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Opinion: Rent stabilization will have immediate positive impact in our community
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Opinion: Rent stabilization will have immediate positive impact in our community

Council for the Homeless CEO Sesany Fennie Jones advocates for rent stabilization, highlighting its immediate impact on housing stability in Washington.

Feb 24, 2025

Letter: ‘We were shocked, disgusted and quite embarrassed to see our county in such a garbage infested state’
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Letter: ‘We were shocked, disgusted and quite embarrassed to see our county in such a garbage infested state’

Clark County resident Vaughn Johnson raises concerns over excessive litter along highways, calling for cleanup efforts and government action.

Feb 23, 2025

Opinion: Next steps for emergency powers reform
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Opinion: Next steps for emergency powers reform

Madi Clark discusses the importance of emergency powers reform and the role of legislative oversight in ensuring government accountability.

Feb 21, 2025

Letter: Checks from DOGE savings
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Letter: Checks from DOGE savings

Brush Prairie resident Robert Mattila warns against DOGE savings checks, citing concerns over national debt and financial responsibility.

Feb 21, 2025

POLL: Do you believe SB 5382 makes it harder for citizens to propose initiatives?
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POLL: Do you believe SB 5382 makes it harder for citizens to propose initiatives?

POLL: Does SB 5382 make it harder for citizens to propose initiatives? Vote now and share your thoughts.

Feb 21, 2025

Opinion: Camas, Union rivalry and memories
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Opinion: Camas, Union rivalry and memories

Camas and Union continue their intense girls basketball rivalry, evoking memories of past high school basketball clashes in Clark County.

Feb 20, 2025

Opinion: Washington’s paramount duty to public education
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Opinion: Washington’s paramount duty to public education

Dick Rylander & Larry Roe discuss Washington’s constitutional duty to fully fund K-12 education and the ongoing challenges in meeting that requirement.

Feb 19, 2025

Letter: Gadflies unite!
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Letter: Gadflies unite!

Shauna Walters responds to IBR’s Greg Johnson calling project opponents “gadflies” and urges continued opposition to costly light rail plans.

Feb 19, 2025

Opinion: Part 1 – Basic education in Washington state; A primer
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Opinion: Part 1 – Basic education in Washington state; A primer

Dick Rylander and Larry Roe provide an overview of Washington’s constitutional obligations and funding structure for K-12 education.

Feb 18, 2025

Letter: Thinking about purchasing Long-Term Care Insurance?
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Letter: Thinking about purchasing Long-Term Care Insurance?

Anna Miller of Camas shares her experience with long-term care insurance, highlighting unexpected premium hikes and policy changes.

Feb 18, 2025

Letter: ‘Another day, another bad bill’
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Letter: ‘Another day, another bad bill’

Julia Dawn Seaver critiques HB 1399, warning it could eliminate protections for incarcerated women by making jails and prisons co-ed.

Feb 18, 2025

Opinion: The Marxist Blueprint – Everywhere you look
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Opinion: The Marxist Blueprint – Everywhere you look

Nancy Churchill explores the Marxist Blueprint, a framework influencing politics, culture, and governance, reshaping belief systems and expanding government power.

Feb 18, 2025

Opinion: Grading Washington’s education system results
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Opinion: Grading Washington’s education system results

Vicki Murray examines Washington’s declining student proficiency rates despite increased education spending, highlighting the growth of alternative education options.

Feb 17, 2025

Opinion: Cut costs on I-5 Bridge replacement project
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Opinion: Cut costs on I-5 Bridge replacement project

Margaret Tweet discusses the rising costs of the I-5 Bridge replacement project, highlighting concerns about light rail funding and congestion relief.

Feb 17, 2025

Opinion: Will law concerning what parents can know about kids survive legislative challenge?
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Opinion: Will law concerning what parents can know about kids survive legislative challenge?

Washington’s parental rights law, Initiative 2081, faces legislative challenges as lawmakers propose changes that could limit parental notification on student medical services.

Feb 14, 2025

POLL: Should Voter Registration Require a Passport or Birth Certificate?
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POLL: Should Voter Registration Require a Passport or Birth Certificate?

Should voters be required to present a passport or an original birth certificate when registering to vote under the SAVE Act?

Feb 13, 2025

Letter: Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez voted for the SAVE Act last time it came up before the U.S. House
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Letter: Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez voted for the SAVE Act last time it came up before the U.S. House

The League of Women Voters of Clark County urges residents to oppose the SAVE Act, arguing it would impose restrictive voter ID requirements and hinder access to the ballot.

Feb 13, 2025

Letter: Thank you, Camas voters, for fiscal responsibility
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Letter: Thank you, Camas voters, for fiscal responsibility

Camas voters rejected a proposed utility tax increase, calling for fiscal responsibility and better budgeting without additional taxes.

Feb 13, 2025