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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 … more
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 … more
When President Biden warned FEMA does not have enough money to finish the hurricane season let alone the entire year, it was surprising. Suddenly, we discovered federal disaster relief money may be … more
Shortly before the vote that ended the machinists’ strike against Boeing, an unprecedented group of 53 manufacturing associations and state chamber of commerce leaders from 42 states signed on … more
A lot can be said about the governor’s proposal to address overcrowding at Green Hill School in Chehalis by repurposing a vacant wing of the state prison near Aberdeen. Here’s the … more
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 … more
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 … more
Two days after the general election, a Democratic member of our state’s congressional delegation publicly offered this advice to Washington’s governor-elect Bob Ferguson: “If … more
Our nation celebrates Thanksgiving in late November, as a nation, because of an October 1863 proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln. Prior to that, states celebrated on the dates of their … more
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 … more
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 … more
A majority of American voters have put our nation on a more conservative path. As a conservative, I will be glad to see the changes that are coming from Montana to Florida. In contrast, a … more
Two days after the general election, a Democratic member of our state’s congressional delegation publicly offered this advice to Washington’s governor-elect Bob Ferguson: “If … more
Forty-three historical monuments erected between 1900 and 1950 tell only one side of our state’s history — the perspective of white settlers — and they cannot stand, according to … more
A majority of American voters have put our nation on a more conservative path. As a conservative, I will be glad to see the changes that are coming from Montana to Florida. In contrast, a … more
Fish passage restoration is not just a treaty rights issue — it benefits the entire region. No matter the expense, culvert repair is one of the most cost-effective ways to increase the … more
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 … more
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 … more
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. … more
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 … more
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