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Here’s appreciation for those fiscal conservatives in the state legislature
ClarkCountyToday.com Editor espouses his appreciation for area lawmakers who held firm to their fiscal conservative beliefs during the recent budget process.
Recent change to encryption of law enforcement and fire channels prevents citizens from accessing information
Vancouver resident Ryan Todd writes in support of unencrypted radio traffic for law enforcement agencies and fire districts.
Increasing the minimum wage hurts those it’s intended to benefit
The National Bureau of Economic Research published a working paper Monday that evaluated the effects of the Seattle Minimum Wage Ordinance.
I-1552 will restore privacy and common sense public policy in Washington
Vancouver resident Julia Dawn Seaver offers her thoughts of support for I-1552, which would she feels would restore safety, privacy and common sense in Washington.
Thursday’s NBA Draft key for the future of the Portland Trail Blazers
ClarkCountyToday.com Editor Ken Vance offers his thoughts on the Portland Trail Blazers’ participation, past and present, in the NBA Draft.
It’s a time for leadership by members of the Clark County Board of Councilors
ClarkCountyToday.com Editor Ken Vance offers his views of the leadership, or lack thereof, displayed by members of the Clark County Board of Councilors.
Continuing the examination into Oregon’s plans to address traffic congestion
Camas resident and ClarkCountyToday.com contributor John Ley takes a closer look at Oregon’s Transportation package.
County should put protections for private property rights on equal footing with environmental concerns
Susan Rasmussen, a La Center resident and member of Clark County Citizens United, writes about the protections of private property rights as one of the planning goals of the Growth Management Act.
Oregon wants to toll Clark County drivers
Some great work by Camas resident John Ley and a timely followup question by Clark County Councilor Eileen Quiring confirms Oregon’s intent to toll Southwest Washington drivers.
Paul Valencia joins ClarkCountyToday.com staff
ClarkCountyToday.com adds area’s top sportswriter to its staff, team looks forward to upcoming fall sports season.
Let’s get on with solutions to our transportation congestion issues
ClarkCountyToday.com Editor Ken Vance offers his observations of the area’s transportation congestion issues after sitting in on Rep. Liz Pike’s second town hall meeting on the subject.
Examine the principle and not the specific issues
La Center resident and Clark County Citizens United member Susan Rasmussen questions actions of Clark County leaders.
Transportation congestion issues are something we need to care more about
Ken Vance, Editor ClarkCountyToday.com VANCOUVER — It was the ultimate irony, but not one that I enjoyed. As I was driving home from Rep. Liz Pike’s Transportation Solutions Town Hall meeting Satur…
Board of County Councilors’ decision to terminate county manager confirms fears about element of Home Rule Charter
Firing of County Manager Mark McCauley reveals predicted problems with Clark County’s Home Rule Charter.
Letter to the editor: Emergency reasons don’t exist for council’s emergency ordinance
On April 25, the Clark County Council sprung an emergency ordinance on the rural citizens that stops all land divisions in resource and rural zones. This wasn’t noticed, and copies of the emergency…
Sometimes more knowledge only leads to more frustration
VANCOUVER — I have a very good friend who is extremely passionate about political issues. That wasn’t always the case, but since I’ve known him, it’s always been a dominant part of his identity. Wh…
The self-professed tolerant ones are often the most intolerant
Why does it seem like those who consider themselves to be the defenders of tolerance are often the most intolerant among us? On Tuesday, the 82nd Avenue of Roses Business Association in Portland ca…
County councilors need to thoroughly understand all consequences to their constituents
My friends and neighbors began to realize their dreams of living rural lifestyles and money was spent turning dreams into reality. Hopes were dashed the morning of April 24. What little development…