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Letter: ‘Lynda (Wilson) works year round, listening to her constituents and educating herself on the issues that affect us’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Lynda (Wilson) works year round, listening to her constituents and educating herself on the issues that affect us’

Vancouver resident Deby Woods offers her support for Sen. Lynda Wilson in the race for the Washington State Senate in the 17th District.

Jul 28, 2020

Letter: ‘We need a leader in Olympia who is a known entity, who is willing to continue to fight for our rights’
Opinion

Letter: ‘We need a leader in Olympia who is a known entity, who is willing to continue to fight for our rights’

Vancouver resident Marty Flood offers his thoughts on Sen. Lynda Wilson’s candidacy to return to the Washington State Senate.

Jul 21, 2020

Letter: ‘I hope voters will prioritize funding for emergency services when considering how to spend their tax dollars during the election’
Opinion

Letter: ‘I hope voters will prioritize funding for emergency services when considering how to spend their tax dollars during the election’

Vancouver resident Shawn Hanlon addresses the Clark County Fire District 6 levy lid lift on the Aug. 4 primary ballot.

Jul 16, 2020

Letter: ‘We are allowing an extreme minority of vocal people to become our thought police’
Opinion

Letter: ‘We are allowing an extreme minority of vocal people to become our thought police’

Vancouver resident Lee Hemen offers his thoughts on those in our society today who feel they are the judge and jury of others.

Jul 16, 2020

Opinion: ‘Where is the concern for our country’s youth?’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Where is the concern for our country’s youth?’

Clark County Today Administrator Heidi Wetzler offers her concerns about how the current rhetoric and behavior in our country is impacting today’s youth.

Jul 13, 2020

Letter: ‘We need honest leaders who are unafraid and speak for the silent majority’
Opinion

Letter: ‘We need honest leaders who are unafraid and speak for the silent majority’

Vancouver residents Jim and Shirley Mozena shared their thoughts in support of Clark County Chair Eileen Quiring.

Jul 10, 2020

Commentary: WIAA makes tough call to delay the start of sports
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Commentary: WIAA makes tough call to delay the start of sports

Clark County Today reporter Paul Valencia gives his opinion on the WIAA’s decision to delay the start of the upcoming fall sports season.

Jul 8, 2020

Opinion: How did Washington allow Nigerian hackers to steal hundreds of millions in the massive unemployment fraud scheme?
Opinion

Opinion: How did Washington allow Nigerian hackers to steal hundreds of millions in the massive unemployment fraud scheme?

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares his thoughts on one topic he hopes will be discussed at Thursday’s Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Forum.

Jul 6, 2020

Opinion: ‘Much bigger than life’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Much bigger than life’

Vancouver resident Dan Tolva shares his thoughts on the times through his amusement of Portland’s Paul Bunyan statue.

Jun 26, 2020

Opinion: Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy explains ‘Why I signed’
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Opinion: Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy explains ‘Why I signed’

Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy offers a public letter to explain his decision to sign a letter in support of Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins’ decision to remove all “Thin Blue Line’’ symbols…

Jun 26, 2020

Commentary: Saluting the dads who raise more than their own children
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Commentary: Saluting the dads who raise more than their own children

Reporter Paul Valencia thanks the dads of friends who were always there for him, too.

Jun 21, 2020

Letter: ‘You can count on Karen (Bowerman) to always do what she promises and vote the way she says she will’
Opinion

Letter: ‘You can count on Karen (Bowerman) to always do what she promises and vote the way she says she will’

Vancouver resident Mary Olson offers her support for Karen Bowerman in the race for Clark County Council, District 3.

Jun 15, 2020

Opinion: ‘I agree with Sir Charles, defunding law enforcement is not the answer; reform is’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘I agree with Sir Charles, defunding law enforcement is not the answer; reform is’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares his thoughts on comments made by NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley this week

Jun 12, 2020

Letter: ‘It is important to have an adequate fire and EMS response for residents and businesses; in a pandemic, it is critical’
Opinion

Letter: ‘It is important to have an adequate fire and EMS response for residents and businesses; in a pandemic, it is critical’

Vancouver resident Tony Ruestig shares his thoughts about Clark County Fire District 6 levy lid lift before voters in the Aug. 4 primary election.

Jun 9, 2020

Letter: ‘I prefer our current congresswoman, Jaime Herrera Beutler, who serves our community tirelessly’
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Letter: ‘I prefer our current congresswoman, Jaime Herrera Beutler, who serves our community tirelessly’

Camas resident Brad Jensen shares his thoughts about a recent editorial by candidate Carolyn Long.

Jun 5, 2020

Commentary: D-Day veteran micro-documentary premieres June 6, 2020
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Commentary: D-Day veteran micro-documentary premieres June 6, 2020

Today, we announce the release of the miniature documentary project that has now been produced from last year’s trip and interview. At the start of next week, on June 6, ClarkCountyToday.com and pa…

Jun 3, 2020

Opinion: ‘Momentum and attitude is everything’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Momentum and attitude is everything’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance attempts to offer hope and encouragement to others during a difficult time.

Jun 2, 2020

Letter: ‘Opponents have labored under difficult shutdown conditions to get the required signatures on Referendum 90 to get the issue before voters in November’
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Letter: ‘Opponents have labored under difficult shutdown conditions to get the required signatures on Referendum 90 to get the issue before voters in November’

Vancouver resident Julia Dawn Seaver talks about the petition to repeal SB 5395, the bill requiring Comprehensive Sexual Education to be taught in all K-12 public schools.

May 29, 2020