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Opinion: TriMet’s ‘fiscal cliff’ a caution for Clark County taxpayers
Rep. John Ley warns that Portland’s financially troubled TriMet transit system could pose major risks to Clark County taxpayers as the I-5 Bridge replacement moves forward.
Letter: The slippery slope of Community Court expansion
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi warns that the expansion of Community Court programs could erode equal justice and create a two-tiered legal system.
Letter: Voting NO on school levies doesn’t hurt kids — It demands accountability
Vancouver resident Justin Forsman challenges the messaging behind school levy campaigns, arguing that accountability and reform—not guilt-driven votes—are what students truly need.
Letter: Camas-Washougal new Regional Fire Authority Tax District on Tuesday. April 22 Special Election
Camas resident Margaret Tweet shares concerns about the proposed Regional Fire Authority tax district and its long-term financial impact ahead of the April 22 special election.
Opinion: Parents told to have a seat; government knows best
Elizabeth New says recent Washington legislation chips away at parental rights by allowing schools to facilitate health services without parent notification.
POLL: Should schools notify parents about a student’s gender identity?
Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks whether schools should notify parents if a student questions their gender identity, as debate intensifies over La Center School District’s policy and a new fed…
Op-Ed: La Center Schools — Committed to families and their children
In a public letter, the La Center School Board and Superintendent Peter Rosenkranz affirm their commitment to supporting families and honoring both state law and community values amid state-level s…
Letter: ‘You don’t fix a struggling system by starving it’
Rye Dilley, a student at Tukes Valley Middle School, urges Battle Ground voters to support the school levy to avoid deep cuts in essential programs and services.
Letter: ‘What is this Country becoming?’
Steven Zimmerman of Brush Prairie questions the direction of the country, raising concerns about presidential overreach and the erosion of civil liberties.
Letter: ‘Support Our Future – Vote YES for the Battle Ground levy’
Prairie High School graduate Jaden Upton urges voters to support the Battle Ground Replacement Levy, highlighting its impact on student programs and educators.
Opinion: Navigating narrow neighborhood streets
Doug Dahl explains who must yield when parked cars narrow neighborhood streets and offers insight on how these conditions can improve safety.
Letter: ‘There will be consequences’
Hazel Dell resident Bob Zak criticizes Democratic lawmakers for advancing ESSB 5181, arguing it undermines parental rights and defies biblical principles.
Letter: Mayor blames others on homelessness problem in Vancouver while she has enabled a lawless encampment zone
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi urges city leaders to enforce laws and end permissive policies that have allowed unsafe encampments to overrun public spaces near the Share House.
Letter: ‘Look it up for yourself’
Camas resident Anna Miller encourages skeptics of Elon Musk’s claims about government waste to do their own research using official resources.
Opinion: Defending the indefensible
Nancy Churchill argues that Washington’s lawsuit against a sheriff cooperating with ICE reveals a deeper political agenda that puts public safety at risk.
Letter: ‘Here’s why taxpayers should be concerned’
Camas resident Gary Perman urges voters to reject RFA Proposition 1, warning of higher taxes, no added services, and misleading campaign claims.
Letter: ‘The IBR needs a more cost-effective design’
Bob Ortblad argues the I-5 Bridge replacement project is overbudget and inefficient, urging a more cost-effective tunnel alternative to avoid excessive tolls and taxpayer burden.
Opinion: Employers shouldn’t pay workers not to work: Paying people to strike should be a union’s job
Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center argues that Senate Bill 5041 would burden employers and taxpayers by using unemployment funds to pay striking workers instead of requiring unions to su…