Editor,
Railroads continue to claim that they are an efficient and environmentally sound mode of transporting goods across the country. Yet, those same railroad operators hide behind a concept …
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5/6/24
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Editor,
Five years ago, I learned that my father’s favorite cousins donated 34+ acres inherited from their parents, just a mile outside of Battle Ground, as an ideal place for a nature …
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5/3/24
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In 1990, My husband and I bought the Durkee farmhouse on 5 acres bordering the remaining 34+ acres that Dorothy and Virginia inherited from their father, RS Durkee.
I met Dorothy …
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5/2/24
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Editor,
I was concerned when the comedian and abortion advocate Bill Maher made headlines recently when he admitted that abortion “kind of is murder.” Then he stated, …
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4/29/24
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For those of us considered to be “Boomers,” the men and women who lost their lives or are one of the millions who were deployed in either the European or Pacific theaters, …
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4/29/24
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Editor,
In an interview with The Daily Chronicle, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez said, “I did not run for office to resolve peace in the Middle East. I have an obligation to reflect the …
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4/29/24
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In 2022, my family visited Sweden. Unfortunately, during our visit, we thought we were in a different foreign country.
With 20% of the Swedish population being of non-native …
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4/22/24
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Editor,
Ronald Wall of Battle Ground has told us of an evil named Donald Trump. His toxic portrayal is possible only when hatred of the Republican Party trumps all things.
Thomas Higdon
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4/22/24
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Editor,
Artificial Intelligence — splash it on to enhance flavor and more. Fashion now sees it as rocket fuel, out-thinking its authors, boosting the stock market, promising to improve the …
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4/22/24
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Editor,
The 2023 history report of the Clark County Historical Society and Museum was recently released. The wonderful lead article, authored by retired Columbian reporter Gregg Herrington, …
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4/22/24
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Editor,
Based on the ever-growing opposition to the freight rail dependent use, the governor should consider repealing the legislation that allows for this chaos to continue. As reported by The …
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4/22/24
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Editor,
The Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad (PVJR) and three county councilors would argue that implementing the freight rail dependent use plan will generate millions in tax revenue and …
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4/22/24
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Editor,
Rob Anderson of Reform Clark County is gathering signatures for an initiative entitled The Restore Election Confidence Initiative for the November ballot. This initiative calls on the …
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4/22/24
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People in the City of Ridgefield are getting excited about the development of the waterfront — a waterfront park with walkable trails; docks; restaurants and retail stores; …
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4/15/24
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We are writing to express our deep appreciation for the exceptional transitional kindergarten (TK) program at La Center Elementary and to advocate for its continued funding. TK is a …
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4/15/24
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My hat is off to Ridgefield athlete Natalie Evans and her passion for baseball. As a former coach in the area, I follow what is happening in Clark County, from near and far. Most of the …
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4/15/24
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Editor,
There have been many eloquently written letters that have spoken to me deeply about why we need to pass propositions 10 and 11 so that we can build desperately needed schools in …
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4/8/24
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Editor,
From my geezer perspective, I’ll provide a few comments regarding the proposed Ridgefield School District construction bond of almost $200 million. Many recent letters have …
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4/8/24
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Editor,
I encourage Ridgefield voters to vote yes on propositions 10 and 11, which provide sorely needed funds for the construction and expansion of new schools in Ridgefield School District to …
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4/8/24
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Clark County Citizens United’s membership is grateful to the Clark County Council for listening to their rural constituents and voted to retain the agricultural building permit …
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4/1/24
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