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  Vancouver Police release critical incident video from Dec. 28 officer-involved shooting
  Vancouver Police Department released a Critical Incident Video related to a December 28 officer-involved shooting while the Office of Independent Investigations continues its review.
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  Opinion: Transit agencies need accountability not increased state subsidy
  Charles Prestrud argues that Washington transit agencies face rising costs and declining ridership due to governance structures that lack public accountability.
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  Letter: ‘For years, American foreign policy too often felt like a blank check’
  Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi argues that the 2025 National Security Strategy marks a long-overdue shift toward clearer priorities, shared responsibility, and interest-based American leadership.
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  POLL: Are you better off than you were a year ago?
  This week’s poll asks readers to reflect on their personal financial situation and whether they feel better off than they were a year ago as economic conditions continue to shift.
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  Opinion: Does tailgating cause speeding?
  Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl examines whether tailgating contributes to speeding and explains why following too closely increases crash risk with little benefit.
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  Opinion: ‘The Democrats’ part of the bargain’
  Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a New Year’s Eve encounter and a Bill Maher commentary to assess what he sees as cultural and political changes from the past year.
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  Free fares on New Year’s Eve is a big hit with C-TRAN riders
  C-TRAN’s New Year’s Eve free-fare program provided extended late-night service and a safe transportation option for riders across Clark County just after midnight.