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Letter: Vancouver needs broader leadership than just a teacher’s lens
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi urges Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle not to seek another term, calling for more diverse and inclusive leadership rooted in broader experiences.
Opinion: Legislative session ‘was full of ups and downs and many learning experiences’
Rep. John Ley reflects on the 2025 legislative session, highlighting local funding victories and warning of major tax increases passed by the majority.
Opinion: Washington state Legislature 2025: That’s a wrap
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center breaks down the highlights and lowlights of Washington’s 2025 legislative session, warning of rising taxes and new mandates.
Opinion: Washington state lawmakers increase the cost of driving – again
Bob Pishue of Mountain States Policy Center argues that new vehicle and fuel taxes in Washington will raise driving costs while diverting funds away from roads.
POLL: Should Vancouver keep clearing homeless camps every two weeks?
Clark County Today is asking readers to weigh in on whether Vancouver should continue clearing homeless camps every two weeks.
Opinion: The Washington State 2025-27 Budget proposal is out and legislators are still spending money the state doesn’t have
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center critiques the 2025-27 state budget as unsustainable, calling for reforms in spending, taxation, and accountability.
Opinion: ‘The results of the April 22 special election give me some hope that voters have had enough of the nonsense’
Editor Ken Vance reflects on the rejection of all three tax-related propositions in the April 22 special election, connecting the result to financial realities facing working families.
Opinion: Do we still need TriMet?
John A. Charles Jr. of the Cascade Policy Institute argues that TriMet should halt expansion plans and prepare for major service reductions in response to falling ridership and rising costs.
Opinion: ‘Low-income workers should not have to give higher-income workers more of their wages’
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s paid leave payroll tax burdens low-income workers while primarily benefiting higher earners.
Opinion: Spokane’s voter approved anti-camping initiative is overturned by the Washington Supreme Court
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center says overturning Spokane’s voter-approved anti-camping initiative undermines public safety and the will of the people.
Letter: ‘Democrats never met an increase in fees, taxes or charges they wouldn’t vote for’
Amboy resident Thomas Schenk argues that unchecked one-party Democrat rule in Washington state has led to steep increases in taxes and erosion of individual rights — with nonvoters to blame.
Letter: ‘They fear our voices — but we have not yet begun to fight’
In a strongly worded letter, Vancouver resident Justin Forsman accuses local political figures and media of suppressing dissent and free speech during his campaign.
Letter: Vancouver must end unequal enforcement of its laws
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi calls on the city to end the unequal enforcement of its laws, urging a return to fairness and accountability.
POLL: Why did voters reject all three tax proposals in the April 22 special election?
Clark County voters rejected all three tax measures on the April 22 special election ballot, prompting questions about trust, affordability, and communication.
Opinion: The war on parental rights
Nancy Churchill argues that Olympia lawmakers are undermining voter-approved parental rights by rewriting key legislation and silencing dissent.
Opinion: An Earth Day Lesson – Last year’s biggest environmental victories came from free markets
Todd Myers argues that Earth Day should highlight free-market solutions and grassroots innovation as more effective tools for environmental stewardship than top-down mandates.
Opinion: Time to limit emergency clauses and give voters a choice
Todd Myers urges the governor to remove emergency clauses from bills that appear intended to block voter input rather than address real emergencies.
Letter: C-TRAN Board improper meeting conduct
Camas resident Rick Vermeers criticizes the C-TRAN Board for misusing parliamentary procedure during a controversial vote on light rail.