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Citizens deserve the right to vote on Van Mall North Annexation Plan
I would like to share today, once again, about the Van Mall North Annexation Plan. As you know, I am of the opinion that this annexation plan should be voted on by the Clark County resident citizen…
Despite passage of I-5 bridge replacement bills in Olympia, plenty of division remains over Clark County’s traffic congestion
Senate Bill 5806 received approval Monday by a vote of 44-4. It’s companion bill in the House, HB 2095, had previously passed by a similar margin and now the issue will go to the desk of Gov. Jay I…
Area citizen suggests Green Meadows residents don’t want to be annexed
John Hallinen Green Meadows resident The Green Meadows residents are concerned about the Van Mall Annexation Plan. Several residents have complained about the overreach of the city of Vancouver. We…
County manager’s comments about citizen testimony ‘disconcerting’
Susan Rasmussen Clark County Citizens United, Inc. When citizens take the time to come in and present their points of view under difficult conditions in public hearings, the county public record sh…
The gloves are coming off in battle over bridge replacement
Thank you Rep. Sharon Wylie (D-49th District) for having the courage and conviction to tell the truth. For weeks, Clark County’s elected officials have been embroiled in a battle over their divided…
Clark County citizens respond to transportation solutions survey
Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver 17th Legislative District Recently, I sent out a transportation solutions survey to local citizens. Well over 300 people responded to the survey. This was an outstandi…
The origin of ‘a little about a lot’
I’ve been a journalist since April of 1987. I had stories published prior to that but that was when I officially began my career with a job in the sports department at The Columbian Newspaper, wher…
Opinion, Rep. Vicki Kraft: Encouraging small business growth
Rep. Vicki Kraft This year, thousands of small business owners in Washington state are facing potential tax increases. This means less money for them to reinvest in their businesses to sustain and…
Opinion, Rep. Liz Pike: On transportation issues, we need visionary, forward-thinking solutions
By Rep. Liz Pike Recently, I held a town hall meeting to discuss future transportation solutions. More than 150 citizens attended to hear about creative ideas presented by the private sector. From…
Keep on rioting for Trump!
I was proud to see the millions of Americans who honored Donald Trump by rioting on President’s Day. I have no doubt that many are so blinded by their hatred that they don’t see how much the Trumps…
A gentle reminder to spend time with the people, things you love
When I walked into my office this morning, the first thing I noticed was the red blinking light on my phone indicating that I had a voicemail. I methodically picked up the phone and hit the voicema…
The lines are once again drawn when it comes to solutions to traffic problems
What had been suspected for quite some time was finally revealed this past week in Clark County. A fight is brewing and there’s plenty of folks on both sides of the issue at question. The discussio…
ClarkCountyToday.com continues to enhance its offerings to readers
It’s been an exciting first five weeks to 2017 here at ClarkCountyToday.com. I hope you’ve noticed some changes that our staff has made in our efforts to continue to create Clark County’s latest co…
More politics as usual in Olympia
I have to tell you, it’s getting harder and harder each day to stay involved in politics at any level. Whether it’s our local government and municipalities, or the current legislative session in Ol…
Two good reasons for a no vote on Hockinson levy
For the third year in a row, the Hockinson School District is asking voters for more money. Last year’s $39.9 million bond was for a new middle school and improvements to the high school. At the hi…
Oregon’s decision to abandon long-standing agreement with Washington compromises salmon and integrity
By Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas I applaud our own Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission for its 7-2 vote on Jan. 14 to reach a compromise that has our state moving in the right direction for conservati…
You might want to check the facts when it comes to Benton’s legacy with Clark County
I always get a kick out of situations where a popular narrative doesn’t match what actually took place. You know, it’s the old “don’t let the facts get in the way of a good story’’ dynamic. Earlier…
Looking for new ways to relax this year? If you’re brave enough, give floating a try
As the end of 2016 approached, I talked with several different people about wanting to do something to start off 2017 with a clean slate, something that would act as kind of a new year cleanse if y…