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My mentor Billy Frank Jr. always said that it’s going to take all of us working together to recover salmon. He also said, “Tell the truth.” The truth is that sometimes we … more
The good news is this state’s cherry crop looks good — a marked improvement over 2022. It is sweetening our farm economy, especially for cherry growers who have struggled over the last … more
Clark County, as everywhere in the country, is anticipating a huge surge in the number of residents aged 60 or better. In two years, one in four Clark County residents will be over the age of 60. By … more
Responding to Kai Lee’s recent letter where she defines the Republican Party as a “Trump cult:”   I would appreciate some examples of her accusations. Having over 10 people … more
Until President Joe Biden signed the Chips and Science Act (CSA) last year, companies, such as Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), looked elsewhere to build plants costing … more
Every January, legislators gather in Olympia and dream up new ways to get between parents and their children. This year, they came up with a doozy. Senate Bill 5599 allows the state to keep the … more
I am writing in support of Daniel Dingman for Battle Ground City Council position 3. I have known Dan for approximately 10 years and I have been very impressed with his integrity and courtesy … more
Affirmative action, which takes race into consideration in college admissions and other contexts, sounds unfair and unamerican. But having just finished a remarkable oral history (recorded in 1969) … more
Where is the Clark County Council on clearing fireworks to be OK’d in outlying areas of Clark County when there is a burn ban in effect? There is a major fire burning in the Columbia Gorge. You … more
Nine middle school students stood on a stage and listened as Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs asked them a series of questions about the inner workings of our system of government. With … more
The Clark County Republican Party was recently reached out to by The Columbian to give a comment regarding an article they were going to publish that was supporting the idea that Congresswoman Marie … more
Marie Gluesenkemp Perez, Washington representative from District 3 who narrowly won her seat by a thin 1% margin against Joe Kent, recently voted against legislation that would repeal President Joe … more
The Republican Party is no longer the “party of Lincoln” or “the law and order party.” The Republican Party is now the “cult of Trump” or the “party of … more
The real impact of higher gas prices is not only felt at the pump. The real impact of higher gas prices is felt at the kitchen table. It is kitchen table issues such as the cost of food, utilities … more
When Adam blamed Eve for his sin, he objectified her as his moral inferior and a means to his ends. From then to today, one foundational characteristic of fallen human nature is our tendency to … more
What is the current “whether report?” Cloudy, with no letup in sight. The atmospheric conditions continue to create extreme demand, but markets cannot respond to the inflated bubble. More … more
China’s growing dominance of critical metals production and stockpiles is setting off global alarms. It has American manufacturers in a bind as they ramp up domestic electric vehicle (EV) … more
We hear about the “true meaning of Christ mas” every December. Why don’t we hear about the “true meaning of Father’s Day” every June? The first official … more
This year, the Washington Legislature passed a controversial bill that will allow runaways to evade their parents and stay under state custody if the children are looking for abortions or sex change … more
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