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Letter: Tik Tok – time for a new mayor
Peter Bracchi urges Vancouver to address ADA violations caused by blocked sidewalks and expresses support for Justin Forsman in the city’s mayoral race.
Letter: Open letter to Evergreen Public Schools regarding PSE collective bargaining
Vancouver resident Angie Bunda penned an open letter to Evergreen Public Schools leadership, criticizing spending priorities and supporting the PSE Union in collective bargaining disputes.
Opinion: State AG sues Trump Administration for doing what WA state also does
Todd Myers argues that AG Nick Brown’s lawsuit against the Trump Administration over federal spending caps is hypocritical, since Washington imposes similar limits in its own laws and budgets.
Opinion: The nonpoint trap – How decades of law became state control
Nancy Churchill argues Washington’s Department of Ecology is using decades of laws on “nonpoint pollution” to expand control over rural landowners, calling it a threat to property rights.
Opinion: ‘Ideas for future solutions should not be vetted through the lens of what Oregon leaders will or will not approve’
Ken Vance argues Washington must pursue transportation solutions like an East County Bridge without relying on Oregon’s approval, urging state leaders to push harder.
Opinion: Politics won’t help the planet — just ask Jay Inslee
Todd Myers argues former Gov. Jay Inslee prioritized politics over results, noting Washington’s climate policies failed to cut emissions despite bold promises.
Letter: ‘Every deaf child deserves the right to life, bodily autonomy, language fluency, and to be recognized as a whole person’
Vancouver’s David E. Poland urges legislators to support ASL programs at Washington School for the Deaf, arguing every deaf child deserves language fluency and dignity.
Letter: ‘At the heart of my campaign is a philosophy that places students first’
Lorri Sibley, candidate for Battle Ground School Board, emphasizes a student-first philosophy, support for educators, and fiscal responsibility in her campaign.
Opinion: Keeping the ‘Blazers in Portland likely to cost taxpayers 100s of millions
Lars Larson warns taxpayers could bear the costs of Moda Center renovations after the Trail Blazers sale, citing past deals that shifted obligations from owners to the public.
Opinion: How many illegal voters are registered to vote in WA state?
Bill Bruch cites reports of inaccuracies in Washington’s voter rolls and calls for passing IL26-126 to require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
POLL: Do you support a third Columbia River bridge without light rail or tolls?
Poll asks whether a toll-free, no–light rail East County Bridge should move forward as a practical alternative to the $7. 5 billion I-5 Bridge replacement.
Opinion: Off the rails 2
The Antiplanner highlights Senator Joni Ernst’s report on rail and transit megaprojects, citing massive cost overruns, delays, and questionable necessity.
Opinion: Riding the right way in traffic
Doug Dahl warns cyclists that riding against traffic is dangerous and illegal, increasing fatal crash risk fourfold compared to riding with traffic.
Letter: ‘I think most of the Democrats in the state legislature know how to read’
Bob Zak criticizes new gun purchase restrictions in Washington, urging conservatives to fight to restore the constitutional right to bear arms.
Opinion: ‘The obvious conclusion is to take a simpler, more affordable first step to improving our regional transportation issues’
Ken Vance urges support for the East County Bridge, a toll-free alternative to costly I-5 plans, citing past voter approval and faster, more affordable congestion relief without light rail.
Opinion: Health care reforms will hurt more if Washington state doesn’t get more on board
Elizabeth New (Hovde) says Washington should focus on innovation, competition, and less regulation while working with the federal government on cost containment in health care.
Opinion: New metric shows how much Washington squanders environmental funding
David Boze argues Washington’s CO2 tax funding is wasteful, with many projects producing no climate benefit and others costing far more than private sector alternatives.
Opinion: ‘Message received … give us more money or else’
Lars Larson criticizes Gov. Tina Kotek for threatening ODOT layoffs to push for higher taxes, calling it an extortion tactic that impacts the I-5 Bridge project.