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Op-ed: Clark County Councilor and candidate Dick Rylander shares what he’s learned so far
Rylander shares a look at where the property tax paid by area residents really goes.
Court in swing state bans use of absentee ballot drop boxes
The state Supreme Court in Wisconsin, a key swing state that was the scene of a variety of 2020 presidential election misbehaviors, has banned the use of absentee ballot drop boxes.
Opinion: WEA asks state supreme court to do what voters won’t on income taxes
Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center discusses how income tax advocates hope to use the new capital gains income tax to get the state supreme court justices to change the rules of the game.
The new pandemic is long COVID — and it’s destroying lives
Exclusive: Joel S. Hirschhorn covers latest reporting on the travails of millions of sufferers.
Opinion: Another minimum wage, job killing initiative is on the ballot in Tukwila this fall
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center discusses the harm imposed by a high minimum wage.
Opinion: A look at Washington’s fentanyl crisis
In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill discusses the failures that contributed to the crisis and also possible ways to fight the crisis
Opinion: An open letter to this nation’s educators
Clark County Today Administrator Heidi Wetzler outlines the work that should be the focus of teachers.
Letter: ‘Will Chair Mattila resign?’
Vancouver resident Mark Moore accepts Clark County Republican Party Chairman Joel Mattila’s invitation to cite examples of how he has ignored the will of the body.
Opinion: State environmental reports on CO2 and Snake River dams contradicted by their own sources
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center discusses the need to determine whether these reports are a sincere effort at finding the truth or just a façade to reach a predetermined conclusion.
Opinion: Adding new lanes reduces traffic congestion on I-5
WSDOT and ODOT data refute claim ‘you can’t build your way out of congestion’
Opinion: As summer travel season arrives, state vaccine mandate leads to cuts in ferry service
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center explains why Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate on state employees deserves much of the blame for shortage of transportation workers.
POLL: A TriMet official recently stated that new tax revenue would be needed from Oregon and Washington residents to pay for the light rail extension into Vancouver. Are you willing to pay higher taxes for this light rail extension?
A TriMet official recently stated that new tax revenue would be needed from Oregon and Washington residents to pay for the light rail extension into Vancouver. Are you willing to pay higher taxes f…
Letter: ‘His commitment to voters is also apparent in his Pledge of Transparency’
Vancouver resident Kirk VanGelder expresses his support for Richard (Dick) Rylander in the race for the Clark County Council District 5 seat.
Opinion: Governor telegraphs appetite for future unconstitutional line-item vetoes
Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center discusses issues over the governor’s use of executive authority.
Opinion: The rent is coming due and government mandates have made things more expensive
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center discusses the issues with tenants and property owners created by the government mandates imposed during COVID
Opinion: Oregon and Washington DOTs plan too low a bridge – again
Joe Cortright discusses the issues between an I-5 Bridge replacement with a 116-foot clearance and one with a moveable span
Opinion: Inslee booster mandate exacerbates current public health challenges
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center states ‘COVID-19 is serious, but it is no longer a public-health crisis’
Letter: Support the CCFR Emergency Medical Services Levy
La Center resident Myrna Leija offers her support for the Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue EMS Levy.