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Columbian Newspaper
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Letter: Trump raises health care costs
President Donald Trump has rescinded former President Joe Biden’s executive order 14087, which was put in place to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Americans. Thanks to MAGA voters, we can look forward to paying more for lifesaving medicines. |
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Letter: Protect rights in long-term care
Thank you for Alexis Weisend’s article on the lack of discharge rights for people living in adult family homes and assisted living (“Vulnerable people quietly kicked out of Clark County’s adult family homes and assisted living facilities,” The Columbian, Jan. 18). |
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Letter: Regulations have important purpose
I understand that someone is stating that federal regulations are the bane of this country’s economy and well-being, and that those regulations will be swept away. After all, apparently those regulations were installed without purpose except to restrict our freedoms and make life difficult. |
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Death Notices for Jan. 29, 2025
Deborah Joyce Davis-Turman, 73, Brush Prairie, died Jan. 23, 2025. Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 360-892-6060. |
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Vital Statistics for Jan. 29, 2025
Alicia Naranjo Martinez, 29, Ridgefield, and Alejandro Diaz Valles, 37, Ridgefield. |
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Letter: Support Hockinson schools
As owner of Hockinson Market, I meet many new residents coming into the store. Our excellent schools are the very reason many come to Hockinson. Our schools create connections and a sense of community that make this place special. |
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Letter: Shop local, boost community
I am saddened every time I see a local business close. Recently, that has included: restaurants, craft stores, grocery stores, discount stores and I am sure there are others I have missed. I am saddened because of the loss of jobs and the impact on local families. There is also loss of revenue to the community. Homelessness is a crisis in the community, but further job loss may be adding to the problem. |
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Letter: Support Evergreen schools
I am a teacher in Evergreen Public Schools. I see the power of community support with my ability to serve my students. Levy dollars have allowed for my fifth-graders to explore band and orchestra, engaging field trips for hands-on learning experiences, in-class support with paraprofessionals and adequate supplies to make copies and run science experiments. |
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Letter: Reject Ridgefield school levies
I’m opposed to the tax that Ridgefield School District has placed on the Feb. 11 ballot. |
Seattle Times Politics
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$1 billion shortfall in WA transportation budget imperils projects
Increasing construction costs and falling gas tax revenue have blown a $1 billion hole in the Washington state transportation budget, which could delay projects. |
