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We want to thank the community for their support of Clark County Fire District 5’s fire levy lid lift in the Aug. 2 primary election.  Thanks to your support, Fire District 5 will now … more
Treaty tribes have been working for decades to get federal support for our essential wildlife programs. We’re counting on the U.S. Senate to pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act … more
On behalf of Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue, I want to thank voters for supporting the emergency medical services (EMS) levy.  We recognize that our voters have agreed to these taxes with the … more
Editor's note: This commentary was written prior to Jaime Herrera Beutler’s concession. As I write this, the race for second place in the Third Congressional District is national … more
Next year, one of the state’s newly adopted climate policies, the low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS), will take effect in Washington state. The legislation requires companies to reduce the carbon … more
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement for state employees — you know, the one that cannot stop spread or transmission of the virus among coworkers — could … more
Re: “In order to be eligible for federal funding, a mass transit component is necessary. Light rail, alongside bus rapid transit, were under consideration for that requirement, though staff … more
Teachers are the lifeblood of a school district. They do the work the district promises its community intelligently, creatively, cooperatively, and wisely selecting and implementing learning … more
The results of the EMS levy renewal vote are in and our community voiced their support loud and clear: You value the excellent emergency medical services that we are proud to provide. Our job will be … more
As a Biden voter, I wish to praise our president for the excellent job he has done from his basement. Admittedly, gasoline prices are a teensy bit high but the treasury secretary tells me they are … more
Elections are here and there were many candidates who ran in the primary. One must consider the most important thing that local and state legislators do that affects us all. Policies that protect and … more
Teachers are a school district’s most precious resource. They know their students, care about their students, and educate their students in ways that are most appropriate for each learner. In … more
“Monkeypox declared global health emergency by WHO (World Health Organization) as cases surge.” Folks, are we ready for another emergency non-emergency? Are you ready for another … more
Where are living people’s right to life?  There are those who profess to be the right to life party, yet fight reasonable gun laws at every turn, no matter how many kids or other … more
Summertime during an election year is a busy time, and not just for the candidates who are ringing doorbells, walking in parades and working the phones to rally support. It’s also a busy time … more
I want to try here to explain our current cold American civil war to the younger readers. Tribes can form around any special interest: political, religious, socio-economic, racist, sexist, sports … more
Vote for Jaime Herrera Beutler. She is a true American. She believes in America, in our constitution, in our laws and in democracy. Her opponents, Joe Kent and Heidi St. John, are believers … more
Who would be the best choice for Clark County Council, Seat 2: Michelle Belkot or Kim Hamlik? Newcomer to the political scene, Kim Hamlik seems nice with an outgoing personality but are the … more
Dynamic Maria Gluesenkamp Perez is a young woman with quite a background. She is a mother, holds a degree in economics, and runs a small and growing car repair business with her husband. She grew up … more
As a resident of Southwest Washington, I am deeply concerned about our district’s lack of leadership. Republicans have a stranglehold on this seat and it is time for that to change. Thankfully, … more
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