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Washougal School District Board votes to place renewal levies on Feb. 2026 ballot

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Washougal School District Board votes to place renewal levies on Feb. 2026 ballot

The Washougal School District Board voted to place renewal EP&O and Capital levies on the Feb. 2026 ballo ...

The Washougal School District Board voted to place renewal EP&O and Capital levies on the Feb. 2026 ballot to fund student programs and facility needs. ...

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Letter: Re-Elect Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen; oppose light rail on I-5 Bridge

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Letter: Re-Elect Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen; oppose light rail on I-5 Bridge

Camas resident Douglas Tweet urges voters to support fiscally responsible leadership, backing Councilor L ...

Camas resident Douglas Tweet urges voters to support fiscally responsible leadership, backing Councilor Leslie Lewallen and opposing costly light rail expansion on the I-5 Bridge project. ...

Saturday, October 11, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Vote NO on Proposition 5

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, October 10, 2025

Opinion: Vote NO on Proposition 5

Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman urges voters to reject Proposition 5, calling it a permanent t ...

Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman urges voters to reject Proposition 5, calling it a permanent tax increase that fuels wasteful spending rather than true public safety. ...

Friday, October 10, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Gov. Ferguson signed an executive order that will increase the cost of public construction projects

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|Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Opinion: Gov. Ferguson signed an executive order that will increase the cost of public construction projects

Mark Harmsworth argues that Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new executive order mandating Project Labor Agreements wi ...

Mark Harmsworth argues that Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new executive order mandating Project Labor Agreements will raise costs, restrict competition, and sideline most of Washington’s construction workforce. ...

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Opinion: Dire warning to PDX City Council about $10B bridge project that’s doomed

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, August 15, 2025

Opinion: Dire warning to PDX City Council about $10B bridge project that’s doomed

Lars Larson warns that hidden cost estimates could push the I-5 Bridge replacement over $10B, citing ODOT ...

Lars Larson warns that hidden cost estimates could push the I-5 Bridge replacement over $10B, citing ODOT’s history of overruns and lack of funding. ...

Friday, August 15, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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C-TRAN board member regrets vote that could leave Clark County taxpayers on the hook for light rail

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025

C-TRAN board member regrets vote that could leave Clark County taxpayers on the hook for light rail

C-TRAN board member Tim Hein says he regrets a 2023 vote that could commit Clark County to funding light ...

C-TRAN board member Tim Hein says he regrets a 2023 vote that could commit Clark County to funding light rail O&M. He’s now urging the board to reverse course and protect taxpayers. ...

Thursday, July 17, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: School district levies – What they are and aren’t

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Opinion: School district levies – What they are and aren’t

Dick Rylander explains the complexities of school district levies, breaking down how they work, what they ...

Dick Rylander explains the complexities of school district levies, breaking down how they work, what they fund, and their impact on taxpayers. ...

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: ‘What has been revealed about TriMet in multiple Clark County Today articles over the past few years is eye-opening’

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|Date: Friday, March 7, 2025

Opinion: ‘What has been revealed about TriMet in multiple Clark County Today articles over the past few years is eye-opening’

Rep. John Ley warns Clark County taxpayers about TriMet’s financial demands, urging the C-TRAN Board to r ...

Rep. John Ley warns Clark County taxpayers about TriMet’s financial demands, urging the C-TRAN Board to reject costly commitments. ...

Friday, March 7, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 2

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|Date: Friday, March 7, 2025

Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 2

Washington's K-12 education funding relies on mandates, many of which are underfunded or unfunded, shifti ...

Washington's K-12 education funding relies on mandates, many of which are underfunded or unfunded, shifting costs to local taxpayers. ...

Friday, March 7, 2025
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House Dems vote to end forced prison labor; GOP warns taxpayers may foot the bill

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|Date: Friday, March 7, 2025

House Dems vote to end forced prison labor; GOP warns taxpayers may foot the bill

Washington lawmakers pass HB 1233, making prison work programs voluntary, sparking debate over rehabilita ...

Washington lawmakers pass HB 1233, making prison work programs voluntary, sparking debate over rehabilitation, taxpayer costs, and public policy. ...

Friday, March 7, 2025
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POLL: Do you support Vancouver’s decision to restore open public comment at every council meeting starting in 2026?*

🗣️ Yes — residents deserve the chance to speak on any topic
📅 Mostly — but only if clear rules are enforced
⚠️ No — past disruptions justify keeping limits
🤔 Not sure — want to see how it’s implemented

60 votes

* Also read: Vancouver City Council votes to bring back public comment on any subject at council meetings

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