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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

Florida teens credited for averting school shooting plot in Washington state
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Florida teens credited for averting school shooting plot in Washington state

Two Florida teenagers are credited with preventing a possible school shooting in Kennewick, Washington, after they reported a TikTok video that detailed a plan targeting Kamiakin High School. Their…

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

The Study of Sports Podcast, Oct. 10, 2025: The costs of attending high school sports, grass football fields, our favorite coaches growing up, and of course Mariners talk
Sports

The Study of Sports Podcast, Oct. 10, 2025: The costs of attending high school sports, grass football fields, our favorite coaches growing up, and of course Mariners talk

In this episode of The Study of Sports, host Paul Valencia of Clark County Today joins sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland to talk high school ticket prices, the debate over natur…

Oct 10, 2025

La Center High School dedicates its new skilled trades center
Youth

La Center High School dedicates its new skilled trades center

La Center High School celebrated the opening of its new Douglas C. Greene Skilled Trades Center, joining several Clark County schools in expanding hands-on learning opportunities for students inter…

Oct 9, 2025

Opinion: OSPI scrubs website of key data
Opinion

Opinion: OSPI scrubs website of key data

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center criticizes OSPI for removing key student achievement data from its website, arguing that the lack of transparency makes it harder to hold officials accoun…

Oct 9, 2025

Opinion: ‘Failing teachers unions demand bigger paychecks’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Failing teachers unions demand bigger paychecks’

Lars Larson criticizes teachers unions in Oregon and Washington, arguing that higher pay and spending have failed to improve student performance, while states like Mississippi show better results t…

Oct 9, 2025

Opinion: Headlights are good all the time
Opinion

Opinion: Headlights are good all the time

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explores why headlights aren’t required at all times and highlights data showing how daytime lighting can prevent crashes and save lives.

Oct 9, 2025

Letter: ‘Battle Ground schools deserve a leader who will put students first’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Battle Ground schools deserve a leader who will put students first’

Ashley Wilde shares her support for Lorri Sibley in the Battle Ground School Board race, praising Sibley’s dedication, transparency, and decades of leadership in education.

Oct 9, 2025

Woodland School District welcomes Officer Roberto Cuneta as new school resource officer
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Woodland School District welcomes Officer Roberto Cuneta as new school resource officer

Officer Roberto Cuneta joins Woodland School District as its first School Resource Officer, strengthening safety and connections between students, staff, and law enforcement.

Oct 9, 2025

Opinion: ‘They are only protecting the ones who have caused all the damage’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘They are only protecting the ones who have caused all the damage’

Ken Vance criticizes Portland’s leadership for allowing downtown to deteriorate through years of progressive and anti-law enforcement policies, while business leaders warn of deep economic troubles.

Oct 9, 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

VFD responds to metal scrap fire at Vancouver port
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VFD responds to metal scrap fire at Vancouver port

More than 40 firefighters from Vancouver Fire Department and Clark County Fire District 6 worked through the night to contain a large metal scrap fire at the Port of Vancouver.

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

MVHS Jazz Band set to perform at prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago
Youth

MVHS Jazz Band set to perform at prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago

Mountain View High School’s Jazz Band I was selected to perform at the 79th Annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago, a major honor recognizing student musicians’ excellence and dedication.

Oct 8, 2025

Commission on Aging to discuss county’s Tax Exemption Program at October meeting
People

Commission on Aging to discuss county’s Tax Exemption Program at October meeting

Clark County’s Commission on Aging will host an Oct. 15 meeting to review the Tax Exemption Program for seniors and people with disabilities, with staff from the Assessor’s Office presenting details.

Oct 8, 2025

Greater Vancouver Chamber opens registration for the 2026 National Civics Bee
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Greater Vancouver Chamber opens registration for the 2026 National Civics Bee

The Greater Vancouver Chamber is accepting essays for the 2026 National Civics Bee, inviting middle school students to explore civics, propose community solutions, and compete for prizes and recogn…

Oct 8, 2025