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Opinion: Washington’s failure on recycling shows how unserious state’s environmental goals are
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Opinion: Washington’s failure on recycling shows how unserious state’s environmental goals are

Politicians like Governor Inslee frequently boast about their commitment to the environment, but too often their actions and results fall far short of their rhetoric according to Todd Myers of the…

Nov 13, 2023

Opinion: In the new shopping world, Albertsons-Kroger merger could provide the competition we need
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Opinion: In the new shopping world, Albertsons-Kroger merger could provide the competition we need

Chris Cargill of the Mountain States Policy Center analyzes the potential benefit of the Albertsons-Kroger merger for consumers.

Nov 13, 2023

Commentary: Recognizing veterans who served with honor
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Commentary: Recognizing veterans who served with honor

Reporter Paul Valencia updates a story he wrote a few years back, thanking his fellow veterans for their service.

Nov 10, 2023

Opinion: What you didn’t know about Washington state and Thanksgiving …
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Opinion: What you didn’t know about Washington state and Thanksgiving …

When it comes to Washington’s agriculture sector, Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center believes countless Washingtonians take it for granted.

Nov 10, 2023

POLL: Should Congress ensure that Americans are able to keep themselves safe by practicing their 2nd Amendment rights unencumbered?
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POLL: Should Congress ensure that Americans are able to keep themselves safe by practicing their 2nd Amendment rights unencumbered?

Should Congress ensure that Americans are able to keep themselves safe by practicing their 2nd Amendment rights unencumbered?

Nov 9, 2023

Opinion: Meeting notes Tweeted — errr, X’d
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Opinion: Meeting notes Tweeted — errr, X’d

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center provides highlights from the Washington State Board of Health Nov. 8 meeting.

Nov 9, 2023

Letter: Issues with Ranked-Choice Voting
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Letter: Issues with Ranked-Choice Voting

Vancouver resident Cemal Richards provides some insight into issues with Ranked-Choice Voting.

Nov 9, 2023

Opinion: Bezos isn’t the first and won’t be the last wealthy American fleeing his tax-hungry state
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Opinion: Bezos isn’t the first and won’t be the last wealthy American fleeing his tax-hungry state

Aaron Withe believes that at a time when Washingtonians are already among the most heavily-taxed American citizens, the state has no business targeting its most successful, job- and tax-generating…

Nov 7, 2023

Opinion: The Politics of Trust – Restoring confidence in institutions
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Opinion: The Politics of Trust – Restoring confidence in institutions

Nancy Churchill believes we-the-people are going to have to courageously work every day to share the truth and for the right to speak freely and be honest.

Nov 7, 2023

Opinion: Biden: Who needs rifles? America: Everyone
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Opinion: Biden: Who needs rifles? America: Everyone

Clark County resident Leah Anaya answers the question asked by President Joe Biden.

Nov 6, 2023

Opinion: Effective climate policy should make people partners, not the enemy
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Opinion: Effective climate policy should make people partners, not the enemy

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center believes that if we care about the environment and ethical governance, we need to take power from politicians and give it to people.

Nov 6, 2023

Letter: Gary Wilson – ‘The right man for Evergreen’
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Letter: Gary Wilson – ‘The right man for Evergreen’

Vancouver resident Phil Kronebusch offers his support for Evergreen School District board candidate Gary Wilson.

Nov 4, 2023

Opinion: Taxes have consequences
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Opinion: Taxes have consequences

Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center believes that Washington shouldn’t build its financial future on risky and volatile taxes like the capital gains excise tax.

Nov 3, 2023

POLL: Are you comfortable with new House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson, stating of the Bible, “that’s my worldview”?
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POLL: Are you comfortable with new House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson, stating of the Bible, “that’s my worldview”?

Are you comfortable with new House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson, stating of the Bible, “that’s my worldview”?

Nov 2, 2023

Opinion: ‘I try very hard not to judge others and I ask others not to judge me’
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Opinion: ‘I try very hard not to judge others and I ask others not to judge me’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on the loss of legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight.

Nov 2, 2023

Opinion: WA Cares Fund webinar outlines many reasons to be leery of wage-decreasing program
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Opinion: WA Cares Fund webinar outlines many reasons to be leery of wage-decreasing program

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center believes the state should make WA Cares optional, as some lawmakers have proposed and as an initiative the legislature is hoping to do.

Nov 2, 2023

Opinion: Homeowner lives in a car while squatter rents his house as an Airbnb
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Opinion: Homeowner lives in a car while squatter rents his house as an Airbnb

Jason Roth, who lives in Rainier Valley, is an example of how overly aggressive rental laws are destroying the housing rental market and raising rents.

Nov 1, 2023

Opinion: Paid leave isn’t primarily helping people in need
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Opinion: Paid leave isn’t primarily helping people in need

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center explains that paid leave is going to middle- and upper-income wage earners.

Oct 30, 2023