Editor,
Every time I buy beer from Fred Meyer, the checker scans my driver's license. The only relevant information on it is my age — to prove that I'm over 21. That train left the station …
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12/2/24
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Donald J. Trump won. He beat Kamala Harris by 1.5 million votes. It’s not a mandate, but a pretty thorough beating. Mr. Trump swept the swing states and outnumbered Harris in the Electoral …
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12/2/24
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Editor,
I was very discouraged reading Mr. Braun’s half page editorial in last week’s Reflector. Although Mr. Braun clearly favors the opinions and values of the Republican party, I …
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11/25/24
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Editor,
Since 1886 the Statue of Liberty has stood in New York Harbor as a symbol to the world of freedom and a better life.
In the words of Emma Lazarus:
“ …Give me your …
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11/25/24
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Editor,
If there is any indication that the guardrails are off/non-existent, it is the recent nomination of Mr. Gaetz as attorney general of the United States. Timely, too, as an ethics report …
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11/18/24
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Editor,
Israeli soccer fans were in Amsterdam recently for a game between a club from Tel Aviv and a Dutch club. Suddenly, mobs unleashed a wave of violence against them, chasing Jews through …
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11/18/24
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Editor,
Cade Barker is incorrect to say Friends of Clark County is defending the Growth Management Act. Since 1994, they have brought matters into court continuously, thereby wasting thousands …
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11/4/24
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Editor,
The draft EIS for the replacement of the Interstate 5 bridge is finally available. Please comment on the most important item in that document — the fact that the public was lied to …
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11/4/24
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Editor,
Citizens of Washington are about to be fleeced by TriMet and the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBRP). The $7.5 billion project contains multiple issues that are troublesome. …
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11/4/24
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This election has brought out the worst in many people here in Clark County. Campaign election laws are ignored (false information in flyers against opponents a la 45; large signs in medians or in …
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11/4/24
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Editor,
Ann Foster, president of the Friends of Clark County, does not understand the basics of forest carbon sequestration. About 50% of the weight of a 60-year-old Douglas fir is carbon …
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10/29/24
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Editor,
Right now we are faced with the cost of all our utilities going up and costly fees that affect our daily decisions on whether or not we can afford to heat or cool our homes. A vote for …
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10/29/24
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Editor,
The ads that are being televised about Joe Kent are truly despicable, to say the least. Joe Kent is a 20-year special forces veteran who has been deployed in combat zones numerous times …
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10/29/24
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Editor,
I wholeheartedly endorse Sherry Erickson for PUD commissioner. I have known Sherry and worked closely with her for many years.
She is an intelligent, dedicated individual who brings …
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10/28/24
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Editor,
America’s next presidential election is upon us, where our vote will determine if we live in a Democratic republic or a fascist dictatorship.
The World Bank announced that the …
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10/28/24
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Editor,
Brad Benton’s approach to tolls and fiscal responsibility: It was estimated in the previous Columbia River Crossing (CRC that roughly 35,000 vehicles will divert to the free …
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10/28/24
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Editor,
“I will never vote for a tax increase, under any circumstances, period! The government doesn’t need more tax revenue; it needs to better manage the money they already collect …
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10/28/24
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Editor,
I recently cited a poll created by Northwest Progressive Institute and wondered whether one might trust a “progressive” poll. A representative of the institute responded, …
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10/28/24
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Editor,
Adrian Cortes has never publicly apologized for his misuse of homeowner association (HOA) funds. His excuse? Bad advice. The truth is Battle Ground City Councilman Cortes knew better and …
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10/28/24
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Editor,
The contrast between the two candidates for the Third Congressional District could not be more drastic. Marie Perez has proven over the last two years that she is an independent voice …
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10/28/24
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