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Commission on Aging to present annual Silver Citizen Award
Clark County’s Commission on Aging will present its 6th annual Silver Citizen Award to Sharon Wodtke of Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. during its Nov. 19 meeting.
Governor appoints new members to Transportation Commission
Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed Matt Ransom of Camas and Gael Tarleton of Seattle to the Washington State Transportation Commission, filling open seats for representatives west of the Cascades.
Identity Clark County names Josie Hyde chair
Identity Clark County has elected Josie Hyde, Division President of WFG National Title, as its 2026 board chair and added three new members to its executive committee.
Vancouver City Council adopts new flag for the community
The Vancouver City Council has adopted a new community flag featuring designs by Brooke Nugent and Nathan Hunter, which will be introduced during a Nov. 28 event at City Hall.
US House expected to clear bill reopening the government after record-shattering shutdown
The U. S. House is expected to pass a stopgap spending bill ending the record 43-day shutdown, with lawmakers now facing a Jan. 30 deadline to complete the remaining funding bills.
Letter: ‘It is time for us to speak out and demand change’
Vancouver resident and retired Army veteran Sara Sharp urges accountability and reform after sharing her experience of neglect at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.
Opinion: WA Cares – An important detail for future family caregivers is still unclear
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of Washington Policy Center raises concerns about WA Cares and the lack of clarity on whether family caregivers will face union fees under the program’s design.
Washougal School District seeks applications to write for and against statements in voter guide for levy elections
Washougal School District is accepting resident applications to write “for” and “against” statements for two levy measures in the local voters’ pamphlets ahead of the Feb. 10, 2026 election.
Opinion: Who really benefits from the shutdown?
Nancy Churchill explores how financial incentives in the federal health system drive shutdown politics and benefit corporations over citizens.
Vancouver salutes service at Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade
Vancouver residents lined the streets along Evergreen Boulevard to honor veterans during the 37th Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade, followed by a community open house at Pearson Field hosted by CMAC.
Opinion: Outrageous 32% WSP profits for IBR consulting
Rep. John Ley criticizes WSP’s 32 percent profit on the IBR consulting contract, which has ballooned from $44 million to $293. 5 million through multiple amendments and “extra work. ”
Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. honors veterans at luncheon
Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. hosted its November luncheon honoring local veterans with music, remembrance, and gratitude for their service.
Opinion: Will light rail’s problems sink the I-5 Columbia River Bridge Replacement project?
Charles Prestrud of the Washington Policy Center questions whether declining light rail ridership and uncertain federal funding could derail the costly I-5 Bridge Replacement project.
Fight over counting mail-in ballots after Election Day will go before Supreme Court
The U. S. Supreme Court will hear a Mississippi case that could upend mail-in ballot counting in Washington and other vote-by-mail states.
Lane closure scheduled on southbound I-5 in Vancouver for overhead sign and message board repairs Nov. 13
WSDOT maintenance crews will close one southbound lane of I-5 at the Northeast 78th Street overpass on Nov. 13 to repair an overhead sign and message board.
Celebrate the season at the Winter Native Arts Market
The Clark County Historical Museum will host its Winter Native Arts Market on Dec. 20, a free celebration of Indigenous art, music, and storytelling in downtown Vancouver.
Letter: How much do taxpayers pay for this sage advice?
Vancouver resident Michael Langsdorf criticizes the county’s homelessness leadership after Camas Mayor Steve Hogan’s prevention proposal was dismissed during a public meeting.
Opinion: Skamania Co. Sheriff’s report says Clark County Council violated the County Charter, Rules of Procedure, and WA’s Open Public Meetings Act
A Skamania County Sheriff’s Office report found the Clark County Council violated the County Charter, Rules of Procedure, and Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act in removing Councilor Michelle Be…