State Representatives McClintock and Ley will speak at the 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony on April ...
KinderCare Learning Center set to open center in Battle Ground
April, 2026
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Camas-Washougal Community Chest and partners award 37 grants to local organizations
Three foundations partner to distribute grants funding emergency food assistance, shelter programs, ...
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Camas-Washougal Community Chest and partners award 37 grants to local organizations
Three foundations partner to distribute grants funding emergency food assistance, shelter programs, ...
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Vancouver Police arrest barricaded man
Terry Meyers, 58, faces multiple assault charges after pointing firearm at neighbor and barricading ...
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49th Legislative District Democrats share their reasons for backing state income tax at Town Hall
Three Democrat legislators defended the new income tax affecting only those earning over $1 million ...
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Letter: Freeze the scope and build the bridge
Vancouver resident calls for project discipline after 22 years of planning and nearly half a billion ...
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Ekklesia Theatre presents ‘Every Brilliant Thing’
Interactive theatre production donates 50% of ticket sales to local counseling services. ...
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Opinion: Public workers’ First Amendment rights are getting attention – in Idaho, not Washington
Idaho moves to stop public schools from collecting union dues through government payroll while Washi ...
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Opinion: Lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional income tax in Washington state
Former Attorney General Rob McKenna and Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge challenge the 9.9% incom ...
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Vancouver Police investigate domestic violence homicide
Vancouver Police Major Crimes Unit investigating after woman found dead with knife wounds on NE Oakb ...
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Letter: ‘Oregon and Washington aren’t refusing to clean their rolls — they’re contesting federal jurisdiction and timing’
Camas resident challenges Lars Larson's fraud claims, explaining legal disputes over federal jurisdi ...
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POLL: Do you support extending light rail beyond the waterfront to connect with C-TRAN at Library Square?
Readers can weigh in on Anne McEnerny-Ogle's proposal to extend light rail beyond the waterfront to ...
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Opinion: Passing a cyclist – Law, myth and a little patience
Most drivers can't legally pass cyclists in-lane due to vehicle width versus road measurements. ...
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County seeks public comment on plans tied to CDBG and HOME funding
Clark County proposes $2.4 million in federal funding for dental care, affordable housing, and sidew ...
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Opinion: The path to real tax reform requires a spending limit
Washington Policy Center director argues constitutional spending caps would force real budget tradeo ...
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Court battle set to begin over WA’s new income tax
Former AG Rob McKenna leads constitutional challenge against 9.9% tax on earnings above $1 million s ...
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Opinion: ‘Both states know they have seriously flawed voter registration’
Lars Larson argues Oregon and Washington are suing DOJ to avoid cleaning up fraudulent voter rolls b ...
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Letter: Compassion without accountability is failing Clark County
Sarah Mittelman calls for clear standards and measurable results in homelessness spending. ...
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‘Our new normal’: WA confronts another year of drought
Casey Sixkiller says every watershed in Washington has dropped below 75% of normal water supply. ...
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Schools expect minimal impact with Title IX pacts rescinded
Federal officials rescinded agreements with six school districts, saying previous administrations mi ...
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Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities in Southwest Washington announces the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
AAADSW opens applications for $80 benefit cards to help eligible seniors buy fresh produce at farmer ...
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Free in-person workshops promote composting and sustainable living
Clark County's free workshops teach residents worm composting, green cleaning, and smart recycling t ...
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Keeping afloat: A bittersweet chronicle of two women who endured the sinking of the Titanic
Local historian Peri Muchich shares the story of Pacific Northwest Titanic survivor Anna Warren at S ...
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Letter: ‘This is the worst thing that ever happened to the region’
A Hayden Island resident Sam Churchill is criticized in a letter calling the $14 billion Interstate ...
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Washougal ramps up efforts to support small businesses
Washougal launches Gateway to Success Series with free workshops starting April 15 at Best Western P ...
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Vancouver woman displaced by apartment fire
Fire crews responded to 1806 E Fourth Plain Blvd where one woman was displaced and received Red Cros ...
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Former WA Supreme Court justice joins legal effort against income tax
Phil Talmadge and Rob McKenna have joined forces with the Citizens Action Defense Fund to oppose Was ...
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Makeover in store for Congress with flood of lawmakers headed for the exits
A wave of exits from Congress—over 65 lawmakers—will usher in unfamiliar faces and decrease veteran ...
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Opinion: Sheriffs fight back
Four county sheriffs are suing to block a new law giving a governor-appointed board power to decerti ...
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Obituary for Lucille ‘Erma’ Christenson Madore – April 22,1924-March 13, 2026
Known for her love of music and family, Lucille ‘Erma’ Christenson Madore lived through nearly 102 y ...
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Fiscal fallout: $375 million bond debt indirectly funding operating budget
Shifting $375 million from a loan fund impacts local infrastructure as Washington state covers opera ...
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Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs
Four sheriffs are suing over a state law that sets new eligibility rules, arguing it undermines vote ...
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Opinion: The growing gap between public voice and political power
Todd Myers describes how large-scale protest and sign-ins often fail to sway state leaders, and argu ...
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City of Battle Ground seeks applicants for Salary Commission vacancy
Battle Ground seeks a resident to join its independent Salary Commission, which reviews compensation ...
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Opinion: Who is winning the race for affordable power?
Hydroelectric power keeps Washington competitive, but new laws and carbon pricing are driving up ele ...
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Vancouver Fire Department assists with Columbia River Marina fire response
Vancouver Fire Department joined Clark-Cowlitz and Scappoose crews to help fight a vessel and dock f ...
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White House govt. Funding request for 2027 cuts $73 billion
President Trump's budget seeks to boost defense funding while cutting $73 billion from agencies like ...
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Heywood asks WA Supreme Court to allow referendum effort on income tax
Brian Heywood is petitioning the state Supreme Court after the Secretary of State rejected a referen ...
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Opinion: Half the road, full stop – Understanding pedestrian right-of-way
Doug Dahl explains how Washington’s law requires drivers to stop when a pedestrian is within one lan ...
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Clark County seeks volunteer for Law and Justice Council
Applicants with experience in mental health services are encouraged to help guide Clark County’s coo ...
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VIDEO: Families at center of WA transgender sports debate face-to-face with OSPI
Two Washington high school students and their parents met with Superintendent Chris Reykdal to discu ...
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As Washington lawmakers punt on school cellphone ban, some want more action
At Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, all-day phone removal led to fewer conflicts and more student e ...
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Opinion: The state’s RFK-proofing bill comes with a cost
Mandates like HB 2242 can lead to higher premiums as insurance companies absorb costs for new preven ...
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Opinion: What is the cost of a bridge?
John Ley argues the I-5 Bridge replacement’s soaring cost stems from costly extras like light rail, ...
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POLL: Do you agree with giving a state commission the power to remove an elected sheriff?
A new poll asks if a state commission—not voters—should have the power to remove an elected sheriff, ...
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Opinion: Defending Democracy by denying it?
Washington voters are blocked from weighing in on new income taxes as state lawmakers and officials ...
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Camas School District names Ryan Scott as principal of Lacamas Lake Elementary
Ryan Scott, currently associate principal supporting multiple Camas schools, will become Lacamas Lak ...
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Ridgefield to host Division I baseball game between UW Huskies and UP Pilots on April 21
The Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex welcomes two Division I teams this April, offering free en ...
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VIDEO: Decertified WA sheriffs can now be ousted under controversial new law
A new Washington law lets an unelected board remove elected sheriffs or police chiefs for misconduct ...
County Council to hold hearing on preferred land use alternative for comprehensive plan update
Clark County Council will select preferred land use alternative from three options studied in enviro ...