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Opinion: Internal emails reveal the real plan for a statewide income tax
Ryan Frost argues internal emails show a multi-step strategy toward a statewide progressive income tax in Washington.
Opinion: ‘More than fire’
Clark County Fire District 3 Chief Chris Drone explains how “More than fire” reflects medical response, prevention and community engagement.
Opinion: Interstate Bridge replacement – the forever project
Joe Cortright argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project could bring tolling and traffic disruptions on I-5 through the mid-2040s.
Opinion: Make your voice heard about the majority party’s state income tax proposal
Rep. John Ley outlines his opposition to Senate Bill 6346 and urges residents to participate in the February 24 public hearing before the House Finance Committee.
Letter: County Council resolution ‘strong on rhetoric, weak on results’
Peter Bracchi calls on the Clark County Council to withdraw its ICE-related resolution and replace it with a measurable public-safety plan.
Opinion: A loss at the Supreme Court
Lars Larson reacts to a Supreme Court decision limiting President Trump’s tariff authority and outlines his view of its economic impact.
POLL: Should Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries prioritize stronger parental oversight for children’s access to materials?
A packed meeting over changes to the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries strategic plan has sparked debate over parental oversight and children’s access to materials.
Letter: Brad Benton announces candidacy for County Council, District 5
Brad Benton announces his candidacy for Clark County Council District 5, outlining positions on affordability, transportation, and public safety.
Opinion: Oversized tires and the frequency illusion
Doug Dahl explains why tires that extend beyond fenders are illegal and how frequency illusion shapes perceptions about traffic safety.
Opinion: Senate shenanigans – Income tax debate, double-standards
Elizabeth New writes that Senate Bill 6346 would impose a 9. 9% tax on income above $1 million and is likely headed for a legal challenge if approved by the House.
Letter: ‘The intent of the proposed County Council resolution appears to be a general condemnation of our federal immigration enforcement officers’
Washougal resident Mike Johnson criticizes a proposed Clark County Council resolution regarding federal immigration enforcement in this letter to the editor.
Opinion: Ecology’s war on private wells
Nancy Churchill argues a Department of Ecology lawsuit and related legislation threaten long-held private well water rights across Washington state.
Letter: After ignoring the students, Ridgefield School District outed them
Rob Anderson and a concerned Ridgefield parent allege Ridgefield School District repeatedly failed to redact student names in public records releases tied to a cheer coach investigation.
Opinion: Democrats signal retreat on the death tax as exodus fears mount
Mark Harmsworth argues recent moves on estate and other tax policies reflect mounting concerns about high earners and businesses leaving Washington state.
Letter: ‘As a lifetime resident of Clark County I am disturbed regarding what I witnessed’
Sally Snyder describes lewd conduct, threatening language, and safety concerns she says she witnessed at the Feb. 11 Clark County Council meeting.
Letter: ‘Are we being punked?’
Anna Miller questions the Clark County Council’s authority to pass a resolution on ICE and urges members to focus on core county responsibilities.
Letter: ‘People who have entered illegally must face the consequences of their actions’
Vancouver resident Debra Kalz argues the County Council should not pass immigration-related resolutions and says laws must be followed or changed through proper channels.
Opinion: IBR’s systematic disinformation campaign, its demise
Neighbors for a Better Crossing challenges IBR’s seismic claims and promotes a reuse-and-tunnel alternative they say would save billions at the I-5 crossing.