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Future 42 Clark County releases inaugural local government scorecards
Politics

Future 42 Clark County releases inaugural local government scorecards

Future 42 Clark County releases nonpartisan scorecards evaluating Vancouver City Council and Clark County Council voting records.

May 1, 2026

Opinion: Why do teachers continue to pay union dues?
Opinion

Opinion: Why do teachers continue to pay union dues?

Dick Rylander examines union dues and the Janus Supreme Court decision as local teacher contracts come up for renewal.

May 1, 2026

County Council seeks applicants for volunteer positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission
Politics

County Council seeks applicants for volunteer positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission

Two volunteer positions open on commission that advises council on recycling, landfills, and waste programs.

May 1, 2026

Fox News contributor Guy Benson visits Vancouver, gives his take on Washington state politics
Politics

Fox News contributor Guy Benson visits Vancouver, gives his take on Washington state politics

Fox News contributor Guy Benson and State Senator John Braun discussed Washington politics at Americans for Prosperity dinner in Vancouver.

May 1, 2026

Plan to sweep $4B from WA police and firefighter pension fund spurs lawsuit
Politics

Plan to sweep $4B from WA police and firefighter pension fund spurs lawsuit

Retired police officers and firefighters sue to block state's plan to sweep billions from overfunded pension account.

Apr 30, 2026

Passionate crowd speaks up at Clark County Council in regard to fireworks
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Passionate crowd speaks up at Clark County Council in regard to fireworks

Forty people spoke during public comment, with 34 supporting current aerial fireworks rules in unincorporated Clark County.

Apr 29, 2026

County Council approves preferred alternative for the county’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan update
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County Council approves preferred alternative for the county’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan update

The 3-2 council vote preserves future expansion options despite sharp disagreement over farmland protection.

Apr 29, 2026

Judge blocks Washington’s new sheriff standards law
Politics

Judge blocks Washington’s new sheriff standards law

Thurston County Superior Court judge finds Legislature may have exceeded constitutional authority in setting new sheriff requirements.

Apr 29, 2026

Opinion: Delaying light rail offers best hope for new bridge
Opinion

Opinion: Delaying light rail offers best hope for new bridge

Two Republican senators argue light rail should wait until Clark County voters approve funding for operations.

Apr 29, 2026

Letter: ‘Now is the time to speak up, freedom is worth celebrating’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Now is the time to speak up, freedom is worth celebrating’

Felida resident urges Clark County to preserve fireworks traditions for America's 250th Independence Day celebration.

Apr 28, 2026

Opinion: Wolves thriving, cattle producers failing
Opinion

Opinion: Wolves thriving, cattle producers failing

WDFW celebrates 270 wolves in 49 packs while Washington agriculture posts negative $396 million farm income.

Apr 28, 2026

Letter: The Climate Commitment Act – Washington’s high octane grift
Opinion

Letter: The Climate Commitment Act – Washington’s high octane grift

Vancouver resident breaks down the hidden costs of Washington's Climate Commitment Act and its impact on gas prices.

Apr 28, 2026

Letter: The county manager gets a raise while taxpayers get a new tax
Opinion

Letter: The county manager gets a raise while taxpayers get a new tax

County approves manager raise while claiming no general fund money exists for desperately needed deputies.

Apr 27, 2026

Washington Supreme Court cases could decide fate of controversial income tax
Politics

Washington Supreme Court cases could decide fate of controversial income tax

Dozen candidates compete for five Supreme Court seats that could decide constitutionality of new 9. 9% income tax.

Apr 27, 2026

Sarah Mittelman announces campaign for Washington State Representative, LD 49 (Position 1)
Politics

Sarah Mittelman announces campaign for Washington State Representative, LD 49 (Position 1)

Psychiatric nurse practitioner Sarah Mittelman launches bid for LD 49 state representative seat.

Apr 27, 2026

County’s Charter Review Commission seeks public comment on proposed charter amendments
Politics

County’s Charter Review Commission seeks public comment on proposed charter amendments

Commission Chair Brandon Erickson encourages residents to share input on proposed amendments for ballot consideration.

Apr 27, 2026

Letter: Representation has been sidelined in favor of enforced unanimity
Opinion

Letter: Representation has been sidelined in favor of enforced unanimity

Camas resident argues removal from transit board signals dangerous shift toward "enforced unanimity" over true representation.

Apr 26, 2026

Letter: Political violence is unacceptable!
Opinion

Letter: Political violence is unacceptable!

Vancouver resident calls for respecting office and sanctity of life after political violence escalates.

Apr 26, 2026