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May 02, 2026

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Opinion: Cowards in black robes

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Opinion: Cowards in black robes

Judge refuses emergency protection for constitutional sheriffs facing removal by unelected board. ...

Judge refuses emergency protection for constitutional sheriffs facing removal by unelected board. ...

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, April 20, 2026

Opinion: Tax day is painful enough without Washington adding its own

Washington's new 9.9% income tax mirrors federal pattern: start narrow, expand to hit everyone within yea ...

Washington's new 9.9% income tax mirrors federal pattern: start narrow, expand to hit everyone within years. ...

Monday, April 20, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: CCT editor provides another history lesson on funding public schools

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Opinion: CCT editor provides another history lesson on funding public schools

Vancouver schools face $20-30 million cuts while teacher salaries have skyrocketed since McCleary ruling. ...

Vancouver schools face $20-30 million cuts while teacher salaries have skyrocketed since McCleary ruling. ...

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Friday, April 10, 2026

Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’

IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required. ...

IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required. ...

Friday, April 10, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: The path to real tax reform requires a spending limit

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Opinion: The path to real tax reform requires a spending limit

Washington Policy Center director argues constitutional spending caps would force real budget tradeoffs i ...

Washington Policy Center director argues constitutional spending caps would force real budget tradeoffs instead of endless tax increases. ...

Thursday, April 9, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: ‘Both states know they have seriously flawed voter registration’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Opinion: ‘Both states know they have seriously flawed voter registration’

Lars Larson argues Oregon and Washington are suing DOJ to avoid cleaning up fraudulent voter rolls before ...

Lars Larson argues Oregon and Washington are suing DOJ to avoid cleaning up fraudulent voter rolls before elections. ...

Thursday, April 9, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: ‘Just because they got away with it doesn’t mean they weren’t wrong’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Opinion: ‘Just because they got away with it doesn’t mean they weren’t wrong’

A Skamania County deputy's report found violations of county rules and the Open Public Meetings Act, but ...

A Skamania County deputy's report found violations of county rules and the Open Public Meetings Act, but no prosecutor acted on the findings. ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: ‘This is not the best and most efficient use of the taxpayers’ funds’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Opinion: ‘This is not the best and most efficient use of the taxpayers’ funds’

Ken Vance critiques the announced $14.4 billion I-5 Bridge replacement, questioning funding gaps, the ins ...

Ken Vance critiques the announced $14.4 billion I-5 Bridge replacement, questioning funding gaps, the insistence on light rail, unaddressed congestion, and transparency from state officials. ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: Brandi Kruse and I are feeling discouraged but we’re planning to continue advocating for political change. Will you?

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Opinion: Brandi Kruse and I are feeling discouraged but we’re planning to continue advocating for political change. Will you?

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a discouraging week in Washington state politics, echoing ...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a discouraging week in Washington state politics, echoing Brandi Kruse’s frustrations over Democrats’ state income tax victory and local decisions on tr ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: Supreme Court’s ruling should end state’s bullying of the La Center School District

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026

Opinion: Supreme Court’s ruling should end state’s bullying of the La Center School District

Ken Vance argues a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on parental rights in education could influence the o ...

Ken Vance argues a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on parental rights in education could influence the ongoing dispute between the La Center School District and Washington state officials over gender ...

Thursday, March 5, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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