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Letter: ‘Cherish (DesRochers) is one of those rare individuals whose compassion and commitment extend far beyond words’
Pastor Brian Norris praises Cherish DesRochers for her compassion, leadership, and service to Battle Ground and Live Love Outreach.
Letter: Want change? Vote Brad Benton
Ridgefield resident Carley Meuchel voices support for Brad Benton in the Charter Review Commission race, citing his focus on safety and lower taxes.
Opinion: After a year of high minimum wages, a new report shows workers are working less and earning less
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center points to new data showing high minimum wages have led to fewer jobs and hours for workers.
Letter: ‘Look who is publicly supporting Masha (Eshghi)’
Camas resident Brad Jensen voices concern about City Council candidate Masha Eshghi, citing potential conflicts of interest involving city contracts and public support.
Letter: Leslie Lewallen’s record ‘is spotless’
Former Idaho State Senator Mike Jorgenson voices support for Camas City Council member Leslie Lewallen, describing her record as spotless and urging voters to re-elect her.
Opinion: A viable alternative that reduces traffic congestion
Rep. John Ley highlights transportation architect Kevin Peterson’s proposal for an affordable, high-clearance express bridge designed to ease congestion and improve river crossings in Southwest Was…
Opinion: The education emergency no one declared
Nancy Churchill argues that Washington’s public education system faces an undeclared emergency, with math scores collapsing after decades of politicized reforms and a lack of academic accountability.
Letter: ‘For what’s considered a part-time role, the numbers might surprise you’
Battle Ground resident Brian Munson examines the real costs of serving on the City Council, outlining pay, benefits, and the need for greater transparency and accountability in local government spe…
Letter: ‘It’s time to put people over politics and vote for positive change in our community’
Camas resident Gary Perman urges voters to re-elect Leslie Lewallen and support Geoerl Niles for City Council, praising their integrity, leadership, and commitment to local priorities.
Letter: ‘Only one candidate has an impeccable record of supporting parents’ rights and local control over state mandates’
Battle Ground resident Julia Dawn Seaver voices her support for Jennifer Heine-Withee, citing her leadership on parents’ rights, education reform, and local control of school policy.
Letter: ‘Currently Clark County is a microcosm of the Federal government’
Amboy resident Thomas Schenk urges voters to prioritize Charter Review Commission races, calling Clark County’s government a reflection of federal overspending and partisan imbalance.
Letter: Re-Elect Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen; oppose light rail on I-5 Bridge
Camas resident Douglas Tweet urges voters to support fiscally responsible leadership, backing Councilor Leslie Lewallen and opposing costly light rail expansion on the I-5 Bridge project.
Opinion: Vote NO on Proposition 5
Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman urges voters to reject Proposition 5, calling it a permanent tax increase that fuels wasteful spending rather than true public safety.
POLL: Should the League of Women Voters have canceled the Charter Review Commission panel when only one side agreed to participate?
This week’s Clark County Today poll asks whether the League of Women Voters should have canceled its Charter Review Commission panel after only one political side agreed to participate, sparking de…
Opinion: OSPI scrubs website of key data
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center criticizes OSPI for removing key student achievement data from its website, arguing that the lack of transparency makes it harder to hold officials accoun…
Opinion: ‘Failing teachers unions demand bigger paychecks’
Lars Larson criticizes teachers unions in Oregon and Washington, arguing that higher pay and spending have failed to improve student performance, while states like Mississippi show better results t…
Opinion: Headlights are good all the time
Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explores why headlights aren’t required at all times and highlights data showing how daytime lighting can prevent crashes and save lives.
Letter: ‘Battle Ground schools deserve a leader who will put students first’
Ashley Wilde shares her support for Lorri Sibley in the Battle Ground School Board race, praising Sibley’s dedication, transparency, and decades of leadership in education.