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Opinion: When bad policy fails real people
Amy Harris says Vancouver’s failure to address street safety led to a fire that shut down a beloved immigrant-owned restaurant.
Opinion: Fantasy math – Why the CBO’s numbers don’t add up
Nancy Churchill argues the CBO’s deficit math ignores key growth effects and revenue streams, calling its models misleading and politically biased.
Opinion: Changes made — and not made — to WA Cares in 2025
Elizabeth New (Hovde) outlines 2025 changes to WA Cares, including new automatic exemptions and eligibility tweaks. She also warns that exemption rules could shift, potentially forcing some private…
Letter: Can the president direct the U. S. Military to strike another country?
Vancouver resident Jim McConnell questions the Constitutionality of presidential military actions without Congressional approval, citing historical precedents and legal opinions in response to Pres…
Letter: Social Security applauds passage of legislation providing historic tax relief for seniors
Anna Miller shares a letter celebrating new legislation that eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for nearly 90% of recipients. The bill also enhances deductions for seniors,…
POLL: What’s the biggest concern you have with the current I-5 Bridge replacement plan?
As costs rise and Oregon’s funding fails, concerns mount over the current I-5 Bridge replacement plan. Clark County Today asks readers: what’s your biggest concern?
Opinion: Your cost of living is about to go up as the majority party’s new taxes and fees kick in
Rep. John Ley shares a legislative update on rising costs across Washington, including gas taxes, childcare, housing, and business impacts. He highlights concerns about state spending and new trans…
Opinion: Fourth of July cookout costs emphasize the need for agriculture
Pam Lewison with Washington Policy Center reflects on the nation’s agrarian roots and emphasizes the role of agriculture in today’s economy through the lens of Fourth of July cookout costs. Using d…
Opinion: ‘Oh, the humanity!’
Lars Larson criticizes Portland officials’ response to a failed transportation bill, arguing that a 2 percent budget shortfall shouldn’t justify panic over street maintenance.
Letter: ‘Inquiring minds want to know’
Vancouver resident Wynn Grcich voices strong criticism of Clark County public health policy and raises questions about vaccines, fluoridation, and local government decisions.
Opinion: Washington’s already high gas taxes jump another six cents per gallon, driving prices up
Washington Policy Center’s Todd Myers warns that gas prices are climbing again as both state gas and CO2 taxes increase — with little to show in road quality.
Letter: DOJ’s take down of the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Anna Miller of Camas says the DOJ is stepping in to confront healthcare fraud while Medicaid leadership looks the other way.
Opinion: Trump Administration rolls out program to help verify that only U.S. citizens can cast ballots
Bill Bruch outlines the Trump administration’s new citizenship verification system aimed at ensuring only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote.
Opinion: The real immigration emergency – crops don’t wait
Nancy Churchill argues that broken immigration policy is putting Washington’s farms — and national food security — at risk as crops ripen and labor shortages worsen.
Letter: Eight years of mayor’s failure on Vancouver’s streets
Peter Bracchi criticizes Vancouver’s leadership for permitting unsafe and unsanitary homeless encampments on public sidewalks for eight years without enforcement.
Opinion: ‘Southwest Washington residents deserve a better I-5 Bridge replacement project and a more reliable partner to complete it’
Ken Vance criticizes Oregon’s failure to pass transportation funding, calling for a more dependable I-5 Bridge replacement plan and a trustworthy partner.
Opinion: Governments should protect workers, end cozy relationship with political allies
Elizabeth New argues that Washington’s government is failing to protect public workers’ rights by favoring unions and ignoring constitutional protections like Janus.
Opinion: ‘The precious right of citizenship’
Lars Larson argues that America is finally beginning to end birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants, following new Supreme Court decisions and an executive order from Presiden…