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POLL: What do you believe is the biggest reason school districts are facing budget shortfalls?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:00:59 +0000

Districts across Washington warn of budget gaps as debate grows over rising costs versus inadequate state funding.

Opinion: Washington’s broken trust

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:01:56 +0000

Dave Upthegrove's 80,000-acre forest ban is forcing rural school districts into state financial control and massive teacher layoffs.

VIDEO: Legal challenges certain as Gov. Ferguson prepares to sign new income tax

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:58:54 +0000

Senate Minority Leader John Braun and other legislators expect legal challenges and initiative efforts to follow Gov. Ferguson’s signature on Washington’s new income tax law affecting high earners and businesses.

Winners, losers and takeaways from WA’s legislative session

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:58:51 +0000

Funding reductions affect Transition to Kindergarten and Running Start, while free school lunches are set for 2029 using new income tax revenue.

Letter: ‘Hockinson is worth investing in, and this levy is part of that commitment’

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:11:38 +0000

James Landon argues that supporting the Hockinson Schools levy is a necessary investment in the community, its schools, and the next generation.

Opinion: 24 States In. Washington Out? $732 Million Lost?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:46:47 +0000

Vicki Murray argues Washington risks forfeiting $732 million in federal education funding if state leaders do not opt into the federal tax-credit scholarship program.

Letter: Public school vision

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:29:43 +0000

Clark County resident Larry Roe urges a deeper community discussion about public school priorities, levy funding, and the long-term affordability of education for local families.

Letter: The multi-million dollar cash grab in Washington schools

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:20:21 +0000

Yacolt resident Mark Rose argues that rising superintendent salaries conflict with classroom cuts and repeated levy requests in Clark County school districts.

Letter: ‘For the sake of our children, our families, and our community, we cannot afford another levy failure.’

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:03:32 +0000

Battle Ground resident Josh Wilde argues that continued investment in Battle Ground Public Schools is essential to protect students, programs, and the broader community.

Opinion: Should taxpayers walkout?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:16:33 +0000

Lars Larson argues that student walkouts and absenteeism in public schools raise questions about accountability for taxpayers who fund the education system.