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POLL: Should the I-5 Bridge project be paused over cost and bidding concerns?
Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks whether the I-5 Bridge replacement should be paused as questions grow around rising costs and a lack of competitive bids.
Opinion: 18th District Sen. Adrian Cortes explains positions on legislation he voted on
Dick Rylander shares responses from Sen. Adrian Cortes about his votes and reasoning on major legislation this session.
Opinion: ‘I’m more than just a little skeptical that IBR officials are doing everything they can to limit the cost of this project’
Ken Vance shares his concerns over rising costs and limited contractor interest in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.
Letter: ‘IBR has relied on this video to instill fear in the public and government officials to promote the construction of a new bridge’
Bob Ortblad questions IBR’s use of a seismic video and urges a shift toward tunnel alternatives in this critical letter to the editor.
Letter: ‘This is a time for bold leadership, clear advocacy, and strong representation’
Justin Forsman of Vancouver announces his candidacy for mayor and outlines a bold new platform focused on rights, infrastructure, and local governance.
Opinion: Stand up for fair play in Washington
Nancy Churchill calls on Washington parents to defend girls’ sports and parental rights as common sense comes under fire.
Opinion: Veto, Bob, veto!
Elizabeth New calls on Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto bills she believes undermine parental rights, healthcare access, and employer-funded benefits
Opinion: ‘I feel bad for the former president, I really do’
Editor Ken Vance reflects on Joe Biden’s recent media appearances and calls for answers about leadership during his presidency.
Opinion: Rent control was signed into law last week – here’s why it was exactly the wrong thing to do
Mark Harmsworth criticizes Washington’s new rent control law and warns of long-term damage to the housing market.
Letter: ‘I have dedicated my life to public service and look to continue my service as a Charter Review Commissioner’
Brad Benton announces his candidacy for Charter Review Commissioner, pledging a non-partisan, service-driven approach.
POLL: Is America more united or more divided than it was a decade ago?
Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks: Is America more united or more divided today? The question comes after Stephen Davis brought a powerful message to Vancouver.
Letter: ‘Something is wrong when our vote means nothing’
Bob Zak challenges the political handling of the I-5 Bridge project and urges voters to demand accountability.
Opinion: Schools notifying parents about the kinds of care kids can decide on their own didn’t make it
Elizabeth New criticizes the removal of Amendment 1164 from current legislation, arguing it leaves parents uninformed about health care services accessed by their children through schools.
Opinion: Off-road vehicles in the neighborhood
Doug Dahl responds to a resident’s concern about off-road vehicles on neighborhood streets, outlining the legal violations and safety risks involved.
Opinion: Revolution or revival?
Nancy Churchill argues that Washington state is ground zero for a Marxist-style revolution but says a cultural revival is possible through personal responsibility and the America First movement.
Letter: ‘It’s said sarcasm is the lowest form of wit’
Amboy resident Thomas Schenk criticizes Olympia’s use of “emergency clauses” and other legislative tactics that limit public participation.
Letter: ‘We’re going to give them some money and a plane ticket, and then we’re going to work with them’
Camas resident Anna Miller supports a new structured self-deportation policy, calling it a balanced approach to immigration and economic needs.
Opinion: What the 2025 legislature tells us about why Washington’s government keeps failing
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s government fails because it resists humility, experimentation, and accountability in its policymaking.