Opinion: In search of joy at Vancouver Mall during Christmas time
Paul Valencia reflects on his annual Christmas-time visit to Vancouver Mall, finding nostalgia, people-watching, and moments of joy amid last-minute holiday shopping.
VIDEO: WA and OR lawmakers irked as update on I-5 Bridge costs still missing
Washington and Oregon lawmakers expressed frustration after planners failed to provide updated cost estimates for the I-5 Bridge replacement during a recent legislative oversight meeting.
18th District lawmakers introduce bill to protect kids in youth sports from predators
Lawmakers from the 18th Legislative District have introduced House Bill 2180 to require background checks and mandatory abuse-reporting training for youth sports coaches and supervisors.
VIDEO: WA GOP budget lead blasts Ferguson’s fiscal plan as ‘a complete joke’
Republican lawmakers sharply criticized Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental budget, arguing it fails to meet Washington’s four-year balanced budget requirement and masks deeper fiscal problems.
Vancouver hires former Los Angeles City Fire Department leader as its new fire chief
The city of Vancouver has selected John L. Drake II, a former Los Angeles City Fire Department leader, to serve as its new fire chief beginning Dec. 29.
Opinion: Hard work is being done to try to trade one bad health care system for another
Elizabeth New (Hovde) cautions that efforts to create a universal, taxpayer-financed health care system in Washington risk replacing existing problems with new challenges tied to cost, access, and centralized control.
Play area at Hazel Dell Community Park closed January through March for installation of new play equipment
Play areas at Hazel Dell Community Park will close from January through March for removal of old equipment and installation of new, community-selected play features.
Opinion: The progressive attack on Washington’s sheriffs
Nancy Churchill argues that proposed legislation would shift power over county sheriffs away from voters and concentrate control within state government.
Letter: Is Secretary of State Hobbs really JUST protecting your voter information?
Camas resident Rick Vermeers questions the Washington secretary of state’s refusal to provide voter roll data to the U.S. Department of Justice and raises concerns about voter list transparency and compliance with federal law.
High school girls basketball: Union Titans give Brooklynn Haywood a homecoming in Alaska
Union traveled to Anchorage for two games that allowed Brooklynn Haywood to play in front of her hometown crowd while the Titans bonded through travel, cold weather, and on-court adversity.
Vancouver hires former Los Angeles City Fire Department leader as its new fire chief
Play area at Hazel Dell Community Park closed January through March for installation of new play equipment
VIDEO: WA GOP budget lead blasts Ferguson’s fiscal plan as ‘a complete joke’
18th District lawmakers introduce bill to protect kids in youth sports from predators
VIDEO: WA and OR lawmakers irked as update on I-5 Bridge costs still missing
Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival opens applications for 2026 performers, artists, and more
Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement goes into effect Jan. 1
City of Washougal launches Strategic Plan Dashboard and shares year-end update
County extends application deadline for Development and Engineering Advisory Board opening
Opinion: Hard work is being done to try to trade one bad health care system for another
Opinion: The progressive attack on Washington’s sheriffs
Letter: Is Secretary of State Hobbs really JUST protecting your voter information?
Opinion: In search of joy at Vancouver Mall during Christmas time
Opinion: Atmospheric River events mean even less clearance for vessels crossing under the proposed Interstate Bridge Plan
Opinion: Why I won’t mourn the end of enhanced ACA subsidies
Letter: Worried about a replacement bridge?
Opinion: IBR promotes ‘giving away’ historic interstate bridges while withholding cost estimate for replacement
Opinion: Solving Washington’s deficit without tax increases
Opinion: The progressive attack on Washington’s sheriffs
VIDEO: WA GOP budget lead blasts Ferguson’s fiscal plan as ‘a complete joke’
18th District lawmakers introduce bill to protect kids in youth sports from predators
Rep. John Ley introduces bill to balance representation on Washington transportation boards
Opinion: More taxes sadly the Washington way
Maneuver to shore up WA’s transportation budget could be reversed
Rep. John Ley issues statement after I-5 Bridge replacement meeting yields few answers
Opinion: Blood on the highways fails to move Ferguson and Kotek
Opposing statements sought for Feb. 10, 2026 ballot measures
Opinion: A warning to Washington – The ‘Minnesota Model’ of fraud has arrived
Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections
VIDEO: WA and OR lawmakers irked as update on I-5 Bridge costs still missing
Opinion: Atmospheric River events mean even less clearance for vessels crossing under the proposed Interstate Bridge Plan
Letter: Worried about a replacement bridge?
Opinion: IBR promotes ‘giving away’ historic interstate bridges while withholding cost estimate for replacement
Opinion: Bikes in crosswalks
Opinion: The unpreferred and unaffordable Interstate Bridge replacement proposal
Opinion: IBR still holding and lying about coming billions in cost overruns
Letter: A call for competent Interstate Bridge project management
Rep. John Ley introduces bill to balance representation on Washington transportation boards
Opinion: IBR administrator receives generous Christmas gift on his way out the door
Update: Belkot’s legal team submits sheriff’s report to its case against Clark County Council
Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement goes into effect Jan. 1
High school girls basketball: Union Titans give Brooklynn Haywood a homecoming in Alaska
Woodland athletes: Winning on the field and in the classroom
Life outdoors: Bundle up for winter adventures
City of Vancouver honors first recipient of new Dave Miletich Volunteer Coach of the Year Award
High school sports: Columbia River (2A), Seton Catholic (1A) settle for second in state soccer
Doc Harris Stadium crew in Camas works overtime for special playoff doubleheader
High school sports: Four Clark County girls soccer teams reach final four in their brackets
High school sports: Columbia River, La Center volleyball reach the final four
Vancouver hires former Los Angeles City Fire Department leader as its new fire chief
Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival opens applications for 2026 performers, artists, and more
Clark County mourns loss of hometown hero and humanitarian Greg Biffle
Christmas Ships Parade enters final week with six nights of holiday magic remaining
C-TRAN Board pays tribute to the late Molly Coston
St. John Lutheran Church Longest Night Service set for Dec. 21
Ekklesia Theatre presents ‘It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’
Scott Campbell Christmas Promise Bike Build attracts hundreds of volunteers Saturday
Community to celebrate the life of Washougal leader Molly Coston
Woodland athletes: Winning on the field and in the classroom
Battle Ground Police Department hosts annual ‘Shop With A Cop’ event for local youth
Tix for Tots hosting original Nativity performance
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington expands to Ogden Elementary School
River HomeLink Theatre presents Descendants: The Musical
King’s Way Christian Schools get head start on Veterans Day with assemblies
Prairie High School presents ‘Six the Musical: Teen Edition’
Ridgefield High School Theatre presents ‘Almost, Maine’
RHS students gain hands-on experience at Ridgefield Early Learning Center
Opinion: Is the cheap fast-food burger a thing of the past?
A new chapter ahead for Evergreen Habitat for Humanity
Reserve a table at the Battle Ground Public Schools Industry Fair
Liberty Theatre celebrates Small Business Saturday with community partnerships and big-screen experiences
Opinion: Why is it so expensive to do business in Washington?
Building Industry Association installs Alexa Lee as 2026 president
Volunteer coordinator from Eden Health Hospice highlights the benefits of serving patients
Identity Clark County names Josie Hyde chair
Oct. 1 brings new taxes for Washington businesses and consumers
