Bob Ortblad argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s $13.6 billion cost estimate understat ...
Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement $13.6 billion estimate is too low!
January, 2026
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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 ...
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Battle Ground Police Department unveils new badge design
The Battle Ground Police Department has introduced a newly redesigned badge reflecting department tr ...
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Opinion: When fast feels slow
Doug Dahl explains why drivers often misjudge their speed, especially when using cruise control or t ...
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Law Library debuts new, free self-help kit for tenants facing an eviction
The Clark County Law Library has introduced a free self-help kit designed to assist tenants who have ...
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POLL: What should be the top priority for lawmakers during the 2026 legislative session?
Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks readers to weigh in on which issue Washington lawmakers should ...
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Trans athlete policies in 4 WA school districts face scrutiny from feds
Federal investigators are examining whether four Washington school districts violated Title IX by al ...
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Opinion: Why vote no on the Washougal levies?
Dick Rylander outlines reasons for opposing the Washougal School District levy requests ahead of the ...
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VIDEO: Proposed ban on police face coverings engenders heated debate in WA Senate
Washington lawmakers debated Senate Bill 5855, a proposal that would generally prohibit law enforcem ...
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How Washington state lawmakers want to regulate AI
Washington lawmakers are weighing multiple bills to regulate artificial intelligence, including prop ...
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Eileen Quiring O’Brien launches official campaign website for Clark County auditor
Eileen Quiring O’Brien announced the launch of her official campaign website as a central informatio ...
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Opinion: HB 2088: Cut the red tape for dietitians and fix licensing for everyone
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that while HB 2088 would help dietitians, Washington should pursue univ ...
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Clark County hosting open house for transportation ADA transition plan on Jan. 22
Clark County is updating its transportation ADA transition plan and will host a public open house on ...
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City of Vancouver launches rental registration with waived fees through March
The city of Vancouver launched a new Rental Registration System on Jan. 1, requiring annual registra ...
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Community Garden Club of Camas & Washougal announces 2026 grant recipients
The Community Garden Club of Camas & Washougal awarded $3,500 in eight grants to local schools and c ...
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Opinion: 2026 Washington Poll: Voters want economic focus, spending restraint, and ed transparency
Results from the first Washington Poll show voters prioritizing the economy, spending restraint, and ...
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What WA Gov. Bob Ferguson said, and left unsaid, in his State of the State address
Gov. Bob Ferguson’s State of the State address emphasized flood recovery, taxes on millionaires, and ...
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Opinion: House Bill 2481 will stifle innovation and hurt businesses
Mark Harmsworth argues that House Bill 2481 would restrict market-driven pricing, increase regulator ...
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Vancouver Fire Department mourns the off-duty passing of firefighter paramedic Jeremiah Frenz
The Vancouver Fire Department announced the off-duty death of Firefighter Paramedic Jeremiah Frenz, ...
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Opinion: Crossing the mighty Columbia River is getting mighty expensive
An opinion column argues lawmakers must reassess the I-5 Columbia River Bridge replacement after rev ...
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WAGOP, journalist file injunction against WA state to stop deleting public records
The Washington State Republican Party and journalist Jonathan Choe filed an injunction seeking to pr ...
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Clark County District Court announces relocation to new facility
Clark County District Court will begin operations at its new downtown Vancouver location on Feb. 2, ...
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Plan for lane closure on southbound I-205 for guardrail repair work Jan. 13
WSDOT crews will close the left lane of southbound I-205 near the Northeast 18th Street overpass fro ...
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Vancouver Police seek assistance to locate domestic violence assault suspect
Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help locating K Lodge Lodge following a reported domest ...
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VIDEO: First day of WA’s legislative session gets off to partisan start in the House
Republican lawmakers walked off the Washington State House floor after Speaker Laurie Jinkins’ openi ...
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Letter: ReformCast launches with exclusive interview with Councilor Michelle Belkot
Rob Anderson announces the launch of ReformCast, a new video podcast featuring conversations about C ...
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Opinion: Washington’s far-left assault on ICE
Nancy Churchill argues that a slate of bills introduced in the 2026 legislative session would restri ...
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Letter: ‘For the sake of our children, our families, and our community, we cannot afford another levy failure.’
Battle Ground resident Josh Wilde argues that continued investment in Battle Ground Public Schools i ...
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Opinion: Seven Things You Need to Know About the Governor’s Budget Proposal
Ryan Frost outlines seven key issues in Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental budget, focus ...
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Opinion: Hidden costs, withheld documents, and a $17 billion question – Why the Interstate Bridge Replacement demands immediate oversight
Gary Clark argues that withheld documents, rising cost estimates, and rejected alternatives show the ...
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Letter: Hockinson is a ‘strong community and strong schools protect strong property values’
Brush Prairie resident Brush Prairie resident Brian Hebert argues that approving the Hockinson SP&O ...
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County seeks applicants for seven openings on Animal Control Advisory Board
Clark County is accepting applications for seven immediate openings on its volunteer Animal Protecti ...
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Opinion: The IBR’s $10-$12 billion funding problem and lack of truthfulness
Rep. John Ley argues that escalating costs, funding shortfalls, and withheld information have underm ...
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POLL: With updated estimates reaching as high as $17.7 billion, what should happen to the I-5 Bridge replacement project?
A new poll asks readers how the I-5 Bridge replacement project should proceed amid higher cost estim ...
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Letter: ‘Walz’s tough talk is a blatant attempt to deflect his complicity in the massive fraud in his state’
Camas resident Anna Miller argues that a governor has no legal authority to deploy the National Guar ...
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VIDEO: Reykdal tells school districts to ‘abide by the law’ on trans athletes
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal said Washington school districts must follow state law on transge ...
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County seeks community needs survey responses from residents
Clark County Community Services is collecting survey responses from residents living on limited inco ...
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Opinion: Not a Good choice
Lars Larson argues that personal choices led to a deadly confrontation with law enforcement during a ...
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County Charter Review Commission to hold first two meetings in January
The Clark County Charter Review Commission will meet twice in January to begin reviewing the county’ ...
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Former legislator and County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien announces candidacy for Clark County auditor
Former Clark County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien has announced her candidacy for county auditor foll ...
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Vancouver Police investigate traffic collision
Vancouver Police are investigating a motorcycle and vehicle collision that left the rider with life- ...
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WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps
Washington Democrats have introduced a constitutional amendment that would allow congressional redis ...
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Oregon Gov. Kotek calls for repeal of transportation funding package she championed
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is urging lawmakers to repeal a transportation funding package she previously ...
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Opinion: State CO2 report shows 86% of Washington’s claimed climate benefits are probably fake
Todd Myers argues a state climate report significantly overstates emissions reductions and raises co ...
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OnPoint Community Credit Union expands to Ridgefield
OnPoint Community Credit Union announced a new Ridgefield branch opening Jan. 12, expanding its Clar ...
