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Clark County Council approved a 1 percent property tax increase for 2026 to support county services amid rising expenses and structural deficits.
Vancouver City Council votes to bring back public comment on any subject at council meetings
Vancouver city councilors have unanimously voted to restore open public comment at council meetings starting in 2026, alongside ongoing community forums.
Scott Campbell Christmas Promise Bike Build attracts hundreds of volunteers Saturday
More than 100 volunteers gathered at the Clark County Event Center to build hundreds of bikes for the Scott Campbell Christmas Promise, continuing his mission to give children bicycles for Christmas.
Vancouver Police investigate person possibly hit by vehicle during ICE arrest
Vancouver Police are investigating after a video showed a person’s foot may have been struck by an ICE agent’s vehicle during an arrest in the city
Update provided on investigation of 1970s cold cases linked to serial killer Warren Forrest
Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigators located and interviewed a man linked to a 1971 sighting in the Jamie Grissim case and are planning a new Dole Valley search using human remains detection dogs.
Community to celebrate the life of Washougal leader Molly Coston
Washougal will honor beloved community leader Molly Coston with a Jan. 24, 2026, Celebration of Life and a new city committee exploring lasting recognition of her contributions.
CDC vaccine committee overturns decades-old hepatitis B recommendation for newborns
A CDC advisory committee voted to end the long-standing recommendation that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine at birth, shifting most decisions to individual-based choice.
Opinion: Despite historic tax hikes – Washington state faces $4.3 billion deficit
Ryan Frost argues that Washington’s projected multibillion-dollar deficits stem from rapid spending growth, not a lack of revenue, after years of historic tax hikes.
Reserve a table at the Battle Ground Public Schools Industry Fair
Battle Ground Public Schools invites businesses and organizations to reserve a free table at the 11th annual Industry Fair on Feb. 19, 2026, to connect with students and job seekers.
Life outdoors: Bundle up for winter adventures
WDFW highlights winter opportunities across Washington, from hunting and fishing to wildlife viewing and hikes, encouraging people to bundle up and enjoy the outdoors.

Scott Campbell Christmas Promise Bike Build attracts hundreds of volunteers Saturday

Vancouver Police investigate person possibly hit by vehicle during ICE arrest

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

Community to celebrate the life of Washougal leader Molly Coston

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

Reserve a table at the Battle Ground Public Schools Industry Fair

Life outdoors: Bundle up for winter adventures

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

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

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

Letter: A misleading headline about a misleading initiative

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

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

Opinion: Simultaneous left turns

Opinion: WEA secret meeting about opposing the initiatives gets leaked

Opinion: Kitchen table advocacy – Influence the legislature from home

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

Opinion: Thankful for caregivers, providers

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

Letter: A misleading headline about a misleading initiative

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

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

Opinion: WEA secret meeting about opposing the initiatives gets leaked

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

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

Clark County Council votes to increase property tax by 1 percent

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

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

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

Opinion: Simultaneous left turns

Judge grants C-TRAN injunction against WSDOT

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

Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s ridiculous ramp

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

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

Opinion: Rental vs. rideshare

Opinion: Boondoggle bridge blocks waterway, bribes required

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

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

Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement Program – incompetence or corruption?

Life outdoors: Bundle up for winter adventures

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scott Campbell Christmas Promise Bike Build attracts hundreds of volunteers Saturday

Community to celebrate the life of Washougal leader Molly Coston

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

Tix for Tots hosting original Nativity performance

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

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

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

Vancouver lights up the holidays at Esther Short Park

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

Tix for Tots hosting original Nativity performance

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

River HomeLink Theatre presents Descendants: The Musical

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

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

Ridgefield High School Theatre presents ‘Almost, Maine’

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

Journey Theater presents Footloose the Musical

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

Reserve a table at the Battle Ground Public Schools Industry Fair

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

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

Building Industry Association installs Alexa Lee as 2026 president

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

Identity Clark County names Josie Hyde chair

Oct. 1 brings new taxes for Washington businesses and consumers

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

Greater Vancouver Chamber announces finalists for 2025 Business & Leadership Awards









