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Opinion: Charlie Kirk and warning signs for free speech
Opinion

Opinion: Charlie Kirk and warning signs for free speech

David Boze of the Washington Policy Center reflects on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, warning it reveals growing intolerance for free speech and underscoring the need to protect open debate.

Sep 15, 2025

Opinion: Killing God’s gifts to humanity
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Opinion: Killing God’s gifts to humanity

Vincent Cavaleri of the Silent Majority Foundation reflects on the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Charlie Kirk, drawing parallels in their faith, advocacy, and calls for unity.

Sep 15, 2025

Letter: ‘The killer did not silence TPUSA, he ignited a nationwide response to this ministry for the youth of our USA’
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Letter: ‘The killer did not silence TPUSA, he ignited a nationwide response to this ministry for the youth of our USA’

Clark County resident Bob Zak reflects on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, his ministry through TPUSA, and the faith-driven nationwide response that followed.

Sep 15, 2025

Letter: ‘Strikes, strikes and more strikes’
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Letter: ‘Strikes, strikes and more strikes’

Brush Prairie resident Bob Mattila urges living by biblical teachings to avoid strikes, citing his experiences as a union electrician with IBEW Local 48.

Sep 15, 2025

Opinion: ‘Ethan (Harris) has earned this amazing opportunity and I can’t wait to see what he does with it’
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Opinion: ‘Ethan (Harris) has earned this amazing opportunity and I can’t wait to see what he does with it’

Editor Ken Vance writes that Ethan Harris has earned his chance at Iowa, praising his character, family influence, and growth into an elite recruit.

Sep 13, 2025

Letter: ‘This is the line we cannot cross, and still we are crossing it’
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Letter: ‘This is the line we cannot cross, and still we are crossing it’

Battle Ground resident Silas Matson reflects on Charlie Kirk’s murder, political polarization, and the dangers of America’s “outrage machine.”

Sep 13, 2025

Letter: Jacob Smith seeks Evergreen School Board position
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Letter: Jacob Smith seeks Evergreen School Board position

Jacob Smith announced his candidacy for Evergreen School Board, pledging support for paraeducators, IB programs, DECA, FBLA, and restoring AVID.

Sep 12, 2025

POLL: Should school districts follow through and demand that workers and their unions follow the law and not strike?
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POLL: Should school districts follow through and demand that workers and their unions follow the law and not strike?

This week’s poll asks if school districts should enforce laws prohibiting strikes by public school employees or allow strikes as a negotiation tool.

Sep 12, 2025

Opinion: ‘Charlie Kirk didn’t allow the angry, hateful and violent members of the left to silence him’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Charlie Kirk didn’t allow the angry, hateful and violent members of the left to silence him’

Editor Ken Vance reflects on Charlie Kirk’s life and assassination, praising his faith, respect, and legacy while rejecting claims that his beliefs were hateful.

Sep 11, 2025

Opinion: ‘Who will pay’ is the question for Clark County
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Opinion: ‘Who will pay’ is the question for Clark County

Rep. John Ley questions who will pay for TriMet’s light rail costs, warning Clark County taxpayers face millions in new obligations after the latest C-TRAN Board vote.

Sep 11, 2025

Opinion: The violent left
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Opinion: The violent left

Lars Larson argues Charlie Kirk’s assassination reflects a rise in political violence, citing survey data and rhetoric from national political figures.

Sep 11, 2025

Opinion: Clark County Republican Party statement regarding Charlie Kirk assassination
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Opinion: Clark County Republican Party statement regarding Charlie Kirk assassination

Clark County Republican Party Chairman Matthew Bumala condemned Charlie Kirk’s assassination, calling it an attack on free speech and urging people not to fear or cower.

Sep 11, 2025

Opinion: The assassination of Charlie Kirk
Opinion

Opinion: The assassination of Charlie Kirk

Andy Ngo reflects on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, linking it to a growing culture of political violence and assassination he has tracked since Antifa’s rise in 2018.

Sep 11, 2025

Letter: Clark County needs housing solutions, not more delays
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Letter: Clark County needs housing solutions, not more delays

Bill Black urges Clark County leaders to end delays on Annual Reviews, warning that continued suspensions worsen the housing shortage and stall critical projects.

Sep 11, 2025

Opinion: Violence epidemic on transit threatens the federal money spigot
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Opinion: Violence epidemic on transit threatens the federal money spigot

Lars Larson argues that violence on public transit poses risks to passengers and could jeopardize billions in federal funding for Pacific Northwest projects.

Sep 10, 2025

Opinion: NAEP 2024 – American students score historic lows in Math, Reading, Science
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Opinion: NAEP 2024 – American students score historic lows in Math, Reading, Science

NAEP 2024 results show historic lows for 12th-grade math and reading and flat 8th-grade science performance; in her column, Vicki Murray says the declines demand immediate action.

Sep 9, 2025

Opinion: Faith under fire
Opinion

Opinion: Faith under fire

Nancy Churchill argues that progressives mock prayer after tragedy, contending that faith and religious expression are under attack and that prayer remains powerful in grief and response.

Sep 9, 2025

Opinion: Complaining About the Potential Impact of Tariffs After Actually Raising Taxes by $9 Billion Seems a Little Hypocritical
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Opinion: Complaining About the Potential Impact of Tariffs After Actually Raising Taxes by $9 Billion Seems a Little Hypocritical

Mark Harmsworth argues Gov. Bob Ferguson’s tariff warnings ring hollow alongside a $9 billion state tax increase, saying Washingtonians deserve stability on all fronts.

Sep 8, 2025