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Editor, Ridgefield is the fastest growing city in Washington state. New and improved school buildings are needed to meet the demands of this burgeoning population. Safe, modern, uncrowded … more
Editor, In the best of all possible worlds, everyone would have a good education and no residents would be asked for a tax increase to provide what schools need. Education ought to be a … more
Editor, Battle Ground Public Schools is asking for the community’s support to increase security and facilitate much needed repairs of its current buildings. If passed, the Feb. 13 capital … more
Editor’s Note: Columnist Julie McDonald previously wrote a three-part series based on an interview with Republican congressional candidate Joe Kent. That series, and the first part of her … more
Editor, As a concerned citizen, I feel compelled to address an issue that has been plaguing our democracy for far too long — the influence of big money in politics. As we approach the 14th … more
Editor, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is unfit to be in a leadership position. She lacks a depth of understanding on the issue. In a recent interview given in the summer of 2023, Perez stated, … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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. … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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, … more
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