Opinion: A year in review of news stories from a former sports guy
Clark County Today reporter Paul Valencia reflects on his evolving role, revisiting major news, community debates, sports moments, and human-interest stories that shaped Clark County in 2025.
Names released of person killed and Vancouver officers involved in deadly force incident
State investigators have released the names of the Vancouver police officers involved in a deadly force incident, and the Clark County Medical Examiner has identified the man who was killed as 44-year-old Perry J. Sellars of Vancouver.
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
The latest Study of Sports Podcast looks ahead to proposed WIAA amendments, reviews high school sports in 2025, and reflects on the Seattle Mariners’ memorable run.
These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1
Several new laws and tax increases passed in 2025 take effect Jan. 1 in Washington, impacting unemployment benefits, business taxes, transportation fees, consumer costs and regulatory requirements.
Opinion: Ready for another pay decrease from the state? It happens Jan. 1
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll tax increase will further reduce workers’ take-home pay beginning Jan. 1.
Vancouver rolls out new all-access community center membership
The city of Vancouver is launching a new all-access membership in January that allows residents to use both Firstenburg and Marshall community centers.
Four Western WA counties granted $6.6M in federal funds for road safety programs
Four Western Washington counties will receive $6.6 million in federal funding for road safety projects, including an EMS pilot program in Clark County.
Opinion: Justice for none – Court hands down a mandate without a dime to fund it
Nancy Churchill argues that a Washington Supreme Court ruling on public defense imposes costly mandates on local governments without providing funding to implement them.
Jordan Boldt selected as new CREDC president
Clark County native Jordan Boldt has been selected as the next president of the Columbia Economic Development Council following a national search.
Application period now open to fill Washougal City Council Position 5
The city of Washougal has opened a three-week application period to appoint a new councilmember to City Council Position 5.
Names released of person killed and Vancouver officers involved in deadly force incident
These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1
Vancouver rolls out new all-access community center membership
Four Western WA counties granted $6.6M in federal funds for road safety programs
Jordan Boldt selected as new CREDC president
Application period now open to fill Washougal City Council Position 5
RedDoor Gallery presents Brush Strokes In Motion with January live art demos
Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington, D.C.
Video: SCOTUS to take up key Second Amendment challenges in 2026
Opinion: A year in review of news stories from a former sports guy
Opinion: Ready for another pay decrease from the state? It happens Jan. 1
Opinion: Justice for none – Court hands down a mandate without a dime to fund it
Letter: When headlines gaslight the public
Opinion: California’s unemployment debt crisis mirrors Washington’s Employment Security Department failures
Opinion: Hard work is being done to try to trade one bad health care system for another
Opinion: The progressive attack on Washington’s sheriffs
Letter: Is Secretary of State Hobbs really JUST protecting your voter information?
Opinion: In search of joy at Vancouver Mall during Christmas time
These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1
Opinion: Justice for none – Court hands down a mandate without a dime to fund it
Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington, D.C.
Opinion: The progressive attack on Washington’s sheriffs
VIDEO: WA GOP budget lead blasts Ferguson’s fiscal plan as ‘a complete joke’
18th District lawmakers introduce bill to protect kids in youth sports from predators
Rep. John Ley introduces bill to balance representation on Washington transportation boards
Opinion: More taxes sadly the Washington way
Maneuver to shore up WA’s transportation budget could be reversed
Rep. John Ley issues statement after I-5 Bridge replacement meeting yields few answers
Opinion: Blood on the highways fails to move Ferguson and Kotek
Four Western WA counties granted $6.6M in federal funds for road safety programs
VIDEO: WA and OR lawmakers irked as update on I-5 Bridge costs still missing
Opinion: Atmospheric River events mean even less clearance for vessels crossing under the proposed Interstate Bridge Plan
Letter: Worried about a replacement bridge?
Opinion: IBR promotes ‘giving away’ historic interstate bridges while withholding cost estimate for replacement
Opinion: Bikes in crosswalks
Opinion: The unpreferred and unaffordable Interstate Bridge replacement proposal
Opinion: IBR still holding and lying about coming billions in cost overruns
Letter: A call for competent Interstate Bridge project management
Rep. John Ley introduces bill to balance representation on Washington transportation boards
Opinion: IBR administrator receives generous Christmas gift on his way out the door
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
Virginia Rodeman defies limits and wins No-Gi World Championship in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
High school sports: Pac Coast Wrestling to showcase some of the best in the Northwest and beyond
Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement goes into effect Jan. 1
High school girls basketball: Union Titans give Brooklynn Haywood a homecoming in Alaska
Woodland athletes: Winning on the field and in the classroom
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
RedDoor Gallery presents Brush Strokes In Motion with January live art demos
Virginia Rodeman defies limits and wins No-Gi World Championship in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nominations being accepted for Battle Ground Citizens of the Year
Vancouver hires former Los Angeles City Fire Department leader as its new fire chief
Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival opens applications for 2026 performers, artists, and more
Clark County mourns loss of hometown hero and humanitarian Greg Biffle
Christmas Ships Parade enters final week with six nights of holiday magic remaining
C-TRAN Board pays tribute to the late Molly Coston
St. John Lutheran Church Longest Night Service set for Dec. 21
Woodland athletes: Winning on the field and in the classroom
Battle Ground Police Department hosts annual ‘Shop With A Cop’ event for local youth
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
Opinion: Is the cheap fast-food burger a thing of the past?
A new chapter ahead for Evergreen Habitat for Humanity
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
