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Battle Ground School District board members reviewing a new health curriculum
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Battle Ground School District board members reviewing a new health curriculum

Battle Ground resident Julia Dawn Seaver offers her thoughts on the Battle Ground School District’s consideration of a new health curriculum.

Jul 3, 2018

Letter: Earl Bowerman issues a plea to 3rd Congressional District Democratic candidates
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Letter: Earl Bowerman issues a plea to 3rd Congressional District Democratic candidates

Earl Bowerman, a candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, has issued a plea to the Democratic candidates in that race to communicate with followers about defacing and removing political signs.

Jun 26, 2018

Op-ed: Clerk’s decision to shutter office will hurt voters
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Op-ed: Clerk’s decision to shutter office will hurt voters

Clark County Clerk Candidate Barbara Melton offers her thoughts on the decision to close the Clark County Family Court Facilitator’s office.

Jun 20, 2018

Encouragement for the weary parent out there
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Encouragement for the weary parent out there

ClarkCountyToday. com’s Heidi Wetzler offers her thoughts on the challenges and, ultimately, the rewards of parenting.

Jun 20, 2018

Portland Metro Area Value Pricing Advisory Committee turns out to be ‘a bit of a sham’
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Portland Metro Area Value Pricing Advisory Committee turns out to be ‘a bit of a sham’

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance looks ahead to the final meeting of the Portland Metro Area Value Pricing Advisory Committee and what Clark County residents can expect the final outcome to be.

Jun 13, 2018

Fire captain encourages area residents to participate in conversations about proposed lid lift
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Fire captain encourages area residents to participate in conversations about proposed lid lift

East County Fire & Rescue Captain Danny Burch offers his thoughts on the proposed lid lift facing voters in the November election.

Jun 12, 2018

What is ClarkCountyToday.com’s brand?
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What is ClarkCountyToday.com’s brand?

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance addresses the elephant in the room, which is the perception of some of what is ClarkCountyToday. com’s brand?

Jun 1, 2018

Should we be concerned about this county manager search?
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Should we be concerned about this county manager search?

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance offers his thoughts on the finalists of the search for the next Clark County manager.

May 23, 2018

Value Pricing Policy Committee nears the end of a disappointing process
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Value Pricing Policy Committee nears the end of a disappointing process

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance offers his frustrations following the second-to-last meeting of the Portland Value Pricing Policy Advisory Committee this week in Portland.

May 17, 2018

ODOT spokesman’s comments don’t change this mind
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ODOT spokesman’s comments don’t change this mind

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance offers his thoughts on comments made by Oregon Department of Transportation Public Information Officer Don Hamilton earlier this week.

May 2, 2018

Tolling to pay for Oregon’s ‘band aid’
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Tolling to pay for Oregon’s ‘band aid’

Camas resident John Ley offers his thoughts and information on Oregon’s efforts to place tolls on I-5 and I-205.

Apr 25, 2018

Let’s take a look at the video evidence: Careful with those claims senator
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Let’s take a look at the video evidence: Careful with those claims senator

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance responds to criticism from Sen. Ann Rivers of the website’s coverage of an April 14 Legislative Town Hall meeting in Battle Ground.

Apr 23, 2018

Sen. Ann Rivers’ voting record and actions are worth our scrutiny
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Sen. Ann Rivers’ voting record and actions are worth our scrutiny

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance offers his perspective on the recent performance and voting record of Sen. Ann Rivers.

Apr 19, 2018

Here’s a look at ‘a little about a lot’
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Here’s a look at ‘a little about a lot’

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance shares his thoughts this week on a few different topics while also paying homage to his former colleague Dave Jewett.

Apr 12, 2018

Transportation congestion: It’s too important to ignore
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Transportation congestion: It’s too important to ignore

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance encourages area residents to inform themselves about transportation issues impacting their quality of life.

Apr 6, 2018

Oregon officials have a long way to go to sell Clark County residents on tolling
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Oregon officials have a long way to go to sell Clark County residents on tolling

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance offers his thoughts on Tuesday’s presentation by Oregon officials to the Clark County Council on the issue of placing tolls on I-5 and I-205.

Mar 28, 2018

Problems with county’s permitting process has long been troublesome for many
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Problems with county’s permitting process has long been troublesome for many

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance shares his thoughts on attempts by the Clark County Council to address long-standing issues with the permitting process.

Mar 22, 2018

Frustration with legislators’ decisions highest on financial matters
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Frustration with legislators’ decisions highest on financial matters

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance shares his thoughts on recent decisions by state lawmakers that impact the bank accounts of area residents.

Mar 16, 2018