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Importance of open government laws on display with shocking stories
Jason Mercier of the Mountain States Policy Center discusses two recent stories that illustrate the lengths that some public officials will go to evade public accountability.
POLL: Should voters be given the opportunity to decide a proposed repeal of provisions of the 2021 Washington Climate Commitment Act?
Should voters be given the opportunity to decide a proposed repeal of provisions of the 2021 Washington Climate Commitment Act?
Opinion: Three keys to making sure regulations don’t suffocate citizens and the economy
Chris Cargill of the Mountain States Policy Center explains that whether they are at the local, state or federal level, all laws and regulations have a cost.
Opinion: 2024 – A year for political action
Nancy Churchill points out that everyday Washingtonians are experiencing runaway inflation coupled with rapidly rising taxes.
Opinion: Study shows bias in Washington State Supreme Court donations and decisions
Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center says the results of the recent study are not surprising because a statewide vote elects the Washington State Supreme Court.
Letter: Congressional race about ‘getting the seat back for the Republicans’
Vancouver resident Adam Shetler offers his views on the Third Congressional District race.
Letter: Rushing into green – Clark County’s ambitious environmental plan needs a reality check
Vancouver resident Bill Black offers his assessment of Clark County’s environmental plan.
Opinion: Newly elected school board members get the facts on school funding
Opinion: Newly elected school board members get the facts on school funding. Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center says the question before school board members is not how to get more money for…
Opinion: Seton Catholic’s loss in state semifinals reminiscent of Hockinson’s rise to glory
High school football: Seton Catholic lost in the Class 1A state semifinals on Saturday in a game that reminded an old coach, and old journalist, of a game in 2014 that would eventually catapult Hoc…
Opinion: TriMet in the 21st Century
Randal O’Toole provides an executive summary of a report that indicates TriMet and the region should immediately cease all planning for infrastructure-heavy transit projects, including light rail.
Opinion: TriMet’s existential crisis
TriMet’s share of all regional trips today is about 4 percent, which means it’s irrelevant to most regional travelers.
Opinion: DEI creates racism
Nancy Churchill believes Americans of all religions, faiths and creeds must prepare to work to restore and promote the cultural virtues that have made America a great country.
Opinion: Does Local News Even Matter?
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance offers his perspective on the discussion hosted by the League of Women Voters of Clark County.
Opinion: Is Clark County Climate Plan a recipe for disaster?
Former Councilor Dick Rylander offers his insight on the County Council’s draft plan for the Clark County Climate Stakeholder Assessment Summary and Recommendations.
POLL: Are area leaders and elected officials doing enough to address homelessness in Clark County?
Are area leaders and elected officials doing enough to address homelessness in Clark County?
Opinion: Governor’s spokesman insinuates state is succeeding at ‘salmon restoration,’ he’s wrong.
Governor Inslee and his spokesman continue to be in denial about their failures and the price is being paid by salmon and the orca, tribes, and the sport and commercial fishers.
Opinion: Sewage and salmon
Nancy Churchill addresses a recent GAO report and what it exposes about what has happened to the salmon population.
Opinion: Will the Kroger and Albertsons merger be good for employees and consumers?
Mark Harmsworth believes that the Kroger Albertsons merger may be the final chance to level the playing field to improve competition, create more choice and provide local jobs in the community.