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Opinion: Climate Commitment Act spending expands government but does little for tangible environmental benefits
Todd Myers says more than 70% of CO2 tax spending in Washington’s 2025-27 budget goes to bureaucracy and planning—not projects with measurable environmental gains.
Opinion: Where does Washington state spend the CO2 tax revenue? More government
Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center argues that most CO2 tax revenue in Washington is spent on bureaucracy, not direct environmental benefits. He calls for science-based reforms.
Opinion: A brief history of turn signals
Doug Dahl explores the evolution of turn signal laws in Washington and how current rules fall short. He encourages drivers to go beyond the minimum to improve safety.
POLL: Do you support Kaiser Permanente’s decision to stop gender-related surgeries for minors?
Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks readers if they support Kaiser Permanente’s decision to stop gender-related surgeries for minors by August 29.
Opinion: Reform Clark County founder encourages voters to get engaged in Charter Review Commission voting
Editor Ken Vance highlights Reform Clark County founder Rob Anderson’s call for voters to get involved in the Charter Review Commission election, emphasizing public safety and government accountabi…
Opinion: Kaiser orders the Medical Mengeles to stop cutting on kids
Kaiser Permanente will end so-called gender-affirming surgeries for minors starting August 29, a decision Lars Larson calls long overdue.
Opinion: ‘Vote Before Tolls’ Initiative gains momentum across Oregon
With I-5 and I-205 tolling proposals still advancing, supporters of the Vote Before Tolls initiative say Oregon voters deserve the final say. IP-31 would require public votes before tolls take effect.
Opinion: Going down with the ship
Nancy Churchill criticizes state leaders for undermining Washington’s shipbuilding industry through outsourcing, high taxes, and neglect, warning of long-term consequences to maritime jobs and indu…
Letter: The Charterist IV – The real character of the executive
John Jay continues his Charterist series by examining the executive branch under the Clark County Charter, critiquing the scope of power held by the unelected County Manager.
Opinion: ‘Donald Trump keeps his word’
In his latest opinion, Lars Larson says Donald Trump is delivering on key promises six months into his term — from tax cuts to border control and economic investment.
Opinion: ‘Freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences of that speech’
Editor Ken Vance weighs in on the First Amendment, suggesting freedom of speech does not mean freedom from its consequences, especially for public employees.
Letter: ‘Light rail is a debt bomb that just keeps going off!’
Anna Miller warns Clark County residents that light rail projects like those in California are costly failures, calling them “debt bombs” and urging local officials to stop expansion.
Letter: We don’t need four more years of lawlessness
Peter Bracchi urges voters to reject Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, accusing her of failing to enforce laws and allowing unchecked lawlessness in Vancouver neighborhoods.
Opinion: Vancouver’s new $30 rental fee will increase rents in the city
Mark Harmsworth argues Vancouver’s new $30 rental unit fee will raise rents, discourage investment, and worsen affordability, urging the city to repeal the policy and pursue market-driven housing s…
Opinion: The right speed to exit
Doug Dahl of Target Zero explains that while exit-only freeway lanes follow the posted speed limit, drivers are legally required to reduce speed based on safety conditions as they approach offramps.
Letter: It’s time for Vancouver to choose change
Vancouver resident Michael Jelineo calls for new leadership in the city and voices his support for Justin Forsman in the mayoral race, urging others to back change.
Opinion: ‘Vilifying broad swaths of Americans’
Editor Ken Vance reflects on troubling posts by public defender Renee Alsept and shares a thoughtful perspective from longtime attorney Brad Andersen on ethics, discourse, and professionalism.
POLL: Should the county update its Human Resources policy to include personal social media accounts of employees in sensitive roles?
This week’s Clark County Today poll asks whether the county should update its Human Resources policy to include personal social media accounts of employees in sensitive roles, following concerns ov…