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Opinion: A tale of two sets of assumptions
Opinion

Opinion: A tale of two sets of assumptions

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance recently reported on the attempts by city of Vancouver and Clark County officials to assess the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, he offers a co…

May 19, 2020

Founder’s vision of video news reports now a reality
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Founder’s vision of video news reports now a reality

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance offers a “peek behind the curtain,’’ explaining the news video updates now available for viewing for Clark County residents.

May 13, 2020

Opinion: ‘The governor’s decisions have hurt too many in our community’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘The governor’s decisions have hurt too many in our community’

Vancouver resident Matt Jeffries shares his thoughts on the need to reopen Clark County.

May 8, 2020

Opinion: Questioning the Camas Roundabout
Opinion

Opinion: Questioning the Camas Roundabout

Camas resident John Ley shares his research into the $8 million Camas Lake Road/Everett Roundabout.

May 7, 2020

Opinion: ‘I believe we all want the same thing’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘I believe we all want the same thing’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares his latest thoughts on the impacts of the stay-at-home orders in place to address the coronavirus pandemic.

May 6, 2020

Letter: ‘People should ask what ideology grants governors and others the right to take away religious freedom’
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Letter: ‘People should ask what ideology grants governors and others the right to take away religious freedom’

Vancouver resident Ann Makar shares her thoughts on the impact stay-at-home orders have on citizens’ right to gather for public worship.

May 6, 2020

Letter: Area pastor makes plea to Gov. Jay Inslee
Opinion

Letter: Area pastor makes plea to Gov. Jay Inslee

Northwest Gospel Church Lead Pastor Andrew Murch offers a suggested modification to Gov. Jay Inslee’s four-phased approach to lifting his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy’’ order.

May 6, 2020

Op-ed: All Washingtonians have a role to play in bringing the COVID-19 crisis to an end
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Op-ed: All Washingtonians have a role to play in bringing the COVID-19 crisis to an end

Reps. Brandon Vick and Larry Hoff, of the 18th Legislative District, share thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic and the issue of lifting restrictions put in place by Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, S…

Apr 30, 2020

Opinion: ‘A small glimmer of light is beginning to peek through the dark clouds of the stay-at-home orders’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘A small glimmer of light is beginning to peek through the dark clouds of the stay-at-home orders’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares his current thoughts on the coronavirus and plans to re-open the economy and other aspects of life impacted by stay-at-home orders.

Apr 28, 2020

Letter: Cornerstone Christian Academy ‘has been prompt, organized and wholeheartedly available to meet families exactly where they are at’
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Letter: Cornerstone Christian Academy ‘has been prompt, organized and wholeheartedly available to meet families exactly where they are at’

Brush Prairie resident Leanne Ernster shares her appreciation for the efforts of Cornerstone Christian Academy and its teachers during current closure.

Apr 23, 2020

Letter: ‘Parents have become increasingly aware of CSE being taught in schools’
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Letter: ‘Parents have become increasingly aware of CSE being taught in schools’

Jennifer Heine-Withee and Julia Dawn Seaver, among the founders of Informed Parents of Washington and members of SW Washington Parents’ Rights in Education, share their thoughts on Comprehensive Se…

Apr 21, 2020

Opinion: ‘There will be a time very soon when courage, faith, common sense and a broader lens will be required of our leaders’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘There will be a time very soon when courage, faith, common sense and a broader lens will be required of our leaders’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s three-phased plan to re-open the American economy and how it might play out in the state of Washington.

Apr 17, 2020

Guest column: Is anxiety decreasing during this crisis?
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Guest column: Is anxiety decreasing during this crisis?

Dr. Anson Service, of Adventure Psychological Services, offers valuable thoughts on dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders As a therapist and general observer of people, I ha…

Apr 15, 2020

Letter: ‘Vote yes for Woodland schools’
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Letter: ‘Vote yes for Woodland schools’

Woodland resident Terry Hall shares his thoughts on the Woodland Public Schools’ Maintenance & Operations Levy on the April 28 special election ballot.

Apr 14, 2020

Opinion: Clark County Today editor sides with the majority of the County Council, asking governor to reconsider designation of construction as non-essential
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Opinion: Clark County Today editor sides with the majority of the County Council, asking governor to reconsider designation of construction as non-essential

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance discusses the letter sent by four of the five Clark County councilors asking Gov. Jay Inslee to change his designation of residential and commercial construction…

Apr 10, 2020

Opinion: Cutting costs due to declining taxpayer revenue
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Opinion: Cutting costs due to declining taxpayer revenue

Camas resident John Ley shares his thoughts of how elected officials and government leaders should be addressing declining revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 5, 2020

Opinion: No bending the rules during this pandemic
Opinion

Opinion: No bending the rules during this pandemic

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares his thoughts and experiences during the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 2, 2020

Opinion: A challenge for our leaders; how to earn my respect
Opinion

Opinion: A challenge for our leaders; how to earn my respect

Clark County Today Administrator Heidi Wetzler shares her thoughts and experiences during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 31, 2020