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Editor,
Voters have been clear in Battle Ground that they do not want to build new school buildings. Given the cost of construction, I understand.
The problem of old buildings in need of …
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1/29/24
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Editor,
We have a housing problem in this state. I know because I see it in my own community, and my husband and I are scared to death that we may experience it, too.
We live here in …
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1/29/24
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We all remember the “pivot” during COVID. In 48 hours, schools had to balance and sometimes choose between student safety and education. Several inches of snow, freezing rain and cold …
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Dr. Jason Tindol
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1/29/24
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Editor,
Ridgefield is rapidly on the rise. With so much change and development, it is time to see some transformation in the leadership department as well.
There are 15 elected positions in …
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1/22/24
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Editor’s note: Columnist Julie McDonald previously wrote a three-part series based on an interview with Republican congressional candidate Joe Kent. The series can be found at chronline.com.
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Julie McDonald / For The Reflector
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1/22/24
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Editor,
President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially acknowledged the development of a program designed to furnish photo identification cards to border …
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1/16/24
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Editor,
The recent column written by Rep. Peter Abbarno (Jan 3 Reflector) concerned a crime wave and failed leadership in our state. I believe this refers to the known fact that Washington is a …
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1/16/24
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Editor,
Vote yes for Battle Ground students, teachers and schools! Like homes and cars, schools eventually need repairs and updates as part of the upkeep, but the state does not fully cover the …
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1/16/24
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As the youngest of seven children growing up near the Black River on the Chehalis Indian Reservation, Helen Sanders often darted through their house in her father’s wake, ignoring her …
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Julie McDonald / For The Reflector
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1/15/24
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Editor,
The La Center Lions Giving Tree team would like to thank everyone who participated in our inaugural year facilitating this event. A special thank you to the Friends Next Door, who …
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1/8/24
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Editor,
Clark County has thousands of local children graduating each year from high schools or colleges. They deserve to live and work where they were raised, if they so choose. But, Clark …
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1/8/24
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Last week marked a birthday celebration, the date when a well-known Upper Cowlitz woman was born beside the banks of the Cowlitz River near present-day Randle about 170 years ago.
Official …
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Julie McDonald
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1/8/24
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Editor,
I agree with Mr. Michaels of Amboy that a roundabout on state Route 503 at Rock Creek Road is a disaster waiting to happen. To get out to 503, I take 319th Street, which is the street …
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1/2/24
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Editor,
In the spirit of gratitude and appreciation, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our deepest thanks to the incredible donors and volunteers who have dedicated their time, …
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1/2/24
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Editor,
I am writing in response to the recent article regarding Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad (PVJR) and the allegations of ecological damage in the Chelatchie area. As the president of
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1/2/24
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The Evergreen State has always been one of the safer places to live, work and raise a family in America, going back at least as far as 1960.
Tragically, as of 2022, that’s no longer the …
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Peter Abbarno
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1/2/24
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School choice programs give families between $4,000 and $8,000 per student to cover the cost of private education. These programs provide families public assistance to select a private school if …
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Liv Finne / Washington Policy Center
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12/26/23
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Editor,
Clark County Citizens United, Inc. (CCCU) is a 501c-4 non-profit organization that represents primarily rural landowners. CCCU has closely followed and actively participated in the Clark …
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12/26/23
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Editor,
Regarding Bill Michaels’ opinion published Dec. 18, I disagree and think people should be made aware of the facts.
People using the road make mistakes — speeding, …
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12/26/23
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Editor,
Just a week ago I received a survey from the Battle Ground administration asking opinions on a roundabout for the Highway 503 and Onsdorff intersection. My answer to that was a solid NO, …
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12/26/23
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