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Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘has a dedication for all citizens of the city of Camas’
Camas resident Darcy Schakols Smith voices support for Leslie Lewallen’s dedication to all citizens and her attention to responsible city spending.
Letter: ‘The evidence does not seem to match the campaign rhetoric’
Battle Ground resident Josh Wilde questions School Board candidate Chris Grewell’s campaign transparency after reviewing state filings that appear inconsistent with his public calls for fiscal acco…
Letter: A Real plan to end Vancouver’s homelessness and addiction crisis
Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman outlines a plan to address homelessness and addiction by reopening Larch Mountain Correctional Facility as a secure rehabilitation and reintegration campus.
Opinion: The IBR guts transit ridership projections by 84 percent and O&M costs by over half
John Ley writes that the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has slashed its projected transit ridership by 84 percent, raising questions about accuracy, leadership, and the need for costly light…
Opinion: IBR’s problems are much deeper than its leadership
Joe Cortright of City Observatory says Greg Johnson’s departure from the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program won’t fix its systemic issues, calling the IBR a costly repeat of the failed Columbia…
Letter: RFA Proposition 2 — Why taxpayers should be alarmed in Camas/Washougal
Camas and Washougal resident Gary Perman urges voters to reject Proposition 2, arguing that creating a new Regional Fire Authority would add taxes without improving fire or EMS services.
Letter: ‘Who we elect to serve on the Clark County Charter Review Commission truly matters’
Former Clark County Council Chair Gary Medvigy writes that the Charter Review Commission plays a vital role in shaping county government and endorses Liz Cline, Janna Meyer, and Kirk VanGelder for…
Letter: ‘Support charter review that makes sense’
Ridgefield resident Rob Anderson urges Clark County voters to stay engaged in local government and support Charter Review Commission candidates focused on public safety, fiscal responsibility, and…
Letter: ‘The facts are sobering’ about the police staffing issue in the Vancouver Police Department
Vancouver resident Martha Baumgarten writes that Proposition 5 offers a balanced and practical step toward improving police staffing and public safety, complementing state HB 2015 grant funding.
Letter: ‘We have suffered a lot from the agendas spread by mainstream media’
Hazel Dell resident David Poland voices support for Cathie Garber in her run for the Charter Review Commission, urging voters to choose candidates who value fairness, reason, and nonpartisanship in…
Letter: ‘Meet the new boss, same as the old boss’
Battle Ground resident James Townley voices support for Chris Grewell in the local school board race, urging voters to demand accountability and a change in direction for the district.
Letter: ‘Vote for a new voice’
Jeanie Kuypers shares her priorities for Battle Ground City Council, emphasizing collaboration, fiscal transparency, and investments in safety, parks, and economic development.
Opinion: Is IBR administrator jumping off a sinking ship?
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance analyzes Greg Johnson’s departure from the I-5 Bridge Replacement Program, suggesting the move signals deeper trouble for the costly, long-delayed project.
POLL: How confident are you in Vancouver’s current city leadership to address the community’s biggest challenges?
As Vancouver prepares for local elections, this week’s Clark County Today poll asks how confident residents are in the city’s current leadership to address homelessness, housing, safety, and transp…
Opinion: Two paths to power – voting and signing
Nancy Churchill urges Washington voters to act on both their ballots and new initiatives, emphasizing that voting and signing petitions are the two key paths to reclaim political power from Olympia.
Opinion: Heritage, ballrooms and basketball
Lars Larson argues that Democrats are weary of America’s wins under President Trump, pointing to strong economic numbers and contrasting White House heritage projects between Trump and Obama.
Opinion: To protect a safety net and taxpayers, reforms to Medicaid Long-Term Care are needed
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Medicaid Long-Term Care needs reform to ensure benefits serve those truly in need and preserve taxpayer resources for the vulnerable.
Letter: ‘It’s not just politics, it’s about trust, transparency, and results’
Camas resident Anna Miller urges support for Councilor Leslie Lewallen, citing her transparency, courage, and commitment to the community’s trust and future.