Clark County Today reporter Paul Valencia reflects on his evolving role, revisiting major news, comm ...
Opinion: A year in review of news stories from a former sports guy
December, 2025
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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 fo ...
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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 unempl ...
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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 wi ...
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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 u ...
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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 projec ...
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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 manda ...
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Jordan Boldt selected as new CREDC president
Clark County native Jordan Boldt has been selected as the next president of the Columbia Economic De ...
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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 C ...
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RedDoor Gallery presents Brush Strokes In Motion with January live art demos
RedDoor Gallery is hosting a monthlong series of live art demonstrations in January, featuring local ...
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Virginia Rodeman defies limits and wins No-Gi World Championship in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Battle Ground athlete Virginia Rodeman won two divisions at the No-Gi World Championship in Las Vega ...
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Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington, D.C.
A year marked by deportations, tariffs, court battles, and a record federal shutdown reshaped Washin ...
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Video: SCOTUS to take up key Second Amendment challenges in 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear major Second Amendment cases in 2026 that could affect firearm ...
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County Council, Planning Commission to hold joint hearing on preferred land alternative for Comprehensive Plan Update
Clark County Council and the Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing Jan. 8 to take tes ...
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Washougal School Board invites community to Jan. 13 listening tour
The Washougal School Board is hosting a community listening tour on Jan. 13 at Hathaway Elementary t ...
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Letter: When headlines gaslight the public
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi argues that emotionally charged immigration headlines blur legal di ...
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Opinion: California’s unemployment debt crisis mirrors Washington’s Employment Security Department failures
Mark Harmsworth compares California’s growing unemployment insurance debt with Washington’s Employme ...
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Vancouver Police officers involved in shooting
Vancouver Police officers fatally shot a man after responding to a disturbance involving a firearm n ...
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Late night apartment fire displaces one resident at Alder Creek Apartments
A late-night fire at the Alder Creek Apartments displaced one resident, while fire crews quickly con ...
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VPD seeking public’s assistance in locating missing man
Vancouver Police Department investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating Reycardo Sent ...
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Christmas Eve burglars arrested; property recovered
Camas police arrested two suspects connected to a Christmas Eve burglary after stolen food valued at ...
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Nominations being accepted for Battle Ground Citizens of the Year
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Battle Ground Citizen of the Year Award, recognizing individua ...
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Vancouver hires former Los Angeles City Fire Department leader as its new fire chief
The city of Vancouver has selected John L. Drake II, a former Los Angeles City Fire Department leade ...
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Opinion: Hard work is being done to try to trade one bad health care system for another
Elizabeth New (Hovde) cautions that efforts to create a universal, taxpayer-financed health care sys ...
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Play area at Hazel Dell Community Park closed January through March for installation of new play equipment
Play areas at Hazel Dell Community Park will close from January through March for removal of old equ ...
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Opinion: The progressive attack on Washington’s sheriffs
Nancy Churchill argues that proposed legislation would shift power over county sheriffs away from vo ...
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Letter: Is Secretary of State Hobbs really JUST protecting your voter information?
Camas resident Rick Vermeers questions the Washington secretary of state’s refusal to provide voter ...
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VIDEO: WA GOP budget lead blasts Ferguson’s fiscal plan as ‘a complete joke’
Republican lawmakers sharply criticized Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental budget, argui ...
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18th District lawmakers introduce bill to protect kids in youth sports from predators
Lawmakers from the 18th Legislative District have introduced House Bill 2180 to require background c ...
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Opinion: In search of joy at Vancouver Mall during Christmas time
Paul Valencia reflects on his annual Christmas-time visit to Vancouver Mall, finding nostalgia, peop ...
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VIDEO: WA and OR lawmakers irked as update on I-5 Bridge costs still missing
Washington and Oregon lawmakers expressed frustration after planners failed to provide updated cost ...
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Opinion: Atmospheric River events mean even less clearance for vessels crossing under the proposed Interstate Bridge Plan
Neighbors for a Better Crossing argues that high river levels from atmospheric river events further ...
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Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival opens applications for 2026 performers, artists, and more
Organizers of the Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival have opened applications for 2026 performers, ...
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Opinion: Why I won’t mourn the end of enhanced ACA subsidies
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that allowing enhanced ACA subsidies to expire forces a necessary conve ...
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Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement goes into effect Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, anglers 15 and older must purchase a Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorseme ...
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City of Washougal launches Strategic Plan Dashboard and shares year-end update
The city of Washougal has launched a new Strategic Plan Dashboard and released a year-end update out ...
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Letter: Worried about a replacement bridge?
Sharon Nasset raises concerns about congestion, bridge capacity, and unanswered questions surroundin ...
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County extends application deadline for Development and Engineering Advisory Board opening
Clark County has extended the deadline to apply for a land developer position on the Development and ...
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WATCH – Detransitioner to providers: ‘Please just stop’ gender surgeries on minors
Detransitioner Soren Aldaco shared her experience and urged providers to stop encouraging gender sur ...
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Without pennies, should retailers round up or down?
As the penny disappears from circulation, states and retailers are grappling with how cash purchases ...
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Opinion: IBR promotes ‘giving away’ historic interstate bridges while withholding cost estimate for replacement
Neighbors for a Better Crossing argues the IBR program is promoting demolition of the historic Inter ...
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Opinion: Solving Washington’s deficit without tax increases
Ryan Frost argues Washington’s budget shortfall is driven by rapid spending growth rather than insuf ...
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Washington State Patrol loses 34th trooper in the line of duty
Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting was killed while investigating a crash on State R ...
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Opinion: Bikes in crosswalks
Doug Dahl explains how Washington law treats bicycles as both vehicles and pedestrians, depending on ...
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County seeks volunteers to serve on Railroad Advisory Board
Clark County is accepting applications to fill up to two positions on a citizen advisory board focus ...
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Residents encouraged to reduce holiday waste by recycling natural Christmas trees
Clark County residents have multiple options to recycle natural Christmas trees after the holidays, ...
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County Elections Office closed Dec. 24-25
The Clark County Elections Office will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 and will reopen Dec. 26 with re ...
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Opinion: The unpreferred and unaffordable Interstate Bridge replacement proposal
Rep. John Ley argues that the Interstate Bridge Replacement proposal is unpreferred, unaffordable, a ...
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POLL: If project costs continue to rise, what should lawmakers do with the I-5 Bridge replacement plan?
This poll asks readers what lawmakers should do with the I-5 Bridge replacement plan as costs rise a ...
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Opinion: IBR still holding and lying about coming billions in cost overruns
Joe Cortright argues that Interstate Bridge Replacement officials are deliberately delaying the rele ...
