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1

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

2

Vancouver's Own Photos Document a Repeated Failure

3

Mural Brings Camas & Washougal History to Life

4

Columbia River Spring Chinook Season Extended

5

Parkersville Heritage Fair: Living History in Washougal

6

Teens For Tomorrow Recruits Youth Drug Prevention Leaders

7

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

8

What Would Prove High Earners Are Leaving Washington?

9

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

10

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

11

Fern Prairie Crash Arrest: Vehicular Homicide Charge Filed

12

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

13

Nancy Churchill: Repeal the Climate Commitment Act

14

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

15

WA Families Pay the Price at the Pump

16

Lewisville Park Reopens After Historic Shelter Burns

17

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

18

WA May Punish Supers Who Tell Parents the Truth

19

Family Theater Comes to Life at Firmly Planted FPHRC

20

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

21

VFD Lifts Orders After Kauffman Ave Gas Leak

22

IMPACT CW's 12th Food Drive Targets 200 Families

23

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

24

Lewisville Park Closed After Grand Shelter Fire

25

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

26

Is the IBR Bridge Design Shortchanging Drivers?

27

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

28

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

29

Intergenerational Housing Options in Clark County

30

I-5 Lane Closure: Guardrail Repairs Near Ridgefield

31

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

32

Third Arrest Made in Vancouver Child Molestation Case

33

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

34

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

35

WA Businesses Eye the Exit: New Survey Sounds Alarm

36

WA Democrats Weigh Redistricting After Court Ruling

37

I-5 Vancouver: Smoother Roads Coming This Summer

38

Should Vancouver Go PFAS-Free on Camping Gear?

39

IBR's SEIS: Big Impacts, No Enforceable Fixes

40

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

41

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

42

Foster Parent Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges in Vancouver

43

Camas Well 13 Reopens With PFAS Levels Above State Limits

44

Letter: Why WA schools are broke despite billions in funding

45

Vancouver's $1.38M cleanup bill sparks accountability debate

46

Future 42 Scores Local Officials on Key Clark County Votes

47

Battle Ground launches $50K Old Town business grant program

48

Why Teachers Still Pay Union Dues After Janus Ruling

49

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

50

Clark County seeks volunteers for waste advisory commission

51

Travis Drake Named New Camas High School Principal

52

Guy Benson on Washington Politics at Vancouver AFP Event

53

Clark County fireworks debate: What residents told council

54

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

55

WA pension fund raid sparks federal lawsuit by first responders

56

Why bike lanes have traffic direction rules

57

Amboy Fire District 10 Celebrates 65 Years of Service

58

Volunteers Preserve Parker's Landing Historic Park Heritage

59

Gause Elementary Names Dina Sawyer as New Principal

60

Engineer: IBR Bridge Design Creates Deadly S-Curve Risk

61

Vancouver Fire Rescues Dogs from NE 102nd Court House Fire

62

Clark County seeks homelessness volunteers with lived experience

63

IBR vs Key Bridge: Why Maryland fired contractor over costs

64

Fireworks debate draws passionate crowd to Clark County Council

65

Clark County Council picks growth path for 2045 plan

66

Court Blocks WA Sheriff Standards Law After Constitutional Challenge

67

Hazel Dell resident slams C-TRAN Vine bus project costs

68

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

69

Battle Ground High presents 'Little Shop of Horrors' musical

70

Clark County Winter Shelters Served 475 Homeless Residents

71

Eight Legal Roadblocks Facing the Interstate Bridge Project

72

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

73

Felida Resident Fights Clark County Fireworks Restrictions

74

Gray wolves hit record highs as WA agriculture collapses

75

Clark County Public Health Permitting System Closes May 11-17

76

Clark County opens drive-through tax payment for deadline

77

Vancouver Police probe drive-by shooting with two victims

78

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

79

Vancouver Resident Calls Climate Commitment Act a 'Grift'

80

County Manager Raise vs Deputy Funding: Anderson's Take

81

CCSO arrests suspect in NE Davis Road fatal shooting

82

WA Supreme Court races could determine income tax fate

83

Sarah Mittelman runs for WA State Rep in LD 49

84

Fatal shooting investigation underway near NE Ward Road

85

Clark County seeks public input on charter amendments

86

Tri-Mountain Golf Course gets new management direction

87

Camas Resident: Council Prioritizes Unanimity Over Representation

88

Vancouver Reader: Political Violence Threatens Democracy

89

Vancouver garage fire displaces family, pets on McGillivray

90

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

91

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

92

Vancouver resident slams council on light rail, homelessness

93

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

94

Pikeminnow fishery opens May 1 with cash rewards for anglers

95

Plant Fair returns to Two Rivers Heritage Museum May 16

96

Former AG McKenna Blasts AGO Income Tax Collaboration

97

Washington's Wolf Population Hits Record High at 270 Animals

98

Prairie High School hosts inaugural Extra-Innings Bazaar May 2

99

Sen. Braun Exposes $37M DCYF Daycare Fraud Scandal

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

Ridgefield hosts kindergarten info night for new families

104

Defending the Electoral College: Why Our Republic Needs It

105

Gluesenkamp Perez raises $1.3M, dodges income tax questions

106

Ferguson Appoints Lawyer Amid Recall Over Vacant Seats

107

Washougal Schools Lock Gates, Add Security During Day

108

Camas resident challenges IBR light rail with ridership data

109

Rep. John Ley: Washington's Property Tax Problem

110

I-205 guardrail repairs cause Saturday night lane closure

111

Clark County candidate filing opens May 4 with online option

112

Vancouver Officers Assaulted by 15-Year-Old Suspect

113

Washougal Police Gets $50K Grant for Drug Detection Tech

114

Our Community Salutes honors future military service members

115

Yung Appointed to C-TRAN Board After Heated Council Session

116

Three Mayors Propose Smart Growth Plan for Clark County

117

WAGOP demands justice recuse herself from income tax case

118

Ferguson's veto undermines Washington's retail theft fight

119

Battle Ground Launches BiG Heart Citizen Recognition Program

120

Clark County Council Approves 22 New Sheriff Deputy Positions

121

Clark County voter demands change amid housing, education crisis

122

IBR toll funding jumps to $1.5B as construction nears

123

Ridgefield Schools Host Emergency Preparedness Drill Friday

124

Clark County Fair Announces Major Concert Headliners for 2026

125

Eastern WA Judges Refuse to Protect Elected Sheriffs

126

Battle Ground Students Launch Spring Plant Sales for Community

127

Emails Expose Income Tax Strategy to Bypass Voters

128

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

129

Vancouver Resident Challenges HB 2266 Housing Mandates

130

Bryan Shull Runs for Clark County Council District 1

131

Washington's Hidden Homelessness Crisis: The Shocking Data

132

Records Show WA Officials Plotted to Overturn Income Tax Ban

133

Clark County summer road work brings delays, closures ahead

134

Vancouver Police probe pedestrian collision on Mill Plain

135

WWII Veteran Francis Madore and Wife Lucille Honored Friday

136

Camas Voter Challenges Election Security After Ballot Discovery

137

Jonathan Choe Challenges Clark County GOP to Tell Their Stories

138

Cessna Makes Emergency Landing on SR-14 Near Vancouver

139

Vancouver Police investigate early morning shooting on SE Mill Plain

140

IBR Final Environmental Study Published Despite Criticism

141

Belkot Appeals Federal Court Dismissal of Clark County Case

142

Union Honor Games Celebrate Military and First Responders

143

Work Zone Speed Cameras Show Results After First Year

144

Cathy Doriot Retires After 37 Years Serving Ridgefield

145

Washington's Income Tax: From Wealthy to Everyone

146

Gluesenkamp Perez Seeks Federal Help Against Sea Lion Predation

147

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

148

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

149

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

150

Washington Ranks 5th Most Expensive State as Residents Flee

151

Teachers Navigate AI Revolution in Washington Classrooms

152

CCT Editor: Teachers Unions Eating More Than Their Share

153

Trump Endorses John Braun Against Gluesenkamp Perez in Key House Race

154

Lars: Trump-hating liberals should pay higher tax rates

155

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

156

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

157

WSP warns of 27x higher fatality rate for motorcycle riders

158

Clark County aging commission tackles mobility challenges

159

Vancouver Clinic CEO Katie Henry joins Identity Clark County board

160

Student pushes for dissection choice laws in Washington

161

Vancouver Fire Crews Rescue Pets from House Fire

162

Upthegrove's Forest Ban Bankrupts Rural Schools

163

Lars Larson: Washington's Income Tax Infrastructure

164

Mount St. Helens Access Restored After 3-Year Closure

165

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

166

Vancouver pushes back on IBR light rail waterfront-only plan

167

KinderCare Opens Battle Ground Center with State Rep Support

168

37 Local Nonprofits Receive $140,760 in Community Grants

169

Vancouver SWAT arrests armed suspect after I-5 shutdown

170

Vancouver Resident: Freeze Bridge Scope, Start Building

171

Ekklesia Theatre's Interactive Show Benefits Mental Health

172

Idaho Protects Worker Rights While Washington Favors Unions

173

Legal Challenge Filed Against WA's New Income Tax Law

174

Vancouver Police investigate domestic violence homicide

175

Camas Resident Challenges Voter Fraud Claims in Letter Response

176

Clark County to Choose 20-Year Growth Plan Alternative

177

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

178

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

179

Cyclist Passing Laws: Math, Myths and Road Reality

180

Clark County seeks input on $2.4M federal funding plan

181

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

182

McKenna challenges WA income tax constitutionality

183

Vancouver Mayor Challenges IBR's Single Light Rail Stop Plan

184

Why Oregon and Washington Won't Clean Up Voter Rolls

185

Vancouver Provider: Compassion Without Accountability Fails

186

Washington declares statewide drought for fourth straight year

187

Title IX Agreements Rescinded at Six School Districts

188

Senior Farmers Market Program Opens in Clark County

189

Clark County Offers Free Composting and Green Living Workshops

190

Pacific Northwest Titanic Survivor's Story Comes to Camas

191

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

192

Washougal Launches Free Business Education Series This Spring

193

Vancouver Apartment Fire Displaces Resident on Fourth Plain

194

Phil Talmadge joins legal fight over Washington millionaires tax

195

New faces, lost experience: Record turnover coming to Congress

196

Four Washington sheriffs sue to stop new law removing voter power

197

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

198

How Legislative Raids on Public Works Funding Impact Washington Cities

199

Eastern Washington sheriffs sue to block state removal law

200

Can Public Input Truly Shape State Policy? Todd Myers Responds

201

Battle Ground opens vacancy on Salary Commission for city residents

202

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

203

Vancouver Fire Department aids in Columbia River dock vessel fire response

204

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

205

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

206

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

207

Heywood appeals for WA income tax referendum as officials block effort

208

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

209

Clark County opens seat for mental health leader on justice council

210

Student-athletes confront WA superintendent over transgender sports policies

211

Washington studies phone limits in schools as advocates push for ban

212

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

213

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

214

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

215

Lars Larson: Northwest Income Tax and Denied Public Vote

216

Ryan Scott selected to lead Lacamas Lake Elementary in Camas

217

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

218

Sheriff Horch: State Decertification Law Threatens Local Voters’ Voice

219

New Washington law allows unelected board to remove county sheriffs

220

Clark County inmate Joshua Rice escapes from Western State Hospital

221

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

222

WA law requires strict new standards and removals for sheriffs

223

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

224

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

225

Clark County deputies extradite Dariel Nunez-Montero in homicide case

226

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

227

How Local Agencies in Washington Could Streamline Permitting

228

Supreme Court Hears Anchor Baby Case Amid Constitutional Debate

229

Clark County seeks applicants for Commission on Aging positions

230

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

231

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

232

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

233

Southwest Washington legislators schedule April town halls on taxes, budget

234

Acidic Beverages Threaten Dental Enamel, Camas Dentist Warns

235

Vancouver stabbing suspect booked for attempted murder and assault

236

Project 42 warns Clark County on expanding income tax law

237

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

238

Washington income tax signed as legal fight and ballot efforts loom

239

Peter Silliman runs for Clark County Council District 5 seat

240

Proposed bail rule change sparks debate over safety and accountability

241

Janus rights for public workers lack equal state visibility

242

Clark County Youth Commission opens 10 new seats for local applicants

243

Lawmakers field tax and bridge questions at Battle Ground town hall

244

Legal and Ballot Fights Over Washington’s Millionaire Income Tax

245

Blood analysis leads to arrest in 2025 Battle Ground fatal crash

246

Search underway for missing Vancouver woman Carrie Ann Winters

247

Washington diesel price surge strains truckers, schools and budgets

248

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

249

Why Lars Larson challenges Democrat Party priorities

250

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

251

How Bre Smedley Empowers Young Athletes Through Mental Coaching

252

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

253

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

254

High-Priced Home Listings Surge After Washington Income Tax Law

255

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

256

Drivers miss pedestrians—Doug Dahl on intersection awareness

257

NBA Board votes to explore Seattle and Las Vegas expansion

258

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

259

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

260

C-TRAN Board Seat Debate Highlights Clark County Council Divide

261

Grassroots Victories: Citizen Initiatives Shape Washington Ballot

262

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

263

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

264

Five residents lose home to Vancouver blaze contained by crews

265

Supreme Court case could upend Washington mail-in ballot counting

266

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

267

Washington Reforms Limit Advanced Degree Barriers for Public Jobs

268

IRS Data Shows Wealth Shifting from Washington to Mountain States

269

WSDOT lane closures on SR 14 for Vancouver guardrail repairs

270

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

271

Lars Larson: Is Mail Voting Taking Elections Backwards?

272

Clark County Seeks Diverse Voices for Community Action Board

273

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

274

Vancouver’s structured community forum sparks candid citywide discussion

275

Clark County Republican Women announce April dinner event

276

SR 14 Westbound Closure: Bridge Sampling at Camas Slough

277

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

278

Washington housing growth could fill state tax gap, report says

279

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

280

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

281

April car care tips: Prepare your vehicle for spring travel

282

Washougal students tackle grid challenges for Clark PUD leaders

283

Douglas Dahl explains why proper turning prevents crashes in Washington

284

Clark County seeks District 4 applicant for Community Action Advisory Board

285

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

286

Tim Stevens travels Washington urging new umpires as he retires

287

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

288

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

289

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

290

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

291

Vancouver Fire Department celebrates lifesaving heroics at annual awards

292

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

293

Washington transparency faces hurdles as legislators win secrecy ruling

294

Washington legislature closes double voting loophole in state law

295

Ryan Frost: Olympia Bills Threaten Accountability, Citizen Power

296

Four acclaimed artists join Gallery 408, broadening Camas art scene

297

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

298

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

299

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

300

Opinion: Washington supermajority faces backlash as policy moves spark outrage

301

Thomas Schenk criticizes Washington Democrats and I-5 Bridge politics

302

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

303

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

304

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

305

How Vancouver Residents Can Shape Belonging at City Council Forum

306

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

307

Battle Ground students launch youth-led public schools advocacy group

308

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

309

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

310

Vancouver Fire evacuates 20 homes after gas line rupture

311

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

312

Lisa White named CFO at OnPoint Community Credit Union

313

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

314

New household labor law brings major compliance changes in Washington

315

Joe Kent resigns from Trump intelligence post over Iran policy clash

316

Vancouver memo reveals deeper city push in DRA governance power shift

317

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

318

Lars Larson on Joe Kent’s Resignation from Counterterrorism Leadership

319

Rep. David Stuebe calls for responsible budgeting and tax relief

320

WA Legislature ends session with millionaire tax and education funding changes

321

Washington gas prices surge as oil supply disruptions ripple statewide

322

Washington approves supplemental budget hinging on income tax fate

323

Letter: Regressive State Taxes and the Push for Tax Relief

324

Johanna Hyatt honored as 2025 Battle Ground Citizen of the Year

325

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

326

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

327

Vancouver Police seek suspects in armed convenience store robbery

328

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

329

Vancouver Elementary School Bus Crash Leaves Students Uninjured

330

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

331

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

332

Major 20th District Projects Funded in WA Supplemental Capital Budget

333

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

334

Driver extricated after pickup crash above Salmon Creek in Vancouver

335

Washington State’s Income Tax: Lawmakers Override Constitutional Precedent

336

Will Washington’s domestic worker law change household hiring?

337

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

338

Washington Income Tax Poll: Predicting the Future of SB 6346

339

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

340

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

341

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

342

Washougal School Board welcomes Greg Retchless as new District 1 director

343

Clark County issues storm response updates on closures, safety

344

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

345

States Split From Federal Vaccine Guidance as CDC Lowers Recommendations

346

Suspect pursuit ends in crash sending three to hospital in Vancouver

347

Furry Friends Brings Cat Adoption Event to East Vancouver PetSmart

348

Evergreen School Board begins search for District 4 replacement

349

Prairie High School to Host Extra-Innings Bazaar & Market

350

Washington’s Millionaire Tax Clears Senate, Faces Legal Battles

351

Waters and Stuebe blast new Washington state income tax bill

352

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

353

McClintock and Ley blast new 9.9% Washington state income tax

354

Clark County settles Sahota widow lawsuit for $7.5 million

355

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

356

OII 60-day mark in Vancouver deadly force investigation

357

Lewallen: Washington Income Tax Passed as GOP Amendments Rejected

358

Lars Larson: Schultz Leaves Northwest Over Taxes

359

Washington House advances ‘millionaires tax’ after marathon debate

360

C-TRAN debate shifts light rail costs toward Vancouver area

361

Letter: Withheld Text Raises Questions in C-TRAN Dispute

362

Opinion: Why Businesses Are Leaving Washington

363

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

364

Busy Bee Craft Fair Coming to Battle Ground March 21

365

Vancouver Mayor Highlights Arts, Growth in State of the City

366

Clark College Choirs Announce Free Winter Concerts in Vancouver

367

WA House Debates Millionaire Income Tax Through the Night

368

Does Washington’s New Income Tax Penalize Marriage?

369

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

370

Clark County businesses push back on Washington income tax proposal

371

Comcast and Clark County finish rural broadband expansion project

372

Washougal opens vendor applications for expanded 2026 Community Market

373

Columbia River boys and Evergreen girls bring home state basketball trophies

374

Ryan Frost: Ferguson Income Tax Plan Falls Short on Relief

375

Teacher Strike Laws Under Review in States Nationwide

376

WA Lawmakers Question Schools Chief on Gender Identity Policies

377

Columbia River Falls in OT Semifinal Thriller at State Tournament

378

Washington Income Tax Proposal Gains Support from Gov. Ferguson

379

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

380

Striking Workers in Washington Begin Using Unemployment Benefits

381

Vancouver Bears Launch New Era of Pro Basketball in Vancouver

382

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

383

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

384

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

385

Study Examines Economic Impact of Washington’s 2025 Tax Increases

386

Washougal Advances 32nd Street Rail Crossing Bridge Design

387

Reader Letter on LEOFF 1 Debate and Misinformation

388

Opinion: A loss at the Supreme Court

389

Belkot reminds other Clark County Councilors that there is active litigation

390

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

391

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

392

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

393

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

394

Battle Ground Police investigate series of animal shootings involving blow darts

395

Two Rivers Heritage Museum reopens for 2026

396

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

397

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

398

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

399

Opinion: Oversized tires and the frequency illusion

400

Passionate arguments made before Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries Board of Trustees

401

Seattle Seahawks officially up for sale

402

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

403

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

404

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

405

CCSO responds to assault at Heritage High School

406

Shipboard fire response at Port of Vancouver

407

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

408

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

409

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

410

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

411

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

412

Opinion: Ecology's war on private wells

413

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

414

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

415

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

416

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

417

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

418

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

419

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

420

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

421

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

422

Letter: ‘Are we being punked?’

423

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

424

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

425

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

426

Opinion: IBR’s systematic disinformation campaign, its demise

427

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

428

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

429

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

430

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

431

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

432

Stricter standards for WA sheriffs approved in state Senate

433

Journey Theater presents A Year with Frog and Toad

434

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

435

County Manager appoints April Furth as deputy county manager

436

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

437

VFD responds to vehicle rollover with entrapment on Burton Road

438

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

439

Battle Ground Public School levy falling short in initial count

440

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

441

Opinion: Washington parental rights battle goes national

442

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

443

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

444

Opinion: Olympia’s war on a free press

445

Original team member Kelly Winn rejoins Cano Real Estate

446

Commission on Aging schedules four-part discussion on mobility

447

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

448

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

449

C-TRAN ridership grows for fourth consecutive year

450

Washougal secures federal support for infrastructure projects

451

Clark County seeks volunteer for Law and Justice Council

452

City of Battle Ground seeks applicants for Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

453

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

454

Watch Seattle’s Super Bowl Celebration Parade on CVTV

455

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

456

As pennies disappear, Washington must address how retailers make change

457

Opinion: Business is already leaving Washington

458

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

459

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

460

Battle Ground Police investigate fatal auto/pedestrian collision

461

Washington governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

462

Opinion: The income tax proposal has arrived

463

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

464

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

465

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

466

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

467

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

468

Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools

469

Opinion: IBR falsely blaming inflation

470

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

471

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

472

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

473

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

474

Community Foundation opens philanthropy award nominations

475

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

476

Vehicle collides with commercial building

477

CCRW to host dinner event featuring Charter Review Commission members

478

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

479

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

480

Opinion: Moving the ball down the field

481

Vancouver Fire responds to fatal structure fire

482

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

483

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

484

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

485

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

486

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

487

Mitchell Kelly announces candidacy for Clark County auditor

488

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

489

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

490

Friends of Vancouver Lake appoints Adrienne Mason as founding executive director

491

Vancouver Fire Department extinguishes RV fire

492

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

493

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

494

Opinion: Democrats refuse to condemn anti ICE riots

495

Clark College offers free dental care to children Feb. 7

496

City of Washougal seeks applicants for Planning Commission vacancies

497

Letter: ‘We are ALL being shafted’

498

Letter: Rising property values hurt our community

499

Truck crashes into apartment complex

500

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

501

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

502

Additional measles exposure site identified in Ridgefield

503

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

504

Fort Vancouver athletics improving under partnership with Trico League

505

Opinion: Inviting courts into health care policy discussion

506

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

507

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

508

City of Battle Ground prepares for 75th Anniversary Celebration

509

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

510

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

511

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

512

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

513

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

514

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

515

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

516

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

517

Opinion: The many reminders not to speed

518

County Council still looking to change language in Rules of Procedure

519

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

520

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

521

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

522

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

523

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

524

Clark County Council discusses statement regarding ICE

525

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

526

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

527

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

528

Opinion: ‘Seeking might over right destroys representative government’

529

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

530

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

531

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

532

Letter: Public school vision

533

County Charter Review Commission sets meeting schedule, selects officers

534

WA Secretary of State certifies parental rights initiative

535

WA leaders prepare for possibility of immigration crackdown

536

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

537

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

538

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

539

Public Health investigating confirmed measles case in Clark County

540

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

541

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

542

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

543

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

544

CCSO honors heroism and outstanding service at annual awards ceremony

545

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

546

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

547

Opinion: The limits for drug-impaired driving

548

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

549

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

550

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

551

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

552

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

553

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

554

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

555

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

556

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

557

Washougal High School students restoring native habitat on campus

558

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’

559

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

560

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

561

Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement’s Park & Ride insanity

562

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

563

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

564

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

565

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

566

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

567

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

568

Funeral service details for Firefighter Paramedic Jeremiah Frenz

569

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

570

Opinion: Democrats in Olympia are backing Senate Bill 5974

571

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

572

Letter: ‘Strong schools benefit the entire community’

573

State Rep. Sharon Wylie announces candidacy for Clark County auditor

574

Vancouver Fire Department honors Firefighter Jeremiah Frenz with procession

575

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

576

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

577

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

578

Coast Guard approves fixed-span design for new Interstate Bridge

579

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

580

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

581

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

582

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

583

County Elections provides important information for upcoming special election

584

Battle Ground Police Department unveils new badge design

585

Opinion: When fast feels slow

586

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

587

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

588

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

589

Opinion: American Legion Auxiliary formation meeting scheduled in Amboy

590

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

591

C-TRAN votes for Board Composition Review Committee to reconvene

592

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

593

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

594

Opinion: Why vote no on the Washougal levies?

595

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

596

How Washington state lawmakers want to regulate AI

597

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

598

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

599

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

600

City of Vancouver launches rental registration with waived fees through March

601

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

602

Community Garden Club of Camas & Washougal announces 2026 grant recipients

603

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

604

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

605

Opinion: House Bill 2481 will stifle innovation and hurt businesses

606

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

607

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

608

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

609

Opinion: Crossing the mighty Columbia River is getting mighty expensive

610

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

611

Clark County District Court announces relocation to new facility

612

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

613

Vancouver Police seek assistance to locate domestic violence assault suspect

614

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

615

Letter: ReformCast launches with exclusive interview with Councilor Michelle Belkot

616

Opinion: Washington's far-left assault on ICE

617

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

618

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

619

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

620

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

621

County seeks applicants for seven openings on Animal Control Advisory Board

622

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

623

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

624

Clark College officially opens Advanced Manufacturing Center in Ridgefield

625

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

626

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

627

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

628

County seeks community needs survey responses from residents

629

Opinion: Not a Good choice

630

County Charter Review Commission to hold first two meetings in January

631

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

632

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

633

Vancouver Police investigate traffic collision

634

WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps

635

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

636

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

637

OnPoint Community Credit Union expands to Ridgefield

638

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

639

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

640

Upcoming presentation on Battle Ground replacement levy

641

Residents encouraged to apply for traffic calming measures on Vancouver streets

642

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

643

Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington

644

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

645

Battle Ground City Council welcomes new and re-elected members

646

Ty Stober announces candidacy for Clark County auditor

647

Ridgefield American Legion Post 44 names its Legionnaire of the Year

648

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

649

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

650

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

651

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

652

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

653

Shooting suspect self-surrenders to Vancouver Police

654

Vancouver Fire responds to residential structure fire

655

Letter: If I were a politician

656

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

657

Vancouver Police investigate shooting

658

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

659

Opinion: Transit agencies need accountability not increased state subsidy

660

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

661

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

662

Opinion: Does tailgating cause speeding?

663

Opinion: ‘The Democrats’ part of the bargain’

664

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

665

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

666

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

667

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

668

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

669

Vancouver rolls out new all-access community center membership

670

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

671

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

672

Jordan Boldt selected as new CREDC president

673

Application period now open to fill Washougal City Council Position 5

674

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

675

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

676

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

677

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

678

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

679

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

680

Washougal School Board invites community to Jan. 13 listening tour

681

Letter: When headlines gaslight the public

682

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

683

Vancouver Police officers involved in shooting

684

Late night apartment fire displaces one resident at Alder Creek Apartments

685

VPD seeking public’s assistance in locating missing man

686

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

687

Christmas Eve burglars arrested; property recovered

688

Nominations being accepted for Battle Ground Citizens of the Year

689

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

690

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

691

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

692

Opinion: The progressive attack on Washington’s sheriffs

693

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

694

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

695

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

696

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

697

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

698

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

699

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

700

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

701

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

702

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

703

Letter: Worried about a replacement bridge?

704

County extends application deadline for Development and Engineering Advisory Board opening

705

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

706

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

707

Without pennies, should retailers round up or down?

708

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

709

Opinion: Solving Washington’s deficit without tax increases

710

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

711

Opinion: Bikes in crosswalks

712

County seeks volunteers to serve on Railroad Advisory Board

713

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

714

Residents encouraged to reduce holiday waste by recycling natural Christmas trees

715

County Elections Office closed Dec. 24-25

716

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

717

Opinion: The unpreferred and unaffordable Interstate Bridge replacement proposal

718

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

719

Clark County mourns loss of hometown hero and humanitarian Greg Biffle

720

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

721

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

722

Vancouver firefighters spread Christmas cheer through 2nd annual toy drive

723

Person rescued after jumping from I-205 Bridge

724

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

725

BPA responding to widespread weather-related outages

726

Letter: A call for competent Interstate Bridge project management

727

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

728

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

729

Woodland man arrested, charged with murder

730

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

731

Northwest just finished warmest fall on record, scientists report

732

Opinion: More taxes sadly the Washington way

733

C-TRAN offering free service, extended hours this New Year's Eve

734

Clark County Public Works is seeking three new live-in volunteer park hosts for the 2026 season

735

Opinion: IBR administrator receives generous Christmas gift on his way out the door

736

Christmas Ships Parade enters final week with six nights of holiday magic remaining

737

County Treasurer addresses penny shortage, encourages customers to pay with exact change

738

Update: Belkot’s legal team submits sheriff’s report to its case against Clark County Council

739

Opinion: ‘If you tolerate lies and dishonesty from the government, you’re guaranteed more’

740

Maneuver to shore up WA’s transportation budget could be reversed

741

County regional parks annual parking passes now available for purchase

742

Opinion: Tax slave to Washington state?

743

Clark County Law Library increases hours of operation in January 2026

744

Rep. John Ley issues statement after I-5 Bridge replacement meeting yields few answers

745

Target Zero: Honoring law enforcement’s battle against impaired driving at Night of 1000 Stars

746

Letter: ‘President Trump has stopped the flooding’

747

Washington begins to assess damage from record flooding

748

Youth Efforts Against Hunger delivers 10,500 pounds of high-quality protein to Clark County Food Bank

749

Letter: ‘If we want workable immigration reform, we must first restore basic human dignity to the debate’

750

Santa’s Posse delivers Christmas joy once again

751

Opinion: Is the cheap fast-food burger a thing of the past?

752

Opinion: Blood on the highways fails to move Ferguson and Kotek

753

Letter: ‘When we curtail one group's rights we leave open the door to losing our rights too’

754

POLL: Do you agree that enforcing U.S. immigration laws is not an act of racism?

755

Thousands under evacuation orders, as floodwaters crest in Washington rivers

756

C-TRAN Board pays tribute to the late Molly Coston

757

Opinion: Should taxpayers walkout?

758

Target Zero honors traffic safety champions at the Night of 1000 Stars Ceremony

759

Opposing statements sought for Feb. 10, 2026 ballot measures

760

Opinion: Too deep to drive – flooded roads

761

Opinion: A warning to Washington – The ‘Minnesota Model’ of fraud has arrived

762

‘Historic’ flooding prompts WA governor to declare emergency

763

Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections

764

Opinion: Olympia’s mandate and your power bill

765

Clark County road closures and storm response information, Dec. 9-10

766

Vancouver hosts Muddy Boots Tour of grounds that will become the Bridge Shelter

767

C-TRAN takes no action on Board Composition Review Committee’s directive

768

Opinion: Fast food jobs at risk with high minimum wages

769

Let’s Go Washington issues initiatives signature count update

770

St. John Lutheran Church Longest Night Service set for Dec. 21

771

Furry Friends Giving Trees 2025 underway

772

Ekklesia Theatre presents ‘It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’

773

Gov. Ferguson's office silent on Walz visit amid Minnesota fraud crisis

774

WA erred in granting hundreds of commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens

775

Opinion: Sound Transit – No cause for celebration

776

A new chapter ahead for Evergreen Habitat for Humanity

777

Woodland athletes: Winning on the field and in the classroom

778

Clark County road closures and storm response information, Dec. 9

779

Major flooding on way for Western Washington this week

780

Letter: The silent eviction – Why Clark County is becoming unlivable for the middle class

781

Tort claim filed against city of Portland on behalf of conservative journalist

782

Opinion: Fish first, or people, that's the dam question?

783

Battle Ground Police Department hosts annual ‘Shop With A Cop’ event for local youth

784

County Public Works ready to respond to storm impacts, shares resources for residents

785

Battle Ground City Council adopts 2026 Budget

786

Opinion: ‘I don’t understand how it is an act of racism to enforce our immigration laws’

787

Scott Campbell Christmas Promise Bike Build attracts hundreds of volunteers Saturday

788

Vancouver Police investigate person possibly hit by vehicle during ICE arrest

789

Update provided on investigation of 1970s cold cases linked to serial killer Warren Forrest

790

Community to celebrate the life of Washougal leader Molly Coston

791

CDC vaccine committee overturns decades-old hepatitis B recommendation for newborns

792

Opinion: Despite historic tax hikes – Washington state faces $4.3 billion deficit

793

Reserve a table at the Battle Ground Public Schools Industry Fair

794

Life outdoors: Bundle up for winter adventures

795

Republicans prepare for 'train wreck' as Democrats eye new taxes to fill $2B gap

796

Letter: A misleading headline about a misleading initiative

797

POLL: Do you support Vancouver’s decision to restore open public comment at every council meeting starting in 2026?

798

Opinion: Washington is bleeding taxpayers and now a State Representative wants to make it worse

799

Theater students overcome challenges for the love of their art at River HomeLink

800

Tix for Tots hosting original Nativity performance

801

Opinion: Simultaneous left turns

802

Opinion: WEA secret meeting about opposing the initiatives gets leaked

803

WA Gov. Bob Ferguson says his budget will rely on cuts, not taxes, to balance

804

City of Battle Ground implements electronic plan review

805

Rep. Peter Abbarno tours YWCA Clark County domestic violence shelter, calls for stronger support services and accountability for offenders

806

Clark County Council votes to increase property tax by 1 percent

807

Opinion: Kitchen table advocacy – Influence the legislature from home

808

Opinion: When elected officials raise your property taxes, don’t blame the assessor

809

Public Works offers tips for properly managing holiday waste

810

City of Vancouver honors first recipient of new Dave Miletich Volunteer Coach of the Year Award

811

Jail Services seeks public comment on updates to Keep Washington Working policy

812

Clark Public Utilities adopts 2026 budget for electric, generating and water systems

813

Vancouver City Council votes to bring back public comment on any subject at council meetings

814

Arrest made in assault of jogger investigation

815

WA School for the Blind leader resigned after misconduct probe

816

Half of 2025 CCA spending went toward WSF fleet electrification

817

Community partners come together to brighten Battle Ground for the Christmas season

818

Replacement of expired Battle Ground student educational programs and operations levy to appear on ballot in February 2026

819

Come celebrate 10th anniversary of ‘Christmas at the Park’ Dec. 5

820

Alysha Chandra to host official launch event for Clark County prosecuting attorney campaign

821

County hosting open house Dec. 11 and on plan for public access improvements at 78th Street Heritage Farm

822

Walk & Knock becomes Drive & Drop, with this year’s food drive scheduled for Dec. 6

823

Fiscal fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency

824

Trump social media post claims to void Biden orders

825

WA lawmakers will gather in Olympia to gear up for 2026 session

826

Vancouver Police investigate hit and run collision

827

Vancouver lights up the holidays at Esther Short Park

828

Family history: Clark County man can trace lineage back to first Thanksgiving

829

Beyond the Badge: Battle Ground Police serves Thanksgiving meals to local families

830

Annual survey shows drop in Thanksgiving dinner costs for 2025

831

Opinion: Thankful for caregivers, providers

832

Christmas Ships Parade celebrates 71st year with 15 nights of holiday magic on Pacific Northwest waters

833

Washougal School District Board votes to place renewal levies on Feb. 2026 ballot

834

GoFundMe Spotlight: Fundraiser started for man, children hit by car last week in Vancouver

835

Liberty Theatre celebrates Small Business Saturday with community partnerships and big-screen experiences

836

Opinion: Plant the flag – Faith, family, and freedom begin at home

837

Opinion: Why is it so expensive to do business in Washington?

838

Dentists deliver free dental care in Clark County

839

Opinion: TriMet’s fiscal cliff continues to be a warning to Clark County and Oregon residents

840

Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s ridiculous ramp

841

Building Industry Association installs Alexa Lee as 2026 president

842

Furry Friends to participate in Giving Tuesday Dec. 2

843

OBIT: Virtual service to be held for Phyllis Hann Dec. 6

844

Journey Theater presents: Narnia

845

City of Battle Ground approves new funding for public safety

846

Opinion: Why you can’t bribe your way to a low fixed span bridge

847

John Deeder elected to ESD 112 Board of Directors

848

County Council appoints Ron Barca and Alicia LeDuc Montgomery to the Planning Commission

849

High school sports: Columbia River (2A), Seton Catholic (1A) settle for second in state soccer

850

Teen suspect in hit-and-run collision turns himself in to Vancouver Police

851

VFD responds to house fire

852

Dream for Life feeds thousands at Living Hope Church

853

John Braun says MGP gets an 'A' in publicity and an 'F' in accomplishments as he kicks off campaign

854

MGP thinks Democratic Party needs to change, not her

855

Opinion: Portland homeless ban equals more trouble for Vancouver

856

New flag to be raised at Vancouver City Hall on Nov. 28

857

Clark County Public Works, Solid Waste, shares tips to help residents reduce food waste this holiday season

858

Kick off the holiday season Cougar style at Cougar Cheer and Gift Gear

859

VFD extinguishes large drop box style dumpster on fire

860

POLL: Is a 116-foot fixed-span bridge the right choice for the I-5 replacement?

861

Volunteer coordinator from Eden Health Hospice highlights the benefits of serving patients

862

WSU review flags $4M WSDOT study on dam breaching for not meeting expectations

863

VFD holds push-in ceremony for new Fire Engine 6

864

Discover Pass sales dip after price increase

865

VFD responds to garage fire

866

Opinion: Rental vs. rideshare

867

Opinion: Even when school districts ‘try to do the right thing, they are often precluded from doing so by their teachers and unions’

868

Opinion: Boondoggle bridge blocks waterway, bribes required

869

Washington state senator champions legislation to protect fairness and safety in girls' sports and private spaces

870

15th Anniversary BIKE BUILD Scott Campbell Christmas Promise set for Dec. 6

871

Smith-Reynolds American Legion Post #14 announces annual Christmas Tree Sale to support veterans

872

Washougal mourns loss of former Mayor and Current Council Member Molly Coston

873

WSU Vancouver hosts Scholarships 101 Information Night to help students make college more affordable

874

Opinion: When dependency becomes a way of life

875

Composition committee comes up with compromise for C-TRAN Board of Directors

876

Opinion: Washington's wealth exodus – are tax policies driving the job creators away?

877

After fierce fight, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secures US House rebuke of fellow Democrat

878

Vancouver City Council to host Community Forum on Nov. 24

879

Agreements reached with four river users identified as impacted by proposed I-5 Bridge replacement

880

Opinion: County officials need to ‘own it, fix it, and move on’

881

Conservative activist Scott Presler visits Battle Ground to promote state’s voter ID initiative

882

Letter: County officials refused to cooperate, now a criminal report finds their actions were illegal

883

Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement Program – incompetence or corruption?

884

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries offers a ‘Library of Things’

885

CCSO deputies stop reckless driver utilizing a Grappler device

886

VFD extinguishes fire at Sterling Heights Apartments

887

One killed in motorcycle collision

888

VFD extinguishes apartment fire

889

Doc Harris Stadium crew in Camas works overtime for special playoff doubleheader

890

High school sports: Four Clark County girls soccer teams reach final four in their brackets

891

High school sports: Columbia River, La Center volleyball reach the final four

892

Letter: Upcoming meetings will help ‘shape the future’ of Clark County

893

Opinion: Shrinking UI Trust Fund could cause businesses — and their workers — more pain

894

C-TRAN announces early roll-out of Honored fare expansion

895

VFD responds to duplex fire

896

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington expands to Peter S. Ogden Elementary School

897

Opinion: You did it Democrats!

898

Opinion: TriMet needs ZERO new light rail vehicles for the I-5 Bridge replacement

899

POLL: Should Councilor Michelle Belkot be reinstated to the C-TRAN Board following the Skamania County findings?

900

Conservative activist Scott Presler scheduled to visit Battle Ground on Monday for signing event

901

Report: WA businesses cite taxes as top concern, majority pass costs onto consumer

902

Mark your calendars: No Discover Pass required on these 2026 days

903

Opinion: Getting left turns right

904

CCSO responds to fatal collision

905

River HomeLink Theatre presents Descendants: The Musical

906

End of shutdown ignites new round of sparring among WA’s congressional lawmakers

907

The Study of Sports Podcast, Nov. 13, 2025: It’s November, which means it is playoff time for fall high school sports and the sports enthusiasts talk football, volleyball, and soccer

908

Letter: Clark County is planning our future — so why aren’t we protecting our most vulnerable lands?

909

Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in WA

910

Commission on Aging to present annual Silver Citizen Award

911

Governor appoints new members to Transportation Commission

912

Identity Clark County names Josie Hyde chair

913

Vancouver City Council adopts new flag for the community

914

US House expected to clear bill reopening the government after record-shattering shutdown

915

Letter: ‘It is time for us to speak out and demand change’

916

Opinion: WA Cares – An important detail for future family caregivers is still unclear

917

Washougal School District seeks applications to write for and against statements in voter guide for levy elections

918

Opinion: Who really benefits from the shutdown?

919

Vancouver salutes service at Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade

920

Opinion: Outrageous 32% WSP profits for IBR consulting

921

Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. honors veterans at luncheon

922

Opinion: Will light rail's problems sink the I-5 Columbia River Bridge Replacement project?

923

Fight over counting mail-in ballots after Election Day will go before Supreme Court

924

Lane closure scheduled on southbound I-5 in Vancouver for overhead sign and message board repairs Nov. 13

925

Celebrate the season at the Winter Native Arts Market

926

Letter: How much do taxpayers pay for this sage advice?

927

Opinion: Skamania Co. Sheriff’s report says Clark County Council violated the County Charter, Rules of Procedure, and WA's Open Public Meetings Act

928

Vancouver Arts & Music Festival named ‘Event of the Year’ for Southwest Washington

929

High school football: Hold everything, it is time to celebrate a Camas legend

930

King’s Way Christian Schools get head start on Veterans Day with assemblies

931

City of Vancouver launches eleventh annual Korey’s Joy Drive

932

Prairie High School presents ‘Six the Musical: Teen Edition’

933

Mahsa Eshghi wins Camas City Council election

934

Police report: Four Clark County councilors and the county manager violated rules when booting member from C-TRAN board

935

High school football: Camas kickers share an important role for the Papermakers

936

POLL: How confident are you that city leaders will spend Proposition 5 funds responsibly?

937

Opinion: Sophomore season may be even better for former Camas standout Addison Harris

938

Opinion: Interstate Bridge: $273 million on consultants for ‘basically the same project?’

939

Opinion: $1.8 trillion for nothing

940

Ridgefield High School Theatre presents ‘Almost, Maine’

941

Opinion: The right of way in roundabouts

942

Opinion: Fighting for affordability and protecting your rights

943

Clark County Prayer Breakfast: Adults challenges to express their faith to inspire children

944

CCSO makes three arrests in homicide investigation of apartment parking lot shooting

945

Opinion: A Commie in Gotham City

946

Bart Hansen gives election perspective from city councilor who was not on the ballot

947

Preliminary results show voters rejecting Charter Amendment No. 13

948

County releases agricultural lands study as part of the comprehensive plan update

949

Clark County Sheriff’s Office arrests man suspected of threats towards bank staff

950

Community Military Appreciation Committee invites public to open house after Veterans Day Parade

951

Re-Imagined Radio revisits the legendary mystery of D.B. Cooper

952

Preliminary results show voter support for Vancouver Proposition 5, Police Services Levy

953

Initial results of the Nov. 4 general election show a low turnout of voters

954

Windermere Real Estate shares the warmth again this Winter

955

Hockinson School District Board places renewal levy on February 2026 ballot

956

The Historic Trust invites public to attend the 37th annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade

957

Shutdown throwdown? GOP lawmaker challenges WA’s Democratic governor to debate

958

Opinion: Democrats in Olympia are about to destroy small businesses in Washington with a 9.9% income tax

959

Opinion: Power is the incentive

960

Opinion: The power of prayer

961

General election results availability; ballots due 8 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 4

962

Discover your future at WSU Vancouver’s Preview Day, Nov. 15

963

Suspect sought in recent vehicle break-ins

964

Letter: It is time to vote

965

Letter: ‘Justin Forsman is willing to listen to us’

966

Ballots for WA’s 2025 general election are due Tuesday. What you need to know

967

Letter: Who should be Vancouver’s next mayor?

968

A job well done by Seton Catholic, led by senior quarterback Kolten Gesser

969

Empty Bowls Camas event raises $27,000 for Inter-Faith Treasure House

970

Woman arrested after standoff with police in Camas

971

Clark County Council mulling a raise to the sales tax to go toward affordable housing

972

WA Gov. Ferguson ‘skeptical’ of tax increases in 2026

973

New Hall of Famers for the PIL have Clark County ties

974

Letter: ‘I hope you fill your ballots out and consider casting a vote for me’

975

Battle Ground Senior Citizens proud to receive donation from 100 Women Who Care

976

Vancouver Fire Department responds to structure fire at First Street Station Apartments

977

POLL: With IBR Administrator Greg Johnson departing and transit numbers revised downward, what’s next for the I-5 Bridge project?

978

Opinion: Is drinking coffee while driving too distracting?

979

Clark College hosts Mechatronic Open House

980

Letter: ‘Stop spreading false narratives about the shutdown’

981

Halloween Haunt: Silver Star Cemetery even better than last year’s display

982

Opinion: Vancouver mayor’s ridiculous statement about Greg Johnson’s sudden departure

983

Part III: Vancouver candidates discuss their thoughts on Complete Streets

984

Part VI: What principles would you bring to the Charter Review Commission in evaluating which amendments, if any, should be forwarded to the voters?

985

Fire District 3 to host Veterans Day ‘Coffee with the Chief’

986

Clark College Veterans Center of Excellence to host Career Fair

987

Opinion: Incentives – Understanding the systems that shape our lives

988

VPD requests help from the public to locate missing adult

989

County Auto License office closed 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 4 for in-service training

990

Report: Michigan, Washington 'worst' on religious nonprofit protections

991

Opinion: Tax hikes won’t fix a spending problem

992

County manager seeks volunteer to fill opening on ethics commission

993

Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘brings real-world solutions to local challenges’

994

Opinion: Democrats vote for hungry bellies among the poor

995

Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘has a dedication for all citizens of the city of Camas’

996

Area residents invited to annual Clark County Prayer Breakfast Thu., Nov. 6

997

Hope Learning Center gives parents tools for homeschooling options

998

Letter: ‘The evidence does not seem to match the campaign rhetoric’

999

Letter: A Real plan to end Vancouver’s homelessness and addiction crisis

1000

Opinion: The IBR guts transit ridership projections by 84 percent and O&M costs by over half

1001

Opinion: IBR’s problems are much deeper than its leadership

1002

Letter: RFA Proposition 2 — Why taxpayers should be alarmed in Camas/Washougal

1003

Letter: ‘Who we elect to serve on the Clark County Charter Review Commission truly matters’

1004

Letter: ‘Support charter review that makes sense’

1005

Letter: ‘The facts are sobering’ about the police staffing issue in the Vancouver Police Department

1006

Letter: ‘We have suffered a lot from the agendas spread by mainstream media’

1007

Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in apartment parking lot

1008

Vancouver Police investigate assault on female jogger

1009

John Lambert reaches historic 200th win as La Center’s football coach

1010

Conservative group sues to overturn rewrite of WA parental rights law

1011

Was He Better Off Dead performing at The Cedars Public House

1012

‘A River Runs Through It – The History of Fishing on the Columbia’

1013

Ridgefield School District seeks professionals to volunteer at annual 4th Grade Career Fair

1014

Letter: ‘Meet the new boss, same as the old boss’

1015

RHS students gain hands-on experience at Ridgefield Early Learning Center

1016

Letter: ‘Vote for a new voice’

1017

Opinion: Is IBR administrator jumping off a sinking ship?

1018

Part II: Proposed I-5 Bridge replacement

1019

Dr. Ben Carson speaks pro-life message in Vancouver: ‘From the womb to the tomb’

1020

POLL: How confident are you in Vancouver’s current city leadership to address the community’s biggest challenges?

1021

Multi-sport athlete Mia Hicks-Oliver thrilled to represent Clark College all year long

1022

Explosions lead to house fire in Vancouver

1023

Part V: Evaluating amendments to forward to the voters

1024

The Study of Sports Podcast, Oct. 23, 2025: An intense discussion on high school sports, plus a special wrap-up report as the sports enthusiasts say goodbye to the 2025 Seattle Mariners

1025

Opinion: Two paths to power – voting and signing

1026

FBI arrests 34 in NBA, poker gambling probe involving crime families

1027

Opinion: Heritage, ballrooms and basketball

1028

BGPD Launches S.O.C.K Program: Strengthening outreach, community, and kindness

1029

Opinion: To protect a safety net and taxpayers, reforms to Medicaid Long-Term Care are needed

1030

Letter: ‘It’s not just politics, it’s about trust, transparency, and results’

1031

Letter: Camas Councilor Leslie Lewallen finds cost effective solutions

1032

Registration open for Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation’s Turkey Trot

1033

Clark Public Utilities Board adopts water rate increase

1034

Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘works hard to look for the best solutions and she has the experience to find them’

1035

Clark County Council proclamation, community events mark 40th anniversary of Legacy Lands program

1036

Speed reductions and lane closures on SR 503 in Woodland Oct. 22-Nov. 5

1037

Part IV: Powers of initiative and referendum in County Charter

1038

Opinion: U.S. beef prices don’t need ‘fixing’

1039

Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘is trained academically and professionally to tackle decision making for Camas City Council’

1040

Letter: ‘A vote for Peter Silliman is a vote for Clark County’s future’

1041

WSDOT ramps up winter snow and ice preparations

1042

City of Vancouver seeks partner to launch and administer new revolving loan fund

1043

County seeks volunteers for Railroad Advisory Board

1044

Vancouver City Council passes resolution supporting Proposition 5: Police Services Levy

1045

Part I: Vancouver city candidates answer questions on homelessness

1046

Journey Theater presents Footloose the Musical

1047

Letter: CCRW has released their slate of recommended candidates for 2025 Nov. 4 general election

1048

Voting begins in November general election

1049

Area residents invited to attend the RFA Informational Session Wednesday evening

1050

Letter: ‘VPS has no operational reserves and no credible plans to raise them’

1051

Letter: ‘Camas is lucky to have Leslie Lewallen on the City Council’

1052

Letter: ‘Parents are tired of schools overstepping their authority’

1053

Letter: ‘For three years, Bob Runnells has brought inquisitiveness, ideas for improvement, and professionalism while volunteering at the Clark County election office’

1054

Small fire extinguished on roof of building

1055

County manager seeks volunteer for open seat on Arts Commission

1056

Opinion: The biggest issue facing the city of Vancouver

1057

Letter: ‘The Port of Vancouver should withdraw its support for the IBR’s bridge design’

1058

Letter: ‘Lorri (Sibley) is a passionate advocate for students, always putting their needs first’

1059

Driver rear-ends vehicle near protest

1060

Evergreen’s Terrance Saryon stays grounded even after making high-flying football plays

1061

Letter: Vancouver Police union president urges support for Proposition 5 to improve public safety

1062

Letter: IBR predictions based on PAST transit ridership instead of using actual data

1063

Two dead at shooting in Hazel Dell convenience store

1064

Pathways Clinic fundraiser to feature Dr. Ben Carson on Oct. 23 in Vancouver

1065

WSDOT says it needs $8 billion over next decade to keep infrastructure maintained

1066

County hosting open house on Oct. 29 to present updates to the restoration concept and trail plans for the Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area

1067

Water releases for salmon on Lewis River lead to Yale Park boat ramp closure

1068

When Halloween tricks are over, residents can treat the earth by composting pumpkins

1069

County Council to hold hearing on local homeless plan

1070

POLL: How well is Clark County’s current separation of powers system working between the County Council and County Manager?

1071

Part III: Charter Review Commission – oversight and accountability

1072

Interstate Bridge Replacement team gives update to C-TRAN on costs associated with light rail

1073

Opinion: PFML used by those with upper incomes to bring all workers another wage decrease

1074

Clark and Klickitat Counties host drug take-back events to promote safe disposal

1075

Opinion: Almost right about four way stops

1076

Plan for overnight off-ramp closure on eastbound SR 500 for guardrail repairs Oct. 16

1077

Letter: ‘Cherish (DesRochers) is one of those rare individuals whose compassion and commitment extend far beyond words’

1078

LGW releases count and partisan breakdown on first 60K signatures

1079

Letter: Want change? Vote Brad Benton

1080

County Council extends moratorium, ensuring manufactured home parks cannot be redeveloped

1081

Opinion: After a year of high minimum wages, a new report shows workers are working less and earning less

1082

Organizers at local Turning Point USA event encouraged by young leaders in the community

1083

The Study of Sports Podcast, Oct. 15, 2025: The Mariners are … wait, don’t jinx this, and Heritage football is 6-0, and, well, we just had to record an emergency episode

1084

Part II: Charter Review Commission candidates express positions on Separation of Powers

1085

City of Vancouver selects contractor for Bridge Shelter

1086

Letter: ‘Look who is publicly supporting Masha (Eshghi)’

1087

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity announces $1.5 million in subsidy support for first-time homebuyers

1088

VFD responds to gas line leak in downtown Vancouver

1089

Expect overnight delays on I-205 in Vancouver for utility work Oct. 14

1090

Letter: Leslie Lewallen’s record ‘is spotless’

1091

VFD responds to fire at Fourth Plain Commons

1092

Opinion: A viable alternative that reduces traffic congestion

1093

Clark County Council adopts resolution condemning political violence in recognition of Charlie Kirk

1094

What role should the Home Rule Charter play in shaping Clark County government?

1095

Opinion: The education emergency no one declared

1096

Nov. 4, 2025, General and Special Election important information

1097

Letter: ‘For what’s considered a part-time role, the numbers might surprise you’

1098

Letter: ‘It’s time to put people over politics and vote for positive change in our community’

1099

Letter: ‘Only one candidate has an impeccable record of supporting parents’ rights and local control over state mandates’

1100

Letter: ‘Currently Clark County is a microcosm of the Federal government’

1101

Clark County Council seeks volunteers for Mosquito Control District Board

1102

Letter: Re-Elect Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen; oppose light rail on I-5 Bridge

1103

Campen Creek Reconnection Project restores nine acres of floodplain habitat

1104

City of Battle Ground seeks youth member for Parks & Community Engagement Advisory Board

1105

High school football: It’s on at Columbia River as the Rapids are on the rise

1106

19th Annual Girlfriends Run/Walk raises awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Support in the Northwest

1107

Vancouver Police seeking assistance to locate missing adult

1108

Pacific Northwest journalists sound off on Antifa at President Trump’s roundtable

1109

Opinion: Vote NO on Proposition 5

1110

Florida teens credited for averting school shooting plot in Washington state

1111

POLL: Should the League of Women Voters have canceled the Charter Review Commission panel when only one side agreed to participate?

1112

The Study of Sports Podcast, Oct. 10, 2025: The costs of attending high school sports, grass football fields, our favorite coaches growing up, and of course Mariners talk

1113

La Center High School dedicates its new skilled trades center

1114

Opinion: OSPI scrubs website of key data

1115

Opinion: ‘Failing teachers unions demand bigger paychecks’

1116

Opinion: Headlights are good all the time

1117

Letter: ‘Battle Ground schools deserve a leader who will put students first’

1118

Woodland School District welcomes Officer Roberto Cuneta as new school resource officer

1119

Opinion: ‘They are only protecting the ones who have caused all the damage’

1120

‘One-sided’ panel discussion irks conservative candidates for Charter Review Commission

1121

VFD responds to metal scrap fire at Vancouver port

1122

Nearly three dozen attacks on Let's Go WA signature gatherers sparks draft legislation

1123

Opinion: Gov. Ferguson signed an executive order that will increase the cost of public construction projects

1124

MVHS Jazz Band set to perform at prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago

1125

Commission on Aging to discuss county’s Tax Exemption Program at October meeting

1126

Greater Vancouver Chamber opens registration for the 2026 National Civics Bee

1127

Meet the Moment to honor Charlie Kirk scheduled for Oct. 14

1128

Clark County launches Salmon Creek Solutions project with open house on Oct. 8

1129

Government shutdown entered day six with talks over health care at an impasse

1130

Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to WA's landmark Climate Commitment Act

1131

Opinion: WA Cares needs all the help it can get

1132

Applications open for 2026 CDBG, HOME, and HOME-ARP funds

1133

Opinion: Pulling the plug on the green scam

1134

Opinion: Lawfare comes to Portland and Chief Day’s chickens come home to roost

1135

Main Street gas leak shuts down entire block in Vancouver

1136

Opinion: A look at November 2025 SW Washington school board races

1137

Letter: The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program must solicit a design-build bid for an Immersed Tunnel

1138

Opinion: Trump cancels light rail funding in Chicago. Is Portland far behind?

1139

CCSO responds to homicide in Minnehaha neighborhood

1140

Judge grants C-TRAN injunction against WSDOT

1141

Opinion: Saying thank you to a football coach for a lifetime of lessons

1142

Pumpkin Patch Season 2025 has arrived

1143

Give More 24! returns with powerful impact

1144

Opinion: Trump nominates Judge Charles Neil Floyd for U.S. Attorney Western District of WA state amid focus on immigration

1145

POLL: Do you think Republicans or Democrats are more responsible for the current government shutdown?

1146

'I don't have anything to negotiate:' Speaker Johnson holds firm on GOP shutdown strategy

1147

Ridgefield Police Department launches 2025 Pink Patch Campaign

1148

County releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Growth Plan Update

1149

Opinion: One Senate lawmaker, lies about the law regarding the National Guard

1150

Opinion: Accomplice to a traffic violation

1151

WDFW opens public feedback survey to begin three-year hunting season planning

1152

Letter: ‘Washington’s system works, and we should protect it’

1153

Public Health lifts danger advisory at Vancouver Lake

1154

High school football: ‘Big Red’ Isaiah Mattison is ‘that guy’ in Woodland

1155

Columbia Credit Union offers Government Shutdown Assistance

1156

Save Vancouver Streets raising money to pay for appeal

1157

Opinion: ‘Charlie (Kirk) was doing what desperately needed to be done’

1158

Opinion: Stop the temper tantrum, keep needed health reforms

1159

Vancouver’s Old Apple Tree Festival returns Oct. 4 at Fort Vancouver

1160

Opinion: The Cover-Up – Why newsrooms protect narrative over children

1161

RedDoor Gallery Unveils latest works by George Throop First Friday, October 3

1162

County fire marshal lifts outdoor burn ban

1163

Midnight federal shutdown edges closer as US Senate fails to agree on spending bills

1164

Oct. 1 brings new taxes for Washington businesses and consumers

1165

Opinion: Washington's new sales tax onslaught devastates small businesses

1166

Clark County residents encouraged to dispose of fallen leaves properly

1167

Ridgefield to host annual Birdfest and Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4

1168

LGW releases attack tracker after more cases against signature gatherers

1169

Applications for 2026 Clark County CDBG, HOME funds available starting Oct. 1

1170

Free in-person workshops begin in October to teach residents about composting and sustainable living

1171

‘We’re headed to a shutdown’: White House meeting ends with no deal as deadline nears

1172

Opinion: Gov. Ferguson promises to make the state more responsive. Here's how he can make that happen

1173

Oregon sues to block Trump from sending National Guard to Portland

1174

Opinion: A bridge too short, again

1175

Alysha Evelyn Chandra launches campaign for Clark County prosecutor

1176

Opinion: Tina Kotek goes Orval Faubus on us

1177

Letter: ‘Our Southwest Washington tax dollars … are being used to fund the starvation of children’

1178

Nuclear Caucus visits Idaho National Lab to explore energy solutions for Washington state

1179

Letter: Henny Penny, the sky will not fall!

1180

Opinion: The stories of the people who experience the games are the best stories

1181

Opinion: Federal funding for I-5 Bridge replacement project in jeopardy

1182

Columbia Theater Arts Foundation to produce productions at the perfect price

1183

Opinion: President Trump to the Rose City, ‘you’re next’

1184

Swift Forest Camp boat ramp to close until May 2026

1185

Major water pipe burst closes road in Clark County

1186

Letter: Be a good Samaritan

1187

POLL: Should lawmakers consider ending the I-5 Bridge replacement project altogether?

1188

Opinion: ‘Remain calm. All is well!’

1189

Opinion: The story about United States Senator Ron Wyden

1190

North Clark Historical Museum to hold exhibit on early pioneers on Saturday, Sept. 27

1191

Washington state drivers could see some relief at the gas pump this fall

1192

WA governor and AG oppose repeal of federal forest protections

1193

Opinion: How the legislature dug Washington into a fiscal hole

1194

Opinion: Leftists again targeting conservative signature gatherers in Washington state

1195

Thousands of counterfeit M30 pills containing Carfentanil seized in Centralia

1196

Board of Health declares commitment to improving access to pregnancy-related care for Medicaid clients

1197

Parks Foundation of Clark County awards $27,750 to support Police Activities League

1198

Clark County Council to vote on Belkot’s original resolution condemning political violence

1199

The Study of Sports Podcast, Sept. 24, 2025: A passionate discussion on the future of high school football for some programs as the game become more specialized, more expensive

1200

‘All bad news’: WA tax receipts expected to slide further

1201

North County Community Food Bank among the many organizations celebrating Give More 24

1202

Derek Thompson to challenge Erik Paulsen for Vancouver Council Seat 2

1203

Thurston County judge grants C-TRAN restraining order against WSDOT

1204

Mother Nature to shine on Camas Plein Air Event and Competition Saturday honoring the life of Marquita Call

1205

Vancouver sets the stage for $7 million annual investment in arts, culture, heritage and science

1206

Wisdom Ridge Academy expands with new ‘Ridge Connect’ Program

1207

Plan ahead for lane closures and guardrail repairs on I-5 near Ridgefield Sept. 25

1208

I-5 Bridge replacement slogs through permitting as costs rise

1209

Opinion: Trump extends win streak with SCOTUS

1210

Six designs advance in Vancouver flag design competition

1211

Letter: Washington’s gas tax burden is out of control

1212

VIDEO: Parents org files complaint against Planned Parenthood over gender transition drug

1213

Opinion: A deadly brew – Stimulants, Mary Jane, SSRIs and sex hormones

1214

Plan for lane closure on I-5 in Vancouver for catch basin repairs Sept. 24

1215

Letter: CenturyLink email address change

1216

County Auto License office will be closed noon-1 p.m. daily effective Sept. 29

1217

VIDEO: Hundreds attend Olympia faith-based vigil for Charlie Kirk

1218

Trump headlines Arizona memorial service for Charlie Kirk at packed stadium

1219

Updated resolution to denounce violence to be discussed by Clark County Council

1220

New mural dedicated near Klineline Pond and Salmon Creek

1221

Letter: Project plan & costs for the I-5 Bridge replacement project need to be prominently displayed to the public

1222

WA election chief refuses to comply with Dept. of Justice request for voter rolls

1223

Opinion: Replacing federal funds for Planned Parenthood will add to state’s overspending woes

1224

Resolution honoring Charlie Kirk passed in US House in bipartisan vote

1225

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez misses vote on stopgap budget bill

1226

‘Family and toughness’ define Battle Ground football

1227

Hundreds expected to attend Sunday vigil in Olympia to remember Charlie Kirk

1228

Camas Athletic Hall of Fame makes triumphant return with induction ceremony Saturday

1229

New Civics Diploma Seal proposed at Woodland High School

1230

Letter: ‘Our society cannot survive on grievances alone’

1231

Letter: ‘Call the city of Vancouver and try to get an answer as to when the next annexation agenda will be’

1232

King’s Way Christian Schools to hold groundbreaking of 48,000 square-foot building on Friday

1233

Letter: ‘Not a single word was vengeful, partisan, or even ill-tempered.’

1234

Opinion: ‘They are complicit through their silence and that is morally abhorrent’

1235

Opinion: Making room for commercial vehicles

1236

Opinion: West Coast ‘alliance’ raises thoughts of dubious vaccine mandates

1237

Opinion: At-home parenting shouldn’t be painted as lost progress

1238

VIDEO: La Center superintendent fighting OSPI over gender policy and pronouns

1239

POLL: Do you support Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot’s original resolution condemning political violence and the assassination of Charlie Kirk?

1240

Vancouver Police investigate fatality collision

1241

Clark County Council argues over just how to denounce political violence

1242

Opinion: Oregon fantasizes reducing miles of driving

1243

WA GOP chair agrees with Trump that Antifa protesters are ‘paid agitators’

1244

Opinion: Making Pacific Northwest forests healthy using the Good Neighbor Authority

1245

Opinion: Children for sale

1246

County council appoints Megan Peyton to District Court

1247

Rep. John Ley says IBR meeting leaves lots of questions and very few complete answers

1248

County response to Charlie Kirk assassination scrutinized

1249

Letter: ‘The murder of Charlie Kirk makes clear we’re not that country anymore’

1250

‘17th District Rising’ event set for Sept. 27

1251

Letter: Time to replace C-TRAN Board

1252

Government shutdown looms Oct. 1 as Congress struggles with stopgap spending plan

1253

Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement falling further behind

1254

C-TRAN launches The Current on-demand service in Battle Ground

1255

Opinion: ‘Vancouver deserves self-determination. Vancouver deserves leaders who answer to its people — not to international networks’

1256

City opens new pickleball courts and inclusive playground at Oakbrook Park on Sept. 20

1257

Ridgefield Youth Orchestra brings strings to local students

1258

Second installment 2025 property tax payments due Friday, Oct. 31

1259

VIDEO: SW Washington school strikes end as strike legality concerns resurface

1260

Opinion: Charlie Kirk and warning signs for free speech

1261

Opinion: Killing God’s gifts to humanity

1262

Comcast lawsuit argues new Washington tax on advertising is illegal

1263

Letter: ‘The killer did not silence TPUSA, he ignited a nationwide response to this ministry for the youth of our USA’

1264

WSU Vancouver offers public workshop on how to pay for college

1265

Letter: ‘Strikes, strikes and more strikes’

1266

Greater Vancouver Chamber announces finalists for 2025 Business & Leadership Awards

1267

Quarterly Community Forum set for Sept. 29

1268

Vancouver Fire responds to apartment fire

1269

Opinion: ‘Ethan (Harris) has earned this amazing opportunity and I can’t wait to see what he does with it’

1270

Camas basketball standout Ethan Harris announces his intention to sign with Iowa

1271

Camas celebrates community with football, cheerleader visits to elementary schools

1272

Letter: ‘This is the line we cannot cross, and still we are crossing it’

1273

Reform Clark County founder withdraws complaint against Clark County councilors

1274

Letter: Jacob Smith seeks Evergreen School Board position

1275

WA elected officials react to fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah

1276

County Council to interview candidates for District Court opening, Sept. 15

1277

Clark County Sheriff's Office investigates stabbing near Woodland

1278

School starts Friday in ESD after Union ratifies contract

1279

Charlie Kirk inspired young conservatives all over the country, including here in Clark County

1280

POLL: Should school districts follow through and demand that workers and their unions follow the law and not strike?

1281

American Legion Post 44 salutes Sept. 11 with hundreds of American flags in Ridgefield

1282

Opinion: ‘Charlie Kirk didn’t allow the angry, hateful and violent members of the left to silence him’

1283

Opinion: ‘Who will pay’ is the question for Clark County

1284

Opinion: The violent left

1285

Opinion: Clark County Republican Party statement regarding Charlie Kirk assassination

1286

Opinion: Clark County Democrats condemn political violence in wake of Charlie Kirk shooting

1287

Ridgefield SD announces elementary grade reconfiguration, name and leadership of new elementary school

1288

Opinion: The assassination of Charlie Kirk

1289

Letter: Clark County needs housing solutions, not more delays

1290

Tentative agreement reached between Evergreen Public Schools and certified staff

1291

Opinion: Violence epidemic on transit threatens the federal money spigot

1292

WSDOT Travel Advisory: Plan for I-205 guardrail repairs in Vancouver Thursday

1293

Family of Alice Bolen secures $1 million civil settlement following murder by husband

1294

County Council appoints Leslie Lopez to District Court, will schedule additional interviews to fill second open seat

1295

Evergreen Public Schools update: No classes Thursday

1296

Council for the Homeless hosts Gathering for Change: Moving Forward Together

1297

Vancouver resident elected first vice president of P.E.O. Sisterhood

1298

Charlie Kirk shooting follows No Kings protest shooting, national political violence

1299

Charlie Kirk, Turning Point founder and Trump ally, shot dead in Utah

1300

Clark County taxpayers potentially on the hook for light rail O&M costs after C-TRAN board vote

1301

Opinion: NAEP 2024 – American students score historic lows in Math, Reading, Science

1302

Opinion: Faith under fire

1303

Temporary closure of Southbound 32nd Street in Washougal for rail crossing project preparations

1304

CCSO investigating suspicious incidents on Salmon Creek Trail

1305

Pacific Power adjusts Lewis River recreation schedules to accommodate changing public use patterns, expanding avian habitat

1306

Commission on Aging to confirm 2026 work plan at annual retreat

1307

Nationally recognized physician executive Dr. Imelda Dacones joins PeaceHealth as president of Care Delivery and Value

1308

Clark College awarded $78k Job Skills Grant

1309

Let's Go Washington launches parents' rights, girls in sports initiatives

1310

Opinion: Complaining About the Potential Impact of Tariffs After Actually Raising Taxes by $9 Billion Seems a Little Hypocritical

1311

Opinion: ‘I’m crossing my fingers this time it can be different’

1312

Letter: Vancouver City Council lowers standards by silencing televised public comment

1313

No classes in Evergreen School District Tuesday

1314

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center invites community members to try out the Intuitive da Vinci 5 surgical robot

1315

C-TRAN seeking applicants for C-TRAN Citizens Advisory Committee

1316

County seeks volunteers for opening on Telecommunications Commission

1317

High school football: Heritage playing a numbers game to come up with a winning formula

1318

Evergreen SD Board of Directors approves resolution authorizing legal action to halt strike

1319

Rep. John Ley meets with the DOT secretary to discuss transportation concerns in Southwest Washington

1320

Letter: Vancouver’s homelessness crisis – A financial, environmental, and moral failure

1321

WAGOP expands supports for conservative school board candidates

1322

Letter: Liz Cline ‘is not just talking the talk, she is living it’

1323

Letter: ‘I hope this coming election, the folks that ignore us are voted out’

1324

Letter: ‘Lorri Sibley is a strong, smart, and serious candidate’

1325

Deputies arrest juvenile suspect after shots fired during attempted auto prowl

1326

Both directions of I-5 to close overnight Sept. 13 in Vancouver for overhead utility line installation

1327

High school football: Even with no school, plenty of school spirit at Mountain View

1328

Letter: ‘I’ve seen firsthand how essential classified staff are to schools and families’

1329

POLL: Should school district negotiations with unions be made public?

1330

A tour of the homeless camps near Share House

1331

Opinion: Why the $10 billion dollar price bomb did NOT drop!

1332

Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement costs headed to $10 billion, but don’t tell anyone

1333

Letter: Rooted in Clark County – Real conversations that matter

1334

Opinion: Want to be in a relationship with WA Cares? It’s complicated

1335

Volunteers needed for the Salmon Creek mural project, Sept. 6, 7, 13 and 14

1336

The Study of Sports Podcast, Sept. 4, 2025: We made it to football season, plus one of our podcasters might seem like he’s poking fun at Mariners fans, but it only seems that way

1337

C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee sticks with its 3-3-3 plan

1338

New warning signs and lower speed limit on SR 14 West Camas Slough Bridge

1339

Opinion: Back-to-school season comes with a side of strike

1340

Opinion: GOP lawmaker who admits ODOT lies and he ‘doesn't trust them’ votes the agency more money anyway

1341

Will Gov. Ferguson opt WA in on federal tax credits for school choice?

1342

Board of Health seeks applicants for nurse position on Public Health Advisory Council

1343

Clark County Arts Commission presents Music on the Plaza

1344

League of Women Voters schedules three forums ahead of Nov. 4 election

1345

Fire safety tips offered for older adults

1346

Nighttime closures and delays on Northeast 99th Street in September and October during water quality project construction

1347

Letter: ‘I do wholeheartedly support our law enforcement but they are only one part of the bigger picture’

1348

Vancouver Police seeking assistance in locating a missing/endangered adult

1349

No school for Evergreen Public Schools on Sept. 3 as strike continues

1350

So much at stake as C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee set to meet Wednesday

1351

Ridgefield mayor disagrees with state’s position on C-TRAN board composition

1352

Opinion: The answer to the funding crisis for public schools isn’t higher salaries

1353

WSU Vancouver to host skill shop series

1354

After false starts, Oregon House passes transportation tax package

1355

WA businesses preparing for new retail sales taxes to hit consumers Oct 1

1356

New royalty named to the 2026 Clark County Fair Equestrian Court

1357

Letter: Mayor Anne’s power grab

1358

Letter: Local Vietnam War dead finally honored at ceremony

1359

Opinion: Death before detransition

1360

Clean Energy Planning comment period open through Sept. 12

1361

Evergreen School District bargaining update: No school on Tuesday

1362

WSDOT denies C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee’s 3-3-3 plan

1363

Opinion: Homeless response is ‘buying failure with an expensive price tag’

1364

Ridgefield School Board adopts new student cell phone policy

1365

Letter: Kim Harless, Pokémon, and a $29,750 conflict of interest

1366

Opinion: WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh – 'Sanctuary' policies put state at risk

1367

Letter: ‘Public safety is a must-vote Brad Benton’

1368

Letter: ‘If they have not compromised in the 15 years of planning the bridge, they never will’

1369

Letter: ‘We want to be back in school and see our kiddos’

1370

Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board seeks input for plan

1371

CCSO responds to a disturbance with a weapon north of Washougal

1372

Public Health lifts advisory at Round Lake

1373

Opinion: TriMet & C-TRAN – Who pays versus who gets service

1374

POLL: Should Clark County’s smaller cities pull out of the C-TRAN Board of Directors and refuse to help fund light rail maintenance & operations?

1375

High school football: Practicing good habits with new coach at Hockinson

1376

Opinion: ‘Society should have offered this killer psychological help’

1377

Rep. Kevin Waters issues statement after the DNR's nearsighted decision to limit timber harvesting in Washington

1378

Opinion: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issues ruling in WA state redistricting case

1379

Clark County Sheriff’s Office responds to fatal collision

1380

Clark County Republican Women to host First Responders Dinner Event

1381

US Health and Human Services agency orders states to strip gender from sex ed

1382

Battle Ground child exploitation operation leads to 12 arrests

1383

Paul Hooper appointed to Washougal School Board

1384

C-TRAN remains committed to all jurisdictions regardless of the makeup of the C-TRAN board

1385

City, tribal leaders break ground on affordable housing project in downtown Vancouver

1386

League of Women Voters presents panel on Clark County Charter

1387

Opinion: End public camping in Vancouver

1388

Letter: Time for Vancouver and Clark County to end DEI

1389

Letter: ‘The people who we elect to sit at that review table is a big deal’

1390

Camas considers opting out of C-TRAN

1391

Opinion: ‘Tolling is about changing behavior’

1392

Opinion: Why retailers in Washington should embrace cash

1393

Opinion: The panic is political

1394

Statement from Evergreen Public Schools on PSE Large Group bargaining

1395

City of Vancouver reaches milestone in construction on Main Street

1396

Vancouver to break ground on 95-unit affordable housing project

1397

Opinion: The unseen costs of uncontrolled homeless camps on City property

1398

September First Friday celebrates art in Downtown Camas Sept. 5

1399

Opinion: Avoiding animals

1400

Evergreen Habitat opens second Habitat Store on Sept. 12 located off St. John’s Road

1401

Labor Day Weekend safety

1402

Homeless Crisis Response System report released

1403

Recreational burn ban effective immediately in Camas and Washougal due to fire danger

1404

Camas-Washougal area churches to gather for ‘One Church for Jesus’ event

1405

Letter: The foreign hand in Vancouver’s future, and who’s really running our city?

1406

Vancouver firefighters respond to fast-moving brush fire near Fruit Valley Road

1407

Clark County Fair Board gives its critique of 2025

1408

Letter: Religious, medical, and personal exemptions to immunizations for students

1409

Letter: ‘Let’s strengthen our Charter and make sure Clark County’s future is built on fairness’

1410

Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc., launches fundraiser

1411

North Clark Historical Museum holds sale Aug. 22, 23

1412

CCSO makes arrest in Monday bank robbery

1413

American Legion hosts rummage sale at Post 14

1414

La Center School District responds to teachers’ union strike authorization vote

1415

Evergreen Public Schools will delay start of 2025-26 school year by one week

1416

Six-day heat wave forecast for Vancouver region

1417

POLL: Do you believe banning camping on public sidewalks and parks is necessary to protect public health and safety?

1418

Union standout Brooklynn Haywood announces her intention to sign with Oregon

1419

Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents

1420

Letter: ‘The city should order the Lacamas Shores HOA to restore its biofilter to its original condition’

1421

Clark County says FBI no longer can use Camp Bonneville firearms range

1422

Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature

1423

Freight carrier, three states under microscope of triple fatal U-turn

1424

Opinion: WA state elections shenanigans

1425

Clark County Fire Marshal expands burn ban to include recreational fires

1426

High school football: New coach Hamlin looks to maintain Skyview’s winning legacy

1427

New affordable housing project honors native community, begins transformation of Waterfront Gateway

1428

Letter: Tik Tok – time for a new mayor

1429

Letter: Open letter to Evergreen Public Schools regarding PSE collective bargaining

1430

Opinion: State AG sues Trump Administration for doing what WA state also does

1431

Opinion: The nonpoint trap – How decades of law became state control

1432

Vancouver Fire responds to car on fire in garage

1433

Midnight Madness for In-N-Out Burger

1434

Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigates bank robbery

1435

CCSO responds to two separate fatal motor vehicle collisions

1436

Teen who drowned in Columbia River identified as Battle Ground resident

1437

WA Gov. Ferguson responds to Bondi letter with defiance

1438

As gun tests in criminal investigations surge, WA struggles to keep up

1439

Opinion: ‘Ideas for future solutions should not be vetted through the lens of what Oregon leaders will or will not approve’

1440

Camas bans camping on public property

1441

Trump wants states to feed voter info into powerful citizenship data program

1442

WA AG Nick Brown threatened with suspension of license to practice law

1443

Opinion: Politics won’t help the planet — just ask Jay Inslee

1444

Letter: ‘Every deaf child deserves the right to life, bodily autonomy, language fluency, and to be recognized as a whole person’

1445

Letter: ‘At the heart of my campaign is a philosophy that places students first’

1446

Smoke alarms in dwellings

1447

Skydiving great-grandmother prepares for another jump, this time for Shared Hope International

1448

Battle Ground Public Schools seeks volunteers for citizen committee

1449

Passion meets purpose: Apply to join a Vancouver Board or Commission

1450

County Council seeking volunteers for Planning Commission

1451

Ridgefield prepares itself for In-N-Out Burger mania with opening set for Aug. 20

1452

Washougal launches project to improve safety and access on Shepherd Road

1453

Opinion: Keeping the 'Blazers in Portland likely to cost taxpayers 100s of millions

1454

Appeals court upholds $1M in fines against Longview restaurant for violating COVID restrictions

1455

Expect delays on eastbound SR 14 near Beacon Rock State Park for rock removal, Aug. 18

1456

“There’s Still Snow on Silver Star” to debut at Love Street Playhouse in Woodland

1457

WA Republicans confident they can retake 3rd Congressional District seat

1458

Expect delays on I-5 in Clark County for annual bridge inspections Aug. 18-21

1459

Opinion: Dire warning to PDX City Council about $10B bridge project that’s doomed

1460

Football is family and family is football in La Center

1461

Opinion: How many illegal voters are registered to vote in WA state?

1462

POLL: Do you support a third Columbia River bridge without light rail or tolls?

1463

New Congressional District 3 poll shows Republicans will win

1464

Opinion: Off the rails 2

1465

Opinion: Riding the right way in traffic

1466

Letter: ‘I think most of the Democrats in the state legislature know how to read’

1467

Public Health issues warning for Round Lake due to elevated toxin levels

1468

Raptors say thank you for another summer of baseball, look forward to 2026

1469

Opinion: ‘The obvious conclusion is to take a simpler, more affordable first step to improving our regional transportation issues’

1470

Opinion: Health care reforms will hurt more if Washington state doesn’t get more on board

1471

Concealed carry licenses in Washington jump after approval of gun permit law

1472

Opinion: New metric shows how much Washington squanders environmental funding

1473

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity partners with local developers to increase impact

1474

Journey Theater to offer daytime classes during the 2025-2026 school year

1475

Opinion: ‘Message received … give us more money or else’

1476

Clark County Sheriff's Office releases July 30 Critical Incident Video

1477

Review committee to recommend new composition for C-TRAN Board of Directors

1478

Jennifer Heine-Withee in race for Battle Ground School Board Position 1

1479

Business Profile: Les Schwab Tire Center celebrates community, new store in Brush Prairie

1480

John Braun announces run for Congress in Washington’s 3rd District

1481

Battle Ground launches community survey: McConnell Park Master Plan, until Aug. 22

1482

Commission on Aging to discuss social connection at Aug. 20 meeting

1483

Surplus multi-season elk tags available Aug. 19

1484

Opinion: Washington’s nonpoint plan – The hidden green assault on your property

1485

WA School for the Blind superintendent resigns, citing harassment and threats

1486

Opinion: Is Vancouver stacking the vote at C-TRAN?

1487

Driver’s quick thinking gets vehicle on fire off the road, out of danger to others

1488

More memories made on the final day of the 2025 Clark County Fair

1489

Opinion: Trump administration has not yet taken a position on the I-5 Bridge replacement project

1490

When the biker community shows up: granting a fellow rider’s final wish in Battle Ground

1491

BG Police seek public’s assistance in identifying vehicle and occupants

1492

Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano to take Trump appointment as Eastern WA U.S. attorney

1493

Opinion: The Truth behind the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake

1494

What’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 10

1495

Opinion: Republican poll bursts propaganda

1496

What’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 9

1497

Opinion: Does more Medicaid mean fewer ER visits?

1498

Letter: ‘I’ll take my chances with the Clark County Council over the city of Vancouver’

1499

Opinion: Freedom to honk

1500

Applications for 2025-2027 Homeless Crisis Response System Severe Weather Response funds available Aug. 11

1501

Letter: ‘Colin Kaepernick is no one to be celebrated in Vancouver schools’

1502

Budweiser Clydesdales bring magic to Clark County Fair, and awareness to Folds of Honor

1503

POLL: Do you support Vancouver expanding its city limits through annexation?

1504

Opinion: The Growth Management Act’s impact on house prices in Washington

1505

U-Haul truck sharing comes to Chadwick’s Mill Plain Shell in Vancouver

1506

Two councilors share their initial views on annexation proposals

1507

What’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Friday, Aug. 8

1508

Opinion: ‘The thing I dislike most about the (I-5 Bridge replacement) project’

1509

Vancouver Police investigate multi-vehicle collision involving tow truck

1510

What’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 7

1511

WSDOT Travel Advisory: Expect overnight delays on SR 500 for utility work, Aug. 7

1512

Republicans hopeful as primary results show two tight legislative races

1513

Opinion: Workers who strike need to be warned double pay is a no-no

1514

WSP takes steps to address growing firearms forensics backlog

1515

Annual School Supply Drive for Vancouver Students receives $10,000 boost

1516

Letter: ‘Jennifer has the common-sense values to make public schools better. We need a candidate like her’

1517

FVRL levy lid lift being approved by voters

1518

Vancouver celebrates National Night Out

1519

What’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 6

1520

Trump pledges overhaul of school fitness tests

1521

Vancouver Police investigate fatal traffic collision involving bicyclist

1522

Opposing statements sought for Nov. 4, 2025, ballot measures

1523

City Council approves resolution to place police services levy, Proposition 5 on November ballot

1524

WA’s new work zone speed cameras cite 7K drivers in first 90 days

1525

Grand opening celebration for new playground at Fruit Valley Park on Aug. 16

1526

Letter: The era of decline is over – A mayor who will fight for you

1527

What’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 5

1528

Business profile: Dragon Rescue Society in search of heroes at the Clark County Fair

1529

Opinion: Leaders doing a ‘bang up’ job of making downtowns safe

1530

Opinion: Reclaiming our forests

1531

Opinion: WAGOP chair urges WA counties to reject reckless ‘sanctuary’ nonsense

1532

Two-year construction of a roundabout at Northeast 179th Street and Northeast 29th Avenue begins in late August

1533

What’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Monday, Aug. 4

1534

‘Clear sign of energy mismanagement’: Washington gas prices trending up

1535

Bridge work coming to SR 14 in Clark County, Aug. 4-7

1536

What’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 3

1537

18-year-old passenger dies at scene of single-vehicle collision

1538

What’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 2

1539

A tour of the fairgrounds at opening day of the Clark County Fair

1540

Where’s Gov. Bob Ferguson?

1541

City of Ridgefield moving forward with Recreation and Community Center Project

1542

Sharon Wodtke selected for Community Hero Award for her work with Battle Ground seniors

1543

County seeks volunteers to serve on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

1544

POLL: Should cities be allowed to permanently close public spaces to camping under emergency orders?

1545

C-TRAN maintains partnership with Clark County Fair for free shuttle service

1546

Opinion: President Trump is the hope for sanity being applied to the I-5 Bridge replacement project

1547

US Senate confirms Joe Kent to lead a national intelligence agency

1548

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA accepts $1.25 million gift

1549

Opinion: County fairs are opportunities to go meat shopping

1550

One dead in officer-involved shooting in downtown Vancouver

1551

Tickets on sale for 47th GRO Parade of Homes

1552

Paddle for Life Festival brings community together for a day of racing, wellness & support

1553

Opinion: WAGOP chair sets the record straight on Dems’ ‘hyperbolic rhetoric’ on Medicaid Program

1554

Opinion: Without accountability, Washington risks losing the fight on homelessness — and federal funding

1555

Letter: What the HECK is a county Charter and why does it need reviewing?

1556

Plan ahead for nighttime ramp closure on I-5 in Clark County, July 31

1557

Clark County Republican Party unanimously opposes Philip Johnson’s candidacy for Battle Ground City Council

1558

IBR official remain confident in $2.1B in federal funding for I-5 bridge replacement

1559

Clark County Fair to provide 10 best days of summer starting Friday, Aug. 1

1560

Battle Ground Senior Citizens, Home Instead team up to help Clark County Veterans Assistance Center

1561

Opinion: Harming workers one payroll tax at a time: WA Cares wants wages a caregiver needs to keep caregiving

1562

City of Vancouver opens Lodging Tax Grant application for 2026 tourism events and programs

1563

Vancouver Fire extinguishes brush fire

1564

Letter: ‘Clark County must prioritize the expansion of pedestrian and bicycle trails to promote the health and well-being of its residents’

1565

Letter: Community invited to honor Vietnam War fallen heroes at Fort Vancouver Ceremony

1566

Save Vancouver Streets appeals court ruling, still hoping to get initiative on a future ballot

1567

As 2026 midterms loom, Washington’s congressional lawmakers rake in cash

1568

Fiscal Fallout: 2026 legislative session ‘could be worse yet’

1569

Opinion: Will free school choice come to Washington state?

1570

Confirmed: Homeless camps along Burnt Bridge Creek Trail near Andresen Road no longer there

1571

Opinion: Why does Spokane have a homeless problem?

1572

Vancouver Fire responds to water rescue at Wintler Park

1573

Trump targets Housing First policies in WA with new federal funding mandate

1574

These new Washington laws take effect July 27

1575

Opinion: Climate Commitment Act spending expands government but does little for tangible environmental benefits

1576

Cities of Camas/Washougal seeking committee members for ‘For and Against’ ballot statements for RFA

1577

Call for nominations: Commission on Aging’s 6th annual Silver Citizen Award

1578

Vancouver Fire responds to multiple house fires

1579

Sunday event offers opportunity for area voters to meet and greet CCRP-endorsed Charter Review Commission candidates

1580

U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee bans transgender athletes from women's sports

1581

Opinion: Where does Washington state spend the CO2 tax revenue? More government

1582

Opinion: A brief history of turn signals

1583

Expect delays on I-205 in Clark County, July 28-29

1584

POLL: Do you support Kaiser Permanente’s decision to stop gender-related surgeries for minors?

1585

Vancouver Police continuing shooting investigation

1586

‘Broadway comes to Camas, it’s showtime’

1587

Opinion: Kaiser orders the Medical Mengeles to stop cutting on kids

1588

Opinion: ‘Vote Before Tolls’ Initiative gains momentum across Oregon

1589

WAGOP expands program for supporting conservative School Board candidates across WA

1590

County seeks applicants for Parks Advisory Board

1591

Board of Health seeks applicants for three Public Health Advisory Council positions

1592

Opinion: Reform Clark County founder encourages voters to get engaged in Charter Review Commission voting

1593

County seeks applicants to fill two open District Court seats

1594

Second phase of Vancouver Lake Management Plan completed

1595

Fiscal Fallout: Washington ‘in the worst budget crisis we've ever had’

1596

Opinion: Going down with the ship

1597

Letter: The Charterist IV – The real character of the executive

1598

Public Health issues danger advisory for Vancouver Lake due to harmful algae

1599

Vancouver Police arrest sex offender for rape of 12 year old

1600

Opinion: ‘Donald Trump keeps his word’

1601

Ahead of permit to purchase, WA experiencing a surge in concealed pistol licenses

1602

Celebrate the Day of Festivals in Downtown Ridgefield on Saturday, August 2

1603

Save the date for the Furry Friends Annual Dinner and Auction

1604

Auditor to hold special three-day filing period for three elected offices with no candidates

1605

Arrest made in July 11 drive-by shooting

1606

Vancouver Police investigate serious injury collision

1607

WA among states suing Trump administration over health care, education

1608

Expect delays on SR 503 in Clark County, July 21-24

1609

August 5 primary voting begins in 37 counties

1610

Expect overnight delays on I-205 in Clark County for utility work, July 21

1611

Opinion: ‘Freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences of that speech’

1612

17-year-old female dies in fatal two-vehicle collision

1613

Letter: ‘Light rail is a debt bomb that just keeps going off!’

1614

Letter: We don’t need four more years of lawlessness

1615

Rep. John Ley visits empty Brockmann mental health facility, calls for state to fund its operation

1616

Washougal MX Park welcomes National and salutes military veterans as well

1617

Two GOP state lawmakers consider running against Gluesenkamp Perez

1618

Opinion: Vancouver’s new $30 rental fee will increase rents in the city

1619

Clark College launches Advanced Manufacturing Program Fall 2025

1620

Opinion: The right speed to exit

1621

Clark County seeks volunteers for four positions on the Clean Water Commission

1622

Letter: It’s time for Vancouver to choose change

1623

POLL: Should the county update its Human Resources policy to include personal social media accounts of employees in sensitive roles?

1624

Opinion: ‘Vilifying broad swaths of Americans’

1625

Social media activity of Clark County public defender questioned

1626

Project 42 launches its third county project in Clark County with Leslie Lewallen as director

1627

Paddle Safe Week begins July 22, teaches importance of water safety

1628

Council for the Homeless releases 2025 Point-in-Time Count for Clark County

1629

C-TRAN board member regrets vote that could leave Clark County taxpayers on the hook for light rail

1630

Opinion: Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries levy lid lift

1631

Letter: ‘The public has allowed this to happen’

1632

The Study of Sports Podcast, July 16, 2025: Two first bases coming to high school baseball, a discussion on Teddy Bridgewater the high school coach, and trolling Mariners fans

1633

Plan ahead for lane closures on I-5 in Vancouver, July 17-18

1634

Letter: ‘I am a law-abiding citizen, who believes in the free speech of others’

1635

Washougal Community Market kicks off Friday at Reflection Plaza

1636

Greater Vancouver Chamber opens nominations for the 2025 First Citizen Award

1637

City and County funding agreement advances Bridge Shelter project

1638

WATCH: Sen. Braun urges Ferguson to get past fearmongering on 'big beautiful bill'

1639

Veteran educator Lorri Sibley announces campaign for Battle Ground School Board

1640

Clark County Fire District 3 hiring firefighters and paramedics

1641

Red Cross issues advice to stay safe during extreme heat

1642

Vancouver’s Rental Registration Program to improve quality, safety of rental housing

1643

Opinion: Taxes and assessed Values

1644

Junior Market’s entrepreneur of the year recognized by Greater Vancouver Chamber and OnPoint Community Credit Union

1645

Opinion: Why has Vancouver hired a shelter provider with a record of failure?

1646

Opinion: Predators, politics, and public records

1647

Low water levels on Lewis River lead to boat ramp and dispersed camping closure

1648

Recording fees increase following state legislative approval of bills

1649

Opinion: TriMet Better Red cost allocation revealed

1650

Vancouver Police investigate shooting

1651

Letter: ‘This administration’s trade stance is bold, but it's producing results’

1652

Battle Ground Harvest Days getting ready for big week

1653

High pay, low test scores: WA teachers earn most when adjusted for cost of living

1654

Families celebrate 25 years of inclusive fishing at Merwin Day of Fishing

1655

Opinion: In-n-Out Burger is so much more than fast food for so many of us

1656

Obituary: Stephen Lloyd Randol, 1945-2025

1657

Opinion: Washington’s June 2025 budget revisions – revenue up spending up more

1658

Washougal fourth graders take flight with hands-on birdhouse project

1659

Opinion: Pedestrian control signals

1660

Letter: ‘How can five part-time legislators without research support or reliable access to information serve as an effective check on six full-time elected executives’

1661

Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia River Mental Health Services announce Letter of Intent to protect behavioral health services

1662

Primary and Special Election important information

1663

Sock drive for Christmas in July, presented by Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc, is July 14

1664

Public Health lifts advisory at Vancouver Lake after water quality improves

1665

POLL: Should the Clark County Clerk remain an elected position?

1666

Public comment prevails: No action taken on Clerk agenda item at Clark County Council meeting

1667

Opinion: Neighbors for a Better Crossing calls for a current seismic study for $7.5 Billion Interstate Bridge project

1668

Opinion: Washington's Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers

1669

Vancouver Clinic begins major expansion in Vancouver-Camas

1670

WA governor commits to backfilling Planned Parenthood funding cut by Congress

1671

Rep. John Ley supports C-TRAN Bus Rapid Transit to save Washington money

1672

C-TRAN, WSU Vancouver celebrates groundbreaking for The Vine on Highway 99

1673

Letter: The Charterist III — Concerning the powers of the Legislative Branch

1674

C-TRAN board again postpones vote on light rail operations and maintenance costs

1675

Opinion: ‘Today’s Democratic Party is not our father’s Democratic Party’

1676

Opinion: ‘The Interstate Bridge project lacks billions in funding from both Oregon and Washington’

1677

New WA hotline to report hate crimes launches in three counties

1678

PNW longest running professional motorsports event continues with 44th edition of the Washougal National

1679

Hockinson Blueberry Festival Returns Saturday, July 19

1680

New Les Schwab Tires store in Brush Prairie expands services in Vancouver area

1681

Opinion: When bad policy fail real people

1682

Opinion: Fantasy math – Why the CBO’s numbers don’t add up

1683

Re-Imagined Radio pays tribute to Bogart and Bacall in two-part series

1684

Plan ahead for ramp closures on I-5 near Ridgefield, July 9-10

1685

Commission on Aging to discuss ‘Aging in Place’

1686

Court rules against Save Vancouver Streets

1687

July Sparkles at RedDoor Gallery

1688

Battle Ground HealthCare appoints new executive director

1689

Deceased person found in Lake River near Ridgefield Marina

1690

County seeks nominations for local businesses, individuals for Disability Employment Awareness Awards

1691

WA watches CA as fed Title IX deadline looms; SCOTUS to hear trans athlete cases

1692

Trump signs 'big, beautiful bill' during White House July 4 celebration

1693

Opinion: Changes made — and not made — to WA Cares in 2025

1694

Photos: 2025 Ridgefield Fourth of July Celebration Parade

1695

Letter: Can the president direct the U. S. Military to strike another country?

1696

Letter: Social Security applauds passage of legislation providing historic tax relief for seniors

1697

Delays expected on Northwest 99th Street during water quality project construction

1698

POLL: What’s the biggest concern you have with the current I-5 Bridge replacement plan?

1699

Dorothy Dwyer: World War II hero’s legacy lives on in Clark County years after her passing

1700

Blueberry season has arrived, with several farms offering U-pick opportunities

1701

Marshall Community Center celebrates 60 years

1702

Opinion: Your cost of living is about to go up as the majority party’s new taxes and fees kick in

1703

Ridgefield to once again host Fourth of July Celebration

1704

142nd Wing to conduct Independence Day flyovers

1705

Report: Washington state has 3rd-highest childcare costs in the US

1706

Opinion: Fourth of July cookout costs emphasize the need for agriculture

1707

Plan ahead for ramp closures on I-5 near Ridgefield, July 8-9

1708

New state plan aims to reconnect Washington wildlife, make roads safer

1709

Opinion: ‘Oh, the humanity!’

1710

Letter: ‘Inquiring minds want to know’

1711

WA hotline allows illegal immigrants to report U.S. citizens for First Amendment activity

1712

Family offers $5,000 reward for information regarding missing person

1713

Oregon DOT director calls transportation funding bill failure ‘shocking,’ warns of layoffs

1714

Journey Theater presents ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

1715

Two students share their Boys State experience with American Legion Post 44 members

1716

Trump administration tells states it’s freezing $6.8 billion for K-12 school programs

1717

County implements burn ban beginning July 3

1718

US Senate narrowly passes GOP megabill after overnight session, sending it to House

1719

Opinion: Washington's already high gas taxes jump another six cents per gallon, driving prices up

1720

Magenta Theater presents “Don’t Dress for Dinner”

1721

Letter: DOJ’s take down of the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

1722

Opinion: Trump Administration rolls out program to help verify that only U.S. citizens can cast ballots

1723

Opinion: The real immigration emergency – crops don’t wait

1724

Vancouver Fire responds to blaze at mill

1725

New crossing opens over SR 500 in Vancouver

1726

Analysis reveals divided views on teacher-led prayer in public schools in Washington vs. Idaho

1727

Letter: Eight years of mayor’s failure on Vancouver’s streets

1728

These new Washington laws take effect Tuesday

1729

C-TRAN to hold groundbreaking for The Vine on Highway 99

1730

Parent Grief Support Group offers hope and community

1731

CALEA accreditation assessor invites public comment

1732

Fireworks sales launch in Southwest Washington

1733

Opinion: ‘Southwest Washington residents deserve a better I-5 Bridge replacement project and a more reliable partner to complete it’

1734

US Supreme Court limits injunctions, allows President Trump to act on birthright citizenship ban

1735

Opinion: Governments should protect workers, end cozy relationship with political allies

1736

City of Battle Ground announces speed limit reductions on multiple city streets

1737

New name is not the only thing new at Cascades Amphitheater

1738

What’s next for Washington’s challenge to Trump’s birthright citizenship order?

1739

Opinion: ‘The precious right of citizenship’

1740

Application period now open for 2026 Historical Promotion Grants

1741

POLL: What should lawmakers prioritize to avoid a budget shortfall by 2027?

1742

OSPI remains defiant as federal funding for Washington state schools is at risk

1743

Prevent fires, injury and waterway contamination with proper fireworks disposal

1744

Opinion: DOJ Files Ninth Circuit Amicus Brief in support of WSU football coach fired for not taking COVID vaccine

1745

Opinion: Riding in the bed of a pickup

1746

Expect delays on I-5 in Clark County for utility work Friday, June 27

1747

Community celebrates 60 years of health, connection and creativity at Marshall Community Center

1748

Korean War anniversary: Community promises to never forget The Forgotten War

1749

WA may have to dip into emergency reserves, despite historic tax increases

1750

Sale of fireworks begins June 28, use in unincorporated area allowed only on July 4

1751

Opinion: Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen thinks Washington is a great place to do business

1752

Storm Nation Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing scholarships for Skyview seniors, awards $21,000

1753

Construction begins on wetland restoration at county’s 78th Street Heritage Farm

1754

Battle Ground Public Schools announces administrative changes for 2025-26

1755

Results of heat mapping project show unequal distribution of heat in Clark County

1756

Vancouver Police investigate two deaths

1757

A Caring Closet provides gently used medical equipment to those in need

1758

Curt Daniels Invitational to celebrate 20 years of summer baseball tournament

1759

Ridgefield School District's Surplus Sale is this Friday, June 27

1760

Supreme Court to decide landmark parental rights case

1761

Opinion: OSPI Chief Chris Reykdal confronted by state data, blames partisanship for bad results

1762

Opinion: It’s never sunny in liberal land

1763

Washougal launches new volunteer program to tackle litter and build community pride

1764

Vancouver Fire extinguishes apartment blaze

1765

Opinion: Want lower health care costs? Start with better policies

1766

Washington updates student discipline rules for public schools

1767

Opinion: ‘Banning camping within 1,000 feet of schools, churches, and community centers — should have been enacted years ago’

1768

Opinion: 640 million acres of compassionate mismanagement

1769

WAGOP supports DOJ’s lawsuit against WA state’s unconstitutional law

1770

Letter: ‘The WHO is more important than the WHAT!’

1771

Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. celebrates 50 years of service

1772

Opinion: You can build your way out of traffic congestion

1773

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries invites community to help shape the future

1774

Dance performance team starting out of Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center

1775

Burgerville stays true to its local roots with new breakfast menu

1776

Plan ahead for a busy Fourth of July travel weekend

1777

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue to host live Fire Sprinkler Demonstration at Planters Days

1778

Battle Ground Senior Citizens to celebrate 50 years

1779

POLL: Do you agree with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold state bans on gender-related surgeries for minors?

1780

Opinion: The IBR ‘guessed and guessed low’ on project costs

1781

Prairie Tavern welcomes veterans for monthly luncheon

1782

Opinion: Mail-in ballots – exposing the massive corruption of American elections is happening in real time

1783

Letter: Greed breeds liars and thieves – lock them up!

1784

'Not looking terrific for summer': High gas prices in WA could get worse

1785

Opinion: Will the Capital Gains Tax increase to 9.9% cause businesses to leave the state?

1786

Letter: The Charterist II – The first Charter Review Commission

1787

State Parks urges responsible Fourth of July fun on public lands and beaches

1788

Vancouver Pollinator Festival to celebrate the city becoming a Bee City USA

1789

Early morning blaze turns into fatality

1790

Rob Anderson’s case against four Clark County councilors delayed

1791

Public Health issues warning for Vancouver Lake due to elevated toxin levels

1792

Opinion: More payers, not fewer, needed in health care

1793

Recreational fishing and hunting license costs increase July 1

1794

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee prohibition on gender affirming care for minors

1795

WA commission votes to delay I-5 Bridge tolls, escalate rate increases

1796

Hudson’s Bay High School track to close June 18 for resurfacing

1797

Opinion: SCOTUS decides that ‘sensible states can ban the genital mutilation of children in the name of America’s transgender insanity’

1798

County seeks applicants for Community Action Advisory Board

1799

Rep. John Ley appointed to three new work committees, including key bi-state Legislative Action Committee

1800

Seton Catholic celebrates another WIAA Scholastic Cup

1801

Southwest Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation to hold Hunting Heritage Banquet

1802

Opinion: The 2025 Tax Tsunami in Washington state

1803

Washington state lawsuit payouts skyrocket to more than $500M in past year

1804

League of Women Voters schedules Vancouver City Council candidate forum

1805

Clark County Parks and Nature leads regional effort to identify financially sustainable future for parks

1806

Plan for overnight lane and ramp closures on northbound I-5 in Vancouver, June 17–19

1807

Clark County’s Greg Kimsey named Auditor of the Year by Secretary of State

1808

Opinion: An accusation of ‘multiple inaccuracies and defamatory statements’

1809

Opinion: Political motivated violence from the left is replacing discourse at a troubling rate

1810

Opinion: Tell city officials to keep Vancouver ‘normal’

1811

Opioid Abatement Council awards $2.75 million to Vancouver Bridge Shelter Project

1812

Opinion: The Feds vs. Washington state

1813

Community invited to provide input on Orchards Community Park improvements via online survey

1814

C-TRAN board approves service changes to start in fall; hears proposed fare increases for 2026

1815

Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen visits U.S. Department of Transportation to oppose light rail in I-5 Bridge project

1816

Letter: Follow the money

1817

Honoring the Fathers Who Guide, Give, and Inspire

1818

Trump keeps control of California National Guard in LA for now after appeals court order

1819

Opinion: President Trump signs memorandum to protect the Snake River dams

1820

Clark County looking to fill live-in, volunteer park host position at Moulton Falls Regional Park

1821

Community members are invited to apply for Pro/Con Committees for upcoming districting ballot measure

1822

Plan ahead for overnight ramp closures on eastbound SR 14 in Vancouver, June 15–17

1823

Clark County Fire District 3 recognizes AMR Crews for actions during June 10 fire incident

1824

Washougal School District is accepting applications for Board of Directors vacancy

1825

Join Ridgefield’s free Dragon Boat Community Paddles this summer

1826

Firefighters asking folks to Fill The Boot with fundraiser for MDA on Saturday

1827

Aging play equipment at Lewisville Regional Park to be removed

1828

POLL: Should Clark County taxpayers help pay for light rail operations?

1829

Opinion: Why would C-TRAN Board members put the agency on the hook for $7.2 million annually if they don’t have to?

1830

The Study of Sports Podcast, June 13, 2025: Salute spring sports champions and revealing our summer plans, plus a quick trip to the 1970s

1831

C-TRAN approves construction contract for new Vine route along Highway 99

1832

Camas detectives make arrest in Christmas morning car prowl and theft

1833

Opinion: How to use a two-way left turn lane

1834

Washington governor wants agencies to look for deeper cuts

1835

Signature gathering begins soon on Washington voter ID initiative

1836

Ex-Washington state worker claims she was fired over school board vote on trans athletes

1837

Opinion: Washington’s CO2 tax jumps 16% in just three months to about 46 cents per gallon

1838

Expect delays on northbound I-5 in Clark County for pavement repair work

1839

Fire District 3 firefighters rescue elderly couple and pets from burning home

1840

The Commission on Aging asks, ‘How can older adults in Clark County connect socially?’

1841

Opinion: A win-win for Washington state

1842

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program moving forward with plans for light rail

1843

Ferguson prepares for possibility of Trump deploying troops in Washington

1844

Korean War Veterans Remembrance Ceremony set for June 25 in Vancouver

1845

Opinion: You want to know how much Washington State now taxes you?

1846

Opinion: WA Gov. Bob Ferguson defends lawlessness in California

1847

Heritage Foundation ranks WA state 46th out of 51 in election integrity

1848

McLoughlin Heights Church of God hosts Community Safety & Wellness Day

1849

Vancouver fire marshal issues recreational burn ban

1850

State-federal tensions over ICE rise as Trump deploys troops against LA protests

1851

Coroner says Decker girls died of suffocation as search for their father continues

1852

Sons, Daughters of the American Revolution team up to teach at elementary school in Woodland

1853

Opinion: The elephant in Hearing Room A

1854

Opinion: Washington EV sales have stalled and are far short of state's arbitrary targets

1855

Letter: Property taxes – ugh!

1856

Letter: ‘The city of Vancouver's approach to homeless camps along Burnt Bridge Creek is a revolving door of eviction and relocation’

1857

Hiring Event at WorkSource Vancouver on June 18

1858

Opinion: ‘Comply with the appropriate and lawful requests of officers and see how that works for you’

1859

Youth make the sale at the 2025 Junior Market in downtown Vancouver

1860

National search yields a new deputy city manager for Vancouver

1861

One person dies in fatal motorcycle vs. truck collision

1862

Tim Eyman loses recall attempt against WA Secretary of State

1863

Opinion: State lawmakers need to examine their role in health care cost increases

1864

Opinion: A fun guide to teaching money smarts at any age

1865

Senior spotlight: Seton Catholic’s Josephine Abbott creates her own history with historic project

1866

Chat with champions: Family-first philosophy leads Columbia River boys soccer to another title

1867

Lemonade Day Junior Market set for Saturday at Esther Short Park

1868

Battle Ground Public Schools to offer free meals this summer

1869

Overnight closures of I-5 in Vancouver for pavement repair work, June 8, 9, 11 and 12

1870

Battle Ground to celebrate reopening of newly remodeled Senior Center

1871

FBI, local partners interrupt IED and mass shooting event

1872

Vancouver Police make arrest in shooting investigation

1873

POLL: Should Clark County help enforce federal immigration laws?

1874

Murder of three Wenatchee sisters highlights complexity of family court cases

1875

WAGOP joins regional movement to end vote-by-mail

1876

Letter: ‘Protect Vancouver’s future Public Market’

1877

Detectives make unlawful firearm arrest in Woodland

1878

Kim Hamlik announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission, District 2, Position 3

1879

Furry Friends volunteers encourage community contributions to feed kittens

1880

Victims of Tuesday homicide in Battle Ground identified

1881

Camas celebrates recovery of the Little Bronze Girl statue, including one family with a special bond to the work of art

1882

Opinion: IBR fails Metro ‘green’ priorities and safe system evaluation

1883

Opinion: The Minimum Wage Trap – Why higher wages don’t solve Washington’s affordability crisis

1884

Manhunt continues for father suspected of killing three daughters near Wenatchee

1885

Public Health issues warning for Lacamas Lake due to elevated toxin levels

1886

Opinion: ‘Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican’

1887

Raptors bring in new food choices for fans at the RORC

1888

Letter: The Charterist – General introduction to Home Rule

1889

Vancouver Arts & Music Festival wins best in state

1890

Secure Your Load, Save a Life: Washington campaign returns to prevent crashes and protect communities

1891

Local artists invited to Camas Plein Air event and competition honoring the life of Marquita Call on Sept. 27

1892

Volunteers needed for county’s Accessible Community Advisory Committee

1893

Sheriff responds to DHS listing Clark County as a sanctuary jurisdiction

1894

Opinion: Washington’s affordability crisis fuels out-migration in 2025

1895

One injured in Woodland construction accident

1896

BG Police investigating multiple deaths, public safety assured

1897

High school baseball: A fresh take on the tradition of the Clark County All Star Game

1898

Opinion: ‘The IBR project is a perfect example of why less than 25 percent of Americans do not trust government’

1899

Letter: ‘Harvard’s top administrators are howling’

1900

Evergreen Public Schools will again offer free breakfast and lunch to children during summer

1901

Opinion: Public comment on impacts of bridge on historic structures

1902

Rural school officials, advocates respond to trans athlete winning state title

1903

Opinion: Another delay for higher IBR costs

1904

Opinion: Golden opportunity for rural Washington

1905

Body discovered in Columbia River

1906

High school sports: Columbia River boys soccer wins state; and locals win track and field titles

1907

Washington’s new cap on rent hikes set at 10% through end of 2025

1908

Opinion: A century later, Washington state fails parental rights

1909

Opinion: Washington's 2025 legislative session doubled down on a decade of decline

1910

Benthic algae mats in Columbia River pose risks to people, pets

1911

Letter: Clark County must hit pause on climate planning until we ask the most important question

1912

Chat with champions: Skyview softball celebrates journey to state championship

1913

Clark County begins forest stewardship thinning project at Spud Mountain

1914

Raptors and their fans celebrate the start of 2025 season

1915

Vancouver launching streamlined ePermit system to improve customer experience and accessibility

1916

Expect delays on SR 500 in Camas for pavement repairs Sunday, June 1

1917

Public Health offers tips for staying safe as swim season approaches

1918

Vancouver to host free music, movies and more this summer in Vancouver

1919

POLL: Would you choose autonomous vehicles or light rail for your commute?

1920

County Elections office closed Friday, June 6, for construction project

1921

Fish mobile food pantry rolls out with new tires and renewed commitment to fight hunger

1922

High school sports: La Center baseball celebrating historic run to final four

1923

An alternative to light rail

1924

Public comment period open for the Clark County Parks and Nature Capital Improvement Plan

1925

Opinion: ‘Politics are overriding common sense’ when it comes to the I-5 Bridge replacement project

1926

VPD seeks assistance locating man who went missing near Columbia River

1927

Mount St. Helens Visitor Center reopens May 31

1928

Letter: Vancouver must act now to reduce PFAS contamination from city-sanctioned camps

1929

Letter: 520 Portage Bay Bridge vs. Interstate 5 bridge replacement

1930

MADD, Target Zero team up for Bike/Walk like MADD event Saturday, May 31

1931

Tix for Tots to hold first gala fundraiser

1932

Opinion: Illinois is about to help property owners evict squatters when someone moves into a home without permission

1933

WATCH: Christian gathering outside Seattle City Hall brings trans rights protesters

1934

Opinion: Proposed initiative to the legislature – requiring verification of citizenship for voter registration

1935

Drivers may experience traffic delays and closures for summer road preservation work in Clark County

1936

Port of Vancouver USA to begin construction on next phase of bike/pedestrian pathway

1937

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington to celebrate local giving on June 3

1938

County Council seeks volunteers for Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board

1939

‘Lest We Forget’: Amboy Honors Memorial Day with Ceremony, Eagle Flyover, and Community Tribute

1940

Raptors preparing for Thursday’s Opening Night to their summer league baseball season

1941

RFK Jr. ends COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy children, pregnant people

1942

Vancouver Police investigate shooting

1943

Opinion: The 2025 Washington Legislative Session – Small business, taxation, and business regulation

1944

Opinion: The Antifa Revolution

1945

High school sports: Skyview softball highlights first of two weeks of spring sports championships

1946

Opinion: MAX costs and reduced service at TriMet

1947

High gas, food prices didn't alter Memorial Day plans for millions of Americans

1948

You can now take some roadkill home to eat in SW Washington

1949

Letter: Strengthening Medicaid for those in need

1950

Letter: ‘Freedom is not free’

1951

Remembering the Fallen: Clark County Today Honors Heroes on Memorial Day

1952

Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony set for Monday at Vancouver Barracks Parade Ground

1953

Battle Ground to host annual Memorial Day Ceremony, May 26

1954

Brian Munson announces bid to return to Battle Ground City Council

1955

POLL: Should fireworks be banned in unincorporated Clark County?

1956

Them Before Us founder gives passionate speech at Clark County Republican Women dinner

1957

CCSO completes investigation of suspected suicide, allegations of sex abuse involving a juvenile

1958

Skyview’s softball leader inspires on and off the field

1959

Opinion: ‘I am absolutely disgusted by lawmakers and educators who have been successful in reducing parental rights’

1960

Trucking industry accused of ‘undermining’ zero emission vehicle mandate

1961

2025 Clark County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony scheduled for May 29

1962

IMPACT CW Food Drive returns for 11th Year to support area families

1963

Plan for lane and ramp closures on SR 500 in Vancouver, May 27-28

1964

Vancouver City Council adopts new Economic Development Strategy

1965

Letter: ‘Objectivity to scientific decision-making should be present in government officials’

1966

Scooter operator dies after collision with two vehicles

1967

Nearly sold out; Patriots United event set for tomorrow

1968

High school sports: Camas senior, Mountain View freshman win state girls golf championships

1969

Subject of fireworks brought a passionate response to Clark County Council Time

1970

Despite signing of anti-parents’ rights bill, ‘this isn’t over,’ says Sen. Perry Dozier

1971

Sun Bucks program returns to provide summer food support for Washington children

1972

Opinion: Governor Ferguson signs the largest tax increase in Washington's history into law

1973

Opinion: Work? Strike? Whatever; Employers now required to pay union members not to work

1974

Ferguson signs budget boosting Washington state spending and taxes

1975

WA governor signs parental ‘bill of rights’ rewrite

1976

Opinion: Parent notification of medical services, mental health issues involving students is removed

1977

Councilor Leslie Lewallen releases statement opposing countywide fireworks ban ahead of Clark County Council vote

1978

Opinion: ‘Vancouver doesn’t have to end up like Portland or LA’

1979

VPS celebrates opening of Endeavour Technical Trades Center

1980

Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law

1981

Washington history firsts that happened in Washougal

1982

Opinion: ‘Governor Ferguson agrees parents have no rights’

1983

TriMet seeks $190M-$290M for Interstate Bridge light rail vehicles; charging taxpayers up to $15M per vehicle — triple the $4.5M cost

1984

Opinion: What is liberty worth?

1985

CCRP issues ‘Call to Action’ to oppose proposed fireworks ban

1986

Conservatives on U.S. House Budget Committee switch votes, advance GOP package

1987

Opinion: Prescription price controls and rationing would undermine the innovation that has saved so many

1988

The Annual Big Paddle Waterfront Festival returns on Saturday, June 7

1989

Washington among the most generous state for GoFundMe campaigns

1990

Clark College launches Computer Science Bachelor of Science program

1991

Annual Discover Pass cost set to increase in October

1992

County hosts open houses to gather public input on proposed alternatives for growth plan update

1993

Industry leaders hope to convince Clark County to not ban fireworks

1994

Vancouver prepares float for Portland’s 118th Grand Floral Parade

1995

High school spring sports championships start this week

1996

Opinion: HB 1217 – Rent control is law … or is it?

1997

Letter: ‘Marie (Gluesenkamp Perez) sadly fails to recognize the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death’

1998

Vancouver Fire Department responds to Saturday house fire

1999

Tesla, Netflix, Philip Morris among those pushing WA governor for tax vetoes

2000

Letter: ‘Anyone from the majority party listening?’

2001

Our Community Salutes those who have enlisted in the military

2002

POLL: Should the I-5 Bridge project be paused over cost and bidding concerns?

2003

Opinion: TriMet contract: MAX vehicles cost $4.5 million

2004

Clark County Sheriff's Office releases May 7 critical incident video

2005

Journey Theater presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

2006

Last chance to sign up for next week’s Clark County Republican Women dinner

2007

Opinion: 18th District Sen. Adrian Cortes explains positions on legislation he voted on

2008

Kindergarten orientations happening soon for Battle Ground Public Schools

2009

Expect delays on I-5 near Woodland for bridge inspection, May 18

2010

Foundation for VPS breaks ground on new building to support technical trades at Fort Vancouver High School with the Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund

2011

Don’t leave tax dollars on the table; learn about property tax exemptions at May 23 and June 6 events in Vancouver

2012

Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce to hold annual award banquet

2013

Opinion: ‘I’m more than just a little skeptical that IBR officials are doing everything they can to limit the cost of this project’

2014

Director of Washington Parents Network to speak Sunday night at Washougal church

2015

Clark County settles wrongful shooting lawsuit for $3.5 million

2016

No tax on tips, child tax credit and business tax cuts survive in big House GOP bill

2017

Letter: ‘IBR has relied on this video to instill fear in the public and government officials to promote the construction of a new bridge’

2018

Vancouver City Council approves $11.15 million to help create or preserve 330 affordable rental homes

2019

Washougal School District students work together to bring art to life

2020

Commission on Aging to focus on health and fitness at May meeting

2021

County seeks volunteers for Development and Engineering Advisory Board

2022

Columbia Play Project launches search for executive director to lead next phase of growth

2023

Construction crane another milestone in Hyas Point development project in east county

2024

Opinion: Stand up for fair play in Washington

2025

Opinion: Veto, Bob, veto!

2026

Troubled TriMet and fleecing taxpayers with LRT

2027

After 26 years, Chief Kristan Maurer resigns from District 6

2028

PeaceHealth Southwest welcomes new chief operating officer

2029

New self-guided BARK Ranger tour introduces pet owners to history

2030

Opinion: ‘I feel bad for the former president, I really do’

2031

Plan for overnight lane closures on I-5 near Ridgefield, May 12-23

2032

Lawsuits associated with Michelle Belkot’s removal from C-TRAN board in holding patterns

2033

Animal Protection and Control seizes multiple animals in animal cruelty case

2034

Opinion: Rent control was signed into law last week – here’s why it was exactly the wrong thing to do

2035

Share Your Thoughts: IBR program holding online open house and public comment period

2036

Letter: ‘I have dedicated my life to public service and look to continue my service as a Charter Review Commissioner’

2037

Vancouver’s Ann Donnelly seeks Charter Review Commission seat

2038

Vancouver Fire responds to restaurant fire

2039

With gratitude and love — Honoring all the mothers in our community

2040

Leslie Lewallen officially files for re-election to Camas City Council

2041

Letter: ‘Something is wrong when our vote means nothing’

2042

Letter: ‘This is a time for bold leadership, clear advocacy, and strong representation’

2043

Opinion: Schools notifying parents about the kinds of care kids can decide on their own didn’t make it

2044

Ridgefield School District invites community to help shape new Strategic Plan

2045

Julianne Lawrence is first paid director of Two Rivers Heritage Museum

2046

Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools breaks ground on new building to support construction trades at Fort Vancouver High School with the Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund

2047

Save Vancouver Streets has its day in court, waits on ruling

2048

Opinion: Off-road vehicles in the neighborhood

2049

IBR only has single firm interested in managing the project to replace I-5 Bridge

2050

POLL: Is America more united or more divided today than it was a decade ago?

2051

The Study of Sports Podcast, May 8, 2025: Girls flag football is coming to Washington high schools, but how do administrators start a new sport?

2052

Stephen Davis brings his message of unity with Turning Point USA presentation in Vancouver

2053

Cardinals elect American pope to lead Catholic church

2054

Camas Police arrest robbery suspect

2055

CCSO deputy involved in deadly force incident

2056

Opinion: Revolution or revival?

2057

WA governor pressed to veto $1.8B piece of Democrats’ tax bill

2058

CCSO makes arrest in attempted kidnapping investigation

2059

Changing roles: Brian Witherspoon accepts position as head coach of Camas girls basketball

2060

Vehicle crashes into Vancouver Fire Station 6 during emergency response

2061

Letter: ‘It’s said sarcasm is the lowest form of wit’

2062

Letter: ‘We're going to give them some money and a plane ticket, and then we're going to work with them’

2063

Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy UW building, 30 arrested

2064

Sen. Braun praises UW officials for response to Monday protests, calls for prosecutions

2065

Largest parade in Southwest Washington bands together for a better tomorrow

2066

Don’t leave tax dollars on the table; learn about county’s tax exemption program at May 16 event in Washougal

2067

Trades Tuesday is here, hoping to become a trend in area schools

2068

Opinion: What the 2025 legislature tells us about why Washington's government keeps failing

2069

Busy pavement season ahead on Vancouver streets

2070

Popular People’s Choice Award returns for 66th annual Battle Ground Public Schools district art show

2071

Work by two local artists on display at the Rebecca Anstine Gallery

2072

Pooneh Gray Files for Vancouver City Council

2073

WA family at center of fight over trans athletes heartened by federal OSPI probe

2074

Clark County, partners break ground on construction of Curtin Creek Community Park

2075

Battle Ground Police celebrate Excellence in Service at awards ceremony

2076

Letter: Vancouver needs broader leadership than just a teacher’s lens

2077

State representative: Expect sticker shock when Interstate Bridge project officials reveal price, tolling plans

2078

Grade 13 introduces young, skilled talent to the local construction industry

2079

Town hall: Republicans say they are the ones fighting for the working class

2080

Vancouver Police investigating homicide

2081

Vancouver Police arrest child sex abuser

2082

Opinion: Legislative session ‘was full of ups and downs and many learning experiences’

2083

Title IX fight escalates as WA districts push back on gender identity policies

2084

Video: White House holds briefing on ‘Restoring Common Sense’

2085

Opinion: Washington state Legislature 2025: That's a wrap

2086

John Jay announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission

2087

Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen to host town hall on fentanyl crisis

2088

Opinion: Washington state lawmakers increase the cost of driving – again

2089

Candidate filing week begins Monday

2090

Overnight full closure of I-5 near Woodland for bridge inspection, May 6

2091

17th District lawmakers secure more than $46 million in the 2025-27 capital and transportation budgets

2092

Clark County partners with Department of Ecology to encourage residents to embrace reusable beverage containers

2093

Vancouver Fire responds to fatal blaze at apartment complex

2094

POLL: Should Vancouver keep clearing homeless camps every two weeks?

2095

Clark County Sheriff’s Office: Death investigation turns into criminal investigation

2096

Starbird Theatre presents “These Shining Lives”

2097

Feds launch Title IX investigation into WA State Superintendent’s Office

2098

Opinion: The Washington State 2025-27 Budget proposal is out and legislators are still spending money the state doesn’t have

2099

Wins and losses: WA legislative leaders share takeaways on this year's session

2100

Clark County accepting applications for volunteer park host at Captain William Clark Regional Park at Cottonwood Beach

2101

Vancouver Police investigate stabbing

2102

Famed conservative Stephen Davis from Turning Point USA is coming to Vancouver on May 7

2103

Survey results highlight what Battle Ground residents value most in city services

2104

A cycle of uncertainty: Homeless camps moved every two weeks from one side of the road to the other

2105

Opinion: ‘The results of the April 22 special election give me some hope that voters have had enough of the nonsense’

2106

Expect delays on SR 503 Yale Bridge for bridge deck repairs Friday

2107

Clark County seeks volunteers for the Historic Preservation Commission

2108

Opinion: 'Low-income workers should not have to give higher-income workers more of their wages'

2109

Opinion: Do we still need TriMet?

2110

‘Main Street, not Wall Street’: Trump defends tariffs, touts immigration success

2111

Journey Theater preparing to perform Peter/Wendy

2112

Opinion: Spokane's voter approved anti-camping initiative is overturned by the Washington Supreme Court

2113

Letter: ‘Democrats never met an increase in fees, taxes or charges they wouldn't vote for’

2114

Letter: ‘They fear our voices — but we have not yet begun to fight’

2115

Camas Lions Club joins Downtown Camas Cleanup Effort to beautify the community

2116

Chinook History comes alive for Washougal fourth graders

2117

Regional HazMat Team responds to electric scooter fire

2118

Magenta Theater presents “Silent Sky,” with opening night set for Friday, May 2

2119

Two Clark College honor students chosen for All-Washington Academic Team

2120

Washougal Songcraft Festival pilots new Music Education Program at Washougal High School

2121

Candidate filing period and online candidate filing begins May 5

2122

Sixth year in a row: BGHS cadets earn coveted Flight Academy spots

2123

Letter: Vancouver must end unequal enforcement of its laws

2124

Area residents invited to participate in National Day of Prayer

2125

Clark County Republican Women May 22 dinner event to feature Katy Faust as guest speaker

2126

Treasurer offers drive-through property tax payment drop-off, April 29-30

2127

Plan ahead for daytime ramp closures on I-5 and SR 14 in Vancouver Tuesday

2128

Single vehicle rollover injures passenger

2129

Fundraiser set up this week for Ridgefield High School Knowledge Bowl’s travel to Atlanta

2130

Prospective students invited to Preview Day at WSU Vancouver

2131

House Democrats advance $18B in tax hike proposals as session winds down

2132

Republican budget leaders see showdown ahead as Senate Democrats approve trio of major tax increases

2133

Representatives from the 18th and 20th Legislative Districts to hold joint town hall on May 3

2134

Expect delays on northbound I-5 near Ridgefield through May 9

2135

Brandon Erickson announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission

2136

Clark County Sheriff's Office investigating a reported burglary that led to apparent suicide

2137

Why did voters reject all three tax proposals in the April 22 special election?

2138

Love of theater inspires owners of Love Street Playhouse in Woodland

2139

Former Vancouver sports administrator, now working in Nevada, predicts big things for girls flag football

2140

Southwest Washington is becoming quite the attraction for fast food hamburger aficionados

2141

GoFundMe spotlight: Victim of car crash to be bedridden for months

2142

Clark County Fire District 3 chief to host community coffee hour May 1

2143

2025 Home & Garden Idea Fair to be held April 26-27

2144

Don’t leave tax dollars on the table

2145

WSU Vancouver will honor 759 graduates on May 3

2146

Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative ‘Creating Space’ for fine arts show featuring North Clark County artists

2147

Vancouver Fire Department responds to house fire

2148

Opinion: The war on parental rights

2149

Opinion: An Earth Day Lesson – Last year’s biggest environmental victories came from free markets

2150

Two bipartisan bills from Rep. Kevin Waters signed into law, including one to help breweries operate their kitchen space

2151

County Council, Planning Commission to hold work sessions on climate change planning project

2152

Vancouver selected for National Million Coaches Challenge

2153

6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation deal in WA Legislature

2154

BIA of Clark County announces its award winners

2155

Do you love kittens?

2156

Voters reject tax proposals in April 22 special election

2157

WDFW approves eight days of coastal razor clam digs beginning April 26

2158

In the dead of night, WA House passes trio of tax hike bills

2159

Brothers Osborne, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, and Kansas coming to Clark County Fair

2160

WIAA sanctions girls flag football; advisory vote on girls sports eligibility fails to gain 60 percent approval

2161

Veterans find healing and trust through horse therapy at Windhaven

2162

Opinion: Time to limit emergency clauses and give voters a choice

2163

Governor signs Rep. Stephanie McClintock's teenage workforce bill into law

2164

Clark County begins construction begins on Harmony Sports Complex improvements

2165

Rotary donation brings nature to the classroom

2166

Letter: C-TRAN Board improper meeting conduct

2167

GiveBig is Coming Tuesday, May 6

2168

Washington Democrats abandon property tax hike

2169

Washington Parents Network files Title VI complaint against State Superintendent Reykdal

2170

Public Disclosure Commission confirms Ridgefield School District broke state campaign laws during levy effort

2171

Senate Democrats approve first wave of massive tax hikes; an 'expensive day for the taxpayers’

2172

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad rehabilitation work begins in late April

2173

Opinion: TriMet’s ‘fiscal cliff’ a caution for Clark County taxpayers

2174

Vancouver Police investigate multiple vehicle crash

2175

Major three car collision sends two drivers to hospital

2176

Letter: The slippery slope of Community Court expansion

2177

Letter: Voting NO on school levies doesn’t hurt kids — It demands accountabili

2178

Letter: Camas-Washougal new Regional Fire Authority Tax District on Tuesday. April 22 Special Election

2179

Rep. Walsh wants to bring DOGE to Washington state

2180

Opinion: Parents told to have a seat; government knows best

2181

Fatal and serious injury collisions continue to increase

2182

Battle Ground Public Schools plant and greenhouse sales start this month

2183

Republican budget leaders agree with governor: latest Democrat tax plan is wrong for Washington

2184

PeaceHealth, Lifepoint Rehabilitation receive state approval for construction of new rehabilitation hospital in Vancouver

2185

Celebrate Ridgefield First Saturdays on Saturday, May 3

2186

Travel Advisory: Expect daytime delays on northbound I-5 near Woodland for guardrail repairs, April 18

2187

Should schools notify parents about a student’s gender identity?

2188

State champion coach Scott Thompson to take over Camas boys basketball program

2189

Target Zero: Discussion on distracted driving makes impact on Heritage High School students

2190

Young musicians needed for inaugural Clark County Battle of the Bands

2191

Emergency and Safety Fair to be held Saturday, April 19, in Battle Ground

2192

Washington salmon fishing seasons tentatively set for 2025-2026

2193

Latest Washington big game hunting regulations and special hunt applications now available

2194

Letter: ‘You don’t fix a struggling system by starving it’

2195

Letter: ‘What is this Country becoming?’

2196

Letter: ‘Support Our Future – Vote YES for the Battle Ground levy’

2197

Kindergarten enrollment for Ridgefield schools is now open

2198

Opinion: Navigating narrow neighborhood streets

2199

Camas High School to plant NASA Artemis “Moon Tree” on campus

2200

Hundreds rally in Olympia against proposed tax increases

2201

Vancouver City Council urged to adopt seven changes to limit public camping

2202

On ‘Tax Day,’ Senate Democrats propose billions more in tax increases

2203

Letter: ‘There will be consequences’

2204

Vancouver mayor points blame at Battle Ground, other cities for Vancouver’s homelessness issues

2205

Op-Ed: La Center Schools — Committed to families and their children

2206

Clark County Fire District 10 selects local firm to begin planning for replacement of the Amboy Fire Station

2207

Kitten finders, kitten keepers?

2208

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center seeks new members for Patient & Family Advisory Council

2209

Trump Administration stepping in to battle over La Center School District’s gender pronoun policy

2210

Belkot speaks before C-TRAN board; directors pause vote on light rail funding language until July

2211

Letter: Mayor blames others on homelessness problem in Vancouver while she has enabled a lawless encampment zone

2212

Travel Advisory: Expect delays on northbound I-5 near Ridgefield

2213

Rep. Peter Abbarno issues statement on House Democrats silencing debate on parental bill of rights legislation

2214

Letter: ‘Look it up for yourself’

2215

Vancouver Police attempt to locate missing and endangered runaway

2216

Vancouver Fire responds quickly to house fire

2217

Helicopter crashes in Amboy; no injuries

2218

Opinion: Defending the indefensible

2219

Large crowd expected at C-TRAN Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, April 15

2220

Letter: ‘Here’s why taxpayers should be concerned’

2221

Letter: ‘The IBR needs a more cost-effective design’

2222

Vancouver Police make arrest in Blandford Drive homicide

2223

Large high school track and field meets are community events

2224

WA Senate votes to set a 10% limit on annual rent increases

2225

Opinion: Employers shouldn’t pay workers not to work: Paying people to strike should be a union’s job

2226

Matilda The Musical opens tonight at Ridgefield High School

2227

Clark County beginning installation of upgraded traffic signals in mid-April

2228

Hiring event at WorkSource Vancouver on April 16

2229

Clark County and The Cowlitz Indian Tribe host open house April 24

2230

Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez announces town halls in Lewis and Clark counties

2231

Clark College Celebrates Sakura Festival on April 17

2232

POLL: Should Washington Raise the 1% Cap on Property Tax Increases?

2233

The Study of Sports Podcast, April 10, 2025: Some spring sports talk, including the challenges of hosting large track and field meets, plus an epic Mariners fandom story

2234

Public memorial for former Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard

2235

Letter: The more you know

2236

Letter: City vehicles speeding on the highways

2237

Senate Republicans: WA property taxes will skyrocket under bill to remove annual cap

2238

Overnight full closure of I-5 in north Clark County for utility work, April 13

2239

Vancouver dedicates new sculpture 'Revealed' honoring local history

2240

Volunteers cleaned up Vancouver for National Volunteer Month

2241

2025 Southwest Washington Regional High School Art Show winners announced

2242

Opinion: The stage is set for a battle royale

2243

Clark County Republican Women present check to their 2024 Impact Award Recipient

2244

‘Moon Over Buffalo’ to bring laughs to Woodland’s Love Street Playhouse

2245

Can $10 tolls be coming to the Interstate Bridge?

2246

City of Washougal launches Gateway to Success Series to support local small businesses

2247

FVRLibraries introduces the Library Road Trip Passport

2248

Critics warn WA bill could raise gas prices by 40 cents by 2031

2249

Opinion: Olympia’s budget blowout – The taxpayer gets the bill

2250

Cherish DesRochers announces re-election bid for Battle Ground City Council Position No. 6

2251

Inflation worries drive WA lawmakers to jack up I-5 bridge borrowing plan by $900M

2252

La Center School District appeals OPSI ruling on its gender pronoun policy

2253

Letter: The Vancouver City Council’s silent power grab

2254

April 22 special election voting begins in 23 Washington counties

2255

Vancouver Police make arrest in March 7 shooting investigation

2256

City of Vancouver seeks volunteers to serve on Urban Forestry Commission

2257

Last RFA informational session to be held Tuesday evening

2258

City of Vancouver seeks volunteers to serve on Building and Fire Code Commission

2259

WA Senate unanimously passes $7.3B capital budget ‘for the entire state’

2260

Council Chair Sue Marshall to deliver virtual State of the County address

2261

Letter: RFA Is the smart, necessary choice for Camas and Washougal

2262

Michelle’s Love, Rick’s Fencing and Decking, team up to help Vancouver mom who is battling cancer

2263

Vancouver mayor pro tem acknowledges the mayor ‘set the trap’ for Michelle Belkot

2264

Opinion: An unacceptable tax burden

2265

Expect delays on eastbound SR 14 West Camas Slough Bridge for annual inspection, Saturday

2266

Vancouver Police investigate shooting

2267

POLL: Is it time for new leadership at Vancouver City Hall?

2268

Opinion: How will the majority party’s new budget and tax proposals affect you?

2269

Opinion: Washington’s EV sales far short of next year's state mandate

2270

Letter: ‘Our state and local governments need to learn to live within their means’

2271

18th District lawmakers ensure vital funding for projects in SW Washington are included in proposed 2025-27 House capital budget

2272

USA Basketball to hold free youth basketball clinic Friday, April 11

2273

Vancouver firefighters respond to ship loader fire at the Port of Vancouver

2274

County seeks public comment on plans tied to CDBG and HOME funding

2275

Chinook history captivates Hathaway fourth graders

2276

Furry Friends Cat Rescue to host garage sale

2277

C-TRAN seeks public’s input on September 2025 Service Change Concepts

2278

Bill amending parents' rights initiative passes another hurdle in the WA House

2279

Opinion: Bill limiting notifications for parents passes committee

2280

Seattle City Council approves resolution recognizing failure of 'defund the police'

2281

Sidewalk and ramp construction work in unincorporated Clark County begins in early April

2282

Letter: ‘Public safety is the backbone of a thriving community’

2283

Letter: Blood on their hands — A call for real leadership in Vancouver

2284

Washington House passes budget, clearing way for talks with Senate

2285

Expect delays on eastbound SR 14 for safety repairs, April 2

2286

Securing loads would go a long way to preventing litter along freeways, highways

2287

43,153 people sign in to oppose property-tax increase heard Monday in Senate budget committee

2288

Battle Ground Public Schools to host presentations on Proposition 9

2289

Letter: ‘Should we vote for the RFA?’

2290

Rep. Peter Abbarno welcomes Union Ridge Elementary School "Tater Tots" to the State Capitol

2291

Vancouver celebrates Arbor Month and 36th year as a Tree City USA

2292

Clark County hosting April 10 open house about the Northeast Delfel Road realignment project

2293

Clark County offers free workshops promoting composting and sustainable living

2294

Battle Ground Public Schools hosting Family Resource Fair at Prairie High School on April 19

2295

Lions Clubs of Clark County place new eyeglasses and hearing aids recycling drop-off box at Cascade Park Community Library

2296

North Clark Historical Museum schedule for April set

2297

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA announces 2025-26 Symphonic Season

2298

Expect delays in both directions of I-5 near Woodland, for safety improvements, April 1-3

2299

Republican budget leaders shocked by Democrats’ rejection of no-new-taxes, no-cuts budget proposal

2300

Democrats reject opportunity to pass a no-new-tax and no-cuts budget

2301

Letter: ‘Thank you Michelle Belkot for your courage to question the light rail need and its prohibitive costs’

2302

Vancouver Fire responds to house fire

2303

Vietnam Veterans welcomed home at ceremony Saturday presented by CMAC

2304

Letter: RFA Proposition 1 will mean more taxes, more debt, same leadership

2305

Belkot files suit against Clark County, alleging civil rights violations, breaches to open meeting laws

2306

Letter: ‘Thank you, Rep. Ley, for standing up and working to protect the hardworking residents of Southwest Washington’

2307

Letter: ‘Fossil fuel investments contribute to climate change, harming human health, compromising agriculture’

2308

Camas School District names Claire Murray as next principal of Prune Hill Elementary

2309

CCSO makes arrest in October homicide investigation in Lakeshore area

2310

CCSO Traffic Unit investigating fatal collision on NE Highway 99

2311

Democrats in WA Legislature shift approach to parental and students’ rights bills

2312

Opinion: Senate Bill 5798 is a massive tax increase on the homeowners of Washington

2313

Fire District 6 responds to fatal fire in Mount Vista

2314

Identity Clark County names two to board of directors

2315

Celebration of Poetry coming to Magenta Theater in Vancouver on April 6