City Council approves resolution to place police services levy, Proposition 5 on November ballot
Vancouver City Council approved placing Proposition 5 on the November ballot, asking voters to fund police services by hiring up to 13 new officers and updating equipment...
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WA’s new work zone speed cameras cite 7K drivers in first 90 days
Washington’s new work zone speed cameras issued 7,599 infractions in their first 90 days, with more pending. The cameras aim to improve worker safety but will soon carry...
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Grand opening celebration for new playground at Fruit Valley Park on Aug. 16
A new fully-inclusive playground honoring Elizabeth Austin opens Aug. 16 at Fruit Valley Park in Vancouver, with a ribbon cutting, family games, food vendors, and a movie...
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Letter: The era of decline is over – A mayor who will fight for you
Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman denounces Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle’s leadership, citing debt, crime, and policy failures. He pledges to restore forums, cut tax...
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What’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 5
Tuesday is Military Appreciation Day at the Clark County Fair, with discounts for military ID holders, more bull riding and mutton bustin’, and a possible appearance by t...
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Business profile: Dragon Rescue Society in search of heroes at the Clark County Fair
Peter and Lisa Noah debuted their magical Dragon Rescue Society at the Clark County Fair, offering a hands-on adventure for families to rescue baby dragons and create las...
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Opinion: Leaders doing a ‘bang up’ job of making downtowns safe
Lars Larson reflects on recent shootings and declining safety in downtown Portland and Seattle, citing violent crime, police defunding, and economic fallout as signs of l...
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Opinion: Reclaiming our forests
Nancy Churchill argues the 2001 Roadless Rule harmed rural communities and forest health, and supports its repeal. She urges opposition to HR 3930, which would make the r...
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Opinion: WAGOP chair urges WA counties to reject reckless ‘sanctuary’ nonsense
WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh urges Washington counties to adopt “non-sanctuary” resolutions and calls out state leaders for policies he says defy federal immigration law and...
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Two-year construction of a roundabout at Northeast 179th Street and Northeast 29th Avenue begins in late August
Clark County will begin a two-year reconstruction of the NE 179th St. and NE 29th Ave. intersection in late August. A roundabout will replace the existing all-way stop.
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