
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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- Battle Ground Public Schools face $20M in cuts after levy failureBattle Ground Public Schools leaders are preparing up to $20 million in additional cuts after voters rejected the district’s levy for a third time.
- Letter: The Missing Skamania Report – The prosecuting attorney is still sitting on itRob Anderson questions why an investigative report into potential County Charter and OPMA violations has not received an outside review after being declined by multiple offices.
- Public Works employees recognized by Neighborhood Associations Council of Clark CountyEric Lambert, the Clean Water Outreach Manager, and Hunter Decker, the Clark County Forester, were recognized in a ceremony in front of the Clark County Council on Tuesday Paul ValenciaClark County Today Two Clark County employees were officially recognized for their service during a Tuesday presentation by the Neighborhood Associations Council of Clark County (NACCC). …
- SCOTUS rules against California’s ‘secret gender transition’ lawThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against a California policy allowing schools to withhold information about a student’s gender identity from parents, finding likely First and Fourteenth Amendment violations.
- Opinion: Washington’s charter schools deliver – if the state lets themVicki Murray argues that Washington’s charter schools are posting stronger academic results than comparable peers while facing funding inequities that are shrinking the sector.
- Vancouver Public Schools kindergarten enrollment for 2026-27 school year now openVancouver Public Schools has opened kindergarten enrollment for 2026-27, with applications for Choice schools and programs due by May 11.
- Commission on Aging offers opportunities to advocate for older residents and more livable communitiesClark County is accepting applications through March 31 for open seats on its Commission on Aging, which oversees the Aging Readiness Plan and focuses on mobility and housing in 2026.








