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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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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, … more
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, … more
Editor, During a Dec. 11 Clark County Railroad Advisory Board meeting, a representative of the Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad objected to allowing public comments about the … more
People of my generation and a bit younger probably remember Aesop’s fable “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse.” The moral it taught was that l iving in poverty with security is … more
For six months now, the WA Cares payroll tax has been taking part of workers’ incomes each paycheck for another benefit many of them will never receive. Worse, the money being collected will be … more
Editor, The Shoe cartoon that [The Reflector] ran in the Nov. 15 edition says it all. [There is] no better example than the Woodland City Council, which didn’t vote on the change to … more
Editor, Mr. Nelson: I would appreciate it if you could clarify what you mean by verification in terms provided by the Constitution. As was its constitutional right, the Trump campaign … more
Editor, I s radical liberalism a mental illness? Fact: Hamas terrorists raped women, used shovels to behead victims who fought off sexual assault. Then I read this news article that the city … more
Editor, As a 30-year resident of Clark County, I thought I understood county bureaucracy. It used to be an iterative process. Proposals were made, hearings were held, the public testified. I … more
Editor, Mr. [Eric] Temple at Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad and his associates would like the public to believe that the issue in Chelatchie Prairie is about whether there was a stream or … more
Editor, The Washington Department of Transportation has just sent a mass mailing to the public living in and /or using state Route 503 at the intersection of Northeast Rock Creek Road. This was not a … more
Editor, Please, a big NO to the plan of a roundabout at the intersection of Onsdorff and 503 Highway. There is too much truck traffic to not have a stoplight at that intersection. It’s … more
Editor, How the Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad (PVJR) Stole Christmas: the story of an out-of-town millionaire who wants to turn Clark County’s historic railroad into his 33-mile … more
Editor, Dear friends, neighbors and county councilors Karen Dill Bowerman, Glen Yung, Michelle Belkot, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall: As a small farmer in Clark County, I’m deeply … more
fter a long run of strong spending, there are signs that consumers are beginning to slow down the pace of purchasing just a bit. U.S. retail sales fell 0.1% in October, the first decline since … more
Editor, Eric Temple, in his latest letter to the editor sent to The Columbian, claimed that the actions of the various agencies are a “witch hunt.” The sta tement highlights that Mr. … more
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