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		<title>Opinion: ‘I didn&#8217;t become a Republican because it was the easier choice’</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16652-sarah-mittelman-republican-candidate-legislative-district-49-wash-1-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Nurse and LD49 candidate Sarah Mittelman describes leaving the Democratic Party as the honest choice, not the easier one." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16652-sarah-mittelman-republican-candidate-legislative-district-49-wash-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16652-sarah-mittelman-republican-candidate-legislative-district-49-wash-1-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16652-sarah-mittelman-republican-candidate-legislative-district-49-wash-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16652-sarah-mittelman-republican-candidate-legislative-district-49-wash-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-16652-sarah-mittelman-republican-candidate-legislative-district-49-wash-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Nurse and LD49 candidate Sarah Mittelman describes leaving the Democratic Party as the honest choice, not the easier one.]]></description>
		
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		<title>State Representative John Ley files for re-election to Washington House District 18, Position 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:32:13 +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-16214-john-ley-18th-district-re-election-washington-house-2026-1-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Rep. John Ley cites I-5 tolling, a 9.9% income tax, and a $4B pension raid among his top battles in Olympia." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16214-john-ley-18th-district-re-election-washington-house-2026-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16214-john-ley-18th-district-re-election-washington-house-2026-1-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16214-john-ley-18th-district-re-election-washington-house-2026-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16214-john-ley-18th-district-re-election-washington-house-2026-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-16214-john-ley-18th-district-re-election-washington-house-2026-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Rep. John Ley cites I-5 tolling, a 9.9% income tax, and a $4B pension raid among his top battles in Olympia.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: Is it bad enough yet in Clark County, Washington?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:51:09 +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-16087-jonathan-hines-vancouver-resident-letter-writer-1-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Vancouver resident calls for voters to reject status quo amid housing crisis and education decline." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16087-jonathan-hines-vancouver-resident-letter-writer-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16087-jonathan-hines-vancouver-resident-letter-writer-1-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16087-jonathan-hines-vancouver-resident-letter-writer-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16087-jonathan-hines-vancouver-resident-letter-writer-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Large_Clark-County-Today-16087-jonathan-hines-vancouver-resident-letter-writer-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Vancouver resident calls for voters to reject status quo amid housing crisis and education decline.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Former legislator and County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien announces candidacy for Clark County auditor</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:51:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15375-eileen-quiring-obrien-auditor-campaign-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Former Clark County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien has announced her candidacy for county auditor following Greg Kimsey’s decision not to seek re-election." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15375-eileen-quiring-obrien-auditor-campaign-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15375-eileen-quiring-obrien-auditor-campaign-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15375-eileen-quiring-obrien-auditor-campaign-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15375-eileen-quiring-obrien-auditor-campaign-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-15375-eileen-quiring-obrien-auditor-campaign.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Former Clark County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien has announced her candidacy for county auditor following Greg Kimsey’s decision not to seek re-election. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>John Braun says MGP gets an &#8216;A&#8217; in publicity and an &#8216;F&#8217; in accomplishments as he kicks off campaign</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:04:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15152-john-braun-campaign-kickoff-vancouver-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="John Braun launched his congressional campaign in Vancouver, sharply criticizing Marie Gluesenkamp Perez while outlining his priorities for Washington’s Third District." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15152-john-braun-campaign-kickoff-vancouver-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15152-john-braun-campaign-kickoff-vancouver-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15152-john-braun-campaign-kickoff-vancouver-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15152-john-braun-campaign-kickoff-vancouver-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15152-john-braun-campaign-kickoff-vancouver.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>John Braun launched his congressional campaign in Vancouver, sharply criticizing Marie Gluesenkamp Perez while outlining his priorities for Washington’s Third District. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: Who should be Vancouver’s next mayor?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15037-phil-berrey-vancouver-mayor-letter-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Vancouver resident Phil Berrey endorses Justin Forsman for mayor, arguing that Forsman represents renewal and local control while criticizing Anne McEnerny-Ogle’s leadership as stagnant." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15037-phil-berrey-vancouver-mayor-letter-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15037-phil-berrey-vancouver-mayor-letter-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15037-phil-berrey-vancouver-mayor-letter-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15037-phil-berrey-vancouver-mayor-letter-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15037-phil-berrey-vancouver-mayor-letter.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Vancouver resident Phil Berrey endorses Justin Forsman for mayor, arguing that Forsman represents renewal and local control while criticizing Anne McEnerny-Ogle’s leadership as stagnant. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Tax hikes won’t fix a spending problem</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15012-todd-myers-tax-hikes-washington-policy-center-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s budget crisis is self-inflicted, driven by overspending and misplaced priorities rather than lack of revenue." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15012-todd-myers-tax-hikes-washington-policy-center-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15012-todd-myers-tax-hikes-washington-policy-center-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15012-todd-myers-tax-hikes-washington-policy-center-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15012-todd-myers-tax-hikes-washington-policy-center-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15012-todd-myers-tax-hikes-washington-policy-center.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s budget crisis is self-inflicted, driven by overspending and misplaced priorities rather than lack of revenue. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: ‘The evidence does not seem to match the campaign rhetoric’</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 23:00:57 +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-15005-josh-wilde-letter-battle-ground-school-board-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Battle Ground resident Josh Wilde questions School Board candidate Chris Grewell’s campaign transparency after reviewing state filings that appear inconsistent with his public calls for fiscal accountability and trust." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15005-josh-wilde-letter-battle-ground-school-board-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15005-josh-wilde-letter-battle-ground-school-board-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15005-josh-wilde-letter-battle-ground-school-board-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15005-josh-wilde-letter-battle-ground-school-board-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-15005-josh-wilde-letter-battle-ground-school-board.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Battle Ground resident Josh Wilde questions School Board candidate Chris Grewell’s campaign transparency after reviewing state filings that appear inconsistent with his public calls for fiscal accountability and trust. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: ‘Vote for a new voice’</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:42:37 +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-14987-jeanie-kuypers-battle-ground-letter-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Jeanie Kuypers shares her priorities for Battle Ground City Council, emphasizing collaboration, fiscal transparency, and investments in safety, parks, and economic development." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14987-jeanie-kuypers-battle-ground-letter-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14987-jeanie-kuypers-battle-ground-letter-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14987-jeanie-kuypers-battle-ground-letter-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14987-jeanie-kuypers-battle-ground-letter-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14987-jeanie-kuypers-battle-ground-letter.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Jeanie Kuypers shares her priorities for Battle Ground City Council, emphasizing collaboration, fiscal transparency, and investments in safety, parks, and economic development. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: ‘It’s not just politics, it’s about trust, transparency, and results’</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:42:46 +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-14973-anna-miller-leslie-lewallen-letter-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Camas resident Anna Miller urges support for Councilor Leslie Lewallen, citing her transparency, courage, and commitment to the community’s trust and future." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14973-anna-miller-leslie-lewallen-letter-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14973-anna-miller-leslie-lewallen-letter-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14973-anna-miller-leslie-lewallen-letter-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14973-anna-miller-leslie-lewallen-letter-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14973-anna-miller-leslie-lewallen-letter.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Camas resident Anna Miller urges support for Councilor Leslie Lewallen, citing her transparency, courage, and commitment to the community’s trust and future. ]]></description>
		
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