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Opinion: Washington’s 2025 legislative session doubled down on a decade of decline
Washington Policy Center analyst Todd Myers argues Gov. Ferguson’s first session continued a decade-long trend of higher taxes and bigger budgets while basic state services still falter.
Letter: Clark County must hit pause on climate planning until we ask the most important question
Clark County native Bill Black urges officials to pause climate-planning work until the county formally decides whether climate change is a “significant local threat,” as required by HB 1181.
POLL: Would you choose autonomous vehicles or light rail for your commute?
In this week’s Clark County Today poll, readers weigh in on whether they’d choose autonomous vehicles or light rail for their commute.
Letter: Vancouver must act now to reduce PFAS contamination from city-sanctioned camps
Peter Bracchi urges Vancouver to tackle PFAS pollution by addressing both drinking water treatment and contamination from city-sanctioned homeless camps.
Letter: 520 Portage Bay Bridge vs. Interstate 5 bridge replacement
Bob Ortblad compares the design and costs of the SR 520 Portage Bay Bridge and the proposed I-5 Bridge, arguing that the IBR program unfairly dismissed a potentially cost-saving tunnel alternative.
Opinion: Illinois is about to help property owners evict squatters when someone moves into a home without permission
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues for Washington to adopt legislation similar to Illinois Senate Bill 1563 to help property owners evict squatters.
Opinion: Proposed initiative to the legislature – requiring verification of citizenship for voter registration
Bill Bruch outlines a proposed initiative to require citizenship verification for voter registration in Washington.
Opinion: The 2025 Washington Legislative Session – Small business, taxation, and business regulation
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center outlines how the 2025 legislative session’s new taxes and regulations will impact small businesses across Washington state.
Opinion: The Antifa Revolution
Nancy Churchill argues that violence and censorship by far-left activists in Seattle represent a Marxist revolution targeting religious freedom and traditional values.
Opinion: MAX costs and reduced service at TriMet
A new opinion column from Rep. John Ley examines rising TriMet costs, declining ridership, proposed tax hikes, and the impact on Clark County’s transit future.
Letter: Strengthening Medicaid for those in need
Camas resident Anna Miller expresses concerns about Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse, citing comments from Dr. Mehmet Oz and advocating for measures to prioritize those most in need.
Letter: ‘Freedom is not free’
Area resident Bob Zak reflects on the meaning of Memorial Day, the responsibilities of citizenship, and the importance of honoring military service members.
POLL: Should fireworks be banned in unincorporated Clark County?
Should fireworks be banned in unincorporated Clark County?
Opinion: ‘I am absolutely disgusted by lawmakers and educators who have been successful in reducing parental rights’
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance voices concern over recent changes to parental rights legislation in Washington state and urges support for education alternatives.
Letter: ‘Objectivity to scientific decision-making should be present in government officials’
Vancouver resident Michael Glynn questions Clark County’s scientific objectivity in development decisions near a bald eagle nest.
Opinion: Governor Ferguson signs the largest tax increase in Washington’s history into law
Mark Harmsworth critiques Washington’s new budget, calling it the largest tax increase in state history and warning that its burdens on businesses and consumers outweigh the benefits.
Opinion: Work? Strike? Whatever; Employers now required to pay union members not to work
A new Washington law allows striking workers to collect unemployment benefits, a move Elizabeth New argues will unfairly burden employers and encourage more frequent and prolonged strikes.
Opinion: Parent notification of medical services, mental health issues involving students is removed
A new Washington state law removes parental notification requirements for student medical and mental health issues, reversing protections established by a 2023 voter-approved initiative.