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Paul Valencia joins ClarkCountyToday.com staff
ClarkCountyToday. com adds area’s top sportswriter to its staff, team looks forward to upcoming fall sports season.
Let’s get on with solutions to our transportation congestion issues
ClarkCountyToday. com Editor Ken Vance offers his observations of the area’s transportation congestion issues after sitting in on Rep. Liz Pike’s second town hall meeting on the subject.
Examine the principle and not the specific issues
La Center resident and Clark County Citizens United member Susan Rasmussen questions actions of Clark County leaders.
Transportation congestion issues are something we need to care more about
Ken Vance, Editor ClarkCountyToday. com VANCOUVER — It was the ultimate irony, but not one that I enjoyed. As I was driving home from Rep. Liz Pike’s Transportation Solutions Town Hall meeting Satu…
Board of County Councilors’ decision to terminate county manager confirms fears about element of Home Rule Charter
Firing of County Manager Mark McCauley reveals predicted problems with Clark County’s Home Rule Charter.
Letter to the editor: Emergency reasons don’t exist for council’s emergency ordinance
On April 25, the Clark County Council sprung an emergency ordinance on the rural citizens that stops all land divisions in resource and rural zones. This wasn’t noticed, and copies of the emergency…
Sometimes more knowledge only leads to more frustration
VANCOUVER — I have a very good friend who is extremely passionate about political issues. That wasn’t always the case, but since I’ve known him, it’s always been a dominant part of his identity. Wh…
The self-professed tolerant ones are often the most intolerant
Why does it seem like those who consider themselves to be the defenders of tolerance are often the most intolerant among us? On Tuesday, the 82nd Avenue of Roses Business Association in Portland ca…
County councilors need to thoroughly understand all consequences to their constituents
My friends and neighbors began to realize their dreams of living rural lifestyles and money was spent turning dreams into reality. Hopes were dashed the morning of April 24. What little development…
Citizens deserve the right to vote on Van Mall North Annexation Plan
I would like to share today, once again, about the Van Mall North Annexation Plan. As you know, I am of the opinion that this annexation plan should be voted on by the Clark County resident citizen…
Despite passage of I-5 bridge replacement bills in Olympia, plenty of division remains over Clark County’s traffic congestion
Senate Bill 5806 received approval Monday by a vote of 44-4. It’s companion bill in the House, HB 2095, had previously passed by a similar margin and now the issue will go to the desk of Gov. Jay I…
Area citizen suggests Green Meadows residents don’t want to be annexed
John Hallinen Green Meadows resident The Green Meadows residents are concerned about the Van Mall Annexation Plan. Several residents have complained about the overreach of the city of Vancouver. We…
County manager’s comments about citizen testimony ‘disconcerting’
Susan Rasmussen Clark County Citizens United, Inc. When citizens take the time to come in and present their points of view under difficult conditions in public hearings, the county public record sh…
The gloves are coming off in battle over bridge replacement
Thank you Rep. Sharon Wylie (D-49th District) for having the courage and conviction to tell the truth. For weeks, Clark County’s elected officials have been embroiled in a battle over their divided…
Clark County citizens respond to transportation solutions survey
Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver 17th Legislative District Recently, I sent out a transportation solutions survey to local citizens. Well over 300 people responded to the survey. This was an outstandi…
The origin of ‘a little about a lot’
I’ve been a journalist since April of 1987. I had stories published prior to that but that was when I officially began my career with a job in the sports department at The Columbian Newspaper, wher…
Opinion, Rep. Vicki Kraft: Encouraging small business growth
Rep. Vicki Kraft This year, thousands of small business owners in Washington state are facing potential tax increases. This means less money for them to reinvest in their businesses to sustain and…
Opinion, Rep. Liz Pike: On transportation issues, we need visionary, forward-thinking solutions
By Rep. Liz Pike Recently, I held a town hall meeting to discuss future transportation solutions. More than 150 citizens attended to hear about creative ideas presented by the private sector. From…