Staff Opinions – ClarkCountyToday.com

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:32:23 +0000

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

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

Ken Vance, Editor — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:33:04 +0000

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

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:11:46 +0000

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

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:16:50 +0000

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

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

Ken Vance, Editor — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:10:49 +0000

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

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

Ken Vance, Editor — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:00:53 +0000

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.

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

Ken Vance, Editor — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:15:29 +0000

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 transit and ICE while urging conservatives not to give up on advocating for political change.

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:53:24 +0000

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 pronoun policies.

Opinion: The Democrats’ conduct was ‘downright disgusting and offensive’

Ken Vance, Editor — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:57:40 +0000

Ken Vance criticizes Democratic lawmakers for refusing to stand during a State of the Union pledge and calls their conduct “disgusting and offensive.”

Opinion: ‘County Council meetings have become an embarrassment to our community’

Ken Vance, Editor — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:43:10 +0000

Ken Vance criticizes recent Clark County Council meeting conduct and calls for increased security and stronger leadership from Chair Sue Marshall.