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Vote YES on Prop. 1 in Camas/Washougal: RFA Is the Smart, Necessary Choice for Camas and Washougal As a proud member of the Camas-Washougal community, I’m writing to urge voters to support the … more
Growing up in Battle Ground, I have often heard people complain about increasing crime as the city grows. I have never met any citizen who would argue the key to solving this problem might be to cut … more
Marie, a Mason County resident, ended up with her parents’ home after their passing. To pay the property taxes, she’s already had to take from her retirement and sell her late … more
Last month, it was mealtime on the Lower Columbia.  We could hear the excited barking of sea lions across the city of Longview, where I live, as they hauled themselves onto the rocks near … more
Washington doesn’t have a budget crisis — it has a priorities crisis. Last week, the House passed an operating budget that relies on more than $15 billion in new and increased taxes. … more
Amelia Cook runs an innovative high-tech manufacturing company in Mount Vernon along with her brother. The products they make at Goodwinds Composites are literally out-of-this-world: They made the … more
I am writing this letter urging our community to support the upcoming Battle Ground School District levy on April 22.  I have been a student, teacher and administrator in this district over … more
As a conservative property owner in North County, I am supporting the Battle Ground Public Schools upcoming levy.  I firmly believe that defunding public education in Battle Ground has long … more
I would like to introduce myself here first. I am a proud step-grandma, grandma and great-grandma. Some of my grandkids are Battle Ground High School graduates. I have lived here now for almost 10 … more
Public libraries in the United States play an essential role in providing safe, accessible and 100% free educational resource centers for every member in communities across the country.  At … more
Here’s a question for homeowners: If you had to sell your house tomorrow, would you like to make a profit?  I sure would. The house my husband and I bought 10 years ago has … more
The social-emotional learning (SEL) centers in Battle Ground schools provide essential support to students by offering a safe space to manage emotions, resolve conflicts and engage in … more
I am just horrified by what President Trump and Elon Musk are doing to our country. I want to share my thoughts with you because I feel our democracy is in great danger. All of us, of all parties, … more
Of all the fights in our modern society, all the polarization and division, our schools and classrooms should not be battlegrounds or places where politics permeate. Unfortunately, a slate of … more
The fourth quarter of this legislative session hasn’t started off well for the state Senate’s majority Democrats. Republicans put a no-new-taxes, no-cuts, sustainable operating … more
Years of increasing taxes and regulations are leaving Washington state employers facing the dreaded blue screen of death when it comes to their economic outlook. For example, Microsoft President … more
As a teacher at Battle Ground High School with a background in criminal justice, I see firsthand the impact our school resource officer (SRO) has on students and staff.  With the upcoming … more
I am a 79-year-old woman who rides MAX at night several times a month.   I've had nice conversations with lots of nice people and I have never felt threatened.   I am … more
Vote yes for Proposition 8 on April 22 to continue local funding for students in Battle Ground Public Schools. As a BGPS graduate, parent and employee, I am incredibly thankful for all of the … more
Hang on to your wallets, folks! House and Senate budget proposals were released last week for the general fund operating budget and the transportation budget. Both are loaded with new and increased … more
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