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Letter: ‘They fear our voices — but we have not yet begun to fight’
In a strongly worded letter, Vancouver resident Justin Forsman accuses local political figures and media of suppressing dissent and free speech during his campaign.
Letter: Vancouver must end unequal enforcement of its laws
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi calls on the city to end the unequal enforcement of its laws, urging a return to fairness and accountability.
POLL: Why did voters reject all three tax proposals in the April 22 special election?
Clark County voters rejected all three tax measures on the April 22 special election ballot, prompting questions about trust, affordability, and communication.
Opinion: The war on parental rights
Nancy Churchill argues that Olympia lawmakers are undermining voter-approved parental rights by rewriting key legislation and silencing dissent.
Opinion: An Earth Day Lesson – Last year’s biggest environmental victories came from free markets
Todd Myers argues that Earth Day should highlight free-market solutions and grassroots innovation as more effective tools for environmental stewardship than top-down mandates.
Opinion: Time to limit emergency clauses and give voters a choice
Todd Myers urges the governor to remove emergency clauses from bills that appear intended to block voter input rather than address real emergencies.
Letter: C-TRAN Board improper meeting conduct
Camas resident Rick Vermeers criticizes the C-TRAN Board for misusing parliamentary procedure during a controversial vote on light rail.
Opinion: TriMet’s ‘fiscal cliff’ a caution for Clark County taxpayers
Rep. John Ley warns that Portland’s financially troubled TriMet transit system could pose major risks to Clark County taxpayers as the I-5 Bridge replacement moves forward.
Letter: The slippery slope of Community Court expansion
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi warns that the expansion of Community Court programs could erode equal justice and create a two-tiered legal system.
Letter: Voting NO on school levies doesn’t hurt kids — It demands accountability
Vancouver resident Justin Forsman challenges the messaging behind school levy campaigns, arguing that accountability and reform—not guilt-driven votes—are what students truly need.
Letter: Camas-Washougal new Regional Fire Authority Tax District on Tuesday. April 22 Special Election
Camas resident Margaret Tweet shares concerns about the proposed Regional Fire Authority tax district and its long-term financial impact ahead of the April 22 special election.
Opinion: Parents told to have a seat; government knows best
Elizabeth New says recent Washington legislation chips away at parental rights by allowing schools to facilitate health services without parent notification.
POLL: Should schools notify parents about a student’s gender identity?
Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks whether schools should notify parents if a student questions their gender identity, as debate intensifies over La Center School District’s policy and a new fed…
Op-Ed: La Center Schools — Committed to families and their children
In a public letter, the La Center School Board and Superintendent Peter Rosenkranz affirm their commitment to supporting families and honoring both state law and community values amid state-level s…
Letter: ‘You don’t fix a struggling system by starving it’
Rye Dilley, a student at Tukes Valley Middle School, urges Battle Ground voters to support the school levy to avoid deep cuts in essential programs and services.
Letter: ‘What is this Country becoming?’
Steven Zimmerman of Brush Prairie questions the direction of the country, raising concerns about presidential overreach and the erosion of civil liberties.
Letter: ‘Support Our Future – Vote YES for the Battle Ground levy’
Prairie High School graduate Jaden Upton urges voters to support the Battle Ground Replacement Levy, highlighting its impact on student programs and educators.
Opinion: Navigating narrow neighborhood streets
Doug Dahl explains who must yield when parked cars narrow neighborhood streets and offers insight on how these conditions can improve safety.