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Letter: It is time to vote
Vancouver resident Wynn Grcich urges citizens to perform their civic duty and vote, emphasizing local leadership, government accountability, and public issues ranging from taxes to education and pu…
Letter: ‘Justin Forsman is willing to listen to us’
Vancouver resident Jeanie Warner urges voters to support Justin Forsman for mayor and Derek Thompson for city council, citing frustration with city leadership and a need for change at city hall.
Letter: Who should be Vancouver’s next mayor?
Vancouver resident Phil Berrey endorses Justin Forsman for mayor, arguing that Forsman represents renewal and local control while criticizing Anne McEnerny-Ogle’s leadership as stagnant.
Letter: ‘I hope you fill your ballots out and consider casting a vote for me’
Jacob Smith shares his reasons for seeking a position on the Evergreen School Board, highlighting his education background and plans to improve communication, student programs, and district priorit…
POLL: With IBR Administrator Greg Johnson departing and transit numbers revised downward, what’s next for the I-5 Bridge project?
A new Clark County Today poll follows Greg Johnson’s announced departure and steep drops in IBR transit projections, asking readers what direction the I-5 Bridge project should take next.
Opinion: Is drinking coffee while driving too distracting?
Doug Dahl explains that while drinking coffee while driving isn’t illegal by itself, it can lead to a “dangerously distracted driving” ticket if it interferes with safe operation.
Letter: ‘Stop spreading false narratives about the shutdown’
Camas resident Anna Miller urges readers to understand how government works before assigning blame for the shutdown, saying partisan narratives and uninformed opinions only deepen division.
Opinion: Vancouver mayor’s ridiculous statement about Greg Johnson’s sudden departure
Rep. John Ley criticizes Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle’s comments regarding IBR Administrator Greg Johnson’s departure, calling attention to unresolved issues with the project’s timeline, Coas…
Opinion: Incentives – Understanding the systems that shape our lives
Nancy Churchill opens her four-part “Incentives” series by examining how fear shapes behavior, politics, and culture — and encourages readers to reclaim peace and perspective.
Opinion: Tax hikes won’t fix a spending problem
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s budget crisis is self-inflicted, driven by overspending and misplaced priorities rather than lack of revenue.
Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘brings real-world solutions to local challenges’
Former Camas Police Chief Don Chaney supports retaining Leslie Lewallen on the Camas City Council, calling her a grounded leader who delivers real-world results.
Opinion: Democrats vote for hungry bellies among the poor
Lars Larson criticizes four Northwest Democrat senators for voting against funding that would prevent millions from losing food stamps, calling it a political move to “starve the poor. ”
Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘has a dedication for all citizens of the city of Camas’
Camas resident Darcy Schakols Smith voices support for Leslie Lewallen’s dedication to all citizens and her attention to responsible city spending.
Letter: ‘The evidence does not seem to match the campaign rhetoric’
Battle Ground resident Josh Wilde questions School Board candidate Chris Grewell’s campaign transparency after reviewing state filings that appear inconsistent with his public calls for fiscal acco…
Letter: A Real plan to end Vancouver’s homelessness and addiction crisis
Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman outlines a plan to address homelessness and addiction by reopening Larch Mountain Correctional Facility as a secure rehabilitation and reintegration campus.
Opinion: The IBR guts transit ridership projections by 84 percent and O&M costs by over half
John Ley writes that the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has slashed its projected transit ridership by 84 percent, raising questions about accuracy, leadership, and the need for costly light…
Opinion: IBR’s problems are much deeper than its leadership
Joe Cortright of City Observatory says Greg Johnson’s departure from the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program won’t fix its systemic issues, calling the IBR a costly repeat of the failed Columbia…
Letter: RFA Proposition 2 — Why taxpayers should be alarmed in Camas/Washougal
Camas and Washougal resident Gary Perman urges voters to reject Proposition 2, arguing that creating a new Regional Fire Authority would add taxes without improving fire or EMS services.