Rob Anderson urges residents to closely watch an upcoming Clark County Council meeting where an immi ...
Letter: ‘Immigration’ resolution scheduled for this Wednesday at Clark County Council Meeting
January, 2026
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Opinion: The 1700-square-foot solution to Washington’s housing crisis
An opinion column arguing that Washington’s energy code has driven up housing costs and outlining ho ...
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Rep. John Ley’s new bill calls for an independent audit of Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project
Rep. John Ley introduced legislation requiring an independent audit of the Interstate 5 Bridge Repla ...
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Letter: Public school vision
Clark County resident Larry Roe urges a deeper community discussion about public school priorities, ...
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County Charter Review Commission sets meeting schedule, selects officers
The Clark County Charter Review Commission set a weekly meeting schedule beginning Feb. 4 and select ...
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WA Secretary of State certifies parental rights initiative
The Washington Secretary of State certified a parental rights initiative after verifying enough vali ...
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WA leaders prepare for possibility of immigration crackdown
Washington’s governor and attorney general outlined preparations for a potential immigration crackdo ...
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Opinion: House Bill 1834 would create a regulatory nightmare and restricts parental control on social media
Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 1834 would undermine parental authority and create sweeping r ...
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Clark College invites high school students & families to learn how Running Start can jump-start college success
Clark College will offer virtual information sessions and in-person support nights to help high scho ...
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Rep. David Stuebe’s bill to give small cities additional options to strengthen fire protection receives committee support
House Bill 2224 advanced out of committee after supporters said it would give cities more flexibilit ...
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Public Health investigating confirmed measles case in Clark County
Clark County Public Health is investigating a confirmed measles case after a contagious individual w ...
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VIDEO: Bill dubbed the ‘initiative killer’ clears WA Senate committee
A bill critics label the “initiative killer” cleared a Washington Senate committee on a party-line v ...
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Opinion: HB 2100 – Tax employers for paying people well? It’s for the needy, sorta
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues House Bill 2100 would raise costs, discourage job growth, and expand st ...
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Opinion: IBR’s evasive, misleading and dishonest excuses for higher cost
Joe Cortright argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has withheld detailed cost estimates ...
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Journey Theater seeks performers, crew for this summer’s Into the Woods
Journey Theater is seeking performers ages 8 and older, along with crew and production committee mem ...
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CCSO honors heroism and outstanding service at annual awards ceremony
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office recognized deputies, civilian employees, and community members for ...
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Rep. Stephanie McClintock’s bill to modernize beer warehousing laws receives a public hearing
House Bill 2207, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, received a public hearing as lawmakers cons ...
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Michelle Belkot announces bid for re-election to Clark County Council, District 2
Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot announced she is seeking re-election in District 2 in the Nov ...
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Opinion: The limits for drug-impaired driving
Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explains how Washington law defines drug-impaired driving and how offi ...
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Legislation from Rep. David Stuebe to strengthen Medicaid support for emergency ambulance services receives a public hearing
House Bill 2531, sponsored by Rep. David Stuebe, received a public hearing as lawmakers consider cha ...
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Opinion: ‘Please make your voice heard by taking my legislative priorities survey’
Rep. John Ley invites Clark County residents to share their views by participating in a legislative ...
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Jobseekers, community members, families and students invited to 11th annual BGPS Industry Fair
Battle Ground Public Schools will host its 11th annual Industry Fair at Battle Ground High School, b ...
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POLL: Do the proposed changes to the Clark County Council’s Rules of Procedure suggest the council lacked authority in 2025?
A new reader poll asks whether proposed changes to the Clark County Council’s Rules of Procedure ind ...
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Legislation from Rep. John Ley aiming to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards, is scheduled for a public hearing
Legislation introduced by Rep. John Ley seeks to revise state law governing transit boards and is sc ...
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Dr. Ricardo ‘Rocky’ Torres-Morales selected as superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools
Vancouver Public Schools has selected Dr. Ricardo “Rocky” Torres-Morales as its next superintendent ...
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Battle Ground Police arrest 41-year-old in child sexual assault investigation
Battle Ground police arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with a child sexual assault investigat ...
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Washougal High School students restoring native habitat on campus
Students in the Washougal High School Green Team are restoring the campus courtyard into a native ha ...
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Letter: ‘HSD needs to give a detailed line-item accounting of where the last levy went, and of how they plan to use this one’
Randall Schultz-Rathbun urges Hockinson School District to provide detailed, transparent accounting ...
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Rep. David Stuebe sponsors bill to strengthen enforcement of auto insurance laws and protect Washington drivers
Rep. David Stuebe has introduced HB 2308, a bill aimed at strengthening enforcement of Washington’s ...
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See Brush Strokes In Motion this week at RedDoor Gallery in Camas
RedDoor Gallery in Camas is hosting multiple live art demonstrations through January, featuring loca ...
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Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement’s Park & Ride insanity
Bob Ortblad criticizes the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s proposed Park & Ride garages, arg ...
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Kaiser Permanente employees volunteer at Clark County Food Bank on MLK Jr. Day
Kaiser Permanente employees volunteered at the Clark County Food Bank on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ...
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North County Community Food Bank’s Seed Swap and Giveaway is Sunday, Jan. 25
The North County Community Food Bank will host its annual Seed Swap and Giveaway on Jan. 25 at the H ...
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An icy reception for Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed budget cuts
Advocates for schools, child care, higher education, and climate programs sharply criticized Gov. Bo ...
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Opinion: Washington should stop shielding domestic abusers and sexual offenders from deportation
Vancouver attorney Angus Lee argues Washington law improperly shields convicted domestic abusers, se ...
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Opinion: Who is leaving Washington and why the politicians need to care
Mark Harmsworth argues Washington is losing higher-income taxpayers and business owners, warning tha ...
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Funeral service details for Firefighter Paramedic Jeremiah Frenz
The Vancouver Fire Department released funeral service details for Firefighter Paramedic Jeremiah Fr ...
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Opinion: McCleary’s promise and Washington’s K–12 reality
Dick Rylander examines how Washington’s post-McCleary school funding system has produced rising cost ...
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Opinion: Democrats in Olympia are backing Senate Bill 5974
Sen. John Braun argues Senate Bill 5974 would undermine local control by allowing an unelected board ...
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Opinion: When the state orders discounts and sends you the bill
Nancy Churchill argues that HB 2373 would raise electric rates by shifting the cost of mandated low- ...
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Letter: ‘Strong schools benefit the entire community’
Hockinson resident Tisha Leibfried argues that supporting the replacement school levy is essential t ...
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State Rep. Sharon Wylie announces candidacy for Clark County auditor
State Rep. Sharon Wylie announced she is running for Clark County auditor and will not seek re-elect ...
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Vancouver Fire Department honors Firefighter Jeremiah Frenz with procession
The Vancouver Fire Department honored Firefighter Paramedic Jeremiah Frenz with a solemn procession ...
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Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement $13.6 billion estimate is too low!
Bob Ortblad argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s $13.6 billion cost estimate understat ...
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Opinion: ‘The drama and the waste of taxpayer money continues’
Rep. John Ley outlines his objections to the approved fixed-span I-5 Bridge design, citing cost conc ...
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Coast Guard approves fixed-span design for new Interstate Bridge
The U.S. Coast Guard has approved a fixed-span design for the new Interstate Bridge, clearing a majo ...
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Opinion: Why vote no on the Battle Ground School District levy?
Dick Rylander outlines why he believes voters should reject the Battle Ground School District levy, ...
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Letter: The multi-million dollar cash grab in Washington schools
Yacolt resident Mark Rose argues that rising superintendent salaries conflict with classroom cuts an ...
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Discover your future at WSU Vancouver’s Preview Day, Jan. 24
WSU Vancouver will host a free Preview Day on Jan. 24, offering prospective students and families an ...
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County Elections provides important information for upcoming special election
Clark County Elections has released key dates and instructions for voters ahead of the Feb. 10 Speci ...
