Opinion – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com Your News Source with Integrity Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:41:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cropped-Andis-CCT-Icon-NEW-170522-01-1-36x36.jpg Opinion – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com 32 32 Letter: Buyer beware (caveat emptor) https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-buyer-beware-caveat-emptor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=letter-buyer-beware-caveat-emptor https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-buyer-beware-caveat-emptor/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:32:26 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/letter-buyer-beware-caveat-emptor/ Bob Ortblad argues the IBR recycled a $200M bridge design while spending $30M on public relations.

Bob Ortblad argues the IBR recycled a $200M bridge design while spending $30M on public relations.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-buyer-beware-caveat-emptor/feed/ 0 Opinion: John Dickinson and the case against Independence https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-john-dickinson-and-the-case-against-independence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-john-dickinson-and-the-case-against-independence https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-john-dickinson-and-the-case-against-independence/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:04:00 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-john-dickinson-and-the-case-against-independence/ John Dickinson warned that declaring independence prematurely would be to "brave the Storm in a Skiff made of Paper."

John Dickinson warned that declaring independence prematurely would be to "brave the Storm in a Skiff made of Paper."]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-john-dickinson-and-the-case-against-independence/feed/ 0 Opinion: Comparing destruction vs refurbishment of the Interstate Bridges https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-comparing-destruction-vs-refurbishment-of-the-interstate-bridges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-comparing-destruction-vs-refurbishment-of-the-interstate-bridges https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-comparing-destruction-vs-refurbishment-of-the-interstate-bridges/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:09:35 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=186267 Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express span instead.

Rep. John Ley argues $390M earmarked for bridge demolition could fund a seismic retrofit and new express span instead.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-comparing-destruction-vs-refurbishment-of-the-interstate-bridges/feed/ 1 Opinion: Only a fool or a politician would try to control food prices https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-only-a-fool-or-a-politician-would-try-to-control-food-prices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-only-a-fool-or-a-politician-would-try-to-control-food-prices https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-only-a-fool-or-a-politician-would-try-to-control-food-prices/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:19:05 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-only-a-fool-or-a-politician-would-try-to-control-food-prices/ Seattle's mayor wants city-backed grocery stores — a Washington Policy Center economist says history proves that never works.

Seattle's mayor wants city-backed grocery stores — a Washington Policy Center economist says history proves that never works.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-only-a-fool-or-a-politician-would-try-to-control-food-prices/feed/ 0 Opinion: ‘A more responsible approach must be sought’ https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-more-responsible-approach-must-be-sought/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-a-more-responsible-approach-must-be-sought https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-more-responsible-approach-must-be-sought/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 23:02:14 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-a-more-responsible-approach-must-be-sought/ Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not responsible.

Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not responsible.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-more-responsible-approach-must-be-sought/feed/ 0 POLL: Do patriotic displays like Yacolt’s road striping help strengthen community spirit? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-patriotic-displays-like-yacolts-road-striping-help-strengthen-community-spirit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=poll-do-patriotic-displays-like-yacolts-road-striping-help-strengthen-community-spirit https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-patriotic-displays-like-yacolts-road-striping-help-strengthen-community-spirit/#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 03:28:04 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=186175 A Yacolt road striping project tied to America's 250th anniversary is dividing opinion in Clark County.

A Yacolt road striping project tied to America's 250th anniversary is dividing opinion in Clark County.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-patriotic-displays-like-yacolts-road-striping-help-strengthen-community-spirit/feed/ 6 Opinion: The challenges of getting the Brockmann mental health facility open https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-challenges-of-getting-the-brockmann-mental-health-facility-open/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-the-challenges-of-getting-the-brockmann-mental-health-facility-open https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-challenges-of-getting-the-brockmann-mental-health-facility-open/#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 02:35:19 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-the-challenges-of-getting-the-brockmann-mental-health-facility-open/ A $42 million, 48-bed mental health campus near WSU Vancouver was completed in 2025 but never opened due to lack of state funding.

A $42 million, 48-bed mental health campus near WSU Vancouver was completed in 2025 but never opened due to lack of state funding.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-challenges-of-getting-the-brockmann-mental-health-facility-open/feed/ 1 Opinion: Washington’s business exodus accelerates due to high taxes, regulations driving companies away https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-business-exodus-accelerates-due-to-high-taxes-regulations-driving-companies-away/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-washingtons-business-exodus-accelerates-due-to-high-taxes-regulations-driving-companies-away https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-business-exodus-accelerates-due-to-high-taxes-regulations-driving-companies-away/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 20:37:40 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-washingtons-business-exodus-accelerates-due-to-high-taxes-regulations-driving-companies-away/ Washington's business relocation rate has nearly tripled since winter 2025, per an AWB survey.

Washington's business relocation rate has nearly tripled since winter 2025, per an AWB survey.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washingtons-business-exodus-accelerates-due-to-high-taxes-regulations-driving-companies-away/feed/ 0 Letter: Food service, public health, and the Men’s Share House question https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-food-service-public-health-and-the-mens-share-house-question/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=letter-food-service-public-health-and-the-mens-share-house-question https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-food-service-public-health-and-the-mens-share-house-question/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 20:07:41 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/letter-food-service-public-health-and-the-mens-share-house-question/ Peter Bracchi asks why Share House's 96,987 annual meals face less public-health scrutiny than a waterfront restaurant.

Peter Bracchi asks why Share House's 96,987 annual meals face less public-health scrutiny than a waterfront restaurant.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-food-service-public-health-and-the-mens-share-house-question/feed/ 0 Letter: Facts, not slippery slopes https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-facts-not-slippery-slopes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=letter-facts-not-slippery-slopes https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-facts-not-slippery-slopes/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 20:40:25 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/letter-facts-not-slippery-slopes/ Brian Kendall challenges Nancy Churchill's slippery slope argument on Washington's new millionaire income tax.

Brian Kendall challenges Nancy Churchill's slippery slope argument on Washington's new millionaire income tax.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-facts-not-slippery-slopes/feed/ 0