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Letter: ‘Colin Kaepernick is no one to be celebrated in Vancouver schools’
Bob Mattila argues Colin Kaepernick should not be celebrated in Vancouver schools, urging role models to promote love and unity rather than division.
Opinion: The Growth Management Act’s impact on house prices in Washington
Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s Growth Management Act has created a supply bottleneck in housing, driving up prices and limiting access to homeownership. He calls for reform to increase la…
Opinion: Workers who strike need to be warned double pay is a no-no
Elizabeth New warns that Washington’s new strike pay law could result in costly overpayments from the unemployment insurance fund, urging transparency and protection for public resources.
Letter: ‘Jennifer has the common-sense values to make public schools better. We need a candidate like her’
Wynn Grcich voices support for Jennifer Heine-Withee in the Battle Ground School Board race, citing her common-sense values and ideas for improving schools without raising taxes.
Letter: The era of decline is over – A mayor who will fight for you
Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman denounces Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle’s leadership, citing debt, crime, and policy failures. He pledges to restore forums, cut taxes, and fight for community…
Opinion: Leaders doing a ‘bang up’ job of making downtowns safe
Lars Larson reflects on recent shootings and declining safety in downtown Portland and Seattle, citing violent crime, police defunding, and economic fallout as signs of leadership failure.
Opinion: Reclaiming our forests
Nancy Churchill argues the 2001 Roadless Rule harmed rural communities and forest health, and supports its repeal. She urges opposition to HR 3930, which would make the restrictions permanent.
POLL: Should cities be allowed to permanently close public spaces to camping under emergency orders?
A city emergency order cleared homeless camps near Andresen Road, citing public health and environmental concerns. This week’s poll asks if cities should have authority to close such areas permanen…
Opinion: President Trump is the hope for sanity being applied to the I-5 Bridge replacement project
Ken Vance argues that President Trump may be the best hope for restoring common sense to the I-5 Bridge replacement project, citing concerns over cost, delays, and light rail funding.
Opinion: County fairs are opportunities to go meat shopping
Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center highlights how Washington’s county fairs, including the upcoming Clark County Fair, offer families a hands-on way to buy local meat while supporting yout…
Opinion: WAGOP chair sets the record straight on Dems’ ‘hyperbolic rhetoric’ on Medicaid Program
WAGOP Chair Jim Walsh says reforms in the federal Medicaid program are overdue and could improve care access in underserved areas, despite partisan misinformation.
Opinion: Without accountability, Washington risks losing the fight on homelessness — and federal funding
Camas Councilmember Leslie Lewallen warns that without stronger enforcement and accountability, Washington could lose vital federal funds tied to homelessness and public safety.
Letter: What the HECK is a county Charter and why does it need reviewing?
Anna Miller explains the Clark County Charter, its origins, and why it faces review every five years — urging voters to stay informed ahead of the 2025 election.
Opinion: Harming workers one payroll tax at a time: WA Cares wants wages a caregiver needs to keep caregiving
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues WA Cares and PFML payroll taxes are harmful, particularly to low-income workers, by forcing contributions into limited-use programs they may never benefit from.
Letter: ‘Clark County must prioritize the expansion of pedestrian and bicycle trails to promote the health and well-being of its residents’
Kim Hamlik urges Clark County to expand its trail networks, citing benefits for physical and mental health, accessibility, and quality of life across the community.
Letter: Community invited to honor Vietnam War fallen heroes at Fort Vancouver Ceremony
J. Ron Powers invites the public to a historic ceremony honoring Clark County’s 59 Vietnam War fallen heroes on Aug. 2 at Fort Vancouver. The tribute includes biographical readings, bell ringing, a…
Opinion: Will free school choice come to Washington state?
A new federal tax-credit scholarship program could open private-school access for most Washington families — if Governor Ferguson opts in before Jan. 1, 2026.
Opinion: Why does Spokane have a homeless problem?
Nancy Churchill argues Spokane’s rising homelessness stems from policy choices—soft camping rules and hands-off policing—rather than housing costs alone, and says new federal directives favor an en…