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January 13, 2026

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Opinion: Kindness is always welcome, even in places where one does not always find it

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Opinion: Kindness is always welcome, even in places where one does not always find it

Paul Valencia reflects on how a brief moment of kindness between a journalist and a football coach unders ...

Paul Valencia reflects on how a brief moment of kindness between a journalist and a football coach underscores the importance of respect in journalism and public life. ...

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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Opinion: Crossing the mighty Columbia River is getting mighty expensive

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Opinion: Crossing the mighty Columbia River is getting mighty expensive

An opinion column argues lawmakers must reassess the I-5 Columbia River Bridge replacement after revised ...

An opinion column argues lawmakers must reassess the I-5 Columbia River Bridge replacement after revised estimates show the project’s probable cost has more than doubled. ...

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Washington’s far-left assault on ICE

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, January 12, 2026

Opinion: Washington’s far-left assault on ICE

Nancy Churchill argues that a slate of bills introduced in the 2026 legislative session would restrict co ...

Nancy Churchill argues that a slate of bills introduced in the 2026 legislative session would restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and undermine law and order in Washington. ...

Monday, January 12, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Seven Things You Need to Know About the Governor’s Budget Proposal

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Opinion: Seven Things You Need to Know About the Governor’s Budget Proposal

Ryan Frost outlines seven key issues in Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental budget, focusing o ...

Ryan Frost outlines seven key issues in Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental budget, focusing on taxes, spending growth, and long-term fiscal risks. ...

Sunday, January 11, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Hidden costs, withheld documents, and a $17 billion question – Why the Interstate Bridge Replacement demands immediate oversight

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Opinion: Hidden costs, withheld documents, and a $17 billion question – Why the Interstate Bridge Replacement demands immediate oversight

Gary Clark argues that withheld documents, rising cost estimates, and rejected alternatives show the Inte ...

Gary Clark argues that withheld documents, rising cost estimates, and rejected alternatives show the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program requires immediate independent oversight. ...

Sunday, January 11, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: The IBR’s $10-$12 billion funding problem and lack of truthfulness

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Opinion: The IBR’s $10-$12 billion funding problem and lack of truthfulness

Rep. John Ley argues that escalating costs, funding shortfalls, and withheld information have undermined ...

Rep. John Ley argues that escalating costs, funding shortfalls, and withheld information have undermined public and legislative confidence in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. ...

Sunday, January 11, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Not a Good choice

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026

Opinion: Not a Good choice

Lars Larson argues that personal choices led to a deadly confrontation with law enforcement during an ICE ...

Lars Larson argues that personal choices led to a deadly confrontation with law enforcement during an ICE operation in Minneapolis. ...

Thursday, January 8, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: ‘The IBR team has been lying to us and thanks to a veteran Oregon journalist, we have the smoking gun’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026

Opinion: ‘The IBR team has been lying to us and thanks to a veteran Oregon journalist, we have the smoking gun’

Ken Vance argues newly obtained documents show Interstate Bridge Replacement staff withheld updated cost ...

Ken Vance argues newly obtained documents show Interstate Bridge Replacement staff withheld updated cost estimates from lawmakers and the public. ...

Thursday, January 8, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: State CO2 report shows 86% of Washington’s claimed climate benefits are probably fake

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Opinion: State CO2 report shows 86% of Washington’s claimed climate benefits are probably fake

Todd Myers argues a state climate report significantly overstates emissions reductions and raises concern ...

Todd Myers argues a state climate report significantly overstates emissions reductions and raises concerns about data accuracy and accountability in Washington’s climate spending. ...

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Majority party policies still making life more expensive for Washingtonians

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Opinion: Majority party policies still making life more expensive for Washingtonians

Rep. John Ley outlines his opposition to new taxes, raises concerns about state spending, and details leg ...

Rep. John Ley outlines his opposition to new taxes, raises concerns about state spending, and details legislation he plans to pursue during the 2026 Washington legislative session. ...

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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