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Letter: ‘Cherish (DesRochers) is one of those rare individuals whose compassion and commitment extend far beyond words’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Cherish (DesRochers) is one of those rare individuals whose compassion and commitment extend far beyond words’

Pastor Brian Norris praises Cherish DesRochers for her compassion, leadership, and service to Battle Ground and Live Love Outreach.

Oct 16, 2025

LGW releases count and partisan breakdown on first 60K signatures
Politics

LGW releases count and partisan breakdown on first 60K signatures

Let’s Go Washington reports rapid progress on two initiatives with over 60,000 signatures—more than half from Democrats and Independents.

Oct 15, 2025

Letter: Want change? Vote Brad Benton
Opinion

Letter: Want change? Vote Brad Benton

Ridgefield resident Carley Meuchel voices support for Brad Benton in the Charter Review Commission race, citing his focus on safety and lower taxes.

Oct 15, 2025

Part II: Charter Review Commission candidates express positions on Separation of Powers
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Part II: Charter Review Commission candidates express positions on Separation of Powers

Clark County Charter Review Commission candidates shared differing views on whether the current balance of power between the County Council and County Manager is working as intended.

Oct 14, 2025

Letter: Leslie Lewallen’s record ‘is spotless’
Opinion

Letter: Leslie Lewallen’s record ‘is spotless’

Former Idaho State Senator Mike Jorgenson voices support for Camas City Council member Leslie Lewallen, describing her record as spotless and urging voters to re-elect her.

Oct 14, 2025

What role should the Home Rule Charter play in shaping Clark County government?
Politics

What role should the Home Rule Charter play in shaping Clark County government?

Clark County Today begins a series featuring Charter Review Commission candidates discussing the Home Rule Charter’s role in shaping local government ahead of the Nov. 4 general election.

Oct 13, 2025

Nov. 4, 2025, General and Special Election important information
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Nov. 4, 2025, General and Special Election important information

Clark County Elections will mail ballots Oct. 14 for the Nov. 4 General and Special Election, with deadlines for registration, replacement ballots, and voting assistance clearly outlined.

Oct 13, 2025

Letter: ‘For what’s considered a part-time role, the numbers might surprise you’
Opinion

Letter: ‘For what’s considered a part-time role, the numbers might surprise you’

Battle Ground resident Brian Munson examines the real costs of serving on the City Council, outlining pay, benefits, and the need for greater transparency and accountability in local government spe…

Oct 13, 2025

Letter: ‘It’s time to put people over politics and vote for positive change in our community’
Opinion

Letter: ‘It’s time to put people over politics and vote for positive change in our community’

Camas resident Gary Perman urges voters to re-elect Leslie Lewallen and support Geoerl Niles for City Council, praising their integrity, leadership, and commitment to local priorities.

Oct 13, 2025

Letter: ‘Only one candidate has an impeccable record of supporting parents’ rights and local control over state mandates’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Only one candidate has an impeccable record of supporting parents’ rights and local control over state mandates’

Battle Ground resident Julia Dawn Seaver voices her support for Jennifer Heine-Withee, citing her leadership on parents’ rights, education reform, and local control of school policy.

Oct 13, 2025

Letter: ‘Currently Clark County is a microcosm of the Federal government’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Currently Clark County is a microcosm of the Federal government’

Amboy resident Thomas Schenk urges voters to prioritize Charter Review Commission races, calling Clark County’s government a reflection of federal overspending and partisan imbalance.

Oct 13, 2025

Letter: Re-Elect Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen; oppose light rail on I-5 Bridge
Opinion

Letter: Re-Elect Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen; oppose light rail on I-5 Bridge

Camas resident Douglas Tweet urges voters to support fiscally responsible leadership, backing Councilor Leslie Lewallen and opposing costly light rail expansion on the I-5 Bridge project.

Oct 11, 2025

Pacific Northwest journalists sound off on Antifa at President Trump’s roundtable
Politics

Pacific Northwest journalists sound off on Antifa at President Trump’s roundtable

Pacific Northwest journalists Brandi Kruse and Jonathan Choe joined President Donald Trump’s roundtable on Antifa, describing firsthand experiences with protest violence and urging federal action a…

Oct 10, 2025

Opinion: Vote NO on Proposition 5
Opinion

Opinion: Vote NO on Proposition 5

Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman urges voters to reject Proposition 5, calling it a permanent tax increase that fuels wasteful spending rather than true public safety.

Oct 10, 2025

POLL: Should the League of Women Voters have canceled the Charter Review Commission panel when only one side agreed to participate?
Opinion

POLL: Should the League of Women Voters have canceled the Charter Review Commission panel when only one side agreed to participate?

This week’s Clark County Today poll asks whether the League of Women Voters should have canceled its Charter Review Commission panel after only one political side agreed to participate, sparking de…

Oct 10, 2025

‘One-sided’ panel discussion irks conservative candidates for Charter Review Commission
Politics

‘One-sided’ panel discussion irks conservative candidates for Charter Review Commission

Conservative candidates for the Charter Review Commission criticized a recent League of Women Voters panel as one-sided, while organizers say all political viewpoints were invited to participate.

Oct 8, 2025

Nearly three dozen attacks on Let’s Go WA signature gatherers sparks draft legislation
Politics

Nearly three dozen attacks on Let’s Go WA signature gatherers sparks draft legislation

Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, is drafting legislation after reports of dozens of attacks on Let’s Go Washington signature gatherers, proposing “no-protest zones” and tougher penalties for interfere…

Oct 8, 2025

Opinion: Gov. Ferguson signed an executive order that will increase the cost of public construction projects
Opinion

Opinion: Gov. Ferguson signed an executive order that will increase the cost of public construction projects

Mark Harmsworth argues that Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new executive order mandating Project Labor Agreements will raise costs, restrict competition, and sideline most of Washington’s construction workforce.

Oct 8, 2025