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April 02, 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: ‘This is not the best and most efficient use of the taxpayers’ funds’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Opinion: ‘This is not the best and most efficient use of the taxpayers’ funds’

Ken Vance critiques the announced $14.4 billion I-5 Bridge replacement, questioning funding gaps, the ins ...

Ken Vance critiques the announced $14.4 billion I-5 Bridge replacement, questioning funding gaps, the insistence on light rail, unaddressed congestion, and transparency from state officials. ...

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: The Democrats’ conduct was ‘downright disgusting and offensive’

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

Opinion: The Democrats’ conduct was ‘downright disgusting and offensive’

Ken Vance criticizes Democratic lawmakers for refusing to stand during a State of the Union pledge and ca ...

Ken Vance criticizes Democratic lawmakers for refusing to stand during a State of the Union pledge and calls their conduct “disgusting and offensive.” ...

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

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Opinion: ‘County Council meetings have become an embarrassment to our community’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Friday, February 13, 2026

Opinion: ‘County Council meetings have become an embarrassment to our community’

Ken Vance criticizes recent Clark County Council meeting conduct and calls for increased security and str ...

Ken Vance criticizes recent Clark County Council meeting conduct and calls for increased security and stronger leadership from Chair Sue Marshall. ...

Friday, February 13, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: ‘If they want light rail, they should be the ones who pay for it’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Friday, February 6, 2026

Opinion: ‘If they want light rail, they should be the ones who pay for it’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance argues that supporters of light rail tied to the I-5 Bridge replaceme ...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance argues that supporters of light rail tied to the I-5 Bridge replacement should bear the local cost of operating and maintaining the system through a narrowly drawn ...

Friday, February 6, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: Vancouver councilors responsible for stoking irrational fears in the community

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Opinion: Vancouver councilors responsible for stoking irrational fears in the community

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance sharply criticizes a Vancouver City Council declaration on immigratio ...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance sharply criticizes a Vancouver City Council declaration on immigration enforcement, arguing it fuels fear, undermines law enforcement, and lacks supporting evidence ...

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: ‘The IBR team has been lying to us and thanks to a veteran Oregon journalist, we have the smoking gun’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026

Opinion: ‘The IBR team has been lying to us and thanks to a veteran Oregon journalist, we have the smoking gun’

Ken Vance argues newly obtained documents show Interstate Bridge Replacement staff withheld updated cost ...

Ken Vance argues newly obtained documents show Interstate Bridge Replacement staff withheld updated cost estimates from lawmakers and the public. ...

Thursday, January 8, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: ‘The Democrats’ part of the bargain’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Friday, January 2, 2026

Opinion: ‘The Democrats’ part of the bargain’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a New Year’s Eve encounter and a Bill Maher commentary to ...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a New Year’s Eve encounter and a Bill Maher commentary to assess what he sees as cultural and political changes from the past year. ...

Friday, January 2, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: IBR administrator receives generous Christmas gift on his way out the door

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Opinion: IBR administrator receives generous Christmas gift on his way out the door

Ken Vance argues that IBR leadership avoided accountability on rising project costs as Administrator Greg ...

Ken Vance argues that IBR leadership avoided accountability on rising project costs as Administrator Greg Johnson announced his departure without providing updated estimates. ...

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Opinion: ‘I don’t understand how it is an act of racism to enforce our immigration laws’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Monday, December 8, 2025

Opinion: ‘I don’t understand how it is an act of racism to enforce our immigration laws’

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance argues that enforcing immigration laws is not an act of racism and vo ...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance argues that enforcing immigration laws is not an act of racism and voices support for ICE actions in recent Clark County cases. ...

Monday, December 8, 2025
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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