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Opinion: OSPI Chief Chris Reykdal confronted by state data, blames partisanship for bad results
David Boze criticizes OSPI Chief Chris Reykdal for dismissing poor education results as partisan spin, despite the data coming from his own state agency.
Opinion: It’s never sunny in liberal land
Lars Larson criticizes Democrats’ reactions to Trump’s military action against Iran and contrasts it with past Democratic leadership and media coverage.
Washougal launches new volunteer program to tackle litter and build community pride
Washougal’s new “Washougal Wins” pilot program encourages residents to clean up litter at their own pace — and earn rewards — while building community pride and a cleaner city.
Vancouver Fire extinguishes apartment blaze
Crews from Vancouver and Camas fire departments quickly extinguished a Tuesday morning apartment blaze on SE Cascade Park Drive, with all residents and pets safely evacuated.
Opinion: Want lower health care costs? Start with better policies
Elizabeth New of the Washington Policy Center argues that state lawmakers are worsening health care affordability by imposing new taxes and restricting market solutions.
Washington updates student discipline rules for public schools
Washington is set to implement new permanent student discipline rules on July 11, with state officials citing post-pandemic behavior shifts — but advocates warn the policies could disproportionatel…
Opinion: ‘Banning camping within 1,000 feet of schools, churches, and community centers — should have been enacted years ago’
Amy Harris of Clark County Matters urges Vancouver officials to implement stricter public camping limits, arguing that without accountability, many will continue refusing shelter and services.
Opinion: 640 million acres of compassionate mismanagement
Nancy Churchill critiques federal land ownership and supports a Senate proposal to sell a small portion for housing, arguing that local control would improve stewardship and economic opportunity.
WAGOP supports DOJ’s lawsuit against WA state’s unconstitutional law
WAGOP has announced full support for the DOJ’s lawsuit against Washington state, calling Senate Bill 5375 an unconstitutional attack on religious freedom and the Catholic Church’s Confession practice.
Letter: ‘The WHO is more important than the WHAT!’
Camas resident Anna Miller raises concerns about the origins of the July 4th Rally, connecting it to the Revolutionary Communist Party and its leadership.
Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries invites community to help shape the future
Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries is launching a public engagement process to guide its next Strategic Plan and Master Facilities Plan, with in-person events, a survey, and community input shaping…
Opinion: The IBR ‘guessed and guessed low’ on project costs
John Ley criticizes IBR leadership over rising costs, flawed data, and unverified promises tied to the I-5 Bridge project, calling for serious oversight of the largest public works project in Portl…