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		<title>Opinion: ‘A more responsible approach must be sought’</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16344-ken-vance-i5-bridge-replacement-light-rail-phased-funding-opinion-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not responsible." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16344-ken-vance-i5-bridge-replacement-light-rail-phased-funding-opinion-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16344-ken-vance-i5-bridge-replacement-light-rail-phased-funding-opinion-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16344-ken-vance-i5-bridge-replacement-light-rail-phased-funding-opinion-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16344-ken-vance-i5-bridge-replacement-light-rail-phased-funding-opinion-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16344-ken-vance-i5-bridge-replacement-light-rail-phased-funding-opinion.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Ken Vance argues a $10 billion funding gap makes the phased I-5 Bridge approach fiscally reckless, not responsible.]]></description>
		
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		<title>POLL: Should C-TRAN taxpayers be protected from paying additional costs tied to extending light rail to Library Square?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16247-c-tran-board-light-rail-library-square-taxpayer-ibr-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="C-TRAN&#039;s board asked IBR to extend light rail to Library Square but voted down taxpayer cost protections." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16247-c-tran-board-light-rail-library-square-taxpayer-ibr-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16247-c-tran-board-light-rail-library-square-taxpayer-ibr-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16247-c-tran-board-light-rail-library-square-taxpayer-ibr-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16247-c-tran-board-light-rail-library-square-taxpayer-ibr-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16247-c-tran-board-light-rail-library-square-taxpayer-ibr.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>C-TRAN's board asked IBR to extend light rail to Library Square but voted down taxpayer cost protections.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Study of Sports Podcast May 13, 2026: The playoffs have started for Washington high school sports, plus how the three of us have adapted to new roles in our careers</title>
		<link>https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/the-study-of-sports-podcast-may-13-2026-the-playoffs-have-started-for-washington-high-school-sports-plus-how-the-three-of-us-have-adapted-to-new-roles-in-our-careers/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-study-of-sports-podcast-may-13-2026-the-playoffs-have-started-for-washington-high-school-sports-plus-how-the-three-of-us-have-adapted-to-new-roles-in-our-careers</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:49:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16235-study-of-sports-podcast-paul-valencia-tony-liberatore-cale-piland-high-school-playoffs-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Paul Valencia, Cale Piland, and Tony Liberatore reunite to cover spring playoffs and Vancouver&#039;s newest burger joint." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16235-study-of-sports-podcast-paul-valencia-tony-liberatore-cale-piland-high-school-playoffs-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16235-study-of-sports-podcast-paul-valencia-tony-liberatore-cale-piland-high-school-playoffs-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16235-study-of-sports-podcast-paul-valencia-tony-liberatore-cale-piland-high-school-playoffs-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16235-study-of-sports-podcast-paul-valencia-tony-liberatore-cale-piland-high-school-playoffs-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16235-study-of-sports-podcast-paul-valencia-tony-liberatore-cale-piland-high-school-playoffs.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Paul Valencia, Cale Piland, and Tony Liberatore reunite to cover spring playoffs and Vancouver's newest burger joint.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mother’s Day: Remembering my mom and her many endearing qualities</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16210-ken-vance-donna-vance-mothers-day-memory-tribute-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ken Vance reflects on Donna Vance, a mother who apologized for paying with food stamps." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16210-ken-vance-donna-vance-mothers-day-memory-tribute-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16210-ken-vance-donna-vance-mothers-day-memory-tribute-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16210-ken-vance-donna-vance-mothers-day-memory-tribute-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16210-ken-vance-donna-vance-mothers-day-memory-tribute-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16210-ken-vance-donna-vance-mothers-day-memory-tribute.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Ken Vance reflects on Donna Vance, a mother who apologized for paying with food stamps.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: The Democrats’ disproportionate response to Trump</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16203-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-trump-democrats-political-violence-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ken Vance argues Democratic hostility toward Trump has crossed from politics into dangerous derangement." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16203-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-trump-democrats-political-violence-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16203-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-trump-democrats-political-violence-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16203-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-trump-democrats-political-violence-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16203-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-trump-democrats-political-violence-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16203-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-trump-democrats-political-violence.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Ken Vance argues Democratic hostility toward Trump has crossed from politics into dangerous derangement.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: CCT editor provides another history lesson on funding public schools</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:32:23 +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-16054-vancouver-public-schools-budget-cuts-teacher-salaries-4-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Vancouver schools face $20-30 million cuts while teacher salaries have skyrocketed since McCleary ruling." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16054-vancouver-public-schools-budget-cuts-teacher-salaries-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16054-vancouver-public-schools-budget-cuts-teacher-salaries-4-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16054-vancouver-public-schools-budget-cuts-teacher-salaries-4-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16054-vancouver-public-schools-budget-cuts-teacher-salaries-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16054-vancouver-public-schools-budget-cuts-teacher-salaries-4.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Vancouver schools face $20-30 million cuts while teacher salaries have skyrocketed since McCleary ruling.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: ‘When are we going to get the full and complete details of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s I-5 Bridge replacement project?’</title>
		<link>https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-when-are-we-going-to-get-the-full-and-complete-details-of-the-interstate-bridge-replacement-programs-i-5-bridge-replacement-project/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=opinion-when-are-we-going-to-get-the-full-and-complete-details-of-the-interstate-bridge-replacement-programs-i-5-bridge-replacement-project</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Vance, Editor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:33:04 +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-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16023-ken-vance-clark-county-today-editor-opinion-writer.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>IBR team buried key details about light rail ending at waterfront with massive elevator system required.]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Study of Sports Podcast March 13, 2026: We discuss the state basketball tournaments, the incredible run from Columbia River boys, the state placing for Evergreen girls, and more</title>
		<link>https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/the-study-of-sports-podcast-march-13-2026-we-discuss-the-state-basketball-tournaments-the-incredible-run-from-columbia-river-boys-the-state-placing-for-evergreen-girls-and-more/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-study-of-sports-podcast-march-13-2026-we-discuss-the-state-basketball-tournaments-the-incredible-run-from-columbia-river-boys-the-state-placing-for-evergreen-girls-and-more</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul Valencia]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15743-the-study-of-sports-podcast-wiaa-basketball-tournaments-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Local athletic directors join Paul Valencia on The Study of Sports Podcast to analyze recent tournament runs and the controversial WIAA playoff structure." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15743-the-study-of-sports-podcast-wiaa-basketball-tournaments-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15743-the-study-of-sports-podcast-wiaa-basketball-tournaments-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15743-the-study-of-sports-podcast-wiaa-basketball-tournaments-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15743-the-study-of-sports-podcast-wiaa-basketball-tournaments-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15743-the-study-of-sports-podcast-wiaa-basketball-tournaments.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Reporter Paul Valencia and sports administrators Tony Liberatore and Cale Piland discuss a series of subjects around the WIAA’s state basketball tournaments, plus we get into some Mariners baseball talk and NFL free agency/trade cancellations]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Brandi Kruse and I are feeling discouraged but we’re planning to continue advocating for political change. Will you?</title>
		<link>https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-brandi-kruse-and-i-are-feeling-discouraged-but-were-planning-to-continue-advocating-for-political-change-will-you/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=opinion-brandi-kruse-and-i-are-feeling-discouraged-but-were-planning-to-continue-advocating-for-political-change-will-you</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Vance, Editor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="168" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15727-ken-vance-opinion-brandi-kruse-political-change-300x168.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a discouraging week in Washington state politics, echoing Brandi Kruse’s frustrations over Democrats’ state income tax victory and local decisions on transit and ICE while urging conservatives not to give up on advocating for political change." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15727-ken-vance-opinion-brandi-kruse-political-change-300x168.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15727-ken-vance-opinion-brandi-kruse-political-change-716x400.jpg 716w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15727-ken-vance-opinion-brandi-kruse-political-change-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15727-ken-vance-opinion-brandi-kruse-political-change-768x429.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15727-ken-vance-opinion-brandi-kruse-political-change.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a discouraging week in Washington state politics, echoing Brandi Kruse’s frustrations over Democrats’ state income tax victory and local decisions on transit and ICE while urging conservatives not to give up on advocating for political change. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion:  The Democrats’ conduct was ‘downright disgusting and offensive’</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Vance, Editor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15645-ken-vance-state-of-the-union-column-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ken Vance criticizes Democratic lawmakers for refusing to stand during a State of the Union pledge and calls their conduct “disgusting and offensive.”" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15645-ken-vance-state-of-the-union-column-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15645-ken-vance-state-of-the-union-column-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15645-ken-vance-state-of-the-union-column-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15645-ken-vance-state-of-the-union-column-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15645-ken-vance-state-of-the-union-column.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Ken Vance criticizes Democratic lawmakers for refusing to stand during a State of the Union pledge and calls their conduct “disgusting and offensive.” ]]></description>
		
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