‘Historic’ flooding prompts WA governor to declare emergency
Gov. Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency as an atmospheric river drives “historic” flooding, with rivers surging toward record levels and major evacuations pl...
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Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections
With a Supreme Court case looming and states tightening deadlines, voting by mail faces new legal and political uncertainty ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
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Opinion: Olympia’s mandate and your power bill
Columnist Nancy Churchill argues that Washington’s clean energy law created an unfunded mandate on rural utilities and says HB 1903 would shift low‑income energy aid to a...
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Clark County road closures and storm response information, Dec. 9-10
Clark County Public Works is updating road and park closures as heavy rain and wind bring flooding and hazards to areas across the county.
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Vancouver hosts Muddy Boots Tour of grounds that will become the Bridge Shelter
Vancouver hosted a “Muddy Boots Tour” of the future Bridge Shelter site Wednesday, showing supporters early construction work on the 120-bed campus set to open in fall 20...
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C-TRAN takes no action on Board Composition Review Committee’s directive
After a long executive session, the C‑TRAN board took no action on a 4‑3‑2 board composition proposal that has divided Vancouver, Clark County and the small cities.
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Opinion: Fast food jobs at risk with high minimum wages
Policy analyst Sam Cardwell argues California’s $20 fast-food minimum wage has cost thousands of jobs and warns other states against similar hikes.
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Let’s Go Washington issues initiatives signature count update
Let’s Go Washington says it has collected more than 315,000 and 289,000 signatures on two initiatives and is pushing toward 400,000 per measure.
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St. John Lutheran Church Longest Night Service set for Dec. 21
St. John Lutheran Church will hold its 14th Longest Night service Dec. 21 at 7 p.m., offering a quiet, contemplative space for those grieving.
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Furry Friends Giving Trees 2025 underway
Furry Friends’ 2025 Giving Trees holiday drive is underway, inviting Clark County residents to donate supplies for rescued cats and kittens.
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