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Letter: Extremely low bus ridership does not justify switch to expensive TriMet light rail
Camas resident Douglas Tweet questions TriMet light rail’s necessity in the I-5 Bridge replacement, citing low bus ridership and high costs.
Letter: ‘We are in trouble!’
Hazel Dell resident Bob Zak voices concerns over the Clark County Sheriff’s Office staffing crisis, urging residents to engage with local officials to address the shortage.
Letter: WAGOP sues Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey over messy voter rolls
La Center resident Darlene Kulla shares her concerns over voter roll issues in Clark County and the WAGOP lawsuit against Auditor Greg Kimsey.
POLL: Do You Trust Local Government to Allocate Law Enforcement Funds Properly?
Sheriff John Horch believes residents may support funding more deputies if they trust the money will be used properly. Do you agree?
Opinion: Senate Bill 5708 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media
Mark Harmsworth critiques SB 5708, arguing it restricts parental control and imposes burdensome social media regulations in Washington state.
Opinion: Confusing left turns – Too many choices
Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive explains the complexities of multi-lane left turns, highlighting how traffic engineers use lane extensions to guide drivers and improve intersection efficiency.
Opinion: SB 5292 promises another pay decrease for workers in the state
Senate Bill 5292 could raise payroll taxes for Washington workers, impacting wages across all income levels.
Opinion: Southwest Washington must stand together to reject light rail in the Interstate Bridge replacement
Leslie Lewallen argues that Southwest Washington should reject light rail in the Interstate Bridge Replacement, citing high costs and low ridership.
Opinion: House Bill 1402 would define which jobs require a driver’s license but omits to provide the definition
House Bill 1402 could impact job listings in Washington, but its vague definition of ‘reasonably expects’ raises concerns about employer compliance.
Opinion: Let trained psychologists prescribe to improve mental health
Elizabeth New (Hovde) supports expanding prescriptive authority to psychologists to address mental health needs in Washington state.
Opinion: Rent stabilization will have immediate positive impact in our community
Council for the Homeless CEO Sesany Fennie Jones advocates for rent stabilization, highlighting its immediate impact on housing stability in Washington.
Letter: ‘We were shocked, disgusted and quite embarrassed to see our county in such a garbage infested state’
Clark County resident Vaughn Johnson raises concerns over excessive litter along highways, calling for cleanup efforts and government action.
Opinion: Next steps for emergency powers reform
Madi Clark discusses the importance of emergency powers reform and the role of legislative oversight in ensuring government accountability.
Letter: Checks from DOGE savings
Brush Prairie resident Robert Mattila warns against DOGE savings checks, citing concerns over national debt and financial responsibility.
POLL: Do you believe SB 5382 makes it harder for citizens to propose initiatives?
POLL: Does SB 5382 make it harder for citizens to propose initiatives? Vote now and share your thoughts.
Opinion: Camas, Union rivalry and memories
Camas and Union continue their intense girls basketball rivalry, evoking memories of past high school basketball clashes in Clark County.
Opinion: Washington’s paramount duty to public education
Dick Rylander & Larry Roe discuss Washington’s constitutional duty to fully fund K-12 education and the ongoing challenges in meeting that requirement.
Letter: Gadflies unite!
Shauna Walters responds to IBR’s Greg Johnson calling project opponents “gadflies” and urges continued opposition to costly light rail plans.