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Opinion: WSDOT secretary and I ‘obviously have very different definitions for the term cost-effective’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Opinion: WSDOT secretary and I ‘obviously have very different definitions for the term cost-effective’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance sharply criticizes WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith’s defense of the In ...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance sharply criticizes WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith’s defense of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, arguing the escalating cost estimates undermine claims the ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: Get ready for more tax proposals from the majority party as the 2026 session begins

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Opinion: Get ready for more tax proposals from the majority party as the 2026 session begins

Rep. John Ley outlines concerns over proposed tax increases, state spending, climate policy, and the risi ...

Rep. John Ley outlines concerns over proposed tax increases, state spending, climate policy, and the rising cost of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project as the 2026 legislative session begins. ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: Why vote no on the Washougal levies?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Opinion: Why vote no on the Washougal levies?

Dick Rylander outlines reasons for opposing the Washougal School District levy requests ahead of the Feb. ...

Dick Rylander outlines reasons for opposing the Washougal School District levy requests ahead of the Feb. 10 special election, citing funding increases and performance data. ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: HB 2088: Cut the red tape for dietitians and fix licensing for everyone

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Opinion: HB 2088: Cut the red tape for dietitians and fix licensing for everyone

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that while HB 2088 would help dietitians, Washington should pursue universal ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that while HB 2088 would help dietitians, Washington should pursue universal licensure recognition to reduce broader workforce licensing barriers. ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: 2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Opinion: 2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency

Results from the first Washington Poll show voters prioritizing the economy, spending restraint, and scho ...

Results from the first Washington Poll show voters prioritizing the economy, spending restraint, and school transparency, with broad support for education reforms and concern over housing affordabilit ...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: House Bill 2481 will stifle innovation and hurt businesses

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Opinion: House Bill 2481 will stifle innovation and hurt businesses

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2481 would restrict market-driven pricing, increase regulatory bur ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2481 would restrict market-driven pricing, increase regulatory burdens, and ultimately harm Washington businesses and consumers. ...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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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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