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Opinion: Clark County Council Is giddy about wasting your money on electric vehicles

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|Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Opinion: Clark County Council Is giddy about wasting your money on electric vehicles

A $400,000 electric backhoe runs only four hours before needing a recharge, costing triple its diesel equ ...

A $400,000 electric backhoe runs only four hours before needing a recharge, costing triple its diesel equivalent. ...

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Letter: The Climate Commitment Act – Washington’s high octane grift

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|Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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

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

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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign

IBR delays critical toll revenue analysis until June 2027, hiding financial details until after project a ...

IBR delays critical toll revenue analysis until June 2027, hiding financial details until after project approval. ...

Thursday, April 16, 2026
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Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Opinion: The high cost of hiding – Why IBR’s delayed revenue study is a $15 billion warning sign

IBR delays critical toll revenue analysis until June 2027, hiding financial details until after project a ...

IBR delays critical toll revenue analysis until June 2027, hiding financial details until after project approval. ...

Thursday, April 16, 2026
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Michelle Belkot fired up over judge’s decision to dismiss her case against Clark County Council

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Michelle Belkot fired up over judge’s decision to dismiss her case against Clark County Council

A federal judge dismissed Michelle Belkot’s claims that the Clark County Council violated her rights and ...

A federal judge dismissed Michelle Belkot’s claims that the Clark County Council violated her rights and public meeting laws by removing her from the C-TRAN Board after she opposed light rail funding. ...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Opinion: Fighting for transparency in Washington government

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|Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Opinion: Fighting for transparency in Washington government

A recent court decision allows Washington lawmakers broad new secrecy over internal records, as advocates ...

A recent court decision allows Washington lawmakers broad new secrecy over internal records, as advocates report rising obstacles to government transparency and public engagement. ...

Thursday, March 19, 2026
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POLL: How confident are you in Vancouver’s current city leadership to address the community’s biggest challenges?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

POLL: How confident are you in Vancouver’s current city leadership to address the community’s biggest challenges?

As Vancouver prepares for local elections, this week’s Clark County Today poll asks how confident residen ...

As Vancouver prepares for local elections, this week’s Clark County Today poll asks how confident residents are in the city’s current leadership to address homelessness, housing, safety, and transpare ...

Thursday, October 23, 2025
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Letter: ‘For what’s considered a part-time role, the numbers might surprise you’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, October 13, 2025

Letter: ‘For what’s considered a part-time role, the numbers might surprise you’

Battle Ground resident Brian Munson examines the real costs of serving on the City Council, outlining pay ...

Battle Ground resident Brian Munson examines the real costs of serving on the City Council, outlining pay, benefits, and the need for greater transparency and accountability in local government spendi ...

Monday, October 13, 2025
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Opinion: OSPI scrubs website of key data

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|Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Opinion: OSPI scrubs website of key data

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center criticizes OSPI for removing key student achievement data from ...

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center criticizes OSPI for removing key student achievement data from its website, arguing that the lack of transparency makes it harder to hold officials accountab ...

Thursday, October 9, 2025
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Updated resolution to denounce violence to be discussed by Clark County Council

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Monday, September 22, 2025

Updated resolution to denounce violence to be discussed by Clark County Council

The Clark County Council will discuss an amended resolution Wednesday that shifts from denouncing politic ...

The Clark County Council will discuss an amended resolution Wednesday that shifts from denouncing political violence to condemning all violence, drawing criticism from its original sponsor. ...

Monday, September 22, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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POLL: Should C-TRAN taxpayers be protected from paying additional costs tied to extending light rail to Library Square?

💵 Yes, taxpayers should be protected from extra costs
🚉 No, extending light rail is worth the investment
⚖️ Only if costs stay limited and transparent
🤔 Not sure

234 votes

* Also read: C-TRAN board asks IBR to bring light rail to Library Square, with no protection for taxpayers

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