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May 17, 2026

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

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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

C-TRAN's board rejected 7-2 an amendment shielding taxpayers from extra costs tied to a light rail extens ...

C-TRAN's board rejected 7-2 an amendment shielding taxpayers from extra costs tied to a light rail extension that could approach $1 billion. ...

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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Vancouver bowlers make their marks at HBCU Alabama A&M

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, May 11, 2026

Vancouver bowlers make their marks at HBCU Alabama A&M

Fort Vancouver and Hudson's Bay grads helped Alabama A&M win its first conference bowling title in 12 yea ...

Fort Vancouver and Hudson's Bay grads helped Alabama A&M win its first conference bowling title in 12 years. ...

Monday, May 11, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Mother’s Day: Remembering my mom and her many endearing qualities

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Mother’s Day: Remembering my mom and her many endearing qualities

Ken Vance reflects on Donna Vance, a mother who apologized for paying with food stamps. ...

Ken Vance reflects on Donna Vance, a mother who apologized for paying with food stamps. ...

Saturday, May 9, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: CCT editor provides another history lesson on funding public schools

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Opinion: CCT editor provides another history lesson on funding public schools

Vancouver schools face $20-30 million cuts while teacher salaries have skyrocketed since McCleary ruling. ...

Vancouver schools face $20-30 million cuts while teacher salaries have skyrocketed since McCleary ruling. ...

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Everything about TriMet screams ‘poor management’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Opinion: Everything about TriMet screams ‘poor management’

Rep. John Ley examines TriMet's $850 million operating loss and 75% cost increase for MAX light rail serv ...

Rep. John Ley examines TriMet's $850 million operating loss and 75% cost increase for MAX light rail service. ...

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Public workers’ First Amendment rights are getting attention – in Idaho, not Washington

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Opinion: Public workers’ First Amendment rights are getting attention – in Idaho, not Washington

Idaho moves to stop public schools from collecting union dues through government payroll while Washington ...

Idaho moves to stop public schools from collecting union dues through government payroll while Washington continues favoring unions over worker choice. ...

Saturday, April 11, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: ‘Southwest Washington residents deserve a better I-5 Bridge replacement project and a more reliable partner to complete it’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025

Opinion: ‘Southwest Washington residents deserve a better I-5 Bridge replacement project and a more reliable partner to complete it’

Ken Vance criticizes Oregon’s failure to pass transportation funding, calling for a more dependable I-5 B ...

Ken Vance criticizes Oregon’s failure to pass transportation funding, calling for a more dependable I-5 Bridge replacement plan and a trustworthy partner. ...

Saturday, June 28, 2025
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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