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POLL: Should cities be allowed to permanently close public spaces to camping under emergency orders?
A city emergency order cleared homeless camps near Andresen Road, citing public health and environmental concerns. This week’s poll asks if cities should have authority to close such areas permanen…
Opinion: President Trump is the hope for sanity being applied to the I-5 Bridge replacement project
Ken Vance argues that President Trump may be the best hope for restoring common sense to the I-5 Bridge replacement project, citing concerns over cost, delays, and light rail funding.
Opinion: County fairs are opportunities to go meat shopping
Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center highlights how Washington’s county fairs, including the upcoming Clark County Fair, offer families a hands-on way to buy local meat while supporting yout…
Opinion: WAGOP chair sets the record straight on Dems’ ‘hyperbolic rhetoric’ on Medicaid Program
WAGOP Chair Jim Walsh says reforms in the federal Medicaid program are overdue and could improve care access in underserved areas, despite partisan misinformation.
Opinion: Without accountability, Washington risks losing the fight on homelessness — and federal funding
Camas Councilmember Leslie Lewallen warns that without stronger enforcement and accountability, Washington could lose vital federal funds tied to homelessness and public safety.
Letter: What the HECK is a county Charter and why does it need reviewing?
Anna Miller explains the Clark County Charter, its origins, and why it faces review every five years — urging voters to stay informed ahead of the 2025 election.
Opinion: Harming workers one payroll tax at a time: WA Cares wants wages a caregiver needs to keep caregiving
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues WA Cares and PFML payroll taxes are harmful, particularly to low-income workers, by forcing contributions into limited-use programs they may never benefit from.
Letter: ‘Clark County must prioritize the expansion of pedestrian and bicycle trails to promote the health and well-being of its residents’
Kim Hamlik urges Clark County to expand its trail networks, citing benefits for physical and mental health, accessibility, and quality of life across the community.
Letter: Community invited to honor Vietnam War fallen heroes at Fort Vancouver Ceremony
J. Ron Powers invites the public to a historic ceremony honoring Clark County’s 59 Vietnam War fallen heroes on Aug. 2 at Fort Vancouver. The tribute includes biographical readings, bell ringing, a…
Opinion: Will free school choice come to Washington state?
A new federal tax-credit scholarship program could open private-school access for most Washington families — if Governor Ferguson opts in before Jan. 1, 2026.
Opinion: Why does Spokane have a homeless problem?
Nancy Churchill argues Spokane’s rising homelessness stems from policy choices—soft camping rules and hands-off policing—rather than housing costs alone, and says new federal directives favor an en…
Opinion: Climate Commitment Act spending expands government but does little for tangible environmental benefits
Todd Myers says more than 70% of CO2 tax spending in Washington’s 2025-27 budget goes to bureaucracy and planning—not projects with measurable environmental gains.
Opinion: Where does Washington state spend the CO2 tax revenue? More government
Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center argues that most CO2 tax revenue in Washington is spent on bureaucracy, not direct environmental benefits. He calls for science-based reforms.
Opinion: A brief history of turn signals
Doug Dahl explores the evolution of turn signal laws in Washington and how current rules fall short. He encourages drivers to go beyond the minimum to improve safety.
POLL: Do you support Kaiser Permanente’s decision to stop gender-related surgeries for minors?
Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks readers if they support Kaiser Permanente’s decision to stop gender-related surgeries for minors by August 29.
Opinion: Reform Clark County founder encourages voters to get engaged in Charter Review Commission voting
Editor Ken Vance highlights Reform Clark County founder Rob Anderson’s call for voters to get involved in the Charter Review Commission election, emphasizing public safety and government accountabi…
Opinion: Kaiser orders the Medical Mengeles to stop cutting on kids
Kaiser Permanente will end so-called gender-affirming surgeries for minors starting August 29, a decision Lars Larson calls long overdue.
Opinion: ‘Vote Before Tolls’ Initiative gains momentum across Oregon
With I-5 and I-205 tolling proposals still advancing, supporters of the Vote Before Tolls initiative say Oregon voters deserve the final say. IP-31 would require public votes before tolls take effect.