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Motorcycle Safety Patrols Hit Clark County July 10–26

2

Deputy Patrick Morgan, 32, Dies After Cancer Battle

3

Clark County Arts Commission Seeks Business Volunteer

4

Judge Rejects Bid to Boot Clark County Prosecutor's Office

5

Pressure Mounts on Perez Over Washington Income Tax

6

DOJ Threatens WA Election Officials Over Noncitizen Voting

7

WEA-PAC Data: 63% of Funds Flowing to Democrats

8

From Union High School to the NFL Front Office

9

WA Supreme Court Position 5: Who Should Fill the Seat?

10

Meet the Candidates Night in Battle Ground, July 23

11

WA Daycare Fraud: $37M in Suspect Payments, No Action

12

Stuebe Runs Again: Affordability, Taxes & SW Washington

13

Will TriMet Survive Long Enough to Run IBR Light Rail?

14

Ridgefield's 2026 Midyear Report: Growth, Safety, and Water

15

Fatal ATV Crash on July 4 Under CCSO Investigation

16

Mitchell Kelly: 250 Years of American Self-Government

17

HB 1227: Are Kids Safe Enough Before Harm Hits?

18

Clark County Blueberry Farms Open for U-Pick Season

19

One Vote Away: Birthright Citizenship's Narrow Escape

20

Ethics, Bridges, and the Supreme Court in Clark County

21

Prosecutor Ethics: Should Appearances Matter?

22

Furry Friends' 27th Annual Dinner & Auction Returns

23

WA Income Tax Repeal Heads Toward November Ballot

24

IBR Gets Federal Approval — But Where's the $9B?

25

Washougal Mourns Grant Johnson Jr., 18

26

When Root Causes Begin in the Cradle

27

Paying $62.95 a Month for a Dead Dog

28

WA Gov, AG, Lawmakers All Get 7% Pay Hikes

29

America's 250th: Clark County's Fourth of July Guide

30

Trustee or Delegate? The Question Behind Every Vote

31

Cedar Creek Grist Mill Turns 150: Living History Near Woodland

32

Free Summer Meals for Kids Across Clark County

33

Is the IBR's New Bridge Actually More Dangerous?

34

America 250: Can We Keep the Republic?

35

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

36

Lars Larson: Birthright Citizenship & America's Future

37

Vancouver Man Charged With Child Rape, Sex Trafficking

38

Do "Nonpartisan" Groups Play Word Games?

39

Conflict of Interest Clouds Clark County's Next Prosecutor

40

Fort Vancouver Hosts Free America 250 Fest July 3

41

Clark County Auctions Former Shari's Over Unpaid Taxes

42

The Declaration's Lasting Legacy — 250 Years Later

43

Camas Reader: FBI's Fight to Rescue 7,500 Children

44

SCOTUS, Late Ballots, and the Fight for the SAVE Act

45

WA's $1.5B Capital Gains Windfall: Relief or Mirage?

46

WA Cares Launches With Gaps Family Caregivers Can't Ignore

47

Fourth of July Cookout Costs More — Farmers Earn Less

48

Belkot Backs Quiring O'Brien for Clark County Auditor

49

Clark County's Heritage Fair: 13 Groups, One Free Day

50

Is the $14B I-5 Bridge Plan Missing the Point?

51

Rail, Taxes, Fireworks, and Camas Days: Clark County Roundup

52

Clark County Weighs In: Light Rail or No Rail?

53

Ferguson's Court Picks Dodge Income Tax Recusal Questions

54

WA's Capital Gains Record Won't Fix a Spending Problem

55

Clark County Auto License Closed for Renovation Until July 7

56

Fact-Checking C-TRAN's Fixed Rail Claims

57

Rail in Vancouver? C-TRAN Leaders Push Back on Paulsen

58

I-5 to I-205 Ramp Closes This Weekend in Vancouver

59

Camas Schools Names New Student Services Leader

60

WA Gas Tax Rises Automatically — No Vote Required

61

Clark County Charter Amendments Head to Voters in 2026

62

SE Blair Road Closes in July for Major Reconstruction

63

WA Supreme Court Race: Constitution vs. Politics

64

Vancouver Fire Battles Remote Columbia River Timber Fire

65

Why Washington Electricity Bills Keep Climbing

66

The Declaration's Debt: History, Law, and Meaning

67

Are WA's Worker Policies Actually Hurting Workers?

68

USPS Skips WA Hearing on Mail-In Ballot Rule Change

69

Clark County Fireworks Rules for July 4, 2026

70

Camas Days 2026: Parades, Music & Bathtub Races

71

Are All Religious Viewpoints Equally Valid?

72

Vancouver House Fire Displaces Resident on NE 100th St.

73

Two Vancouver Shootings, Two Arrests, One Teen Shot

74

Vancouver Fire Pulls Woman From Columbia River

75

Seton Catholic's Third Straight WIAA Scholastic Cup

76

Clark College's 90th Class: 2,816 Graduates, Big Milestones

77

Vancouver's Pollinator Festival Returns to Marshall Park

78

I-5 Bridge: Drop Light Rail, Save $2.5 Billion?

79

Vancouver Homicide: Arrest Made, Victim Identified

80

Battle Ground's Culture War: What Should City Hall Do?

81

When 'Inclusion' Mandates Exclusion in Sports

82

Council Votes, Bridge Costs, and a Camas Football Surprise

83

Clark County Council Rejects Auditor Authority 3-2

84

Columbia River Sockeye Season Cut as Returns Fall Short

85

WA Adds 10,600 Jobs in May, Unemployment Stays at 5.2%

86

Hospital Price Transparency: Useful, But Not Enough

87

Evergreen Schools, Teachers Union Agree to 5-Year Deal

88

Vancouver Bans Pedestrians From Traffic Islands

89

125 SAR Volunteers Train for Real Backcountry Emergencies

90

Vancouver Seeks Volunteer for Parking Advisory Committee

91

Vancouver's $2.4M Small Business Loan Fund Opens

92

WA Tax Collections Miss Forecast as Economy Softens

93

WA Gas Tax Climbs July 1 as Prices Top $5.47

94

Four Churches, One Night of Worship in Battle Ground

95

Clark County Council Rejects Auditor Power Expansion

96

WA's AG Defends Signature Gatherers' Rights

97

IBR's $17.7B Price Tag: One Lane, Five Miles, 100 Years

98

Free Market Healthcare: Why the U.S. Pays Twice as Much

99

Christian Nationalism in Battle Ground's City Hall

100

WA Supreme Court Race: Insider vs. Outsiders

101

Vancouver Bans All Recreational Burning Starting June 17

102

Woodland's 104th Planters Days: Parades, Frogs & Pride

103

WA's Healthcare Commission: Wrong Direction, Wrong Goal?

104

Two Rivers Heritage Museum's First Membership Drive in Decades

105

Storm Nation Foundation Awards $18K to Skyview Seniors

106

What Is the Declaration of Independence, Really?

107

Lars Larson: Democrats, DHS, and a Thwarted Attack

108

Washougal Kicks Off America250 at Reflection Plaza

109

Free Summer Meals for Kids Through Evergreen Schools

110

Camas QB's Secret Documentary Stuns a Packed Theater

111

Do Public Workers Know They Can Opt Out of Unions?

112

I-5 Bridge Costs, Lanes, and Light Rail Under Fire

113

Founding Documents Tour Heads to Seattle This Summer

114

Washington Drops to 31st in National Education Ranking

115

Two Vancouver Shootings, One Fatal, Under Investigation

116

Ken Vance on The Reflector Sale and Media Criticism

117

AI in Classrooms: 134 Bills, Few Answers

118

WA State Workers Enter Tense Budget-Era Wage Talks

119

Keeping Cats Calm During Fourth of July Fireworks

120

Tukes Valley Band Celebrates a Year of Music and Growth

121

Vehicle Strikes Power Pole, Catches Fire on Highway 99

122

LWV Clark County Hosts Three Candidate Forums Before Aug. 4

123

ODOT's Cost Crisis: Billions Over Budget, Years Behind

124

What Made America Great — A Letter From La Center

125

Pick It Up, Vancouver Brings 100 Volunteers Downtown

126

Choosing the Right Pediatric Dentist for Your Child

127

Female Wrestler Sues WA Over Assault by Male Competitor

128

Clark County Week: Bridge Battles, Local Press, and Ridgefield's Rise

129

The Study of Sports Podcast June 12, 2026: We say goodbye to not only spring sports but we also give a salute to the full high school sports year

130

Should the $15B Interstate Bridge Project Be Delayed?

131

Vancouver Names New CFO to Oversee $2.2B Budget

132

Battle Ground Turns 75 With a Free Community Party

133

Ridgefield's Food Scene Is Expanding Fast in 2026

134

Endorsing Eileen Quiring O'Brien for Clark County Auditor

135

200+ New WA Laws Take Effect Thursday

136

Vancouver's Homeless Machine: Contracts Without Results

137

Ley Asks Feds to Block $15B I-5 Bridge Decision

138

Vancouver PD Releases Shooting Video From May 26 Incident

139

The Reflector Returns to Local Hands in Battle Ground

140

WA Income Tax Repeal Petition Nears Record Pace

141

CCFR's Boathouse Is Back on Lake River in Ridgefield

142

Rollover Crash and Gas Leak on SE 20th Street in Vancouver

143

Summer Construction Zones: Clark County's Deadly 90 Days

144

132nd Cottage Homes: 32 Affordable Homes for Clark County

145

ADA Transit Standards Debated for Smaller WA Cities

146

NDAA Section 224: U.S.-Israel Military Integration Debate

147

WA Wealth Tax Faces Constitutional Hurdles, AGO Warns

148

WA Supreme Court 2026: Five Seats, High Stakes

149

I-5 Bridge Costs Explode — Is Rail Driving the Bill?

150

Cancer Survivor Myronie McKee Finds Gifts in the Fight

151

WA Budget Crisis: Agencies Warned of Deep Shortfalls

152

WA's AG Wants SCOTUS in the Redistricting Fight

153

Who Wrote the Declaration of Independence?

154

IBR's $320M TriMet Detour: Bridge or Light Rail Bailout?

155

I-5 Tolls Coming in 2028: What Drivers Need to Know

156

WA Agencies Warned: Brace for Major Budget Shortfalls

157

I-5 Bridge: What $280M Bought and What Comes Next

158

40 Years of Democrat Judges: Is WA's Court System Partisan?

159

Roundabout Coming to NE 182nd Ave & Risto Road

160

Curtin Creek Community Park Opens in Vancouver

161

Young Entrepreneurs Fill Esther Short Park for Junior Market

162

Deadly Battle Ground Stabbing: One Dead, Road Closed

163

THIS WEEK: Battle Ground, Bridges, Veterans, and a Naval Academy Bound Graduate

164

Senate Blocks SAVE America Act 48-50 Vote

165

Is Washington's Mail-In Voting System Broken?

166

Should the Interstate Bridges Be Saved, Not Scrapped?

167

Battle Ground Mayor Defends ICE, Anti-Antifa Proclamations

168

WA Business Forum: Taxes, Wages, Theft & AI

169

IBR's $3.5B Light Rail Bet vs. TriMet's Track Record

170

Hockinson's Bridget Brennan: Third Sibling at the Naval Academy

171

Battle Ground Council Meeting: Winners, Losers & Antifa

172

Clark County's 20-Year Growth Plan: What's Being Decided

173

Should SCOTUS End Late Ballot Counting?

174

Free Summer Lunches for Kids in Battle Ground

175

Clark County Charter Town Hall: Your Vote, Your Charter

176

Vancouver Fire Rescues Man from Adult Family Home Fire

177

Vancouver Fire Stops Outbuilding Blaze, Saves Home

178

I-5 Bridge: A $10B Funding Gap and a Risky Bet

179

40,000 Pounds Delivered to Clark County Food Bank

180

I-5 Bridge Light Rail Delayed, Costs Hit $14.4 Billion

181

Ridgefield Raptors Open 2026 With a 9-0 Win

182

This week: Yacolt, Longview, I-5 Tolls & Memorial Day Recap

183

Yacolt's Patriotic Road Stripes: Pride or Problem?

184

Brockmann's $42M Mental Health Facility Sits Empty

185

Longview Superintendent Arrested in Student Sex Assault Case

186

WA Business Exodus: Taxes, Regulations, and the Cost

187

Clark County Charter Review Seeks Public Input

188

Clark County Names New Community Development Director

189

OII Investigates Vancouver Officer-Involved Shooting

190

I-5 Bridge Tolling: What the Analysis Could Mean

191

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Yacolt Under Investigation

192

Share House Food Service: A Public Health Double Standard?

193

Secure Your Load: 300 Crashes, $5K Fines in WA

194

I-205 Ramp Closes This Weekend in Vancouver

195

Free Events: Tax Law, Senior Housing in Clark County

196

Trump Mail Voting Order Survives First Court Challenge

197

Vancouver's Heights District Gets Its First Public Investment

198

Facts vs. Fear: Debating Washington's Millionaire Tax

199

Income Tax Repeal Drive Breaks Week-One Signature Record

200

Longview Mill Disaster: 2 Dead, 9 Still Unrecovered

201

ACA Enrollment Drops and the Healthcare Cost Conversation

202

Clark County Opens Parks to Local Businesses and Programs

203

EPS Board Fills District 4 Seat With Willie Williams III

204

The Road to Independence: Colonial Defiance and British Power

205

Longview School Rape Coverup: Parents Demand Answers

206

Yacolt's Patriotic Road Striping Faces One Complaint

207

Chemical Tank Rupture Kills at Least One at Longview Mill

208

Rep. John Ley: IBR Tolls Could Hit $18 Per Trip

209

Columbia River Soccer Chases Back-to-Back State Titles

210

WA Union Dues, PACs, and the Political Feedback Loop

211

Washington's Budget Is at Record Highs — Not Shrinking

212

Housing First: A Letter on Solving Mass Homelessness

213

Obamacare's Tax Trap: Who's Really Paying the Bill?

214

IBR's Traffic Forecasts: A $15 Billion Miscalculation?

215

Fire District 3: Wildfire Prep Event in Battle Ground

216

Vancouver Officer Shoots Knife-Wielding Burglary Suspect

217

Vancouver's Memorial Day Observance: Honoring the Fallen

218

Battle Ground Mayor Backs ICE and Antifa Proclamations

219

Vancouver's Waterfront Way Goes Car-Free Every Weekend

220

WA Laws Keep Making Police Staffing Worse

221

Washington's Pension Raid: A Dangerous National Precedent

222

I-5 Bridge: Cancel Light Rail, Add Two Lanes Each Way

223

The Red Poppy: Remembering the fallen this Memorial Day

224

Cloth and Foster: Serving SW Washington's Foster Families

225

Skyview AVID Students Deliver 300+ Items to Foster Kids

226

Clark County's Direction: You Rate It

227

Longview Superintendent Arrested in HS Sexual Assault Case

228

SR 167 and I-405 Tolls May Hit $18 Next Year

229

House Passes Gender Ideology Bill Targeting Schools

230

Columbia River Opens Extra Spring Chinook Days

231

Fix Licensing Laws to Free Washington Workers

232

Lars Larson: Kotek Blames Trump After 83–17 Tax Defeat

233

Can You Get a Ticket in Your Own Driveway?

234

Brush Prairie's Adele Anaya Wins 2026 Lovis Award

235

Battle Ground Teacher Wins UW History Prize Twice

236

Water Safety Tips for Clark County Lakes and Rivers

237

Fiscal Policy Gaps: WA vs. Idaho, Montana & Wyoming

238

Workers' Paychecks and Olympia's Tax Choices

239

Battle Ground Teacher Honors a Forgotten Korean War Hero

240

Clark County Parks Plan: 9 Sites, Public Comment Open

241

Journey Theater Brings Seussical to Battle Ground

242

Honoring Clark County's Fallen Peace Officers

243

Sue Marshall's Final State of the County Address

244

Vancouver Letter: Share House Area a Diagram of Failure

245

DOJ Investigates WA Transgender Prison Policy

246

Clark County 2026 Homeless Count: What the Data Shows

247

Swift Dam Closed After Vandals Hit Fish Collector Gear

248

Battle Ground Honors 31 Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day

249

IP26-645: The Push to Kill Washington's Income Tax

250

WA School for the Deaf student earns rare camp invite

251

WA Parental Rights Law Survives Court Challenge

252

Future 42 Grades Clark County's 2026 Legislators

253

Letter: Who Really Benefits From Repealing the CCA?

254

IP26-645: 400K Signatures, One July 2 Deadline

255

Should I-5 Stay Toll-Free? One Advocate Says Yes

256

Camas Letter: Keep the Strong Mayor, Reject Insiders

257

Mount St. Helens at 46: Trails, History and Recovery

258

Washington's Income Tax Is Pushing Entrepreneurs Out

259

WA Gets $538M in Long-Delayed FEMA COVID Payments

260

Gregoire's Warning: Washington Has a Spending Problem

261

Rethinking the I-5 Bridge: A Simpler, Cheaper Path

262

Gas Prices, War Propaganda & Who's Really to Blame

263

Compassion Without Accountability Is Not a Plan

264

Vancouver Fire Knocks Down Commercial Truck Fire on 8th St.

265

Clark County Week in Review: Transit, Fire, and Local Wins

266

C-TRAN, Light Rail & the Taxpayer Protection Vote

267

I-5 Southbound Closures: Vancouver Paving May 14–18

268

Vancouver SWAT Responds to Domestic Assault Standoff

269

Memorial Day Travel: WSDOT's Guide to WA's Busiest Routes

270

Vancouver's Own Photos Document a Repeated Failure

271

Mural Brings Camas & Washougal History to Life

272

Columbia River Spring Chinook Season Extended

273

Parkersville Heritage Fair: Living History in Washougal

274

Teens For Tomorrow Recruits Youth Drug Prevention Leaders

275

I-5 Crash: Detached Semi Tire Hits Minivan Near Mill Plain

276

What Would Prove High Earners Are Leaving Washington?

277

Study of Sports: Playoffs, Career Shifts & In-N-Out

278

IBR's Toll Plan: 50,000 Commuters Pushed Off I-5

279

Fern Prairie Crash Arrest: Vehicular Homicide Charge Filed

280

Sound Transit's $35B Hole and What It Costs You

281

Nancy Churchill: Repeal the Climate Commitment Act

282

C-TRAN Votes for Light Rail Extension, Rejects Taxpayer Shield

283

WA Families Pay the Price at the Pump

284

Lewisville Park Reopens After Historic Shelter Burns

285

Clark County's $1.2M EV Gamble: Worth the Cost?

286

WA May Punish Supers Who Tell Parents the Truth

287

Family Theater Comes to Life at Firmly Planted FPHRC

288

Furry Friends' Medical Building: A New Era for Cat Rescue

289

VFD Lifts Orders After Kauffman Ave Gas Leak

290

IMPACT CW's 12th Food Drive Targets 200 Families

291

I-5 Lane Closures: Weigh-in-Motion Scale Inspections

292

Lewisville Park Closed After Grand Shelter Fire

293

Vancouver Bowlers Find Home 2,400 Miles Away at Alabama A&M

294

Is the IBR Bridge Design Shortchanging Drivers?

295

Letter: More WSP Patrols Needed on I-5 and I-205

296

Rep. John Ley Files for Re-Election in WA District 18

297

Intergenerational Housing Options in Clark County

298

I-5 Lane Closure: Guardrail Repairs Near Ridgefield

299

Remembering Donna Vance: A Son's Mother's Day Story

300

Third Arrest Made in Vancouver Child Molestation Case

301

Greg Johnson's $1.9M Pay, IBR's $15B Mess

302

SW Washington's Next Congress Member: What Matters Most?

303

WA Businesses Eye the Exit: New Survey Sounds Alarm

304

WA Democrats Weigh Redistricting After Court Ruling

305

I-5 Vancouver: Smoother Roads Coming This Summer

306

Should Vancouver Go PFAS-Free on Camping Gear?

307

IBR's SEIS: Big Impacts, No Enforceable Fixes

308

Hands-Free Isn't Risk-Free: WA's One-Touch Rule

309

Vancouver's $14M Plan to Repave 100+ Lane Miles

310

Foster Parent Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges in Vancouver

311

Camas Well 13 Reopens With PFAS Levels Above State Limits

312

Letter: Why WA schools are broke despite billions in funding

313

Vancouver's $1.38M cleanup bill sparks accountability debate

314

Future 42 Scores Local Officials on Key Clark County Votes

315

Battle Ground launches $50K Old Town business grant program

316

Why Teachers Still Pay Union Dues After Janus Ruling

317

I-5 Gee Creek Rest Area closes May 4-29 for maintenance

318

Clark County seeks volunteers for waste advisory commission

319

Travis Drake Named New Camas High School Principal

320

Guy Benson on Washington Politics at Vancouver AFP Event

321

Clark County fireworks debate: What residents told council

322

Technical rescue saves worker from 20-foot fall at Washougal plant

323

WA pension fund raid sparks federal lawsuit by first responders

324

Why bike lanes have traffic direction rules

325

Amboy Fire District 10 Celebrates 65 Years of Service

326

Volunteers Preserve Parker's Landing Historic Park Heritage

327

Gause Elementary Names Dina Sawyer as New Principal

328

Engineer: IBR Bridge Design Creates Deadly S-Curve Risk

329

Vancouver Fire Rescues Dogs from NE 102nd Court House Fire

330

Clark County seeks homelessness volunteers with lived experience

331

IBR vs Key Bridge: Why Maryland fired contractor over costs

332

Fireworks debate draws passionate crowd to Clark County Council

333

Clark County Council picks growth path for 2045 plan

334

Court Blocks WA Sheriff Standards Law After Constitutional Challenge

335

Hazel Dell resident slams C-TRAN Vine bus project costs

336

GOP Senators: Delay Light Rail for New I-5 Bridge

337

Battle Ground High presents 'Little Shop of Horrors' musical

338

Clark County Winter Shelters Served 475 Homeless Residents

339

Eight Legal Roadblocks Facing the Interstate Bridge Project

340

Journey Theater's 'Pride & Prejudice' Opens May 8 in Battle Ground

341

Felida Resident Fights Clark County Fireworks Restrictions

342

Gray wolves hit record highs as WA agriculture collapses

343

Clark County Public Health Permitting System Closes May 11-17

344

Clark County opens drive-through tax payment for deadline

345

Vancouver Police probe drive-by shooting with two victims

346

Four-Car Crash Injures Two on NE 78th Street in Vancouver

347

Vancouver Resident Calls Climate Commitment Act a 'Grift'

348

County Manager Raise vs Deputy Funding: Anderson's Take

349

CCSO arrests suspect in NE Davis Road fatal shooting

350

WA Supreme Court races could determine income tax fate

351

Sarah Mittelman runs for WA State Rep in LD 49

352

Fatal shooting investigation underway near NE Ward Road

353

Clark County seeks public input on charter amendments

354

Tri-Mountain Golf Course gets new management direction

355

Camas Resident: Council Prioritizes Unanimity Over Representation

356

Vancouver Reader: Political Violence Threatens Democracy

357

Vancouver garage fire displaces family, pets on McGillivray

358

Rocksolid Teen Center's 40/40 Campaign Seeks Community Support

359

Rep. Ley: IBR is 'light rail project in search of a bridge'

360

Vancouver resident slams council on light rail, homelessness

361

This week: C-TRAN shakeup and sheriff expansion reshape Clark County

362

Pikeminnow fishery opens May 1 with cash rewards for anglers

363

Plant Fair returns to Two Rivers Heritage Museum May 16

364

Former AG McKenna Blasts AGO Income Tax Collaboration

365

Washington's Wolf Population Hits Record High at 270 Animals

366

Prairie High School hosts inaugural Extra-Innings Bazaar May 2

367

Sen. Braun Exposes $37M DCYF Daycare Fraud Scandal

368

Parking Lot Crashes: Who Enforces Traffic Laws on Private Property?

369

Clark County's 2022 anti-light rail resolution debate returns

370

Vancouver Police Arrest Hit-and-Run Driver After Six-Week Hunt

371

Ridgefield hosts kindergarten info night for new families

372

Defending the Electoral College: Why Our Republic Needs It

373

Gluesenkamp Perez raises $1.3M, dodges income tax questions

374

Ferguson Appoints Lawyer Amid Recall Over Vacant Seats

375

Washougal Schools Lock Gates, Add Security During Day

376

Camas resident challenges IBR light rail with ridership data

377

Rep. John Ley: Washington's Property Tax Problem

378

I-205 guardrail repairs cause Saturday night lane closure

379

Clark County candidate filing opens May 4 with online option

380

Vancouver Officers Assaulted by 15-Year-Old Suspect

381

Washougal Police Gets $50K Grant for Drug Detection Tech

382

Our Community Salutes honors future military service members

383

Yung Appointed to C-TRAN Board After Heated Council Session

384

Three Mayors Propose Smart Growth Plan for Clark County

385

WAGOP demands justice recuse herself from income tax case

386

Ferguson's veto undermines Washington's retail theft fight

387

Battle Ground Launches BiG Heart Citizen Recognition Program

388

Clark County Council Approves 22 New Sheriff Deputy Positions

389

Clark County voter demands change amid housing, education crisis

390

IBR toll funding jumps to $1.5B as construction nears

391

Ridgefield Schools Host Emergency Preparedness Drill Friday

392

Clark County Fair Announces Major Concert Headliners for 2026

393

Eastern WA Judges Refuse to Protect Elected Sheriffs

394

Battle Ground Students Launch Spring Plant Sales for Community

395

Emails Expose Income Tax Strategy to Bypass Voters

396

Furry Friends seeks $10K for cat medical care on GiveBig day

397

Vancouver Resident Challenges HB 2266 Housing Mandates

398

Bryan Shull Runs for Clark County Council District 1

399

Washington's Hidden Homelessness Crisis: The Shocking Data

400

Records Show WA Officials Plotted to Overturn Income Tax Ban

401

Clark County summer road work brings delays, closures ahead

402

Vancouver Police probe pedestrian collision on Mill Plain

403

WWII Veteran Francis Madore and Wife Lucille Honored Friday

404

Camas Voter Challenges Election Security After Ballot Discovery

405

Jonathan Choe Challenges Clark County GOP to Tell Their Stories

406

Cessna Makes Emergency Landing on SR-14 Near Vancouver

407

Vancouver Police investigate early morning shooting on SE Mill Plain

408

IBR Final Environmental Study Published Despite Criticism

409

Belkot Appeals Federal Court Dismissal of Clark County Case

410

Union Honor Games Celebrate Military and First Responders

411

Work Zone Speed Cameras Show Results After First Year

412

Cathy Doriot Retires After 37 Years Serving Ridgefield

413

Washington's Income Tax: From Wealthy to Everyone

414

Gluesenkamp Perez Seeks Federal Help Against Sea Lion Predation

415

School Budget Crisis: What's Behind Washington's Funding Gap?

416

Lt. Gov. Heck: Housing Crisis Demands Million New Homes

417

IBR's $15B Bridge Project Hides Toll Revenue Study Until 2027

418

Washington Ranks 5th Most Expensive State as Residents Flee

419

Teachers Navigate AI Revolution in Washington Classrooms

420

CCT Editor: Teachers Unions Eating More Than Their Share

421

Trump Endorses John Braun Against Gluesenkamp Perez in Key House Race

422

Lars: Trump-hating liberals should pay higher tax rates

423

Vancouver Fire Gets New Engine 5 in Traditional Push-In Ceremony

424

I-5 guardrail repairs to cause Clark County delays April 16

425

WSP warns of 27x higher fatality rate for motorcycle riders

426

Clark County aging commission tackles mobility challenges

427

Vancouver Clinic CEO Katie Henry joins Identity Clark County board

428

Student pushes for dissection choice laws in Washington

429

Vancouver Fire Crews Rescue Pets from House Fire

430

Upthegrove's Forest Ban Bankrupts Rural Schools

431

Lars Larson: Washington's Income Tax Infrastructure

432

Mount St. Helens Access Restored After 3-Year Closure

433

TriMet's $850M Loss Raises Questions About Light Rail Funding

434

Vancouver pushes back on IBR light rail waterfront-only plan

435

KinderCare Opens Battle Ground Center with State Rep Support

436

37 Local Nonprofits Receive $140,760 in Community Grants

437

Vancouver SWAT arrests armed suspect after I-5 shutdown

438

Vancouver Resident: Freeze Bridge Scope, Start Building

439

Ekklesia Theatre's Interactive Show Benefits Mental Health

440

Idaho Protects Worker Rights While Washington Favors Unions

441

Legal Challenge Filed Against WA's New Income Tax Law

442

Vancouver Police investigate domestic violence homicide

443

Camas Resident Challenges Voter Fraud Claims in Letter Response

444

Clark County to Choose 20-Year Growth Plan Alternative

445

Opinion: IBR Hides Light Rail Details as Costs Double to $15.2 Billion

446

Poll: Should Light Rail Extend Beyond Vancouver Waterfront to Library Square?

447

Cyclist Passing Laws: Math, Myths and Road Reality

448

Clark County seeks input on $2.4M federal funding plan

449

Why Washington's Tax Reform Talks Always Fail Without Spending Caps

450

McKenna challenges WA income tax constitutionality

451

Vancouver Mayor Challenges IBR's Single Light Rail Stop Plan

452

Why Oregon and Washington Won't Clean Up Voter Rolls

453

Vancouver Provider: Compassion Without Accountability Fails

454

Washington declares statewide drought for fourth straight year

455

Title IX Agreements Rescinded at Six School Districts

456

Senior Farmers Market Program Opens in Clark County

457

Clark County Offers Free Composting and Green Living Workshops

458

Pacific Northwest Titanic Survivor's Story Comes to Camas

459

Hayden Island Resident Slams $14B Bridge Project as 'Boondoggle'

460

Washougal Launches Free Business Education Series This Spring

461

Vancouver Apartment Fire Displaces Resident on Fourth Plain

462

Phil Talmadge joins legal fight over Washington millionaires tax

463

New faces, lost experience: Record turnover coming to Congress

464

Four Washington sheriffs sue to stop new law removing voter power

465

Lucille ‘Erma’ Christenson Madore’s Family Legacy in Vancouver, WA

466

How Legislative Raids on Public Works Funding Impact Washington Cities

467

Eastern Washington sheriffs sue to block state removal law

468

Can Public Input Truly Shape State Policy? Todd Myers Responds

469

Battle Ground opens vacancy on Salary Commission for city residents

470

How Washington’s Energy Policies Are Driving Up Local Power Costs

471

Vancouver Fire Department aids in Columbia River dock vessel fire response

472

Clark County's Easter Brings Reflection, Faith, and Community

473

Sheriff law backlash, income tax debate, and Clark County spotlights

474

Trump’s 2027 Budget: $73 Billion in Cuts, Defense Increase, EPA Halved

475

Heywood appeals for WA income tax referendum as officials block effort

476

Understanding Washington’s pedestrian right-of-way and roadway rules

477

Clark County opens seat for mental health leader on justice council

478

Student-athletes confront WA superintendent over transgender sports policies

479

Washington studies phone limits in schools as advocates push for ban

480

Mandate Math: HB 2242’s Cost for Washington Health Insurance

481

Opinion: How Other States Build Major Bridges Without Tolls or Cost Overruns

482

Sheriff Removal in Washington: Poll Gauges Public on State Commission Power

483

Lars Larson: Northwest Income Tax and Denied Public Vote

484

Ryan Scott selected to lead Lacamas Lake Elementary in Camas

485

UW Huskies and Portland Pilots face off in Ridgefield on April 21

486

Sheriff Horch: State Decertification Law Threatens Local Voters’ Voice

487

New Washington law allows unelected board to remove county sheriffs

488

Clark County inmate Joshua Rice escapes from Western State Hospital

489

WA's $79.4B budget relies on reserves, cuts, and one-time transfers

490

WA law requires strict new standards and removals for sheriffs

491

Local Auditor Joins Socialists at ‘No Kings’ Protest, Sparking Backlash

492

Washington’s PFML: Why Workers Keep Paying More for Less

493

Clark County deputies extradite Dariel Nunez-Montero in homicide case

494

Critique of Vancouver Mayor’s Bridge Claims: Ortblad’s Engineering Rebuttal

495

How Local Agencies in Washington Could Streamline Permitting

496

Supreme Court Hears Anchor Baby Case Amid Constitutional Debate

497

Clark County seeks applicants for Commission on Aging positions

498

WA Secretary of State rejects bid to overturn new state income tax

499

WSDOT warns drivers: Remove studded tires by March 31 or face fine

500

Battle Ground’s ‘Cram the Cruiser’ Event Fuels Student Pantry Drive

501

Southwest Washington legislators schedule April town halls on taxes, budget

502

Acidic Beverages Threaten Dental Enamel, Camas Dentist Warns

503

Vancouver stabbing suspect booked for attempted murder and assault

504

Project 42 warns Clark County on expanding income tax law

505

Washington’s 9.9% income tax faces lawsuit and repeal campaign

506

Washington income tax signed as legal fight and ballot efforts loom

507

Peter Silliman runs for Clark County Council District 5 seat

508

Proposed bail rule change sparks debate over safety and accountability

509

Janus rights for public workers lack equal state visibility

510

Clark County Youth Commission opens 10 new seats for local applicants

511

Lawmakers field tax and bridge questions at Battle Ground town hall

512

Legal and Ballot Fights Over Washington’s Millionaire Income Tax

513

Blood analysis leads to arrest in 2025 Battle Ground fatal crash

514

Search underway for missing Vancouver woman Carrie Ann Winters

515

Washington diesel price surge strains truckers, schools and budgets

516

Washington’s Climbing Cost of Living: Statewide Impact and New Data

517

Why Lars Larson challenges Democrat Party priorities

518

Search launched for Jamie Grissim: Cold case returns to Dole Valley

519

How Bre Smedley Empowers Young Athletes Through Mental Coaching

520

Council deadlock, legal decisions, and Ridgefield review anchored this week’s newsletter

521

Clark County poll asks: Should board reps follow council direction?

522

High-Priced Home Listings Surge After Washington Income Tax Law

523

Rep. John Ley and Rep. Stephanie McClintock to host Battle Ground town hall March 28

524

Drivers miss pedestrians—Doug Dahl on intersection awareness

525

NBA Board votes to explore Seattle and Las Vegas expansion

526

Washington’s Recurring Pension Hikes Raise $2.4B for Retirees

527

Clark County Council, Belkot, and the Ongoing C-TRAN Controversy

528

C-TRAN Board Seat Debate Highlights Clark County Council Divide

529

Grassroots Victories: Citizen Initiatives Shape Washington Ballot

530

California’s $20 fast food wage triggers fewer hours, automation

531

Washington repeals estate tax increase; $340M impact on education

532

Five residents lose home to Vancouver blaze contained by crews

533

Supreme Court case could upend Washington mail-in ballot counting

534

Washington rounds out retail: Cash change rules updated after penny production ends

535

Washington Reforms Limit Advanced Degree Barriers for Public Jobs

536

IRS Data Shows Wealth Shifting from Washington to Mountain States

537

WSDOT lane closures on SR 14 for Vancouver guardrail repairs

538

Fatal fire in Amboy underscores District 10’s staffing and response

539

Lars Larson: Is Mail Voting Taking Elections Backwards?

540

Clark County Seeks Diverse Voices for Community Action Board

541

Judge dismisses Belkot’s lawsuit over Clark County C-TRAN board removal

542

Vancouver’s structured community forum sparks candid citywide discussion

543

Clark County Republican Women announce April dinner event

544

SR 14 Westbound Closure: Bridge Sampling at Camas Slough

545

OII wraps Clark County deadly force probe; prosecutor to decide charges

546

Washington housing growth could fill state tax gap, report says

547

Seattle’s NBA return? Gov. Ferguson meets Adam Silver as expansion vote looms

548

Will Washington’s new income tax reduce local charitable giving?

549

April car care tips: Prepare your vehicle for spring travel

550

Washougal students tackle grid challenges for Clark PUD leaders

551

Douglas Dahl explains why proper turning prevents crashes in Washington

552

Clark County seeks District 4 applicant for Community Action Advisory Board

553

NBA greats hit Clark County for Vancouver Bears vs. SuperHawks showdown

554

Tim Stevens travels Washington urging new umpires as he retires

555

Clark County’s week: $14.4B bridge shock, Kent’s job exit, and local heroics

556

POLL: After hearing state leaders describe the I-5 Bridge as vulnerable in an earthquake, what is your reaction?

557

Rep. John Ley on state income tax, $80B budget, and Clark County projects

558

Lawsuits and political fallout mount as Washington’s income tax advances

559

Vancouver Fire Department celebrates lifesaving heroics at annual awards

560

Battle Ground’s ‘Cram the Cruiser’ event supports high school pantries

561

Washington transparency faces hurdles as legislators win secrecy ruling

562

Washington legislature closes double voting loophole in state law

563

Ryan Frost: Olympia Bills Threaten Accountability, Citizen Power

564

Four acclaimed artists join Gallery 408, broadening Camas art scene

565

Washington and Oregon Scale Back I-5 Bridge as Costs Spiral

566

Washington’s new income tax: Budget cuts, missed federal funds, and school impact

567

A Camas resident defends Joe Kent’s military record and resignation

568

Opinion: Washington supermajority faces backlash as policy moves spark outrage

569

Thomas Schenk criticizes Washington Democrats and I-5 Bridge politics

570

Northwest’s biggest high school baseball event returns to Clark County

571

Officials stress I-5 Bridge’s risk but double down on light rail plan

572

Police seek public’s help identifying Vancouver hit and run suspect

573

How Vancouver Residents Can Shape Belonging at City Council Forum

574

Marching Bands, Grand Marshals, and a 60-Year Local Tradition in Hazel Dell

575

Battle Ground students launch youth-led public schools advocacy group

576

Ken Vance: $14.4 Billion I-5 Bridge Plan Lacks Transparency

577

Governor Ferguson sets $7.65B phase one target for new I-5 bridge

578

Vancouver Fire evacuates 20 homes after gas line rupture

579

Longview’s mayor urges state to keep natural gas in energy mix

580

Lisa White named CFO at OnPoint Community Credit Union

581

Ridgefield’s Zander Earl selected for Rotary youth exchange in Mexico

582

New household labor law brings major compliance changes in Washington

583

Joe Kent resigns from Trump intelligence post over Iran policy clash

584

Vancouver memo reveals deeper city push in DRA governance power shift

585

I-5 Bridge Project Cost Surge Raises Questions on Transit Priorities

586

Lars Larson on Joe Kent’s Resignation from Counterterrorism Leadership

587

Rep. David Stuebe calls for responsible budgeting and tax relief

588

WA Legislature ends session with millionaire tax and education funding changes

589

Washington gas prices surge as oil supply disruptions ripple statewide

590

Washington approves supplemental budget hinging on income tax fate

591

Letter: Regressive State Taxes and the Push for Tax Relief

592

Johanna Hyatt honored as 2025 Battle Ground Citizen of the Year

593

Clark College State of the College: Student Achievement, Workforce, Regional Growth

594

Kevin Peterson critiques the I-5 Bridge replacement and proposes alternatives

595

Vancouver Police seek suspects in armed convenience store robbery

596

Vancouver blaze prompts second alarm, damages two Cascade Park Estates homes

597

Vancouver Elementary School Bus Crash Leaves Students Uninjured

598

Corbett’s New Crown Point Country Museum Opens with Community Event

599

Understanding Washington’s “Keep Right” Law: What Drivers Must Know

600

Major 20th District Projects Funded in WA Supplemental Capital Budget

601

Let’s Go Washington calls out Olympia for dismissing voter input

602

Driver extricated after pickup crash above Salmon Creek in Vancouver

603

Washington State’s Income Tax: Lawmakers Override Constitutional Precedent

604

Will Washington’s domestic worker law change household hiring?

605

Tax fight, Sahota settlement, and C-TRAN moves: Clark County’s pivotal week

606

Washington Income Tax Poll: Predicting the Future of SB 6346

607

The Study of Sports Podcast: WIAA State Hoops and Mariners Talk

608

C-TRAN CEO Leann Caver gets raise as board notes rising ridership

609

Preserving Route 66: Chris Erickson’s Forever 66 journey celebrates centennial

610

Washougal School Board welcomes Greg Retchless as new District 1 director

611

Clark County issues storm response updates on closures, safety

612

Washington's Graduated Income Tax: House Passage and Next Steps

613

States Split From Federal Vaccine Guidance as CDC Lowers Recommendations

614

Suspect pursuit ends in crash sending three to hospital in Vancouver

615

Furry Friends Brings Cat Adoption Event to East Vancouver PetSmart

616

Evergreen School Board begins search for District 4 replacement

617

Prairie High School to Host Extra-Innings Bazaar & Market

618

Washington’s Millionaire Tax Clears Senate, Faces Legal Battles

619

Waters and Stuebe blast new Washington state income tax bill

620

Nancy Churchill: Washington's fight for liberty isn't over

621

McClintock and Ley blast new 9.9% Washington state income tax

622

Clark County settles Sahota widow lawsuit for $7.5 million

623

Discouraged but determined: Ken Vance and Brandi Kruse on Washington politics

624

OII 60-day mark in Vancouver deadly force investigation

625

Lewallen: Washington Income Tax Passed as GOP Amendments Rejected

626

Lars Larson: Schultz Leaves Northwest Over Taxes

627

Washington House advances ‘millionaires tax’ after marathon debate

628

C-TRAN debate shifts light rail costs toward Vancouver area

629

Letter: Withheld Text Raises Questions in C-TRAN Dispute

630

Opinion: Why Businesses Are Leaving Washington

631

Opinion: Elizabeth New Critiques WA Income Tax, Free School Meals

632

Busy Bee Craft Fair Coming to Battle Ground March 21

633

Vancouver Mayor Highlights Arts, Growth in State of the City

634

Clark College Choirs Announce Free Winter Concerts in Vancouver

635

WA House Debates Millionaire Income Tax Through the Night

636

Does Washington’s New Income Tax Penalize Marriage?

637

Early-Morning Apartment Deck Fire in Vancouver Sends One to Hospital

638

Clark County businesses push back on Washington income tax proposal

639

Comcast and Clark County finish rural broadband expansion project

640

Washougal opens vendor applications for expanded 2026 Community Market

641

Columbia River boys and Evergreen girls bring home state basketball trophies

642

Ryan Frost: Ferguson Income Tax Plan Falls Short on Relief

643

Teacher Strike Laws Under Review in States Nationwide

644

WA Lawmakers Question Schools Chief on Gender Identity Policies

645

Columbia River Falls in OT Semifinal Thriller at State Tournament

646

Washington Income Tax Proposal Gains Support from Gov. Ferguson

647

Rep. John Ley Shares Final Update as 2026 Session Nears End

648

Striking Workers in Washington Begin Using Unemployment Benefits

649

Vancouver Bears Launch New Era of Pro Basketball in Vancouver

650

Clark County weekly: Supreme Court ruling, Rapids Final Four run, bridge costs

651

Columbia River boys reach state semifinal as Clark County teams battle in quarterfinals

652

Poll: Who Should Decide Student Gender Identity Issues in Schools?

653

Study Examines Economic Impact of Washington’s 2025 Tax Increases

654

Washougal Advances 32nd Street Rail Crossing Bridge Design

655

Reader Letter on LEOFF 1 Debate and Misinformation

656

Opinion: A loss at the Supreme Court

657

Belkot reminds other Clark County Councilors that there is active litigation

658

CCT NEWSLETTER: Library debate, council meeting disruptions, and a Heritage High School stabbing

659

The Study of Sports Podcast Feb. 20, 2026: We discuss Mat Classic and the hundreds of wrestlers from Clark County, postseason basketball formats, and a look back at the Super Bowl

660

POLL: Should Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries prioritize stronger parental oversight for children’s access to materials?

661

Clark County Council wants to come up with a plan to deal with unruly behavior at meetings

662

Battle Ground Police investigate series of animal shootings involving blow darts

663

Two Rivers Heritage Museum reopens for 2026

664

Vancouver to seal time capsule for 100 years as part of the Main Street Promise Project

665

See works created by the artists of RedDoor Gallery exclusively for ART of the FEAST event

666

Letter: Brad Benton announces candidacy for County Council, District 5

667

Opinion: Oversized tires and the frequency illusion

668

Passionate arguments made before Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries Board of Trustees

669

Seattle Seahawks officially up for sale

670

Tension rising over how to spend revenue from proposed WA income tax

671

Opinion: Senate shenanigans – Income tax debate, double-standards

672

Battle Ground Public Schools opens 2026–27 enrollment for alternative, specialty programs and schools

673

CCSO responds to assault at Heritage High School

674

Shipboard fire response at Port of Vancouver

675

Foes called it the ‘initiative killer;’ now it’s dead in the WA Legislature

676

Letter: ‘The intent of the proposed County Council resolution appears to be a general condemnation of our federal immigration enforcement officers’

677

WA House bill raids billions from pension plan while lawmakers also pass record tax hikes

678

Prairie High School presents 'Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical'

679

Clark County Joint Lobby closing March 9 to June for remodeling project

680

Opinion: Ecology's war on private wells

681

VIDEO: Income tax bill passes WA Senate after hours of heated debate

682

Letter: After ignoring the students, Ridgefield School District outed them

683

‘Absolutely good news’: WA financial outlook brightens as budget talks heat up

684

Opinion: Democrats signal retreat on the death tax as exodus fears mount

685

Vancouver middle school student joins Rep. John Ley in Olympia as a House page

686

Pro-business, bipartisan legislation from Rep. Stephanie McClintock receives House approval

687

Legislation from Rep. John Ley to support construction and infrastructure projects in Washington is passed by the House

688

Letter: ‘As a lifetime resident of Clark County I am disturbed regarding what I witnessed’

689

Camas, Union senior stars ready for playoff push in their final high school basketball seasons

690

Letter: ‘Are we being punked?’

691

U.S. Ed Dept. investigates Puyallup wrestler’s sexual assault allegation by trans athlete

692

Letter: ‘People who have entered illegally must face the consequences of their actions’

693

The Enspire Extravaganza: Advancing art and community engagement for a brighter future

694

Opinion: IBR’s systematic disinformation campaign, its demise

695

Letter: ‘Our forefathers warned us to assemble when government rules over We The People’

696

Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe to strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services receives full support from the House

697

Opinion: ‘County Council meetings have become an embarrassment to our community’

698

This week: Council’s ICE resolution debate, school levy results, and major IBR moves lead the week’s headlines

699

POLL: Did the council’s debate and resolution help unite or divide the community?

700

Stricter standards for WA sheriffs approved in state Senate

701

Journey Theater presents A Year with Frog and Toad

702

Opinion: SB 5292: PFML tax bill looks like a trap

703

County Manager appoints April Furth as deputy county manager

704

Opinion: Is a state income tax coming, and the latest on the I-5 Bridge project

705

VFD responds to vehicle rollover with entrapment on Burton Road

706

Clark County Council modifies language on its resolution on ICE activities in the region

707

Battle Ground Public School levy falling short in initial count

708

Puyallup teen wrestler says school ignored her claim of sex assault by male opponent

709

Opinion: Washington parental rights battle goes national

710

Ridgefield & Steigerwald Lake Refuges open sign-ups for new volunteers

711

Washougal School District EPO Levy & Capital Levy passing in preliminary results

712

Opinion: Olympia’s war on a free press

713

Original team member Kelly Winn rejoins Cano Real Estate

714

Commission on Aging schedules four-part discussion on mobility

715

Vancouver Fire Department responds to early morning fire at Frito Lay facility

716

Board authorizes C-TRAN to sign off on Interstate Bridge Replacement Program's SEIS

717

C-TRAN ridership grows for fourth consecutive year

718

Washougal secures federal support for infrastructure projects

719

Clark County seeks volunteer for Law and Justice Council

720

City of Battle Ground seeks applicants for Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

721

Letter: The Great Reversal – Cortes cuts local taxes, then loads schools and hospitals with unfunded state mandates

722

Watch Seattle’s Super Bowl Celebration Parade on CVTV

723

Letter: Part One – Inside Ridgefield School District’s failure to protect students

724

As pennies disappear, Washington must address how retailers make change

725

Opinion: Business is already leaving Washington

726

Lawmakers from 17th District to host virtual town hall on Wednesday (Feb. 18)

727

CMAC welcomes guest to talk about his experience as a combat photographer in Vietnam

728

Battle Ground Police investigate fatal auto/pedestrian collision

729

Washington governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

730

Opinion: The income tax proposal has arrived

731

Newsletter: Light rail funding lines, housing costs, and a new auditor race shape the week in Clark County

732

Is it time to lower the legal limit for blood alcohol content to 0.05 in the state of Washington?

733

Expert in homebuilding has several tips on how to make housing affordable

734

Opinion: ‘If they want light rail, they should be the ones who pay for it’

735

POLL: If a sub-district is created, what area should it include?

736

Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools

737

Opinion: IBR falsely blaming inflation

738

Letter: The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s $141 million bribe can be better spent on sandwich steel-concrete tubes

739

Opinion: Washingtonians want affordability, not more taxes, according to our recent survey

740

Washougal City Council appoints David L. Szyplinski to fill Position 5

741

Opinion: Schumer insults black Americans with ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ comment

742

Community Foundation opens philanthropy award nominations

743

Clark College Financial Aid Office to host free public workshops during Financial Aid Awareness month

744

Vehicle collides with commercial building

745

CCRW to host dinner event featuring Charter Review Commission members

746

Letter: ‘Hockinson is worth investing in, and this levy is part of that commitment’

747

Letter: PDX activists flood Clark County Council over anti-ICE resolution

748

Opinion: Moving the ball down the field

749

Vancouver Fire responds to fatal structure fire

750

A sub-district vote could be a way to go to pay O&M costs associated with light rail

751

Speculation on Seahawks’ sale heats up following proposed WA ‘jock tax’

752

Gov. Ferguson rejects WA lawmakers’ initial crack at income tax legislation

753

Opinion: Washington’s proposed income tax - driving businesses and jobs out of the state

754

House Environment and Energy Committee unanimously approves legislation from Rep. John Ley

755

Mitchell Kelly announces candidacy for Clark County auditor

756

Opinion: Let's use the truancy laws to send a message to schools

757

Opinion: WA GOP state representative asking Trump Administration to investigate fraud allegations

758

Friends of Vancouver Lake appoints Adrienne Mason as founding executive director

759

Vancouver Fire Department extinguishes RV fire

760

Letter: British Columbia’s new immersed tunnel can solve Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s $17.7 billion problem

761

Opinion: Health care doesn’t get more ‘affordable’ by making insurance more expensive

762

Opinion: Democrats refuse to condemn anti ICE riots

763

Clark College offers free dental care to children Feb. 7

764

City of Washougal seeks applicants for Planning Commission vacancies

765

Letter: ‘We are ALL being shafted’

766

Letter: Rising property values hurt our community

767

Truck crashes into apartment complex

768

Woodland School District secures $600,000 grant for essential repairs

769

Clark County launches new equitable park access programs in 2026, including free-parking days

770

Additional measles exposure site identified in Ridgefield

771

The Study of Sports Podcast Jan. 31, 2026: We discuss how the 2A GSHL football is about to change in a major way, plus some Seahawks talk, too

772

Fort Vancouver athletics improving under partnership with Trico League

773

Opinion: Inviting courts into health care policy discussion

774

Opinion: 24 States In. Washington Out? $732 Million Lost?

775

C-TRAN offering free service on Transit Equity Day, Feb. 4

776

City of Battle Ground prepares for 75th Anniversary Celebration

777

Opinion: Nationwide strike in support of illegals and opposing the rule of law?

778

Newsletter: Council power disputes, ICE debates, and Olympia legislation define the week

779

POLL: Should councilors serving on boards be required to vote the way the full council decides?

780

Ninth Circuit revives claims against prosecutor who personally swore to warrant affidavit containing alleged false statements

781

VIDEO: Washington lawmakers clash over bills directed at limiting ICE officers

782

Stung by a court ruling, WA looks to clarify what is an ‘election’

783

Opinion: Olympia wants a 4-day work week. It won’t work out as the politicians think it will

784

Republicans celebrate school choice in US Senate hearing, while Dems question fairness

785

Opinion: The many reminders not to speed

786

County Council still looking to change language in Rules of Procedure

787

WA Senate passes bill banning law enforcement from wearing masks amid ICE activity

788

Opinion: Free care for people who don’t live here? It’s being encouraged — HB 2250 can help

789

Opinion: Update on legislation to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards and a bill to create accountability for the I-5 Bridge project

790

Opinion: More accountability needed – Defrauding state programs is stealing from taxpayers

791

Rep. Kevin Waters sponsors bill that would strengthen wildfire prevention and provide counties with a new revenue option

792

Clark County Council discusses statement regarding ICE

793

Beaver Bay Campground reservations open this week before grand re-opening Memorial Day weekend

794

Grand Finale of Brush Strokes in Motion this Fri. & Sat. at RedDoor features Mathieson & Clarkson

795

Leslie Lewallen stays and fights for Washington as director of Future 42 Clark County

796

Opinion: ‘Seeking might over right destroys representative government’

797

Letter: ‘Immigration’ resolution scheduled for this Wednesday at Clark County Council Meeting

798

Opinion: The 1700-square-foot solution to Washington’s housing crisis

799

Rep. John Ley's new bill calls for an independent audit of Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project

800

Letter: Public school vision

801

County Charter Review Commission sets meeting schedule, selects officers

802

WA Secretary of State certifies parental rights initiative

803

WA leaders prepare for possibility of immigration crackdown

804

Opinion: House Bill 1834 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media

805

Clark College invites high school students & families to learn how Running Start can jump-start college success

806

Rep. David Stuebe's bill to give small cities additional options to strengthen fire protection receives committee support

807

Public Health investigating confirmed measles case in Clark County

808

VIDEO: Bill dubbed the ‘initiative killer’ clears WA Senate committee

809

Opinion: HB 2100 – Tax employers for paying people well? It’s for the needy, sorta

810

Opinion: IBR’s evasive, misleading and dishonest excuses for higher cost

811

Journey Theater seeks performers, crew for this summer’s Into the Woods

812

CCSO honors heroism and outstanding service at annual awards ceremony

813

Rep. Stephanie McClintock's bill to modernize beer warehousing laws receives a public hearing

814

Michelle Belkot announces bid for re-election to Clark County Council, District 2

815

Opinion: The limits for drug-impaired driving

816

Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe to strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services receives a public hearing

817

Opinion: ‘Please make your voice heard by taking my legislative priorities survey’

818

Jobseekers, community members, families and students invited to 11th annual BGPS Industry Fair

819

Newsletter: Council authority questions, bridge approval, and community moments define the week in Clark County

820

POLL: Do the proposed changes to the Clark County Council’s Rules of Procedure suggest the council lacked authority in 2025?

821

Legislation from Rep. John Ley aiming to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards, is scheduled for a public hearing

822

Dr. Ricardo ‘Rocky’ Torres-Morales selected as superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools

823

Battle Ground Police arrest 41-year-old in child sexual assault investigation

824

Do the County Council’s proposed changes to Rules of Procedure prove Belkot was correct?

825

Washougal High School students restoring native habitat on campus

826

Letter: ‘HSD needs to give a detailed line-item accounting of where the last levy went, and of how they plan to use this one’

827

Rep. David Stuebe sponsors bill to strengthen enforcement of auto insurance laws and protect Washington drivers

828

See Brush Strokes In Motion this week at RedDoor Gallery in Camas

829

Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement’s Park & Ride insanity

830

Opinion: Vancouver councilors responsible for stoking irrational fears in the community

831

Kaiser Permanente employees volunteer at Clark County Food Bank on MLK Jr. Day

832

North County Community Food Bank’s Seed Swap and Giveaway is Sunday, Jan. 25

833

An icy reception for Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed budget cuts

834

Opinion: Washington should stop shielding domestic abusers and sexual offenders from deportation

835

Opinion: Who is leaving Washington and why the politicians need to care

836

Funeral service details for Firefighter Paramedic Jeremiah Frenz

837

Opinion: McCleary’s promise and Washington’s K–12 reality

838

Opinion: Democrats in Olympia are backing Senate Bill 5974

839

Opinion: When the state orders discounts and sends you the bill

840

Letter: ‘Strong schools benefit the entire community’

841

State Rep. Sharon Wylie announces candidacy for Clark County auditor

842

Vancouver Fire Department honors Firefighter Jeremiah Frenz with procession

843

Birthday party: Sons of American Revolution honor World War II veteran after turning 100

844

Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement $13.6 billion estimate is too low!

845

Opinion: ‘The drama and the waste of taxpayer money continues’

846

Coast Guard approves fixed-span design for new Interstate Bridge

847

Business Profile: Handel’s Ice Cream opens its first shop in Washington, in Vancouver

848

Opinion: Why vote no on the Battle Ground School District levy?

849

Letter: The multi-million dollar cash grab in Washington schools

850

Discover your future at WSU Vancouver’s Preview Day, Jan. 24

851

County Elections provides important information for upcoming special election

852

Battle Ground Police Department unveils new badge design

853

Opinion: When fast feels slow

854

Law Library debuts new, free self-help kit for tenants facing an eviction

855

Newsletter: C-TRAN power moves, Olympia tax fights, and IBR cost questions

856

POLL: What should be the top priority for lawmakers during the 2026 legislative session?

857

Opinion: American Legion Auxiliary formation meeting scheduled in Amboy

858

Opinion: WSDOT secretary and I ‘obviously have very different definitions for the term cost-effective’

859

C-TRAN votes for Board Composition Review Committee to reconvene

860

Opinion: Get ready for more tax proposals from the majority party as the 2026 session begins

861

Trans athlete policies in 4 WA school districts face scrutiny from feds

862

Opinion: Why vote no on the Washougal levies?

863

VIDEO: Proposed ban on police face coverings engenders heated debate in WA Senate

864

How Washington state lawmakers want to regulate AI

865

Eileen Quiring O’Brien launches official campaign website for Clark County auditor

866

Opinion: HB 2088: Cut the red tape for dietitians and fix licensing for everyone

867

Clark County hosting open house for transportation ADA transition plan on Jan. 22

868

City of Vancouver launches rental registration with waived fees through March

869

The Study of Sports Podcast Jan. 15, 2026: We discuss some hot topics in high school sports across the state, plus we talk college and pro football

870

Community Garden Club of Camas & Washougal announces 2026 grant recipients

871

Opinion: 2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency

872

What WA Gov. Bob Ferguson said, and left unsaid, in his State of the State address

873

Opinion: House Bill 2481 will stifle innovation and hurt businesses

874

Vancouver Fire Department mourns the off-duty passing of firefighter paramedic Jeremiah Frenz

875

C-TRAN Board makes thought-provoking choice for vice chair, voting Wil Fuentes

876

Opinion: Kindness is always welcome, even in places where one does not always find it

877

Opinion: Crossing the mighty Columbia River is getting mighty expensive

878

WAGOP, journalist file injunction against WA state to stop deleting public records

879

Clark County District Court announces relocation to new facility

880

Plan for lane closure on southbound I-205 for guardrail repair work Jan. 13

881

Vancouver Police seek assistance to locate domestic violence assault suspect

882

VIDEO: First day of WA's legislative session gets off to partisan start in the House

883

Letter: ReformCast launches with exclusive interview with Councilor Michelle Belkot

884

Opinion: Washington's far-left assault on ICE

885

Letter: ‘For the sake of our children, our families, and our community, we cannot afford another levy failure.’

886

Opinion: Seven Things You Need to Know About the Governor's Budget Proposal

887

Opinion: Hidden costs, withheld documents, and a $17 billion question – Why the Interstate Bridge Replacement demands immediate oversight

888

Letter: Hockinson is a ‘strong community and strong schools protect strong property values’

889

County seeks applicants for seven openings on Animal Control Advisory Board

890

Opinion: The IBR’s $10-$12 billion funding problem and lack of truthfulness

891

This Week in Clark County: I-5 Bridge cost scrutiny, auditor race, and major council actions

892

Clark College officially opens Advanced Manufacturing Center in Ridgefield

893

POLL: With updated estimates reaching as high as $17.7 billion, what should happen to the I-5 Bridge replacement project?

894

Letter: ‘Walz's tough talk is a blatant attempt to deflect his complicity in the massive fraud in his state’

895

VIDEO: Reykdal tells school districts to 'abide by the law' on trans athletes

896

County seeks community needs survey responses from residents

897

Opinion: Not a Good choice

898

County Charter Review Commission to hold first two meetings in January

899

Opinion: ‘The IBR team has been lying to us and thanks to a veteran Oregon journalist, we have the smoking gun’

900

Former legislator and County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien announces candidacy for Clark County auditor

901

Vancouver Police investigate traffic collision

902

WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps

903

Oregon Gov. Kotek calls for repeal of transportation funding package she championed

904

Opinion: State CO2 report shows 86% of Washington’s claimed climate benefits are probably fake

905

OnPoint Community Credit Union expands to Ridgefield

906

County Council votes to increase sales tax for yet-to-be-finalized plan for affordable housing

907

Life and legacy of outdoors reporter Allen Thomas recognized by Clark County Council

908

Upcoming presentation on Battle Ground replacement levy

909

Residents encouraged to apply for traffic calming measures on Vancouver streets

910

Opinion: Majority party policies still making life more expensive for Washingtonians

911

Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington

912

Opinion: What happens when you build a state budget on the most volatile tax sources?

913

Battle Ground City Council welcomes new and re-elected members

914

Ty Stober announces candidacy for Clark County auditor

915

Ridgefield American Legion Post 44 names its Legionnaire of the Year

916

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey announces he won’t seek re-election

917

Washougal School Board Member Jim Cooper to resign on Jan. 30

918

Letter: Has $450 million been wasted on a bridge that's too low for the Coast Guard with a foundation too costly to build?

919

Opinion: Fix Washington – House Republicans lead the charge against liberal chaos

920

Opinion: Biden agreed with Trump on Maduro, so why aren't liberals celebrating?

921

Shooting suspect self-surrenders to Vancouver Police

922

Vancouver Fire responds to residential structure fire

923

Letter: If I were a politician

924

Signatures filed for initiatives on parental rights, blocking trans athletes from girls’ sports

925

Vancouver Police investigate shooting

926

Vancouver Police release critical incident video from Dec. 28 officer-involved shooting

927

Opinion: Transit agencies need accountability not increased state subsidy

928

Letter: ‘For years, American foreign policy too often felt like a blank check’

929

POLL: Are you better off than you were a year ago?

930

Opinion: Does tailgating cause speeding?

931

Opinion: ‘The Democrats’ part of the bargain’

932

Free fares on New Year’s Eve is a big hit with C-TRAN riders

933

Opinion: A year in review of news stories from a former sports guy

934

Names released of person killed and Vancouver officers involved in deadly force incident

935

These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1

936

Opinion: Ready for another pay decrease from the state? It happens Jan. 1

937

Vancouver rolls out new all-access community center membership

938

Four Western WA counties granted $6.6M in federal funds for road safety programs

939

Opinion: Justice for none – Court hands down a mandate without a dime to fund it

940

Jordan Boldt selected as new CREDC president

941

Application period now open to fill Washougal City Council Position 5

942

RedDoor Gallery presents Brush Strokes In Motion with January live art demos

943

The Study of Sports Podcast Dec. 30, 2025: A look ahead to 2026 with WIAA amendments, a year in review in high school sports, plus remembering the Mariners’ magical run

944

Virginia Rodeman defies limits and wins No-Gi World Championship in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

945

Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington, D.C.

946

Video: SCOTUS to take up key Second Amendment challenges in 2026

947

County Council, Planning Commission to hold joint hearing on preferred land alternative for Comprehensive Plan Update

948

Washougal School Board invites community to Jan. 13 listening tour

949

Letter: When headlines gaslight the public

950

Opinion: California's unemployment debt crisis mirrors Washington's Employment Security Department failures

951

Vancouver Police officers involved in shooting

952

Late night apartment fire displaces one resident at Alder Creek Apartments

953

VPD seeking public’s assistance in locating missing man

954

High school sports: Pac Coast Wrestling to showcase some of the best in the Northwest and beyond

955

Christmas Eve burglars arrested; property recovered

956

Nominations being accepted for Battle Ground Citizens of the Year

957

Vancouver hires former Los Angeles City Fire Department leader as its new fire chief

958

Opinion: Hard work is being done to try to trade one bad health care system for another

959

Play area at Hazel Dell Community Park closed January through March for installation of new play equipment

960

Opinion: The progressive attack on Washington’s sheriffs

961

Letter: Is Secretary of State Hobbs really JUST protecting your voter information?

962

VIDEO: WA GOP budget lead blasts Ferguson’s fiscal plan as ‘a complete joke’

963

18th District lawmakers introduce bill to protect kids in youth sports from predators

964

Opinion: In search of joy at Vancouver Mall during Christmas time

965

VIDEO: WA and OR lawmakers irked as update on I-5 Bridge costs still missing

966

Opinion: Atmospheric River events mean even less clearance for vessels crossing under the proposed Interstate Bridge Plan

967

Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival opens applications for 2026 performers, artists, and more

968

Opinion: Why I won't mourn the end of enhanced ACA subsidies

969

Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement goes into effect Jan. 1

970

City of Washougal launches Strategic Plan Dashboard and shares year-end update

971

Letter: Worried about a replacement bridge?

972

County extends application deadline for Development and Engineering Advisory Board opening

973

High school girls basketball: Union Titans give Brooklynn Haywood a homecoming in Alaska

974

WATCH – Detransitioner to providers: ‘Please just stop’ gender surgeries on minors

975

Without pennies, should retailers round up or down?

976

Opinion: IBR promotes ‘giving away’ historic interstate bridges while withholding cost estimate for replacement

977

Opinion: Solving Washington’s deficit without tax increases

978

Washington State Patrol loses 34th trooper in the line of duty

979

Opinion: Bikes in crosswalks

980

County seeks volunteers to serve on Railroad Advisory Board

981

GoFundMe Spotlight: Vancouver man raising money to buy warm clothing for the homeless

982

Residents encouraged to reduce holiday waste by recycling natural Christmas trees

983

County Elections Office closed Dec. 24-25

984

Clark County Today’s weekly newsletter: Storm cleanup, I-5 Bridge scrutiny, and holiday generosity

985

Opinion: The unpreferred and unaffordable Interstate Bridge replacement proposal

986

POLL: If project costs continue to rise, what should lawmakers do with the I-5 Bridge replacement plan?

987

Clark County mourns loss of hometown hero and humanitarian Greg Biffle

988

Opinion: IBR still holding and lying about coming billions in cost overruns

989

Opinion: Another problem with strike pay from the UI fund – Potential double-dipping, overpayments

990

Vancouver firefighters spread Christmas cheer through 2nd annual toy drive

991

Person rescued after jumping from I-205 Bridge

992

Weather update: Heavy rains and strong wind gusts expected for the rest of Thursday

993

BPA responding to widespread weather-related outages

994

Letter: A call for competent Interstate Bridge project management

995

CRESA officials ask public to call 911 only for emergencies during weather events

996

Rep. John Ley introduces bill to balance representation on Washington transportation boards

997

Woodland man arrested, charged with murder

998

Wild windstorm knocks out power, closes roads, and cancels school throughout Clark County

999

Northwest just finished warmest fall on record, scientists report

1000

Opinion: More taxes sadly the Washington way