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		<title>Opinion: Were Republican voters just sleeping during the August primary election?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16853-clark-county-republican-party-primary-election-voter-turnout-2026-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="CCRP Chairman Matt Bumala says 60% of primary no-shows in the 17th and 18th districts were Republicans." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16853-clark-county-republican-party-primary-election-voter-turnout-2026-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16853-clark-county-republican-party-primary-election-voter-turnout-2026-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16853-clark-county-republican-party-primary-election-voter-turnout-2026-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16853-clark-county-republican-party-primary-election-voter-turnout-2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16853-clark-county-republican-party-primary-election-voter-turnout-2026.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>CCRP Chairman Matt Bumala says 60% of primary no-shows in the 17th and 18th districts were Republicans.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: Not all harm leaves bruises</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16549-sarah-mittelman-49th-district-candidate-child-welfare-letter-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Mittelman argues Washington&#039;s child welfare policies intervene too late, after developmental damage is already done." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16549-sarah-mittelman-49th-district-candidate-child-welfare-letter-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16549-sarah-mittelman-49th-district-candidate-child-welfare-letter-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16549-sarah-mittelman-49th-district-candidate-child-welfare-letter-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16549-sarah-mittelman-49th-district-candidate-child-welfare-letter-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16549-sarah-mittelman-49th-district-candidate-child-welfare-letter.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Mittelman argues Washington's child welfare policies intervene too late, after developmental damage is already done.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: When disorder becomes dangerous</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16525-sarah-mittelman-49th-legislative-district-candidate-vancouver-was-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A psychiatric provider and outreach worker argues Washington&#039;s homelessness approach enables exploitation rather than recovery." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16525-sarah-mittelman-49th-legislative-district-candidate-vancouver-was-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16525-sarah-mittelman-49th-legislative-district-candidate-vancouver-was-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16525-sarah-mittelman-49th-legislative-district-candidate-vancouver-was-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16525-sarah-mittelman-49th-legislative-district-candidate-vancouver-was-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16525-sarah-mittelman-49th-legislative-district-candidate-vancouver-was.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>A psychiatric provider and outreach worker argues Washington's homelessness approach enables exploitation rather than recovery.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Washington Policy Center to host Vancouver event Thursday</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16354-washington-policy-center-vancouver-business-worker-forum-june-202-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A free panel forum at Vancouver Community Library on June 4 examines Washington state&#039;s business and labor policy outcomes." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16354-washington-policy-center-vancouver-business-worker-forum-june-202-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16354-washington-policy-center-vancouver-business-worker-forum-june-202-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16354-washington-policy-center-vancouver-business-worker-forum-june-202-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16354-washington-policy-center-vancouver-business-worker-forum-june-202-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16354-washington-policy-center-vancouver-business-worker-forum-june-202.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>A free panel forum at Vancouver Community Library on June 4 examines Washington state's business and labor policy outcomes.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sarah Mittelman announces campaign for Washington State Representative, LD 49 (Position 1)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:31:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16123-sarah-mittelman-state-representative-campaign-ld49-vancouver-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Psychiatric nurse practitioner Sarah Mittelman launches bid for LD 49 state representative seat." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16123-sarah-mittelman-state-representative-campaign-ld49-vancouver-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16123-sarah-mittelman-state-representative-campaign-ld49-vancouver-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16123-sarah-mittelman-state-representative-campaign-ld49-vancouver-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16123-sarah-mittelman-state-representative-campaign-ld49-vancouver-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16123-sarah-mittelman-state-representative-campaign-ld49-vancouver.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Psychiatric nurse practitioner Sarah Mittelman launches bid for LD 49 state representative seat.]]></description>
		
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		<title>49th Legislative District Democrats share their reasons for backing state income tax at Town Hall</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16031-49th-district-democrats-town-hall-vancouver-income-tax-discussion-1-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Three Democrat legislators defended the new income tax affecting only those earning over $1 million annually." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16031-49th-district-democrats-town-hall-vancouver-income-tax-discussion-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16031-49th-district-democrats-town-hall-vancouver-income-tax-discussion-1-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16031-49th-district-democrats-town-hall-vancouver-income-tax-discussion-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16031-49th-district-democrats-town-hall-vancouver-income-tax-discussion-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16031-49th-district-democrats-town-hall-vancouver-income-tax-discussion-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Three Democrat legislators defended the new income tax affecting only those earning over $1 million annually.]]></description>
		
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		<title>State Rep. Sharon Wylie announces candidacy for Clark County auditor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15434-sharon-wylie-county-auditor-candidacy-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="State Rep. Sharon Wylie announced she is running for Clark County auditor and will not seek re-election to the Washington State House of Representatives." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15434-sharon-wylie-county-auditor-candidacy-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15434-sharon-wylie-county-auditor-candidacy-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15434-sharon-wylie-county-auditor-candidacy-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15434-sharon-wylie-county-auditor-candidacy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15434-sharon-wylie-county-auditor-candidacy.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>State Rep. Sharon Wylie announced she is running for Clark County auditor and will not seek re-election to the Washington State House of Representatives. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Election 2024: Area races too close to call</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:10:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=162156</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-election-2024-close-races-clark-county-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Southwest Washington races remain undecided with high voter turnout, awaiting further results." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-election-2024-close-races-clark-county-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-election-2024-close-races-clark-county-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-election-2024-close-races-clark-county-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-election-2024-close-races-clark-county-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-election-2024-close-races-clark-county.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Southwest Washington races remain undecided with high voter turnout, awaiting further results.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Lawmakers to hold 49th Legislative District in-person town hall on Saturday</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 21:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-Town-Hall-5-1024x576-1-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Lawmakers from the 49th Legislative District will host a post-session town hall to answer constituent questions." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-Town-Hall-5-1024x576-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-Town-Hall-5-1024x576-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-Town-Hall-5-1024x576-1.jpg 711w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Lawmakers from the 49th Legislative District will host a post-session town hall to answer constituent questions.]]></description>
		
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		<title>49th District legislators to preview the 2023 session, host town hall meeting Saturday</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-49th-District-legislators-to-preview-the-2023-session-host-town-hall-meeting-Saturday-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Sen. Annette Cleveland and Reps. Sharon Wylie and Monica Stonier will answer questions from the public." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-49th-District-legislators-to-preview-the-2023-session-host-town-hall-meeting-Saturday-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-49th-District-legislators-to-preview-the-2023-session-host-town-hall-meeting-Saturday-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-49th-District-legislators-to-preview-the-2023-session-host-town-hall-meeting-Saturday.jpg 711w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Sen. Annette Cleveland and Reps. Sharon Wylie and Monica Stonier will answer questions from the public.]]></description>
		
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