
Readers are invited to weigh in on how the past year has affected them
Rising prices, wages, and the broader direction of the economy remain top concerns for many Americans. With inflation trends shifting and national leadership under continued scrutiny, this week’s poll asks readers to reflect on their own circumstances and decide whether they feel better off than they were a year ago — or if it’s still too early to make that call.
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- Business Profile: Handel’s Ice Cream opens its first shop in Washington, in VancouverHandel’s Ice Cream has opened its first Washington location in east Vancouver, with a grand opening planned for Jan. 17.
- Opinion: Why vote no on the Battle Ground School District levy?Dick Rylander outlines why he believes voters should reject the Battle Ground School District levy, citing costs, enrollment trends, test results, and district spending priorities.
- Letter: The multi-million dollar cash grab in Washington schoolsYacolt resident Mark Rose argues that rising superintendent salaries conflict with classroom cuts and repeated levy requests in Clark County school districts.
- Discover your future at WSU Vancouver’s Preview Day, Jan. 24WSU Vancouver will host a free Preview Day on Jan. 24, offering prospective students and families an inside look at campus life and academic opportunities.
- County Elections provides important information for upcoming special electionClark County Elections has released key dates and instructions for voters ahead of the Feb. 10 Special Election, including ballot mailing, registration deadlines, and drop box hours.
- Battle Ground Police Department unveils new badge designThe Battle Ground Police Department has introduced a newly redesigned badge reflecting department traditions, local landmarks, and a commitment to community service.









Interesting, Clark county asks if we are better off this year verses last, but is blam in my Trump for the increase… Clark county and Washington State have ruined the lively hood of regular earning people. Making it difficult to live here. Continuing to raise taxes is making it impossible for retirees to live here.
Blaming trump for the increase.
This really isn’t a fair poll. If anything we should be blaming Ferguson and the politicians in Washington state for our economic situation. We’re being taxed to death here in Washington.
We would be better off were it not for the Democrats and Ferguson screwing with costs by the enormous taxes they keep thrusting upon us. It is time for an audit of all departments- how much of our tax dollars are going to fraudulent entities? How much I going for frivolous lawsuits our AG is implementing?