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Opinion: Medical debt bill: A dangerous gamble with unintended consequences
Opinion

Opinion: Medical debt bill: A dangerous gamble with unintended consequences

Elizabeth New critiques Senate Bill 5480, arguing that voiding medical debt in credit reporting could raise healthcare costs and encourage non-payment.

Feb 5, 2025

Letter: ‘IBR’s seismic lie’
Opinion

Letter: ‘IBR’s seismic lie’

Engineer Bob Ortblad challenges the IBR Program’s claims about the I-5 Bridge’s seismic vulnerability, citing design concerns.

Feb 5, 2025

Letter: ‘This election will be decided by you remembering to fill out your ballot’
Opinion

Letter: ‘This election will be decided by you remembering to fill out your ballot’

Evergreen teacher Adam Aguilera urges voters to support school levies that fund safety, extracurriculars, and student opportunities.

Feb 5, 2025

Letter: ‘Let’s continue investing in the success and safety of our students’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Let’s continue investing in the success and safety of our students’

Evergreen teacher Rebecca Brown advocates for renewing two school levies that fund essential programs, technology, and student safety.

Feb 5, 2025

Opinion: Testifying in Olympia — on a proposal to change our system of health care
Opinion

Opinion: Testifying in Olympia — on a proposal to change our system of health care

Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center testified in Olympia, arguing against taxpayer-funded universal healthcare and advocating for market-driven reforms.

Feb 4, 2025

Opinion: The parasitic infestation of progressivism
Opinion

Opinion: The parasitic infestation of progressivism

Vincent Cavaleri believes the entire world is watching how America handles the divisions that currently exist politically Vincent Cavaleri, director of educationSilent Majority Foundation In the co…

Feb 3, 2025

Letter: The problem with Clark County schools
Opinion

Letter: The problem with Clark County schools

Battle Ground resident Vern Jeremica shares concerns about Clark County schools, education policies, and school levy funding.

Feb 3, 2025

Opinion: The Nation’s Report Card – F for ‘Fix It Already’
Opinion

Opinion: The Nation’s Report Card – F for ‘Fix It Already’

Vicki Murray of the Washington Policy Center believes the latest Nation’s Report Card shows the state clearly doesn’t know what’s best for students, and it’s time for the real education experts to…

Feb 2, 2025

Letter: Mail thefts in cluster mailboxes (CBUs) in Clark County
Opinion

Letter: Mail thefts in cluster mailboxes (CBUs) in Clark County

Rick Vermeers raises concerns over mail theft in Clark County’s cluster mailboxes, calling for better USPS security measures.

Feb 2, 2025

Letter: ‘The Pledge is a symbol of unity, patriotism, and respect for the principles upon which the United States was founded’
Opinion

Letter: ‘The Pledge is a symbol of unity, patriotism, and respect for the principles upon which the United States was founded’

Cemal Richards urges the Clark County Council to uphold the Pledge of Allegiance, emphasizing its role in unity and patriotism.

Feb 2, 2025

Letter: Evergreen School District residents should vote no on Propositions 7 and 8
Opinion

Letter: Evergreen School District residents should vote no on Propositions 7 and 8

A letter to the editor argues against Evergreen School District’s Propositions 7 and 8, urging voters to reject the supplemental funding request.

Jan 31, 2025

POLL: What’s the Biggest Issue with the I-5 Bridge Replacement Plan? We Want Your Opinion!
Opinion

POLL: What’s the Biggest Issue with the I-5 Bridge Replacement Plan? We Want Your Opinion!

Concerns mount over the $7. 5 billion I-5 Bridge replacement plan, with debates on cost, congestion relief, and the inclusion of TriMet light rail. Vote now in our weekly poll!

Jan 30, 2025

Opinion: Hope for those of us looking for common sense on I-5 Bridge replacement project
Opinion

Opinion: Hope for those of us looking for common sense on I-5 Bridge replacement project

Ken Vance discusses growing opposition to the $7. 5 billion I-5 Bridge replacement project, highlighting concerns over tolling, traffic congestion, and funding priorities.

Jan 30, 2025

Opinion: Electric Vehicle rebate program failed, but will it be expanded anyway?
Opinion

Opinion: Electric Vehicle rebate program failed, but will it be expanded anyway?

Washington’s EV rebate program fell short, delivering just one cent of environmental benefit per dollar spent, raising questions about its future expansion.

Jan 30, 2025

Letter: Did councilors issue an ‘in your face’ to the citizens that backed them off on getting rid of the invocation?
Opinion

Letter: Did councilors issue an ‘in your face’ to the citizens that backed them off on getting rid of the invocation?

Camas resident Anna Miller questions whether a Satanic Temple representative’s scheduled invocation at a County Council meeting was a response to public pushback against removing prayer.

Jan 29, 2025

Opinion: The heavy cost of illegal teachers’ strikes on Ridgefield’s education System
Opinion

Opinion: The heavy cost of illegal teachers’ strikes on Ridgefield’s education System

Rob Anderson examines the impact of illegal teachers’ strikes on Ridgefield’s education system, questioning tax increases and accountability in school funding.

Jan 29, 2025

Opinion: An obscure Washington State salary law is still causing employers to lay employees off
Opinion

Opinion: An obscure Washington State salary law is still causing employers to lay employees off

Mark Harmsworth discusses how Washington’s salary law is forcing layoffs and reducing employee hours due to rising exempt salary thresholds.

Jan 29, 2025

Letter: Hockinson school bond ‘will transform the quality of our school and athletic facilities’
Opinion

Letter: Hockinson school bond ‘will transform the quality of our school and athletic facilities’

Brush Prairie resident Kevin Hessell supports the Hockinson school bond, highlighting its impact on school facilities, athletics, and vocational education.

Jan 28, 2025