Charter Review Commission 26-20: Limitation on Consecutive Terms for County Council Members
Amendment 26-20 caps Clark County Council members at three consecutive terms, with a one-term waiting period before returning.
Opinion: Democrat Charter commissioners vote against Charter amendments that support affordable housing, wait what?
Rob Anderson calls out Clark County Democrats for opposing two Charter amendments he says would have advanced affordable housing.
Opinion: C-TRAN outpaces TriMet – Strong finances and growing ridership, but a cautionary note on costs and efficiency
C-TRAN's farebox recovery has dropped from 17% in 2017 to just 4.2% in 2025, even as reserves top $201 million.
Charter Review Commission 26-14: Performance Audits
Amendment 26-14 would give the County Council authority to independently audit county finances and programs.
Opinion: Supreme Court Position 7 – Will they guard the dam, or let the tax flood through?
Four candidates compete for the seat that will likely decide the fate of Washington's new state income tax.
Charter Review Commission 26-08: Supermajority Council Approval for County Taxes
Amendment 26-08 passed 8-7 and would require four of five Clark County Council members to approve any new or increased councilmatic tax.
A year and $80K later, a probe of WA fish and wildlife commissioners continues
Gov. Ferguson's probe of fish and wildlife commissioners has cost nearly $80,000 and may reach $130,000.
League of Women Voters interviews 3rd Congressional candidates
Eight of nine 3rd Congressional District candidates sat for League of Women Voters video interviews ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.
County fire marshal implements burn ban beginning July 15
Clark County's burn ban takes effect July 15 — and all previously issued burning permits are being rescinded immediately.
Charter Review Commission 26-10: Revised Budget Transparency Process
A 12-3 vote advances a charter amendment requiring the county's $880M+ budget process to begin in September.
Charter Review Commission 26-20: Limitation on Consecutive Terms for County Council Members
A year and $80K later, a probe of WA fish and wildlife commissioners continues
Charter Review Commission 26-14: Performance Audits
League of Women Voters interviews 3rd Congressional candidates
Charter Review Commission 26-10: Revised Budget Transparency Process
County fire marshal implements burn ban beginning July 15
Charter Review Commission 26-08: Supermajority Council Approval for County Taxes
2026 Territorial Days Log Show results announced
Merwin Day of Fishing for Kids with Disabilities celebrates 26 years
Opinion: Supreme Court Position 7 – Will they guard the dam, or let the tax flood through?
Opinion: Democrat Charter commissioners vote against Charter amendments that support affordable housing, wait what?
Letter: Local politicians have ignored repeated votes against light rail and a county resolution opposing light rail
Letter: ‘Our local leaders should be advocating and making those opportunities countywide to translate into housing opportunities for our veterans’
Opinion: C-TRAN outpaces TriMet – Strong finances and growing ridership, but a cautionary note on costs and efficiency
POLL: Should Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez publicly state her position on Washington’s new income tax?
Opinion: “Letting the camel’s nose into the tent; Reject the income tax
Opinion: NFIB report shows Washington small businesses are feeling the pinch of labor costs, regulations and high taxes
Letter: Why I support in-person voting
Opinion: Supreme Court Position 7 – Will they guard the dam, or let the tax flood through?
Charter Review Commission 26-20: Limitation on Consecutive Terms for County Council Members
A year and $80K later, a probe of WA fish and wildlife commissioners continues
Opinion: Democrat Charter commissioners vote against Charter amendments that support affordable housing, wait what?
Charter Review Commission 26-14: Performance Audits
League of Women Voters interviews 3rd Congressional candidates
Letter: Local politicians have ignored repeated votes against light rail and a county resolution opposing light rail
Letter: ‘Our local leaders should be advocating and making those opportunities countywide to translate into housing opportunities for our veterans’
Charter Review Commission 26-10: Revised Budget Transparency Process
Charter Review Commission 26-08: Supermajority Council Approval for County Taxes
Gluesenkamp Perez introduces the Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act to remove predatory sea lions
Letter: Local politicians have ignored repeated votes against light rail and a county resolution opposing light rail
Opinion: C-TRAN outpaces TriMet – Strong finances and growing ridership, but a cautionary note on costs and efficiency
Southbound I-5 to I-205 connection closes for paving work in Vancouver July 10-11
Cruise the Couve Returns to Uptown Village on July 18
Opinion: Will TriMet be around to operate the IBR’s light rail?
IBR says (again) that light rail to Library Square is not part of first phase of construction
Opinion: IBR receives federal Record of Decision but major funding questions remain unanswered
Clark County Council follows Vancouver’s lead, promoting light rail to Library Square
IBR program receives federal approval
Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s safety?
Opinion: SCOTUS pond scum decides late election ballots DO count!
2026 Territorial Days Log Show results announced
Merwin Day of Fishing for Kids with Disabilities celebrates 26 years
Host families, coaches, players work together to create winning chemistry for Ridgefield Raptors
Former Union Titan now excels in key role in the front office of the New England Patriots
Opinion: Don’t expect bans on trans athletes in girls’ sports in WA, even with SCOTUS ruling
High school sports notes: Seton Catholic earns another Scholastic Cup
Letter: When ‘inclusion’ mandates exclusion, sports lose its way
Low sockeye salmon returns lead to fishery changes in the Columbia River
Hometown football hero surprised by documentary film at Camas’ Liberty Theater
Journey Theater presents ‘Into the Woods’
Host families, coaches, players work together to create winning chemistry for Ridgefield Raptors
Tukes Valley Middle School student leads school district news magazine
CCSO deputy dies after nearly two-year battle with cancer
Former Union Titan now excels in key role in the front office of the New England Patriots
City of Washougal officials mourn the loss of former Council Member Paul Greenlee
Washougal School District announces leadership changes for 2026-27 school year
Rep. David Stuebe announces re-election campaign
Mayor reflects on productive first half of 2026 as Ridgefield projects advance
2026 Territorial Days Log Show results announced
Merwin Day of Fishing for Kids with Disabilities celebrates 26 years
Tukes Valley Middle School student leads school district news magazine
Washougal School District announces leadership changes for 2026-27 school year
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington offers free summer meals at six Vancouver locations
2026 Camas Days Festival: ‘Broadway Comes to Camas. It’s Showtime!’
Ferguson’s call for school cellphone ban has a familiar ring to it in Olympia
High school sports notes: Seton Catholic earns another Scholastic Cup
Storm Nation Foundation awards $18,000 to Skyview seniors
Six months in, WA has paid unemployment to more than 100 striking workers
Opinion: NFIB report shows Washington small businesses are feeling the pinch of labor costs, regulations and high taxes
City of Battle Ground offering 2027 tourism grants
VIDEO: State fails to investigate daycares with no children despite media reports
Penalties loom for Washington if state doesn’t improve food stamp error rates
WA income tax foes file signatures to get repeal measure on ballot
Opinion: Washington’s budget outlook darkens with latest revenue forecast
County treasurer schedules personal property auction for July 10
Capital gains tax surge eases but doesn’t solve WA budget woes
