What would you think if six of your best friends decided they should no longer visit? I would wonder what I had done and if there was anything I could do to win their trust again. It would be the …
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4/21/25
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US Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell deserve our gratitude for opposing the potential $880 billion in federal cuts to Medicaid now on the table in Congress. Cuts of this magnitude would impact …
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4/21/25
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There are many memorable lines from the classic 1969 movie “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. A couple come from one scene in particular where …
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4/21/25
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In response to the story (Vancouver points blame toward Battle Ground on homelessness), I say to the Battle Ground City Council, if we have less homeless, less crime, less vandalism per capita than …
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4/21/25
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If you, a friend or family member are a non-citizen, you could be abducted by the government in the middle of the night or day, put in jail, and transported to a notorious foreign prison, based on …
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4/21/25
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This opinion is my own and not reflective of the Battle Ground City Council or the city of Battle Ground.
In Battle Ground we have historically struggled to attract and retain high …
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4/17/25
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My husband and I moved our young family back to SW Washington in 2010 after being gone for 8 years, and we made Battle Ground our home. Our son started 3rd grade at Daybreak Primary and our daughter …
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4/14/25
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Battle Ground District voters recently said NO to a school levy. The district is allowed another levy this year! Have you changed your mind? Let’s look at some of changes or lack of change …
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4/14/25
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As a long-time resident of the area and past member of the school board, I feel strongly that student safety is the top priority of the community. That is why I am voting to ensure students are safe …
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4/14/25
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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 …
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4/14/25
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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 …
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4/14/25
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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 …
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4/7/25
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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 …
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4/7/25
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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 …
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4/7/25
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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 …
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4/7/25
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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 …
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4/7/25
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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 …
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4/7/25
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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, …
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4/7/25
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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 …
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3/31/25
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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 …
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3/31/25
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