Opinion: Even when school districts ‘try to do the right thing, they are often precluded from doing so by their teachers and unions’
Ken Vance details the Battle Ground School District’s investigation into teacher Amanda Gonzales and the controversy surrounding her potential termination.
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Opinion: Boondoggle bridge blocks waterway, bribes required
Lars Larson criticizes plans for the Interstate Bridge replacement, citing low clearance, high costs, and growing public opposition.
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Washington state senator champions legislation to protect fairness and safety in girls’ sports and private spaces
Sen. Jim McCune voiced strong support for SB 5097, legislation he says is needed to protect fairness, safety, and privacy for girls in school sports and female-only space...
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15th Anniversary BIKE BUILD Scott Campbell Christmas Promise set for Dec. 6
More than 150 volunteers will assemble 700 bicycles on Dec. 6 as part of the Scott Campbell Christmas Promise.
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Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post #14 announces annual Christmas Tree Sale to support veterans
Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post #14 will launch its Christmas Tree Sale on Nov. 30 to support local veterans and their families.
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Washougal mourns loss of former Mayor and Current Council Member Molly Coston
Washougal announced the passing of longtime public servant Molly Coston, whose leadership and community involvement shaped the city for nearly two decades.
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WSU Vancouver hosts Scholarships 101 Information Night to help students make college more affordable
WSU Vancouver will host a free Scholarships 101 event on Dec. 3 to help students learn strategies for finding and earning scholarships.
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Opinion: When dependency becomes a way of life
The column examines how long-term public assistance can shape identity, weaken resilience, and influence communities through incentives.
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Composition committee comes up with compromise for C-TRAN Board of Directors
A committee approved a 4-3-2 board structure with conditions on light rail funding and district representation amid concerns about legality and small city influence.
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Opinion: Washington’s wealth exodus – are tax policies driving the job creators away?
Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s tax policies are contributing to a wealth and talent exodus harming the state’s economic competitiveness.
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