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Clark County Council argues over just how to denounce political violence
Clark County Council debated Michelle Belkot’s resolution condemning political violence, disagreeing on whether Charlie Kirk should be the only named victim.
Opinion: Oregon fantasizes reducing miles of driving
Randall O’Toole argues Oregon’s draft energy plan prioritizing multimodal transit and dense housing will fail, urging expansion of fuel-efficient car programs instead.
WA GOP chair agrees with Trump that Antifa protesters are ‘paid agitators’
WA GOP Chair Jim Walsh echoed Donald Trump’s claim that many Antifa protesters are “paid agitators,” backing potential RICO investigations into funding.
Opinion: Making Pacific Northwest forests healthy using the Good Neighbor Authority
Todd Myers highlights how the Good Neighbor Authority helps states and tribes partner with the federal government to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk.
Opinion: Children for sale
Nancy Churchill argues that drug companies, billionaire ideologues, universities, and laws sidelining parents create a system exploiting children for profit and ideology.
County council appoints Megan Peyton to District Court
Megan Peyton was appointed by the Clark County Council to District Court, filling the seat of retiring Judge Kelli E. Osler. Peyton brings 19 years of legal experience.
Rep. John Ley says IBR meeting leaves lots of questions and very few complete answers
Rep. John Ley said the latest I-5 Bridge replacement meeting gave few answers and no cost update, raising concerns about rising expenses, tolling, and lack of congestion relief.
County response to Charlie Kirk assassination scrutinized
Clark County officials faced scrutiny for not lowering flags immediately after Trump’s proclamation honoring Charlie Kirk, and some declined to condemn his assassination when asked.
Letter: ‘The murder of Charlie Kirk makes clear we’re not that country anymore’
Julia Dawn Seaver of Vancouver says reactions to Charlie Kirk’s murder reveal deep divisions, contrasting unity after 9/11 with today’s celebration of political violence.
‘17th District Rising’ event set for Sept. 27
The “17th District Rising” fundraising event on Sept. 27 in Washougal will feature Republican candidates, officials, live music, food, and activities from 2 to 5:30 p.m.
Letter: Time to replace C-TRAN Board
Vancouver resident Debra Kalz argues the C-TRAN Board suppresses dissent and calls for change, warning of the dangers of groupthink in political decision-making.
Government shutdown looms Oct. 1 as Congress struggles with stopgap spending plan
Congress faces an Oct. 1 shutdown deadline as lawmakers return Sept. 29 with hours to pass a stopgap bill. Disputes center on ACA tax credits, Medicaid, and partisan negotiations.