News — stories by Paul Valencia
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HART responds to questions regarding Vancouver’s ability to ban homeless camps
HART says 500+ people live outdoors in Vancouver with no shelter capacity to move them all indoors.
Is the city of Vancouver pushing an anti-car agenda?
Save Vancouver Streets gathered 6,500+ signatures seeking a voter vote on lane removals, but the city took no action on the initiative.
City of Vancouver bans camping within 1,500 feet of bridge shelter
Vancouver City Council unanimously banned camping within 1,500 feet of the soon-to-open bridge shelter at 5313 NE 94th Ave.
High school football: Odd schedule leads to early start to league play in 4A GSHL
The 4A GSHL's six-game double round-robin schedule forces all four teams to play each other twice this season.
High school football: Skyview takes down Camas for first win in rivalry since 2011
Adarius Sparrow caught three touchdown passes, including two in the fourth quarter, to seal Skyview's 38-21 win over Camas.
Clark County Sheriff John Horch endorses Proposition 12 and Proposition 13
Sheriff John Horch endorses two ballot measures to expand the 519-bed Clark County Jail and fund law-and-justice staffing.
Clark County Council approves increases to current impact fees, as well as new impact fees
Clark County Council approved fee increases for three school districts and new impact fees for four fire districts, raising construction costs countywide.
Save Vancouver Streets argues its case before state court of appeals
SVS attorney Jackson Maynard argued before three appellate judges in Tacoma, with a ruling expected in four to six months.
A lesson and a prayer at King’s Way Christian Schools on 9/11
Middle schoolers at King's Way Christian Schools planted American flags on a hillside after a chapel service honoring Sept. 11 victims.
Vancouver honors Americans during 9/11 Patriot Day Salute along the Waterfront
Vancouver's 25th anniversary 9/11 Patriot Day Salute featured doves released from PT Boat 658, a fire boat water salute, and remarks from Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez, the mayor, fire chief, and…
Former pilot shares his memories of Sept. 11, 2001, and the changes made to aviation industry
Rep. John Ley spent 31. 5 years flying for Delta and helped shape aviation security protocols adopted after Sept. 11, 2001.
Belkot says ‘this is so wrong’ as Clark County Council changes its Rule of Procedure
Clark County Council amended its Rules of Procedure to allow directing councilor votes and removing board members by simple majority.
Vancouver votes to increase sales tax in effort to increase public safety
Vancouver's 6-1 council vote raises sales tax one-tenth of 1 percent for police hiring and public defense.
Save Vancouver Streets will make its argument before Washington State Court of Appeals
Save Vancouver Streets will argue before the WA Court of Appeals on Sept. 11 after collecting 6,500 signatures.
Washington Policy Center tax expert warns that new income tax will affect everyone
Ryan Frost argues Washington's new 9. 9% income tax has a $1M deduction that a simple legislative majority could remove.
Here’s what’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 16
Sunday's final fair day features Tuff Trucks at 2 and 7 p. m. , a pie eating contest, and Mars Encounters live shows.
Here’s what’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 15
Tuff Trucks return for two shows Saturday at the Clark County Fair grandstands arena, at 2 p. m. and 7 p.
Here’s what’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Friday, Aug. 14
Friday's Clark County Fair features two Monster Truck shows, a donut eating contest, and live bands on the Community Stage.
Images: Clark County Fair — After Dark
Paul Valencia captures the Clark County Fair's nighttime energy, where carnival rides blaze with color until 11 p. m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Here’s what’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 13
Thursday is Kids Day at the Clark County Fair, with Monster Truck shows at 2 p. m. and 7 p. featuring Megasaurus, a fire-breathing robotic T-Rex.
Monster Trucks ready to roar at the Clark County Fair
Bill Payne, owner of 10 trucks, calls performing at the Clark County Fair his lifelong bucket list goal.
Here’s what’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 12
Wednesday is Prime of Your Life Day at the Clark County Fair, with senior discounts and two SxS racing shows at the grandstands.
Mars Encounters is a big hit for families at the Clark County Fair
Mars Encounters features mining, live shows, and a new AI character named Alik at the Clark County Fair.
Here’s what’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 11
Tuesday is Military Appreciation Day at the Clark County Fair, with gate tickets at $8 for military personnel.
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