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Opinion: Democrats in Olympia are backing Senate Bill 5974

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Opinion: Democrats in Olympia are backing Senate Bill 5974

Sen. John Braun argues Senate Bill 5974 would undermine local control by allowing an unelected board to d ...

Sen. John Braun argues Senate Bill 5974 would undermine local control by allowing an unelected board to decertify elected county sheriffs across Washington. ...

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Opinion: ‘The drama and the waste of taxpayer money continues’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Opinion: ‘The drama and the waste of taxpayer money continues’

Rep. John Ley outlines his objections to the approved fixed-span I-5 Bridge design, citing cost concerns, ...

Rep. John Ley outlines his objections to the approved fixed-span I-5 Bridge design, citing cost concerns, engineering standards, funding uncertainty, and opposition to light rail and tolls. ...

Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Opinion: Why vote no on the Battle Ground School District levy?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

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, citin ...

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. ...

Friday, January 16, 2026
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Opinion: When fast feels slow

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

Opinion: When fast feels slow

Doug Dahl explains why drivers often misjudge their speed, especially when using cruise control or transi ...

Doug Dahl explains why drivers often misjudge their speed, especially when using cruise control or transitioning from freeway to city streets. ...

Friday, January 16, 2026
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Opinion: American Legion Auxiliary formation meeting scheduled in Amboy

Posted by Andi Schwartz, Webmaster/Graphic Designer
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Opinion: American Legion Auxiliary formation meeting scheduled in Amboy

Chartering effort underway to form a new American Legion Auxiliary unit connected to American Legion Tum ...

Chartering effort underway to form a new American Legion Auxiliary unit connected to American Legion Tum Tum Post 168 Amboy and provides details about an upcoming informational meeting. ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
| by Andi Schwartz, Webmaster/Graphic Designer

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Opinion: WSDOT secretary and I ‘obviously have very different definitions for the term cost-effective’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Opinion: WSDOT secretary and I ‘obviously have very different definitions for the term cost-effective’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance sharply criticizes WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith’s defense of the In ...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance sharply criticizes WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith’s defense of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, arguing the escalating cost estimates undermine claims the ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: Get ready for more tax proposals from the majority party as the 2026 session begins

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Opinion: Get ready for more tax proposals from the majority party as the 2026 session begins

Rep. John Ley outlines concerns over proposed tax increases, state spending, climate policy, and the risi ...

Rep. John Ley outlines concerns over proposed tax increases, state spending, climate policy, and the rising cost of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project as the 2026 legislative session begins. ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: HB 2088: Cut the red tape for dietitians and fix licensing for everyone

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Opinion: HB 2088: Cut the red tape for dietitians and fix licensing for everyone

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that while HB 2088 would help dietitians, Washington should pursue universal ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that while HB 2088 would help dietitians, Washington should pursue universal licensure recognition to reduce broader workforce licensing barriers. ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
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Opinion: 2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Opinion: 2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency

Results from the first Washington Poll show voters prioritizing the economy, spending restraint, and scho ...

Results from the first Washington Poll show voters prioritizing the economy, spending restraint, and school transparency, with broad support for education reforms and concern over housing affordabilit ...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Opinion: House Bill 2481 will stifle innovation and hurt businesses

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|Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Opinion: House Bill 2481 will stifle innovation and hurt businesses

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2481 would restrict market-driven pricing, increase regulatory bur ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2481 would restrict market-driven pricing, increase regulatory burdens, and ultimately harm Washington businesses and consumers. ...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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