Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in WA
The Ballmer Group, founded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie, pledged up to $170 million annually for free preschool in Washington, expanding acce...
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Commission on Aging to present annual Silver Citizen Award
Clark County’s Commission on Aging will present its 6th annual Silver Citizen Award to Sharon Wodtke of Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. during its Nov. 19 meeting.
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Governor appoints new members to Transportation Commission
Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed Matt Ransom of Camas and Gael Tarleton of Seattle to the Washington State Transportation Commission, filling open seats for representatives we...
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Identity Clark County names Josie Hyde chair
Identity Clark County has elected Josie Hyde, Division President of WFG National Title, as its 2026 board chair and added three new members to its executive committee.
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Vancouver City Council adopts new flag for the community
The Vancouver City Council has adopted a new community flag featuring designs by Brooke Nugent and Nathan Hunter, which will be introduced during a Nov. 28 event at City...
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US House expected to clear bill reopening the government after record-shattering shutdown
The U.S. House is expected to pass a stopgap spending bill ending the record 43-day shutdown, with lawmakers now facing a Jan. 30 deadline to complete the remaining fundi...
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Letter: ‘It is time for us to speak out and demand change’
Vancouver resident and retired Army veteran Sara Sharp urges accountability and reform after sharing her experience of neglect at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.
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Opinion: WA Cares – An important detail for future family caregivers is still unclear
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of Washington Policy Center raises concerns about WA Cares and the lack of clarity on whether family caregivers will face union fees under the progr...
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Washougal School District seeks applications to write for and against statements in voter guide for levy elections
Washougal School District is accepting resident applications to write “for” and “against” statements for two levy measures in the local voters’ pamphlets ahead of the Feb...
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Opinion: Who really benefits from the shutdown?
Nancy Churchill explores how financial incentives in the federal health system drive shutdown politics and benefit corporations over citizens.
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