County fire marshal lifts outdoor burn ban
Clark County Fire Marshal Donna Goddard has lifted the outdoor burn ban due to cooler, wetter conditions, while Vancouver Fire Department has also lifted its recreational...
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Midnight federal shutdown edges closer as US Senate fails to agree on spending bills
The Senate failed to advance stopgap bills ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline, making a federal shutdown likely, with broad impacts on workers and services nationwide.
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Oct. 1 brings new taxes for Washington businesses and consumers
Washington’s 2025-27 budget brings new sales and B&O taxes on services, plus transportation fee hikes, with businesses and consumers bracing for impacts starting Oct. 1.
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Opinion: Washington’s new sales tax onslaught devastates small businesses
Mark Harmsworth argues Senate Bill 5814’s new sales taxes will devastate small businesses, raising compliance costs and fueling inflation across Washington.
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Clark County residents encouraged to dispose of fallen leaves properly
Clark County and Vancouver urge residents to dispose of leaves properly to prevent clogged storm drains, improve road safety, and reduce landfill waste.
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Ridgefield to host annual Birdfest and Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4
Ridgefield will host its Birdfest and Bluegrass Festival on Oct. 4, featuring bluegrass music, local vendors, children’s activities, and wildlife tours at the refuge.
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LGW releases attack tracker after more cases against signature gatherers
Let’s Go Washington has launched an attack tracker after reports of harassment, theft, and intimidation targeting signature gatherers and petition signers across the stat...
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Applications for 2026 Clark County CDBG, HOME funds available starting Oct. 1
Clark County will open applications Oct. 1 for 2026 CDBG and HOME funds, with about $2.87 million expected for housing, public services, and neighborhood improvements.
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Free in-person workshops begin in October to teach residents about composting and sustainable living
Clark County’s Composter Recycler program will host free fall workshops on composting, recycling, green cleaning, food waste prevention, and more from Oct. 8 to Nov. 19.
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‘We’re headed to a shutdown’: White House meeting ends with no deal as deadline nears
Congressional leaders left a White House meeting with President Trump without agreement as a shutdown looms; parties remain split over health care costs and a temporary f...
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