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Opinion: Defend bail now or face more chaos on our streets

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|Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

Opinion: Defend bail now or face more chaos on our streets

A proposed Washington court rule would cap bail for most misdemeanors and allow defendants to bypass bond ...

A proposed Washington court rule would cap bail for most misdemeanors and allow defendants to bypass bondsmen, raising concerns about accountability and public safety. ...

Monday, March 30, 2026
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Opinion: Some worker rights get a poster, others get fine print

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, March 30, 2026

Opinion: Some worker rights get a poster, others get fine print

Elizabeth New questions why Washington state highlights some workplace protections while Janus First Amen ...

Elizabeth New questions why Washington state highlights some workplace protections while Janus First Amendment rights for public employees remain hidden in official materials. ...

Monday, March 30, 2026
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Opinion: Someone explain the Democrat Party to me please

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, March 27, 2026

Opinion: Someone explain the Democrat Party to me please

Lars Larson criticizes Democrat politicians for shutdown threats, Homeland Security funding refusals, and ...

Lars Larson criticizes Democrat politicians for shutdown threats, Homeland Security funding refusals, and positions on election laws, housing, and gun rights. ...

Friday, March 27, 2026
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POLL: Do you agree with requiring board members to follow council direction?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

POLL: Do you agree with requiring board members to follow council direction?

Disagreement among county councilors centers on whether C-TRAN board members should reflect the council’s ...

Disagreement among county councilors centers on whether C-TRAN board members should reflect the council’s collective wishes or act independently, highlighting ongoing concerns about public accountabil ...

Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Opinion: In plain sight – yielding to pedestrians

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Opinion: In plain sight – yielding to pedestrians

Drivers often fail to see pedestrians due to inattentional blindness, which highlights the need for more ...

Drivers often fail to see pedestrians due to inattentional blindness, which highlights the need for more focused awareness at intersections and stronger safety practices. ...

Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Opinion: The legislature has committed $2.4 billion to recurring pension increases since 2018

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Opinion: The legislature has committed $2.4 billion to recurring pension increases since 2018

Six legislative COLAs have raised public employer costs by $2.38 billion since 2018, driving up unfunded ...

Six legislative COLAs have raised public employer costs by $2.38 billion since 2018, driving up unfunded pension liabilities and increasing burdens on county and city budgets. ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Opinion: ‘Just because they got away with it doesn’t mean they weren’t wrong’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Opinion: ‘Just because they got away with it doesn’t mean they weren’t wrong’

A Skamania County deputy's report found violations of county rules and the Open Public Meetings Act, but ...

A Skamania County deputy's report found violations of county rules and the Open Public Meetings Act, but no prosecutor acted on the findings. ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: Small things grow great by concord

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Opinion: Small things grow great by concord

Washington’s initiative process gives citizens direct power to challenge lawmakers. Failed restrictions a ...

Washington’s initiative process gives citizens direct power to challenge lawmakers. Failed restrictions and new measures on girls’ sports, parental rights, and citizenship prove the influence of grass ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Opinion: California’s $20 fast food minimum wage creates less jobs and lower income

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|Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Opinion: California’s $20 fast food minimum wage creates less jobs and lower income

Study data show California fast food workers now face fewer shifts, higher menu prices, and widespread au ...

Study data show California fast food workers now face fewer shifts, higher menu prices, and widespread automation after the $20 wage hike. ...

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Opinion: State is rightly emphasizing experience and skills, not degrees

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

Opinion: State is rightly emphasizing experience and skills, not degrees

Elizabeth New explains how a new state policy removes unnecessary advanced degree requirements, supportin ...

Elizabeth New explains how a new state policy removes unnecessary advanced degree requirements, supporting skills-based employment and broadening opportunities for capable workers. ...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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