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Letter: Clark County is planning our future — so why aren’t we protecting our most vulnerable lands?
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi urges Clark County to address environmental harm from long-term encampments in Critical Areas as it updates its 2025 Comprehensive Plan.
Letter: ‘It is time for us to speak out and demand change’
Vancouver resident and retired Army veteran Sara Sharp urges accountability and reform after sharing her experience of neglect at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.
Opinion: WA Cares – An important detail for future family caregivers is still unclear
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of Washington Policy Center raises concerns about WA Cares and the lack of clarity on whether family caregivers will face union fees under the program’s design.
Opinion: Who really benefits from the shutdown?
Nancy Churchill explores how financial incentives in the federal health system drive shutdown politics and benefit corporations over citizens.
Opinion: Outrageous 32% WSP profits for IBR consulting
Rep. John Ley criticizes WSP’s 32 percent profit on the IBR consulting contract, which has ballooned from $44 million to $293. 5 million through multiple amendments and “extra work. ”
Opinion: Will light rail’s problems sink the I-5 Columbia River Bridge Replacement project?
Charles Prestrud of the Washington Policy Center questions whether declining light rail ridership and uncertain federal funding could derail the costly I-5 Bridge Replacement project.
Letter: How much do taxpayers pay for this sage advice?
Vancouver resident Michael Langsdorf criticizes the county’s homelessness leadership after Camas Mayor Steve Hogan’s prevention proposal was dismissed during a public meeting.
Opinion: Skamania Co. Sheriff’s report says Clark County Council violated the County Charter, Rules of Procedure, and WA’s Open Public Meetings Act
A Skamania County Sheriff’s Office report found the Clark County Council violated the County Charter, Rules of Procedure, and Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act in removing Councilor Michelle Be…
POLL: How confident are you that city leaders will spend Proposition 5 funds responsibly?
Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks readers how confident they are that Vancouver city leaders will spend Proposition 5 police levy funds responsibly.
Opinion: Sophomore season may be even better for former Camas standout Addison Harris
Ken Vance writes that former Camas standout Addison Harris had a breakout 27-point game for Montana State, signaling a strong sophomore season ahead.
Opinion: Interstate Bridge: $273 million on consultants for ‘basically the same project?’
Joe Cortright questions how the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project has spent more than $273 million on consultants for what he calls “basically the same project” as the failed Columbia River Cro…
Opinion: $1.8 trillion for nothing
Randall O’Toole argues that despite $1. 8 trillion in taxpayer funding since 1991, transit use has declined, delivering little public benefit for massive spending.
Opinion: The right of way in roundabouts
Doug Dahl explains who has the right-of-way when two cars enter a roundabout at different speeds, emphasizing due care and responsible driving.
Opinion: Fighting for affordability and protecting your rights
Rep. John Ley provides a legislative update focused on affordability, parental rights, healthcare costs, and major transportation challenges, including the IBR project.
Opinion: A Commie in Gotham City
Lars Larson’s latest column criticizes Democratic victories across the nation, highlighting what he views as troubling trends in liberal politics from coast to coast.
Opinion: Democrats in Olympia are about to destroy small businesses in Washington with a 9.9% income tax
Washington Policy Center’s Mark Harmsworth warns that a proposed 9. 9% income tax on earnings above $1 million would devastate small businesses, forcing layoffs and relocations across the state.
Opinion: Power is the incentive
Nancy Churchill explores how fear and legitimacy influence political incentives, arguing that true democracy requires accepting election outcomes and resisting the pursuit of permanent power.
Opinion: The power of prayer
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on the meaning and impact of intercessory prayer ahead of Thursday’s 24th annual Clark County Prayer Breakfast at the Vancouver Hilton.