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Opinion: McCleary’s promise and Washington’s K–12 reality
Dick Rylander examines how Washington’s post-McCleary school funding system has produced rising costs and growing financial instability despite record spending.
Opinion: Democrats in Olympia are backing Senate Bill 5974
Sen. John Braun argues Senate Bill 5974 would undermine local control by allowing an unelected board to decertify elected county sheriffs across Washington.
Opinion: When the state orders discounts and sends you the bill
Nancy Churchill argues that HB 2373 would raise electric rates by shifting the cost of mandated low-income utility discounts onto local ratepayers, particularly in rural Washington counties.
Letter: ‘Strong schools benefit the entire community’
Hockinson resident Tisha Leibfried argues that supporting the replacement school levy is essential to maintaining strong schools and a healthy community.
State Rep. Sharon Wylie announces candidacy for Clark County auditor
State Rep. Sharon Wylie announced she is running for Clark County auditor and will not seek re-election to the Washington State House of Representatives.
Vancouver Fire Department honors Firefighter Jeremiah Frenz with procession
The Vancouver Fire Department honored Firefighter Paramedic Jeremiah Frenz with a solemn procession marking his transport from the Clark County Coroner’s Office to Brown’s Funeral Home in Camas.
Birthday party: Sons of American Revolution honor World War II veteran after turning 100
The Sons of the American Revolution honored Vancouver resident and World War II veteran Alfred Folkerts for a lifetime of service following his 100th birthday.
Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement $13.6 billion estimate is too low!
Bob Ortblad argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s $13.6 billion cost estimate understates the true expense, citing comparable projects, construction challenges, and engineering assumpt…
Opinion: ‘The drama and the waste of taxpayer money continues’
Rep. John Ley outlines his objections to the approved fixed-span I-5 Bridge design, citing cost concerns, engineering standards, funding uncertainty, and opposition to light rail and tolls.
Coast Guard approves fixed-span design for new Interstate Bridge
The U.S. Coast Guard has approved a fixed-span design for the new Interstate Bridge, clearing a major hurdle for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project.
Business Profile: Handel’s Ice Cream opens its first shop in Washington, in Vancouver
Handel’s Ice Cream has opened its first Washington location in east Vancouver, with a grand opening planned for Jan. 17.
Opinion: Why vote no on the Battle Ground School District levy?
Dick Rylander outlines why he believes voters should reject the Battle Ground School District levy, citing costs, enrollment trends, test results, and district spending priorities.