







WA governor signs parental ‘bill of rights’ rewrite
Governor Ferguson signed legislation overhauling Washington’s parental rights law, keeping parts of Initiative 2081 while immediately enacting significant changes to student and parent protections.
Opinion: Parent notification of medical services, mental health issues involving students is removed
A new Washington state law removes parental notification requirements for student medical and mental health issues, reversing protections established by a 2023 voter-approved initiative.
Industry leaders hope to convince Clark County to not ban fireworks
Fireworks vendors and nonprofit partners plan to speak out against a proposed Clark County ban that would take effect in 2026.
CCRP issues ‘Call to Action’ to oppose proposed fireworks ban
The Clark County Republican Party is urging residents to attend Wednesday’s Council meeting to oppose a proposed countywide fireworks ban.
TriMet seeks $190M-$290M for Interstate Bridge light rail vehicles; charging taxpayers up to $15M per vehicle — triple the $4.5M cost
Rep. John Ley is raising concerns over TriMet's escalating light rail vehicle costs for the IBR project, calling for fiscal transparency and alternatives.
Councilor Leslie Lewallen releases statement opposing countywide fireworks ban ahead of Clark County Council vote
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen has released a statement opposing a proposed countywide fireworks ban, urging Clark County leaders to protect personal freedoms ahead of Wednesday’s vote.
Opinion: ‘Vancouver doesn’t have to end up like Portland or LA’
Clark County Matters urges Vancouver’s mayor and City Council to act now to restrict public homeless camps, warning that inaction could mirror outcomes seen in Portland and Los Angeles.
VPS celebrates opening of Endeavour Technical Trades Center
Vancouver Public Schools marked the grand opening of the Endeavour Technical Trades Center at Hudson’s Bay High School, a privately funded project supporting career training in construction and technical trades.

WA governor signs parental ‘bill of rights’ rewrite

Industry leaders hope to convince Clark County to not ban fireworks

CCRP issues ‘Call to Action’ to oppose proposed fireworks ban

TriMet seeks $190M-$290M for Interstate Bridge light rail vehicles; charging taxpayers up to $15M per vehicle — triple the $4.5M cost

Councilor Leslie Lewallen releases statement opposing countywide fireworks ban ahead of Clark County Council vote

VPS celebrates opening of Endeavour Technical Trades Center

Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law

Washington history firsts that happened in Washougal

Conservatives on U.S. House Budget Committee switch votes, advance GOP package

Opinion: Parent notification of medical services, mental health issues involving students is removed

Opinion: ‘Vancouver doesn’t have to end up like Portland or LA’

Opinion: ‘Governor Ferguson agrees parents have no rights’

Opinion: What is liberty worth?

Opinion: Prescription price controls and rationing would undermine the innovation that has saved so many

Opinion: HB 1217 – Rent control is law … or is it?

Letter: ‘Marie (Gluesenkamp Perez) sadly fails to recognize the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death’

Letter: ‘Anyone from the majority party listening?’

POLL: Should the I-5 Bridge project be paused over cost and bidding concerns?

WA governor signs parental ‘bill of rights’ rewrite

Opinion: Parent notification of medical services, mental health issues involving students is removed

Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law

Opinion: ‘Governor Ferguson agrees parents have no rights’

Conservatives on U.S. House Budget Committee switch votes, advance GOP package

Letter: ‘Marie (Gluesenkamp Perez) sadly fails to recognize the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death’

Tesla, Netflix, Philip Morris among those pushing WA governor for tax vetoes

Letter: ‘Anyone from the majority party listening?’

Last chance to sign up for next week’s Clark County Republican Women dinner

Opinion: 18th District Sen. Adrian Cortes explains positions on legislation he voted on

No tax on tips, child tax credit and business tax cuts survive in big House GOP bill

TriMet seeks $190M-$290M for Interstate Bridge light rail vehicles; charging taxpayers up to $15M per vehicle — triple the $4.5M cost

POLL: Should the I-5 Bridge project be paused over cost and bidding concerns?

Opinion: TriMet contract: MAX vehicles cost $4.5 million

Expect delays on I-5 near Woodland for bridge inspection, May 18

Opinion: ‘I’m more than just a little skeptical that IBR officials are doing everything they can to limit the cost of this project’

Letter: ‘IBR has relied on this video to instill fear in the public and government officials to promote the construction of a new bridge’

Troubled TriMet and fleecing taxpayers with LRT

Lawsuits associated with Michelle Belkot’s removal from C-TRAN board in holding patterns

Plan for overnight lane closures on I-5 near Ridgefield, May 12-23

Share Your Thoughts: IBR program holding online open house and public comment period

IBR only has single firm interested in managing the project to replace I-5 Bridge

High school spring sports championships start this week

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?

Changing roles: Brian Witherspoon accepts position as head coach of Camas girls basketball

Former Vancouver sports administrator, now working in Nevada, predicts big things for girls flag football

Vancouver selected for National Million Coaches Challenge

WDFW approves eight days of coastal razor clam digs beginning April 26

WIAA sanctions girls flag football; advisory vote on girls sports eligibility fails to gain 60 percent approval

Clark County begins construction on Harmony Sports Complex improvements

State champion coach Scott Thompson to take over Camas boys basketball program

The Annual Big Paddle Waterfront Festival returns on Saturday, June 7

Washington among the most generous states for GoFundMe campaigns

Journey Theater presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce to hold annual award banquet

After 26 years, Chief Kristan Maurer resigns from District 6

PeaceHealth Southwest welcomes new chief operating officer

Julianne Lawrence is first paid director of Two Rivers Heritage Museum

Stephen Davis brings his message of unity with Turning Point USA presentation in Vancouver

Largest parade in Southwest Washington bands together for a better tomorrow

Journey Theater presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Kindergarten orientations happening soon for Battle Ground Public Schools

Washougal School District students work together to bring art to life

Trades Tuesday is here, hoping to become a trend in area schools

Grade 13 introduces young, skilled talent to the local construction industry

Popular People’s Choice Award returns for 66th annual Battle Ground Public Schools district art show

Journey Theater preparing to perform Peter/Wendy

Chinook History comes alive for Washougal fourth graders

Washougal Songcraft Festival pilots new Music Education Program at Washougal High School

Construction crane another milestone in Hyas Point development project in east county

BIA of Clark County announces its award winners

City of Washougal launches Gateway to Success Series to support local small businesses

Identity Clark County names two to board of directors

Winners announced for the 2025 Pink Hard Hat Awards

Open House Ministries West open for big business with thrift store, coffee shop, and bike store

Community members invited to connect with local employers at RSD’s 2nd annual Industry Hiring Fair

Builders break ground on 2025 Parade of Homes site in Camas

Building Industry Association Installs Alexa Lee as 2025 President