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New report shows 2022 tourism exceeded pre-pandemic numbers in Clark County
Visitor spending and volume in Clark County, Washington exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 2022, with direct sales amounting to $674. 1 million and total visits reaching 5. 16 million, signaling a str…
Innovative Response Unit aims to address increasing demand for behavioral health crisis and mental health care needs in Clark County
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue has partnered with the Behavioral Health Service community to launch a first of its kind in the state pilot program that pairs specialized mental health professionals with…
City of Vancouver adopts $140.2 million spring supplemental budget
Vancouver City Council approves $140. 2 million supplemental budget for 2023, including funding for water treatment, park upgrades, and transportation projects.
2023 Clark County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony set for May 18
The 2023 Clark County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony aims to honor and remember law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in Washington state, coinciding with National Po…
City of Vancouver makes a splash
Esther Short Park and Columbia River water features in Vancouver are now open for the summer, offering refreshing spots for residents and visitors to relax and cool off, with safety guidelines in p…
Ridgefield School District purchases 15 acres for future expansion
The Ridgefield School District purchases 15 acres of property to meet the long-term needs of the growing population, with plans for a future intermediate and middle school campus. The land was purc…
County seeks community input about internet service and speeds for internet access project
Clark County in Washington is conducting surveys to assess the state of high-speed internet access in the community, aiming to identify areas that lack reliable connectivity and secure federal fund…
Candidate filing period and online candidate filing begins May 15
The filing period for candidates running for elective office in Clark County is approaching, with online and in-person options available, and a public lot drawing will be conducted to determine the…
Parker’s Landing Historical Park events then and now
The collaborative effort to develop Parker’s Landing Historical Park in Camas-Washougal, which includes several centennial projects and historic dedications, continues with the new annual Parkersvi…
Legislative town halls coming May 13 to Battle Ground, Vancouver
Rep. Stephanie McClintock, Rep. Greg Cheney, and Sen. Ann Rivers will review some of the bills that did and did not pass during the 105-day regular session.
Work at Lacamas Regional Park to impact visitor parking and access May 8-19
Work at Lacamas Regional Park to impact visitor parking and access May 8-19. The overflow parking lot off Northeast 35th Avenue will be improved to prepare for the project.
Interested in running for office?
The Office of the Secretary of State is accepting applications for public office during Candidate Filing Week, May 15-19, for nearly 3,400 local offices across Washington state, including mayorship…
Clark County Fire District 3 Board of Fire Commissioners passes fire levy lid lift resolution
Clark County Fire District 3 plans to ask voters to approve a fire levy lid lift on the August 1, 2023, primary election ballot to fund additional personnel, renovate Station 34, and provide techni…
iQ Credit Union doing its part to teach students good money habits
April is Financial Literacy Month, and Southwest Washington-based iQ Credit Union teaches financial literacy to students at various grade levels, hoping students will learn the value of money manag…
Two upcoming meetings scheduled on the 20-year population projection for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
The Clark County Council held a public hearing to select a 2045 population projection from the range provided by the Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), and will continue the hearing o…
Daytime lane closures coming to I-5 in Vancouver, May 1
Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will utilize daytime single-lane closures on I-5 near Vancouver from May 1 to May 17 to install catch basins alongside the highway to…
Lawmakers from the 17th District to host virtual town hall on Wednesday, May 3
Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, and Reps. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, and Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson will hold a virtual town hall meeting on May 3 to discuss the recently ended 2023 legislative sessi…
Prairie High School graduate hopes to start alumni association
Jayson Dodge, a Prairie High School graduate from 1988, is hosting a meeting to create a Prairie High School Alumni Association, with the aim of creating a scholarship program and organizing clubs…