi Wetzler shares her thoughts and experiences during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 31, 2020

Letter: 18th District lawmakers address the spread of COVID-19
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Letter: 18th District lawmakers address the spread of COVID-19

Lawmakers from the 18th Legislative District — Sen. Ann Rivers, Rep. Brandon Vick and Rep. Larry Hoff — issued a letter to their constituents Friday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 20, 2020

Letter: Area mayors share thoughts on coronavirus pandemic
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Letter: Area mayors share thoughts on coronavirus pandemic

Clark County mayors shared a collective public letter to area residents on Monday to address the coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 16, 2020

Column: What is being revealed about your character right now?
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Column: What is being revealed about your character right now?

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance offers some anecdotal observations about how we’re handling the coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 16, 2020

Is the media stoking a panic over Covid-19?
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Is the media stoking a panic over Covid-19?

Clark County Today reporter Chris Brown addresses allegations by some that the media is stoking a panic with their coronavirus coverage.

Mar 4, 2020

Longtime area lawmaker offers insight and perspective in Clark County GOP’s decision for Lincoln Day Dinner speaker
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Longtime area lawmaker offers insight and perspective in Clark County GOP’s decision for Lincoln Day Dinner speaker

Former state Representative Liz Pike shares her thoughts on embattled Rep. Matt Shea and also offers insight and perspective into Clark County GOP’s decision to make him their Lincoln Day Dinner sp…

Mar 2, 2020

Op-ed: ‘Put Washington taxpayers first — not Olympia tax spenders!’
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Op-ed: ‘Put Washington taxpayers first — not Olympia tax spenders!’

Rep. Vicki Kraft addresses the “sticker shock’’ many homeowners in Clark County are experiencing when they open their new property tax bills.

Mar 2, 2020

Letter: ‘All lovers of liberty must stand up and speak up’
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Letter: ‘All lovers of liberty must stand up and speak up’

Vancouver resident Pauline Warren offers her thoughts on SB 5395, comprehensive sex ed legislation.

Feb 28, 2020

Op-ed: ‘There is no way to know how many equestrian facilities and barns will be able to weather the financial storm codes and fees have created’
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Op-ed: ‘There is no way to know how many equestrian facilities and barns will be able to weather the financial storm codes and fees have created’

Susan Rasmussen, of Clark County Citizens United, shares her thoughts on on-going disputes between the Clark County equestrian community and the county over regulations.

Feb 24, 2020

Opinion: Will our state legislators do the right thing regarding $30 car tabs?
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Opinion: Will our state legislators do the right thing regarding $30 car tabs?

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance expresses his frustration over the attempts of I-976 opponents to block implementation of $30 car tabs.

Feb 20, 2020