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Coldwater Lake didn't exist before 1980 — the eruption's mudflows created it, and it's now open for swimming and boating.
Future 42 releases 2026 Clark County Legislative Scorecard
Future 42's 2026 scorecard grades Clark County's 17th, 18th, 20th, and 49th District legislators on 12–15 key votes.
Opinion: An important reason to keep the I-5 freeway system toll-free
Sharon Nasset argues fuel tax sends 100% to transportation, while tolling sends only 60% of net funds.
Letter: Camas Voters – Keep your strong mayor
Gary Perman argues Camas insiders behind the government shift review helped craft a bond voters rejected by nearly 90%.
Judge rejects lawsuit against rewrite of WA parental rights law
Thurston County Superior Court Judge John Skinder upheld House Bill 1296, a contested 2025 parental rights law expected to face appeal.
Letter: Why Petition IP26-645 is a stand for the people, not a political party
IP26-645 needs 400,000 signatures by July 2 to repeal Washington's new income-based tax.
Letter: Climate Commitment Act critique rests on fossil-funded denial
Anthony Teso argues CCA repeal would transfer savings to Chevron and BP, not working families.
POLL: Should C-TRAN taxpayers be protected from paying additional costs tied to extending light rail to Library Square?
C-TRAN's board asked IBR to extend light rail to Library Square but voted down taxpayer cost protections.
C-TRAN board asks IBR to bring light rail to Library Square, with no protection for taxpayers
C-TRAN's board rejected 7-2 an amendment shielding taxpayers from extra costs tied to a light rail extension that could approach $1 billion.
OII completes investigation into Clark County Sheriff’s Office use of deadly force in July of 2025
A 77-page OII report on the July 30, 2025 death of Branden Whitcomb now goes to the Clark County Prosecutor's Office.

Judge rejects lawsuit against rewrite of WA parental rights law

Future 42 releases 2026 Clark County Legislative Scorecard

Mount St. Helens 46 Years Later: Scenic Stops, History and Recovery Across the Blast Zone

OII completes investigation into Clark County Sheriff’s Office use of deadly force in July of 2025

VIDEO: Entrepreneur exodus continues as Washington’s new income tax looms

WA gets $538M in delayed COVID-era payments from FEMA

Commercial vehicle fire contained by sprinkler system and Vancouver Fire crews

Weekday, weeknight, and weekend lane closures continue on southbound I-5 in Vancouver May 14–18

Vancouver Police arrest assault suspect

Letter: Climate Commitment Act critique rests on fossil-funded denial

Letter: Why Petition IP26-645 is a stand for the people, not a political party

Opinion: An important reason to keep the I-5 freeway system toll-free

Letter: Camas Voters – Keep your strong mayor

Opinion: When you’ve lost Christine Gregoire, you’ve lost Washington

Letter: Present bridge plan has been in the expensive and unworkable planning stage far too long with no real end in sight

Letter: Stop turning gas prices into war propaganda

Letter: Compassion requires accountability

POLL: Should C-TRAN taxpayers be protected from paying additional costs tied to extending light rail to Library Square?

Judge rejects lawsuit against rewrite of WA parental rights law

Future 42 releases 2026 Clark County Legislative Scorecard

Letter: Climate Commitment Act critique rests on fossil-funded denial

Letter: Why Petition IP26-645 is a stand for the people, not a political party

Opinion: An important reason to keep the I-5 freeway system toll-free

Letter: Camas Voters – Keep your strong mayor

VIDEO: Entrepreneur exodus continues as Washington’s new income tax looms

WA gets $538M in delayed COVID-era payments from FEMA

Opinion: When you’ve lost Christine Gregoire, you’ve lost Washington

Letter: Present bridge plan has been in the expensive and unworkable planning stage far too long with no real end in sight

Letter: Stop turning gas prices into war propaganda

Opinion: An important reason to keep the I-5 freeway system toll-free

Letter: Present bridge plan has been in the expensive and unworkable planning stage far too long with no real end in sight

POLL: Should C-TRAN taxpayers be protected from paying additional costs tied to extending light rail to Library Square?

Weekday, weeknight, and weekend lane closures continue on southbound I-5 in Vancouver May 14–18

Plan ahead for Memorial Day travel: Expect delays on Washington’s busiest routes

Opinion: IBR creates 50,000 road refugees

Opinion: It’s time to save taxpayers from Sound Transit’s strategic misrepresentation

C-TRAN board asks IBR to bring light rail to Library Square, with no protection for taxpayers

Letter: Why Washington state families are paying for local & foreign policy failures at the pump

Expect daytime delays on I-5 in Clark and Cowlitz counties for weigh-in-motion scale inspections May 12 and 14

Letter: ‘We need more WSP visibility and aggressive driving patrols’

Columbia River to open for additional spring Chinook retention days

The Study of Sports Podcast May 13, 2026: The playoffs have started for Washington high school sports, plus how the three of us have adapted to new roles in our careers

Vancouver bowlers make their marks at HBCU Alabama A&M

County seeks new management agreement to operate Tri-Mountain Golf Course beyond 2026

2026 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery begins May 1

The Study of Sports Podcast April 23, 2026: We discuss WIAA amendments and how they will affect schools in Southwest Washington, 2A GSHL football schedule, Mariners, and … Prince?

Union baseball, softball teams honor military, veterans, and first responders

Ridgefield to host Division I baseball game between UW Huskies and UP Pilots on April 21

Business Profile: Columbia River volleyball coach teaches The Elite Competitor

Mount St. Helens 46 Years Later: Scenic Stops, History and Recovery Across the Blast Zone

Shared Roots and Living History: Parkersville Heritage Fair returns July 31

Another job fair connects top students with companies needing skilled workers

Tickets available for this weekend’s performances of The Escapades of Denston Thomas

Vancouver bowlers make their marks at HBCU Alabama A&M

WDFW offers tips after resident reports a cougar sighting in Vancouver city park

Council Chair Marshall to deliver State of the County address at May 19 event

Vancouver PD’s Holly Musser receives Kindness Cop of the Year honor — again

Eileen Quiring O’Brien receives unanimous endorsement from Clark County Republican Party Central Committee

Youth drug prevention team seeks new members ages 12-18 years

Another job fair connects top students with companies needing skilled workers

Vancouver bowlers make their marks at HBCU Alabama A&M

Discover your future at WSU Vancouver’s Preview Day, May 14

Camas School District names new principal of Camas High School

Battle Ground High School presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Journey Theater presents ‘Pride & Prejudice’ with five performances in May

Rocksolid Community Teen Center launches 40/40 Campaign to support teens this fall

Ridgefield School District to host districtwide Kindergarten Information Night on May 19

VIDEO: Entrepreneur exodus continues as Washington’s new income tax looms

Opinion: What would it take for elected officials to believe high earners are leaving Washington?

VIDEO: New survey finds more WA businesses considering moving out of state

Inspire Vancouver grant program debuts with $6M for local arts, culture, heritage, and science

State taxes, climate policy send WA gas prices to record highs

Battle Ground introduces Old Town Facade Improvement Grant Program

Lt. Governor shares his ideas on fixing housing shortage to members of BIA of Clark County

Identity Clark County appoints Katie Henry to board

Washougal ramps up efforts to support small businesses









