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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez seeks federal assistance in combating sea lion predation of salmon & steelhead fishing stock

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, April 17, 2026

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez seeks federal assistance in combating sea lion predation of salmon & steelhead fishing stock

Congresswoman pushes for expanded lethal removal authority as sea lions devour Columbia River fish stocks ...

Congresswoman pushes for expanded lethal removal authority as sea lions devour Columbia River fish stocks. ...

Friday, April 17, 2026
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Opinion: Pulling the plug on the green scam

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Opinion: Pulling the plug on the green scam

Nancy Churchill argues that ending billions in federal clean-energy grants marks overdue accountability, ...

Nancy Churchill argues that ending billions in federal clean-energy grants marks overdue accountability, urging Washington to prioritize nuclear and hydropower for long-term reliability. ...

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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Opinion: Homeless response is ‘buying failure with an expensive price tag’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Friday, August 29, 2025

Opinion: Homeless response is ‘buying failure with an expensive price tag’

Leslie Lewallen argues regional partners are failing on homelessness, calling ECHO “buying failure,” as C ...

Leslie Lewallen argues regional partners are failing on homelessness, calling ECHO “buying failure,” as Camas adopts a camping ban and amends its code to address public encampments. ...

Friday, August 29, 2025
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Letter: Time for Vancouver and Clark County to end DEI

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|Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Letter: Time for Vancouver and Clark County to end DEI

Peter Bracchi argues in a letter that Vancouver and Clark County should end DEI programs, saying they lac ...

Peter Bracchi argues in a letter that Vancouver and Clark County should end DEI programs, saying they lack public support, create division, and drain resources without clear results. ...

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Washington’s Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers

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|Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

Opinion: Washington’s Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers

Jason Mercier criticizes the Washington Supreme Court’s decision to uphold secrecy in public employee com ...

Jason Mercier criticizes the Washington Supreme Court’s decision to uphold secrecy in public employee compensation talks, calling for transparency reforms and public accountability. ...

Thursday, July 10, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Letter: ‘One can only imagine what an income tax would provide for the big spenders in Olympia’

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|Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Letter: ‘One can only imagine what an income tax would provide for the big spenders in Olympia’

Amboy resident Thomas Schenk criticizes government spending and warns of the potential consequences of an ...

Amboy resident Thomas Schenk criticizes government spending and warns of the potential consequences of an income tax in Washington state. ...

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Rep. John Ley introduces bill to save Washington transportation up to $500 million

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|Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025

Rep. John Ley introduces bill to save Washington transportation up to $500 million

Rep. John Ley introduces House Bill 1869 to block Washington from funding out-of-state transportation pro ...

Rep. John Ley introduces House Bill 1869 to block Washington from funding out-of-state transportation projects, potentially saving up to $500 million. ...

Thursday, February 6, 2025
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Opinion: ‘The I-5 Bridge is a dead train rolling’

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|Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025

Opinion: ‘The I-5 Bridge is a dead train rolling’

Lars Larson argues that the proposed I-5 Bridge light rail project is financially unviable, highlighting ...

Lars Larson argues that the proposed I-5 Bridge light rail project is financially unviable, highlighting major budget shortfalls and opposition. ...

Thursday, February 6, 2025
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Biden admin spent millions on DEI grants for K-12 schools

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|Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025

Biden admin spent millions on DEI grants for K-12 schools

Biden admin spent millions on DEI grants for K-12, sparking debate over priorities. ...

Biden admin spent millions on DEI grants for K-12, sparking debate over priorities. ...

Sunday, January 5, 2025
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Opinion: Washington state paid $8.6 million a year in unnecessary Medicaid premiums

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|Date: Monday, December 23, 2024

Opinion: Washington state paid $8.6 million a year in unnecessary Medicaid premiums

Washington state’s Medicaid program wastes $8.6M annually on duplicate premiums; reforms are needed. ...

Washington state’s Medicaid program wastes $8.6M annually on duplicate premiums; reforms are needed. ...

Monday, December 23, 2024
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