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Opinion

January 26, 2016

Vote ‘yes’ on Camas School District Proposition 1

Ballots for the Feb. 9 special election began arriving in local mailboxes during this past week. This time around, it's Camas voters who will have the opportunity to decide whether to support a capital improvement bond that would fund major projects throughout the school district.

January 19, 2016

OPMA violations should draw steeper penalties

Today is day nine of the Washington State legislature's 60-day session. Among the many issues these elected leaders will be discussing, debating and voting on is a bill that if approved would add some very necessary teeth to an existing law that as it currently stands provides for minimal penalties for violations of the state's open public meetings act.

January 12, 2016

Have a say in Camas’ future

During planning commission and city council meetings, there are times where citizens have wondered out loud how and when certain decisions have been made regarding land use and development issues. Sometimes, by the time a specific project is being proposed and the development application is submitted, some key decisions have already gone through a public process.

January 5, 2016

Internet safety for children is paramount

We live in a world where access to information, people and places is available with the touch of a button. The internet and modern technology are incredible resources and also incredible burdens.

December 29, 2015

Keep the Camas library independent

During the upcoming Monday, Jan. 4 Camas City Council workshop, the city's elected leaders will discuss a proposal for the Camas Public Library to join the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District system.