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Letter: ‘There will be consequences’
Opinion

Letter: ‘There will be consequences’

Hazel Dell resident Bob Zak criticizes Democratic lawmakers for advancing ESSB 5181, arguing it undermines parental rights and defies biblical principles.

Apr 16, 2025

Letter: Mayor blames others on homelessness problem in Vancouver while she has enabled a lawless encampment zone
Opinion

Letter: Mayor blames others on homelessness problem in Vancouver while she has enabled a lawless encampment zone

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi urges city leaders to enforce laws and end permissive policies that have allowed unsafe encampments to overrun public spaces near the Share House.

Apr 15, 2025

Letter: ‘Look it up for yourself’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Look it up for yourself’

Camas resident Anna Miller encourages skeptics of Elon Musk’s claims about government waste to do their own research using official resources.

Apr 15, 2025

Opinion: Defending the indefensible
Opinion

Opinion: Defending the indefensible

Nancy Churchill argues that Washington’s lawsuit against a sheriff cooperating with ICE reveals a deeper political agenda that puts public safety at risk.

Apr 14, 2025

Letter: ‘Here’s why taxpayers should be concerned’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Here’s why taxpayers should be concerned’

Camas resident Gary Perman urges voters to reject RFA Proposition 1, warning of higher taxes, no added services, and misleading campaign claims.

Apr 14, 2025

Letter: ‘The IBR needs a more cost-effective design’
Opinion

Letter: ‘The IBR needs a more cost-effective design’

Bob Ortblad argues the I-5 Bridge replacement project is overbudget and inefficient, urging a more cost-effective tunnel alternative to avoid excessive tolls and taxpayer burden.

Apr 14, 2025

Opinion: Employers shouldn’t pay workers not to work: Paying people to strike should be a union’s job
Opinion

Opinion: Employers shouldn’t pay workers not to work: Paying people to strike should be a union’s job

Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center argues that Senate Bill 5041 would burden employers and taxpayers by using unemployment funds to pay striking workers instead of requiring unions to su…

Apr 11, 2025

POLL: Should Washington Raise the 1% Cap on Property Tax Increases?
Opinion

POLL: Should Washington Raise the 1% Cap on Property Tax Increases?

Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks whether Washington lawmakers should raise the current 1% cap on annual property tax increases.

Apr 10, 2025

Letter: The more you know
Opinion

Letter: The more you know

Camas resident Anna Miller criticizes a recent remark by Rep. Jasmine Crockett as racist and demeaning, and outlines Republican contributions to civil rights history in her letter to the editor.

Apr 10, 2025

Letter: City vehicles speeding on the highways
Opinion

Letter: City vehicles speeding on the highways

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi raises concerns about excessive speeding by city-owned vehicles, based on GPS data received through a FOIA request.

Apr 10, 2025

Opinion: The stage is set for a battle royale
Opinion

Opinion: The stage is set for a battle royale

Rep. John Ley outlines key legislative battles in Olympia, raising concerns about tax hikes, tolling, and spending priorities in Washington state.

Apr 9, 2025

Opinion: Olympia’s budget blowout – The taxpayer gets the bill
Opinion

Opinion: Olympia’s budget blowout – The taxpayer gets the bill

Nancy Churchill says Washington’s $78.5 billion state budget signals runaway government growth and demands urgent taxpayer pushback.

Apr 8, 2025

Letter: The Vancouver City Council’s silent power grab
Opinion

Letter: The Vancouver City Council’s silent power grab

Vancouver resident Justin Forsman calls out a city charter amendment that he claims weakens accountability and urges reforms to restore transparency.

Apr 8, 2025

Letter: RFA Is the smart, necessary choice for Camas and Washougal
Opinion

Letter: RFA Is the smart, necessary choice for Camas and Washougal

Camas resident Deanna Rusch encourages area residents to vote YES on Prop. 1 Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in this letter to the editor are those of the author alone and do not reflect the edit…

Apr 7, 2025

Opinion: An unacceptable tax burden
Opinion

Opinion: An unacceptable tax burden

Nancy Churchill outlines new tax proposals in Washington state, warning of growing burdens on working families amid budget shortfalls and government overspending.

Apr 4, 2025

POLL: Is it time for new leadership at Vancouver City Hall?
Opinion

POLL: Is it time for new leadership at Vancouver City Hall?

A new weekly poll asks whether Vancouver voters should prioritize replacing the mayor and city council in the 2025 election.

Apr 3, 2025

Opinion: How will the majority party’s new budget and tax proposals affect you?
Opinion

Opinion: How will the majority party’s new budget and tax proposals affect you?

Rep. John Ley critiques the state’s proposed 2025-27 budgets, warning of record-breaking tax hikes and economic impacts.

Apr 3, 2025

Opinion: Washington’s EV sales far short of next year’s state mandate
Opinion

Opinion: Washington’s EV sales far short of next year’s state mandate

Todd Myers highlights how Washington’s EV sales fall short of next year’s mandate, raising concerns over rising car prices and limited options.

Apr 3, 2025