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Letter: ‘This administration’s trade stance is bold, but it’s producing results’
Camas resident Anna Miller argues that recent federal revenue gains show President Trump’s tariff policies are reshaping the nation’s fiscal outlook.
Opinion: In-n-Out Burger is so much more than fast food for so many of us
Paul Valencia shares why In-n-Out Burger means more than just fast food for countless fans as Ridgefield nears its grand opening and Vancouver’s location begins construction.
Opinion: Washington’s June 2025 budget revisions – revenue up spending up more
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center critiques the state’s latest budget revisions, warning that new taxes—not organic growth—are driving revenue. He calls for fiscal restraint and long-…
Opinion: Pedestrian control signals
Doug Dahl explains Washington state law regarding crosswalks and pedestrian signals, offering safety insights and common misunderstandings about traffic control at intersection
Letter: ‘How can five part-time legislators without research support or reliable access to information serve as an effective check on six full-time elected executives’
Bob Zak expresses agreement with recent opinions on the Clark County Charter’s imbalance and endorses John Ley’s transit preference while questioning light rail costs and Council effectiveness.
POLL: Should the Clark County Clerk remain an elected position?
Following public opposition, Clark County Council dropped a proposal to make the clerk an appointed role. Readers can now weigh in through this week’s poll on whether the clerk should remain elected.
Opinion: Neighbors for a Better Crossing calls for a current seismic study for $7.5 Billion Interstate Bridge project
Neighbors for a Better Crossing is urging a new seismic study before construction proceeds on the $7. 5 billion IBR project, raising transparency concerns and proposing an immersed tube tunnel alte…
Opinion: Washington’s Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers
Jason Mercier criticizes the Washington Supreme Court’s decision to uphold secrecy in public employee compensation talks, calling for transparency reforms and public accountability.
Letter: The Charterist III — Concerning the powers of the Legislative Branch
John Jay continues his Charterist series, arguing that Clark County’s legislative branch is structurally weak and lacks the resources to balance the executive, calling for reform in the next charte…
Opinion: ‘Today’s Democratic Party is not our father’s Democratic Party’
Editor Ken Vance reflects on how today’s Democratic Party diverges from the values he associates with his father’s generation, citing issues like taxation, gender policies, and shifting ideology in…
Opinion: ‘The Interstate Bridge project lacks billions in funding from both Oregon and Washington’
Lars Larson criticizes Oregon’s funding decisions, highlighting the billions missing from both states for the Interstate Bridge replacement project and calling it a dead-end effort lacking Coast Gu…
Opinion: When bad policy fails real people
Amy Harris says Vancouver’s failure to address street safety led to a fire that shut down a beloved immigrant-owned restaurant.
Opinion: Fantasy math – Why the CBO’s numbers don’t add up
Nancy Churchill argues the CBO’s deficit math ignores key growth effects and revenue streams, calling its models misleading and politically biased.
Opinion: Changes made — and not made — to WA Cares in 2025
Elizabeth New (Hovde) outlines 2025 changes to WA Cares, including new automatic exemptions and eligibility tweaks. She also warns that exemption rules could shift, potentially forcing some private…
Letter: Can the president direct the U. S. Military to strike another country?
Vancouver resident Jim McConnell questions the Constitutionality of presidential military actions without Congressional approval, citing historical precedents and legal opinions in response to Pres…
Letter: Social Security applauds passage of legislation providing historic tax relief for seniors
Anna Miller shares a letter celebrating new legislation that eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for nearly 90% of recipients. The bill also enhances deductions for seniors,…
POLL: What’s the biggest concern you have with the current I-5 Bridge replacement plan?
As costs rise and Oregon’s funding fails, concerns mount over the current I-5 Bridge replacement plan. Clark County Today asks readers: what’s your biggest concern?
Opinion: Your cost of living is about to go up as the majority party’s new taxes and fees kick in
Rep. John Ley shares a legislative update on rising costs across Washington, including gas taxes, childcare, housing, and business impacts. He highlights concerns about state spending and new trans…