Letter: What the HECK is a county Charter and why does it need reviewing?
Anna Miller explains the Clark County Charter, its origins, and why it faces review every five years — urging voters to stay informed ahead of the 2025 election.
Read more
Plan ahead for nighttime ramp closure on I-5 in Clark County, July 31
WSDOT will close the northbound I-5 off-ramp to 179th Street from 9 p.m. July 31 to 2 a.m. Aug. 1 for safety tech testing; delays expected.
Read more
IBR official remains confident in $2.1B in federal funding for I-5 bridge replacement
IBR officials say the $2.1 billion in federal funds for the I-5 bridge replacement remain secure despite national funding shifts, though light rail remains a point of loc...
Read more
Clark County Fair to provide 10 best days of summer starting Friday, Aug. 1
The 157th Clark County Fair opens Friday, Aug. 1, featuring 10 days of concerts, animals, food, rides, and special events like the Budweiser Clydesdales and Ice Age Adven...
Read more
Clark County Republican Party unanimously opposes Philip Johnson’s candidacy for Battle Ground City Council
The Clark County Republican Party formally opposed Philip Johnson’s Battle Ground City Council run, citing actions they say undermine party unity and conservative princip...
Read more
Confirmed: Homeless camps along Burnt Bridge Creek Trail near Andresen Road no longer there
Vancouver has cleared long-standing homeless camps near Andresen Road on the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail after issuing a July 23 deadline; no tents remained as of July 28.
Read more
Save Vancouver Streets appeals court ruling, still hoping to get initiative on a future ballot
Save Vancouver Streets has appealed a recent court ruling that blocked its initiative requiring voter approval for eliminating traffic lanes. The group hopes a successful...
Read more
Battle Ground Senior Citizens, Home Instead team up to help Clark County Veterans Assistance Center
A Christmas in July drive led by Battle Ground Senior Citizens, Inc. and Home Instead collected over 3,000 items plus cookies for the Clark County Veterans Assistance Cen...
Read more
Opinion: Harming workers one payroll tax at a time: WA Cares wants wages a caregiver needs to keep caregiving
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues WA Cares and PFML payroll taxes are harmful, particularly to low-income workers, by forcing contributions into limited-use programs they may...
Read more
City of Vancouver opens Lodging Tax Grant application for 2026 tourism events and programs
The city of Vancouver is now accepting Lodging Tax Grant applications for 2026 tourism-related events and programs through Sept. 19. Eligible projects include festivals,...
Read more
