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		<title>Opinion: New resource can help public employees understand their rights</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16440-elizabeth-new-hovde-washington-policy-center-public-employee-unio-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A 2018 Supreme Court ruling made public-sector union membership entirely voluntary — but many workers still don&#039;t know it." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16440-elizabeth-new-hovde-washington-policy-center-public-employee-unio-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16440-elizabeth-new-hovde-washington-policy-center-public-employee-unio-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16440-elizabeth-new-hovde-washington-policy-center-public-employee-unio-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16440-elizabeth-new-hovde-washington-policy-center-public-employee-unio-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16440-elizabeth-new-hovde-washington-policy-center-public-employee-unio.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>A 2018 Supreme Court ruling made public-sector union membership entirely voluntary — but many workers still don't know it.]]></description>
		
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		<title>New eateries, grocery projects signal ever-changing Ridgefield landscape</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16420-jersey-mikes-subs-ridgefield-union-ridge-town-center-interior-con-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ridgefield&#039;s May 2026 Development Summary reveals a wave of restaurants, grocers, and coffee shops entering the market." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16420-jersey-mikes-subs-ridgefield-union-ridge-town-center-interior-con-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16420-jersey-mikes-subs-ridgefield-union-ridge-town-center-interior-con-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16420-jersey-mikes-subs-ridgefield-union-ridge-town-center-interior-con-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16420-jersey-mikes-subs-ridgefield-union-ridge-town-center-interior-con-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16420-jersey-mikes-subs-ridgefield-union-ridge-town-center-interior-con.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Ridgefield's May 2026 Development Summary reveals a wave of restaurants, grocers, and coffee shops entering the market.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Spillers acquire The Reflector Newspaper</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:39:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16414-spiller-brothers-reflector-newspaper-battle-ground-local-ownershi-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Camden and Mac Spiller acquired The Reflector after 17 years of out-of-area ownership, pledging a six-month review of its future." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16414-spiller-brothers-reflector-newspaper-battle-ground-local-ownershi-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16414-spiller-brothers-reflector-newspaper-battle-ground-local-ownershi-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16414-spiller-brothers-reflector-newspaper-battle-ground-local-ownershi-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16414-spiller-brothers-reflector-newspaper-battle-ground-local-ownershi-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16414-spiller-brothers-reflector-newspaper-battle-ground-local-ownershi.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Camden and Mac Spiller acquired The Reflector after 17 years of out-of-area ownership, pledging a six-month review of its future.]]></description>
		
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		<title>WPC Forum asks if Washington is a state that is friendly for businesses and workers</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:35:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Washington Policy Center to host Vancouver event Thursday</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16354-washington-policy-center-vancouver-business-worker-forum-june-202-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A free panel forum at Vancouver Community Library on June 4 examines Washington state&#039;s business and labor policy outcomes." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16354-washington-policy-center-vancouver-business-worker-forum-june-202-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16354-washington-policy-center-vancouver-business-worker-forum-june-202-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16354-washington-policy-center-vancouver-business-worker-forum-june-202-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16354-washington-policy-center-vancouver-business-worker-forum-june-202-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16354-washington-policy-center-vancouver-business-worker-forum-june-202.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>A free panel forum at Vancouver Community Library on June 4 examines Washington state's business and labor policy outcomes.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Identity Clark County Learn Here Heroes named</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:24:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16350-identity-clark-county-learn-here-heroes-2026-jon-girod-quail-home-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Jon Girod&#039;s work grew construction coursework enrollment from 100 to 2,200 students across 10 Clark County high schools." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16350-identity-clark-county-learn-here-heroes-2026-jon-girod-quail-home-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16350-identity-clark-county-learn-here-heroes-2026-jon-girod-quail-home-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16350-identity-clark-county-learn-here-heroes-2026-jon-girod-quail-home-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16350-identity-clark-county-learn-here-heroes-2026-jon-girod-quail-home-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16350-identity-clark-county-learn-here-heroes-2026-jon-girod-quail-home.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Jon Girod's work grew construction coursework enrollment from 100 to 2,200 students across 10 Clark County high schools.]]></description>
		
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		<title>BIZ: Holman opens all-new Lexus of Vancouver dealership</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:21:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16349-holman-lexus-vancouver-dealership-grand-opening-clark-county-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Holman&#039;s new Lexus of Vancouver spans 75,000 square feet at 420 SE 139th Avenue in Vancouver." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16349-holman-lexus-vancouver-dealership-grand-opening-clark-county-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16349-holman-lexus-vancouver-dealership-grand-opening-clark-county-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16349-holman-lexus-vancouver-dealership-grand-opening-clark-county-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16349-holman-lexus-vancouver-dealership-grand-opening-clark-county-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16349-holman-lexus-vancouver-dealership-grand-opening-clark-county.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Holman's new Lexus of Vancouver spans 75,000 square feet at 420 SE 139th Avenue in Vancouver.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Only a fool or a politician would try to control food prices</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16347-mark-harmsworth-washington-policy-center-food-price-controls-free-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Seattle&#039;s mayor wants city-backed grocery stores — a Washington Policy Center economist says history proves that never works." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16347-mark-harmsworth-washington-policy-center-food-price-controls-free-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16347-mark-harmsworth-washington-policy-center-food-price-controls-free-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16347-mark-harmsworth-washington-policy-center-food-price-controls-free-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16347-mark-harmsworth-washington-policy-center-food-price-controls-free-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16347-mark-harmsworth-washington-policy-center-food-price-controls-free.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Seattle's mayor wants city-backed grocery stores — a Washington Policy Center economist says history proves that never works.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Washington’s business exodus accelerates due to high taxes, regulations driving companies away</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:37:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16336-mark-harmsworth-washington-policy-center-business-exodus-tax-regu-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Washington&#039;s business relocation rate has nearly tripled since winter 2025, per an AWB survey." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16336-mark-harmsworth-washington-policy-center-business-exodus-tax-regu-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16336-mark-harmsworth-washington-policy-center-business-exodus-tax-regu-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16336-mark-harmsworth-washington-policy-center-business-exodus-tax-regu-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16336-mark-harmsworth-washington-policy-center-business-exodus-tax-regu-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16336-mark-harmsworth-washington-policy-center-business-exodus-tax-regu.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Washington's business relocation rate has nearly tripled since winter 2025, per an AWB survey.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Groundbreaking celebrates investment in the future Heights District</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:45:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16325-vancouver-heights-district-groundbreaking-east-mill-plain-macarth-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A $4 million federal appropriation launches the first public investment in Vancouver&#039;s Heights District redevelopment." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16325-vancouver-heights-district-groundbreaking-east-mill-plain-macarth-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16325-vancouver-heights-district-groundbreaking-east-mill-plain-macarth-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16325-vancouver-heights-district-groundbreaking-east-mill-plain-macarth-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16325-vancouver-heights-district-groundbreaking-east-mill-plain-macarth-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16325-vancouver-heights-district-groundbreaking-east-mill-plain-macarth.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>A $4 million federal appropriation launches the first public investment in Vancouver's Heights District redevelopment.]]></description>
		
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