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Ridgefield’s growth: It’s not ‘good’ or ‘bad’
Opinion

Ridgefield’s growth: It’s not ‘good’ or ‘bad’

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance expresses his infatuation with the city of Ridgefield and discusses a two-part series of stories about growth in the city.

Mar 9, 2018

Republican lawmakers enraged by passage of ‘The Uniform Parenting Act’
Opinion

Republican lawmakers enraged by passage of ‘The Uniform Parenting Act’

In February, Washington lawmakers in both the Senate and the House passed Senate Bill 6037, which allows for paid surrogacy in the state.

Feb 28, 2018

Who’s responsible for property tax increases?
Opinion

Who’s responsible for property tax increases?

Clark County residents have expressed anger over property tax increases reflected in statements recently delivered.

Feb 19, 2018

A peek behind the editorial curtain
Opinion

A peek behind the editorial curtain

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance explains news organization’s coverage of the potential impact of the Battle Ground Public Schools’ bond measure on CAM Academy.

Feb 8, 2018

From where I sit, it was a good week
Opinion

From where I sit, it was a good week

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance offers his thoughts on the impact of the Republican tax plan and Tuesday’s State of the Union address.

Feb 1, 2018

Letter: La Center resident asks for support of schools
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Letter: La Center resident asks for support of schools

La Center resident Doug Boff offers his thoughts on the La Center School District’s bond measure on the ballot for the February special election.

Feb 1, 2018

More bad news for Clark County drivers
Opinion

More bad news for Clark County drivers

The Washington State Department of Transportation published it’s 2017 Corridor Capacity Report last month and the news wasn’t good for area drivers.

Jan 23, 2018

List of county manager candidates narrowed to three
Opinion

List of county manager candidates narrowed to three

County Chair Marc Boldt revealed Thursday that the search for Clark County’s next county manager has been narrowed to a list of three candidates. A decision is expected the second week of February.

Jan 11, 2018

Can 2018 be the year we keep those New Year’s resolutions?
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Can 2018 be the year we keep those New Year’s resolutions?

Dr. Anson Service, founder of Adventure Psychological Services in Vancouver, shares his thoughts on some basic keys to success for those making New Year’s resolutions.

Jan 3, 2018

Letter to the editor: Marvin Case reflects on his 30-plus years of ownership of The Reflector Newspaper
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Letter to the editor: Marvin Case reflects on his 30-plus years of ownership of The Reflector Newspaper

Marvin Case, publisher emeritus of The Reflector Newspaper, responds to a recent editorial by ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance about his 30-plus years as owner of the north Clark County newsp…

Dec 23, 2017

What’s wrong with those who bless us being blessed?
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What’s wrong with those who bless us being blessed?

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance offers his thoughts on the Republican tax plan.

Dec 20, 2017

Opinion: Camas mill closure tough lesson in need for a more business-friendly economy
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Opinion: Camas mill closure tough lesson in need for a more business-friendly economy

In light of Camas mill closure, Rep. Liz PIke shares her thoughts on task on hand for Washington lawmakers.

Dec 11, 2017

RTC board members far behind others on issue of tolling
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RTC board members far behind others on issue of tolling

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance offers his thoughts on the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council’s decision Tuesday to table a decision on a proposed letter opposing tolling o…

Dec 7, 2017

In search of leaders who offer solutions
Opinion

In search of leaders who offer solutions

One of my greatest frustrations with elected officials and governmental leaders is it seems they spend an exorbitant amount of time fighting against things that they oppose and not enough time on p…

Nov 28, 2017

An opportunity for the right person to be Clark County’s version of ‘Spotlight’
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An opportunity for the right person to be Clark County’s version of ‘Spotlight’

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance reveals an opportunity for an in-depth, investigative reporter.

Nov 20, 2017

‘Value pricing’ won’t solve the traffic congestion problem
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‘Value pricing’ won’t solve the traffic congestion problem

Camas resident John Ley shares his latest views on Oregon’s plans for “value pricing,’’ which includes a proposal to place tolls on I-5 and I-205 on the Oregon side of the Columbia River.

Nov 16, 2017

The peaceful transition of power
Opinion

The peaceful transition of power

ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance’s shares his thoughts about elections in the United States and the peaceful transition of power.

Nov 10, 2017

John Ley: In response to David McDevitt column
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John Ley: In response to David McDevitt column

Camas resident John Ley, a 2018 candidate for State Representative, 18th District, Positions 1, offers a response to a recent Op-ed column by Vancouver resident David McDevitt, 2018 Congressional C…

Nov 8, 2017