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Opinion: ‘They just keep coming, and coming, and coming’
Clark County editor Ken Vance analyzes the growing legal conflict surrounding Councilor Michelle Belkot’s removal from the C-TRAN board.
POLL: Should parental consent be required for school medical services?
Should public schools require parental consent before offering medical services?
Opinion: Each councilor should vote THEIR independent vote as a representative and in the best interests of the board they are on
Former Councilor Gary Medvigy calls for independence and transparency in Clark County Council votes
Letter: ‘Bend to our will to put light rail into Clark County or we will remove you via backdoor shenanigans’
Camas resident Anna Miller criticizes Clark County Council’s actions regarding light rail and outlines paths for public response in a detailed letter to the editor.
Letter: Is this representative government?
Shauna Walters questions Clark County Council’s actions, calling for accountability and voter awareness ahead of local elections.
Opinion: Checking on area school district’s policies on biological males participating in female sports
Dick Rylander gathers Clark County school district responses on male athletes in female sports.
Letter: ‘We should be ashamed of ourselves’
Brush Prairie resident Bob Mattila expresses concerns about societal values in his letter to the editor.
Letter: Cruelty comes in many forms
A letter to the editor discusses political fear tactics and Medicaid funding concerns, urging clarity in public discourse.
Opinion: ‘Michelle Belkot wants to protect your wallet and NOT pay for TriMet’s light rail O&M’
Rep. John Ley urges area residents to show up to tonight’s Clark County Council meeting to support Belkot’s efforts
Opinion: Another increase in the state’s CO2 tax; Another failure by Ecology staff to understand the market
Todd Myers critiques the latest CO2 tax increase, arguing that Washington’s Department of Ecology continues to miscalculate market impacts, driving up fuel costs.
Opinion: Family caregivers for beneficiaries of WA Cares will require state-approved training
Family caregivers receiving WA Cares funds must complete state-approved training, raising concerns about government control over long-term care choices.
Opinion: Why leftists support MAGA
Nancy Churchill discusses why some leftists support MAGA, aligning with Trump’s policies on economic justice, anti-war efforts, and working-class empowerment.
Opinion: State Democrats want most anyone to vote in Washington – Even if they have never lived or been in the state
Bill Bruch raises concerns over Senate Bill 5017, arguing that it could allow non-residents to vote in Washington’s local elections, impacting election security.
Letter: IBR’s billion dollar risk, another Abernethy Bridge financial disaster?
Bob Ortblad raises concerns over the IBR project’s feasibility, comparing its costs to the Abernethy Bridge overruns and pointing to a hidden geotechnical risk.
Opinion: The Clark County Charter grants the power to appoint, not to revoke, council member board appointments
Attorney Angus Lee argues that the Clark County Council lacks legal authority to remove Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board, raising concerns over governance and legal consequences.
Opinion: Legislative winners and losers so far
The Washington Policy Center reviews the legislative session’s winners and losers, highlighting key policy decisions affecting business, taxation, and housing in Washington state.
Should C-TRAN Board Members Be Forced to Vote as a Bloc? Cast Your Vote!
Clark County Council’s removal of Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board has sparked debate over voting rights. Should board members be required to vote as a bloc?
Opinion: School district levies – What they are and aren’t
Dick Rylander explains the complexities of school district levies, breaking down how they work, what they fund, and their impact on taxpayers.