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		<title>Honoring a Hero: Trooper Chris Gadd</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:13:43 +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-16805-trooper-chris-gadd-memorial-blood-drive-vancouver-bloodworks-nort-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Washington State Patrol and Bloodworks Northwest honor Trooper Chris Gadd with memorial blood drives at six locations statewide." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16805-trooper-chris-gadd-memorial-blood-drive-vancouver-bloodworks-nort-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16805-trooper-chris-gadd-memorial-blood-drive-vancouver-bloodworks-nort-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16805-trooper-chris-gadd-memorial-blood-drive-vancouver-bloodworks-nort-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16805-trooper-chris-gadd-memorial-blood-drive-vancouver-bloodworks-nort-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-16805-trooper-chris-gadd-memorial-blood-drive-vancouver-bloodworks-nort.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Washington State Patrol and Bloodworks Northwest honor Trooper Chris Gadd with memorial blood drives at six locations statewide.]]></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>Letter: A bad dream of tomorrow</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:30:08 +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-16417-peter-bracchi-vancouver-homelessness-accountability-letter-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Peter Bracchi asks Vancouver why old homelessness programs stay funded when each new one is called the answer." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16417-peter-bracchi-vancouver-homelessness-accountability-letter-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16417-peter-bracchi-vancouver-homelessness-accountability-letter-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16417-peter-bracchi-vancouver-homelessness-accountability-letter-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16417-peter-bracchi-vancouver-homelessness-accountability-letter-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16417-peter-bracchi-vancouver-homelessness-accountability-letter.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Peter Bracchi asks Vancouver why old homelessness programs stay funded when each new one is called the answer.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Area student recognized by nonprofit celebrating difference makers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:37:49 +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-16282-adele-anaya-lovis-extraordinary-student-award-brush-prairie-youth-2-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Adele Anaya launched a nonprofit at age 9 that helped nearly 100 families access events in its first year." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16282-adele-anaya-lovis-extraordinary-student-award-brush-prairie-youth-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16282-adele-anaya-lovis-extraordinary-student-award-brush-prairie-youth-2-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16282-adele-anaya-lovis-extraordinary-student-award-brush-prairie-youth-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16282-adele-anaya-lovis-extraordinary-student-award-brush-prairie-youth-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16282-adele-anaya-lovis-extraordinary-student-award-brush-prairie-youth-2.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Adele Anaya launched a nonprofit at age 9 that helped nearly 100 families access events in its first year.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: Compassion requires accountability</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:34:56 +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-16250-sarah-mittelman-vancouver-homelessness-accountability-letter-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A medical provider and downtown Vancouver resident challenges whether current homelessness policies produce measurable results." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16250-sarah-mittelman-vancouver-homelessness-accountability-letter-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16250-sarah-mittelman-vancouver-homelessness-accountability-letter-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16250-sarah-mittelman-vancouver-homelessness-accountability-letter-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16250-sarah-mittelman-vancouver-homelessness-accountability-letter-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16250-sarah-mittelman-vancouver-homelessness-accountability-letter.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>A medical provider and downtown Vancouver resident challenges whether current homelessness policies produce measurable results.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: Compassion without accountability is failing Clark County</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:10:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1775763025491-Large_Clark-County-Today-16016-sarah-mittelman-vancouver-psychiatric-provider-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Sarah Mittelman calls for clear standards and measurable results in homelessness spending." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1775763025491-Large_Clark-County-Today-16016-sarah-mittelman-vancouver-psychiatric-provider-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1775763025491-Large_Clark-County-Today-16016-sarah-mittelman-vancouver-psychiatric-provider-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1775763025491-Large_Clark-County-Today-16016-sarah-mittelman-vancouver-psychiatric-provider-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1775763025491-Large_Clark-County-Today-16016-sarah-mittelman-vancouver-psychiatric-provider-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1775763025491-Large_Clark-County-Today-16016-sarah-mittelman-vancouver-psychiatric-provider.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Sarah Mittelman calls for clear standards and measurable results in homelessness spending.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘brings real-world solutions to local challenges’</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15010-don-chaney-supports-leslie-lewallen-camas-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Former Camas Police Chief Don Chaney supports retaining Leslie Lewallen on the Camas City Council, calling her a grounded leader who delivers real-world results." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15010-don-chaney-supports-leslie-lewallen-camas-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15010-don-chaney-supports-leslie-lewallen-camas-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15010-don-chaney-supports-leslie-lewallen-camas-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15010-don-chaney-supports-leslie-lewallen-camas-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15010-don-chaney-supports-leslie-lewallen-camas.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Former Camas Police Chief Don Chaney supports retaining Leslie Lewallen on the Camas City Council, calling her a grounded leader who delivers real-world results. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: ‘Cherish (DesRochers) is one of those rare individuals whose compassion and commitment extend far beyond words’</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:03:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14925-brian-norris-supports-cherish-desrochers-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Pastor Brian Norris praises Cherish DesRochers for her compassion, leadership, and service to Battle Ground and Live Love Outreach." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14925-brian-norris-supports-cherish-desrochers-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14925-brian-norris-supports-cherish-desrochers-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14925-brian-norris-supports-cherish-desrochers-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14925-brian-norris-supports-cherish-desrochers-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14925-brian-norris-supports-cherish-desrochers.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Pastor Brian Norris praises Cherish DesRochers for her compassion, leadership, and service to Battle Ground and Live Love Outreach. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: Be a good Samaritan</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-bob-mattila-good-samaritan-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Brush Prairie resident Bob Mattila reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan, urging readers to show mercy and compassion to others, as taught in Luke 10." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-bob-mattila-good-samaritan-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-bob-mattila-good-samaritan-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-bob-mattila-good-samaritan-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-bob-mattila-good-samaritan-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-bob-mattila-good-samaritan.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Brush Prairie resident Bob Mattila reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan, urging readers to show mercy and compassion to others, as taught in Luke 10.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: ‘Not a single word was vengeful, partisan, or even ill-tempered.’</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:44:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-trump-vance-kirk-reaction-letter-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Anna Miller shares Conrad Black’s account of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance’s compassionate response to Charlie Kirk’s assassination, noting their focus on grief, not partisanship." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-trump-vance-kirk-reaction-letter-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-trump-vance-kirk-reaction-letter-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-trump-vance-kirk-reaction-letter-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-trump-vance-kirk-reaction-letter-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-trump-vance-kirk-reaction-letter.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Anna Miller shares Conrad Black’s account of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance’s compassionate response to Charlie Kirk’s assassination, noting their focus on grief, not partisanship.]]></description>
		
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