C-TRAN board member regrets vote that could leave Clark County taxpayers on the hook for light rail
C-TRAN board member Tim Hein says he regrets a 2023 vote that could commit Clark County to funding light rail O&M. He’s now urging the board to reverse course and protect...
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Social media activity of Clark County public defender questioned
Public Defender Renee Alsept’s anti-Trump social media posts have sparked concern from citizens and former officials, but Clark County says personal accounts aren’t cover...
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Opinion: ‘Vilifying broad swaths of Americans’
Editor Ken Vance reflects on troubling posts by public defender Renee Alsept and shares a thoughtful perspective from longtime attorney Brad Andersen on ethics, discourse...
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POLL: Should the county update its Human Resources policy to include personal social media accounts of employees in sensitive roles?
This week’s Clark County Today poll asks whether the county should update its Human Resources policy to include personal social media accounts of employees in sensitive r...
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Project 42 launches its third county project in Clark County with Leslie Lewallen as director
Project 42 has launched its Clark County initiative with Camas Council member Leslie Lewallen as director, aiming to boost civic engagement and local government accountab...
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Paddle Safe Week begins July 22, teaches importance of water safety
Paddle Safe Week runs July 22–28 and highlights water safety practices for paddlers across Washington, including life jacket use and cold water shock prevention.
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Council for the Homeless releases 2025 Point-in-Time Count for Clark County
The 2025 Point-in-Time Count found increases in sheltered seniors and unsheltered individuals across Clark County, with CFTH emphasizing the need for long-term housing so...
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The Study of Sports Podcast, July 16, 2025: Two first bases coming to high school baseball, a discussion on Teddy Bridgewater the high school coach, and trolling Mariners fans
This episode of The Study of Sports podcast covers two first bases in high school baseball, Teddy Bridgewater’s coaching situation, and plenty of Mariners talk — and trol...
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Opinion: Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries levy lid lift
Dick Rylander shares Q&A with FVRL leadership about the proposed levy lid lift, detailing budget needs, tax impacts, and what a YES or NO vote could mean for library serv...
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Letter: ‘The public has allowed this to happen’
Wynn Grcich calls on Vancouver residents to support Justin Forsman and Rob Anderson in local elections and urges more civic engagement to challenge current city leadershi...
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