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Future 42's 2026 scorecard grades Clark County's 17th, 18th, 20th, and 49th District legislators on 12–15 key votes.
GoFundMe Spotlight: Vancouver student raising funds for prestigious camp for the deaf
Wes Hopkinson, one of 64 Americans invited, needs $4,500 to attend the Deaf Youth Leadership Camp in Stayton, Ore.
Opinion: Income Tax Battle Round Two – Signatures needed
Let's Go Washington needs 300,000+ signatures in under two months to put IP26-645 on the fall ballot.
Battle Ground to host annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 25
Battle Ground's Memorial Day ceremony honors 31 local fallen service members at Kiwanis Park on May 25.
WA’s transgender prison policy is target of new federal investigation
A federal probe targets WA's policy of housing transgender women in the state's women's prison at Gig Harbor.
Council for the Homeless releases 2026 Point-In-Time Count
The 2026 PIT Count found unsheltered families rose 21% while BIPOC residents made up 40% of those counted.
Swift Dam closed to public access due to vandalism, security concerns
Swift Dam closes May 23 after vandals tampered with fish collector equipment critical to PacifiCorp operations.
Mount St. Helens 46 Years Later: Scenic Stops, History and Recovery Across the Blast Zone
Coldwater Lake didn't exist before 1980 — the eruption's mudflows created it, and it's now open for swimming and boating.
Opinion: An important reason to keep the I-5 freeway system toll-free
Sharon Nasset argues fuel tax sends 100% to transportation, while tolling sends only 60% of net funds.
Letter: Camas Voters – Keep your strong mayor
Gary Perman argues Camas insiders behind the government shift review helped craft a bond voters rejected by nearly 90%.

WA’s transgender prison policy is target of new federal investigation

Council for the Homeless releases 2026 Point-In-Time Count

Swift Dam closed to public access due to vandalism, security concerns

Battle Ground to host annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 25

GoFundMe Spotlight: Vancouver student raising funds for prestigious camp for the deaf

Judge rejects lawsuit against rewrite of WA parental rights law

Future 42 releases 2026 Clark County Legislative Scorecard

Mount St. Helens 46 Years Later: Scenic Stops, History and Recovery Across the Blast Zone

OII completes investigation into Clark County Sheriff’s Office use of deadly force in July of 2025

Opinion: Income Tax Battle Round Two – Signatures needed

Letter: Climate Commitment Act critique rests on fossil-funded denial

Letter: Why Petition IP26-645 is a stand for the people, not a political party

Opinion: An important reason to keep the I-5 freeway system toll-free

Letter: Camas Voters – Keep your strong mayor

Opinion: When you’ve lost Christine Gregoire, you’ve lost Washington

Letter: Present bridge plan has been in the expensive and unworkable planning stage far too long with no real end in sight

Letter: Stop turning gas prices into war propaganda

Letter: Compassion requires accountability

WA’s transgender prison policy is target of new federal investigation

Opinion: Income Tax Battle Round Two – Signatures needed

Judge rejects lawsuit against rewrite of WA parental rights law

Future 42 releases 2026 Clark County Legislative Scorecard

Letter: Climate Commitment Act critique rests on fossil-funded denial

Letter: Why Petition IP26-645 is a stand for the people, not a political party

Opinion: An important reason to keep the I-5 freeway system toll-free

Letter: Camas Voters – Keep your strong mayor

VIDEO: Entrepreneur exodus continues as Washington’s new income tax looms

WA gets $538M in delayed COVID-era payments from FEMA

Opinion: When you’ve lost Christine Gregoire, you’ve lost Washington

Opinion: An important reason to keep the I-5 freeway system toll-free

Letter: Present bridge plan has been in the expensive and unworkable planning stage far too long with no real end in sight

POLL: Should C-TRAN taxpayers be protected from paying additional costs tied to extending light rail to Library Square?

Weekday, weeknight, and weekend lane closures continue on southbound I-5 in Vancouver May 14–18

Plan ahead for Memorial Day travel: Expect delays on Washington’s busiest routes

Opinion: IBR creates 50,000 road refugees

Opinion: It’s time to save taxpayers from Sound Transit’s strategic misrepresentation

C-TRAN board asks IBR to bring light rail to Library Square, with no protection for taxpayers

Letter: Why Washington state families are paying for local & foreign policy failures at the pump

Expect daytime delays on I-5 in Clark and Cowlitz counties for weigh-in-motion scale inspections May 12 and 14

Letter: ‘We need more WSP visibility and aggressive driving patrols’

Columbia River to open for additional spring Chinook retention days

The Study of Sports Podcast May 13, 2026: The playoffs have started for Washington high school sports, plus how the three of us have adapted to new roles in our careers

Vancouver bowlers make their marks at HBCU Alabama A&M

County seeks new management agreement to operate Tri-Mountain Golf Course beyond 2026

2026 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery begins May 1

The Study of Sports Podcast April 23, 2026: We discuss WIAA amendments and how they will affect schools in Southwest Washington, 2A GSHL football schedule, Mariners, and … Prince?

Union baseball, softball teams honor military, veterans, and first responders

Ridgefield to host Division I baseball game between UW Huskies and UP Pilots on April 21

Business Profile: Columbia River volleyball coach teaches The Elite Competitor

Battle Ground to host annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 25

GoFundMe Spotlight: Vancouver student raising funds for prestigious camp for the deaf

Mount St. Helens 46 Years Later: Scenic Stops, History and Recovery Across the Blast Zone

Shared Roots and Living History: Parkersville Heritage Fair returns July 31

Another job fair connects top students with companies needing skilled workers

Tickets available for this weekend’s performances of The Escapades of Denston Thomas

Vancouver bowlers make their marks at HBCU Alabama A&M

WDFW offers tips after resident reports a cougar sighting in Vancouver city park

Council Chair Marshall to deliver State of the County address at May 19 event

GoFundMe Spotlight: Vancouver student raising funds for prestigious camp for the deaf

Youth drug prevention team seeks new members ages 12-18 years

Another job fair connects top students with companies needing skilled workers

Vancouver bowlers make their marks at HBCU Alabama A&M

Discover your future at WSU Vancouver’s Preview Day, May 14

Camas School District names new principal of Camas High School

Battle Ground High School presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Journey Theater presents ‘Pride & Prejudice’ with five performances in May

Rocksolid Community Teen Center launches 40/40 Campaign to support teens this fall

VIDEO: Entrepreneur exodus continues as Washington’s new income tax looms

Opinion: What would it take for elected officials to believe high earners are leaving Washington?

VIDEO: New survey finds more WA businesses considering moving out of state

Inspire Vancouver grant program debuts with $6M for local arts, culture, heritage, and science

State taxes, climate policy send WA gas prices to record highs

Battle Ground introduces Old Town Facade Improvement Grant Program

Lt. Governor shares his ideas on fixing housing shortage to members of BIA of Clark County

Identity Clark County appoints Katie Henry to board

Washougal ramps up efforts to support small businesses









