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Are Oregon transportation officials selective in who they want to hear from in Clark County?
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Are Oregon transportation officials selective in who they want to hear from in Clark County?

There is some confusion and unhappiness about recent appointments to the Portland Region Value Pricing Policy Advisory Committee.

Oct 5, 2017

Kris Greene is ‘invested in the success’ of Clark County
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Kris Greene is ‘invested in the success’ of Clark County

Camas resident Sascha Pell, Sr. offers his thoughts on the Vancouver Port Commission race between Don Orange and Kris Greene.

Oct 2, 2017

Finally, Washington lawmakers seem to agree on something
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Finally, Washington lawmakers seem to agree on something

Oregon’s plans to place tolls at the Washington-Oregon border on I-5 and I-205 seems to have united elected officials in Washington in opposition to their neighbors’ efforts.

Sep 28, 2017

Washington Legislature could do a much better job of fostering job creation in our state
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Washington Legislature could do a much better job of fostering job creation in our state

Rep. Liz Pike offers her thoughts on how the Washington Legislature is doing in terms of fostering job creation.

Sep 27, 2017

ClarkCountyToday.com to celebrate first anniversary Sept. 27
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ClarkCountyToday.com to celebrate first anniversary Sept. 27

ClarkCountyToday.com Editor Ken Vance takes a look back at the creation and development of this news organization.

Sep 22, 2017

Citizens called to voice their concerns to lawmakers about transportation congestion issues
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Citizens called to voice their concerns to lawmakers about transportation congestion issues

ClarkCountyToday.com Editor Ken Vance offers his insight from Rep. Liz Pike’s third Transportation Congestion Solutions Legislative Town Hall held Saturday at Washington State University Vancouver.

Sep 12, 2017

Clark County businessman and developer offer testimonials to success of county fee waiver program
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Clark County businessman and developer offer testimonials to success of county fee waiver program

Members of the Clark County Board of Councilors passed a resolution at their Tuesday evening meeting that will essentially drive the final nails in the coffin of the county’s fee waiver program.

Sep 7, 2017

When it comes to hope, is your glass half full or half empty?
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When it comes to hope, is your glass half full or half empty?

ClarkCountyToday.com Editor Ken Vance opts to step away this week from discussing what is wrong with our country to share what gives him hope.

Sep 1, 2017

Minutes-before-midnight budget sacrifices transparency, sustainability, and taxpayers’ wallets
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Minutes-before-midnight budget sacrifices transparency, sustainability, and taxpayers’ wallets

Rep. Liz Pike In the late afternoon and early evening of June 30, hours before the end of the state’s fiscal cycle, the Legislature passed a new 2017-19 operating budget. Minutes before midnight, G…

Aug 26, 2017

ClarkCountyToday.com staff provides readers with in-depth look at 2017 high school football season
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ClarkCountyToday.com staff provides readers with in-depth look at 2017 high school football season

ClarkCountyToday.com Editor Ken Vance offers readers a peek behind the curtain revealing what took place to produce this week’s high school football previews.

Aug 24, 2017

ClarkCountyToday.com Reporter Paul Valencia honored with Commendation Award
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ClarkCountyToday.com Reporter Paul Valencia honored with Commendation Award

ClarkCountyToday.com Reporter Paul Valencia recently received a Commendation Award from the Washington Secondary School Athletic Administrators Association.

Aug 16, 2017

Members of Vancouver City Council get this decision right
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Members of Vancouver City Council get this decision right

VANCOUVER — It’s an age-old question. When does my rights as a property owner infringe upon your rights as a property owner? When there is a conflict, whose rights should take precedent? Members of…

Aug 9, 2017

A permanent Hirst fix and a capital budget — Washington citizens deserve both
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A permanent Hirst fix and a capital budget — Washington citizens deserve both

Rep. Liz Pike (R-Camas) offers her insights into the failure of members of the Washington Legislature to approve the capital budget and a a permanent fix for the Hirst decision.

Aug 7, 2017

‘Safe spaces’ on college campuses will not create the engaged adults this country needs for a better future
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‘Safe spaces’ on college campuses will not create the engaged adults this country needs for a better future

ClarkCountyToday.com Editor Ken Vance shares his thoughts on the movement to create “safe spaces’’ on college campuses.

Aug 1, 2017

2017 Washington Legislative season long on days, short on success
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2017 Washington Legislative season long on days, short on success

ClarkCountyToday.com Editor Ken Vance offers his perspective that even though the Washington Legislature set a record in 2017 for the longest legislative session in the state’s history, it has to g…

Jul 26, 2017

Clark County Chair Marc Boldt says RTC Board will have its say about Oregon lawmakers’ plans to toll
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Clark County Chair Marc Boldt says RTC Board will have its say about Oregon lawmakers’ plans to toll

ClarkCountyToday.com Editor Ken Vance shares his thoughts on testimony at Tuesday’s Clark County Council meeting about Oregon lawmakers’ plans for tolling on I-5 and I-205.

Jul 19, 2017

Clark County Sheriff’s Office officials listening to citizens’ concerns regarding full encryption of law enforcement channels
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Clark County Sheriff’s Office officials listening to citizens’ concerns regarding full encryption of law enforcement channels

ClarkCountyToday.com Editor Ken Vance takes a look at the conversations between Clark County Sheriff’s Office officials and members of the scanner community over the decision to fully encrypt law e…

Jul 12, 2017

Did the RTC hide Oregon tolls?
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Did the RTC hide Oregon tolls?

Camas resident John Ley asks the question, did the Regional Transportation Council hide Oregon lawmakers’ efforts to place tolls on I-5 and I-205.

Jul 10, 2017