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Opinion: Do data centers drive up energy costs?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:54:19 +0000

Kimball argues Washington's rising energy bills stem from CETA and CCA regulations, not data centers.

Letter: The Climate Commitment Act – Washington’s high octane grift

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:06:40 +0000

Vancouver resident breaks down the hidden costs of Washington's Climate Commitment Act and its impact on gas prices.

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.

Opinion: Fish first, or people, that’s the dam question?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:18:30 +0000

Lars Larson: ‘I think we should put the lives and good fortune of people first … and not fish’ Lars LarsonThe Northwest Nonsense See Grok’s analysis of this story The biggest news story today and this week in the Pacific Northwest is the so-called atmospheric river of rain headed our way. Four to seven inches ...

Opinion: Politics won’t help the planet — just ask Jay Inslee

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 02:00:56 +0000

Todd Myers argues former Gov. Jay Inslee prioritized politics over results, noting Washington’s climate policies failed to cut emissions despite bold promises.

Opinion: Washington’s nonpoint plan – The hidden green assault on your property

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:27:54 +0000

Nancy Churchill warns that Washington’s updated Nonpoint Plan could turn voluntary water quality guidelines into mandatory land use restrictions, eroding property rights without proof of harm.

Opinion: 640 million acres of compassionate mismanagement

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 02:25:57 +0000

Nancy Churchill critiques federal land ownership and supports a Senate proposal to sell a small portion for housing, arguing that local control would improve stewardship and economic opportunity.

Opinion: Another increase in the state’s CO2 tax; Another failure by Ecology staff to understand the market

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:18:05 +0000

Todd Myers critiques the latest CO2 tax increase, arguing that Washington’s Department of Ecology continues to miscalculate market impacts, driving up fuel costs.

Opinion: Electric Vehicle rebate program failed, but will it be expanded anyway?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 01:18:20 +0000

Washington’s EV rebate program fell short, delivering just one cent of environmental benefit per dollar spent, raising questions about its future expansion.

Voters reject initiative to repeal Washington state’s Climate Commitment Act

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:05:16 +0000

Washington voters uphold the Climate Commitment Act in a recent vote, rejecting Initiative 2117 by 61.7%.