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Opinion: The IBR guts transit ridership projections by 84 percent and O&M costs by over half
Opinion

Opinion: The IBR guts transit ridership projections by 84 percent and O&M costs by over half

John Ley writes that the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has slashed its projected transit ridership by 84 percent, raising questions about accuracy, leadership, and the need for costly light…

Oct 27, 2025

Opinion: IBR’s problems are much deeper than its leadership
Opinion

Opinion: IBR’s problems are much deeper than its leadership

Joe Cortright of City Observatory says Greg Johnson’s departure from the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program won’t fix its systemic issues, calling the IBR a costly repeat of the failed Columbia…

Oct 27, 2025

Letter: RFA Proposition 2 — Why taxpayers should be alarmed in Camas/Washougal
Opinion

Letter: RFA Proposition 2 — Why taxpayers should be alarmed in Camas/Washougal

Camas and Washougal resident Gary Perman urges voters to reject Proposition 2, arguing that creating a new Regional Fire Authority would add taxes without improving fire or EMS services.

Oct 27, 2025

Letter: ‘Who we elect to serve on the Clark County Charter Review Commission truly matters’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Who we elect to serve on the Clark County Charter Review Commission truly matters’

Former Clark County Council Chair Gary Medvigy writes that the Charter Review Commission plays a vital role in shaping county government and endorses Liz Cline, Janna Meyer, and Kirk VanGelder for…

Oct 27, 2025

Letter: ‘Support charter review that makes sense’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Support charter review that makes sense’

Ridgefield resident Rob Anderson urges Clark County voters to stay engaged in local government and support Charter Review Commission candidates focused on public safety, fiscal responsibility, and…

Oct 27, 2025

Letter: ‘The facts are sobering’ about the police staffing issue in the Vancouver Police Department
Opinion

Letter: ‘The facts are sobering’ about the police staffing issue in the Vancouver Police Department

Vancouver resident Martha Baumgarten writes that Proposition 5 offers a balanced and practical step toward improving police staffing and public safety, complementing state HB 2015 grant funding.

Oct 27, 2025

Letter: ‘We have suffered a lot from the agendas spread by mainstream media’
Opinion

Letter: ‘We have suffered a lot from the agendas spread by mainstream media’

Hazel Dell resident David Poland voices support for Cathie Garber in her run for the Charter Review Commission, urging voters to choose candidates who value fairness, reason, and nonpartisanship in…

Oct 27, 2025

Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in apartment parking lot
News

Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in apartment parking lot

Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot inside a vehicle in an apartment parking lot on NE 19th Avenue. Detectives are searching for a dark red Lexus ES…

Oct 27, 2025

Vancouver Police investigate assault on female jogger
News

Vancouver Police investigate assault on female jogger

Vancouver Police responded to an assault on a female jogger near the 1100 block of SE 99th Avenue on Oct. 26. The attack appears random; the suspect fled on a bike and police are seeking identifica…

Oct 27, 2025

John Lambert reaches historic 200th win as La Center’s football coach
Sports

John Lambert reaches historic 200th win as La Center’s football coach

La Center coach John Lambert made history Friday, becoming the first football coach in Southwest Washington to earn 200 wins at one school — all with the Wildcats.

Oct 25, 2025

Conservative group sues to overturn rewrite of WA parental rights law
Politics

Conservative group sues to overturn rewrite of WA parental rights law

A group of school board members and parents have sued Washington state, arguing House Bill 1296 violates parental rights and constitutional protections in education.

Oct 24, 2025

Was He Better Off Dead performing at The Cedars Public House
Entertainment

Was He Better Off Dead performing at The Cedars Public House

The zany and hilarious dinner show “Was He Better Off Dead? ” returns Nov. 21–Dec. 7 at The Cedars Public House, featuring Lou and Melinda Pallotta’s Love Street Playhouse cast in a lively musical…

Oct 24, 2025

‘A River Runs Through It – The History of Fishing on the Columbia’
Community News

‘A River Runs Through It – The History of Fishing on the Columbia’

The Camas-Washougal Historical Society will host a Nov. 16 program featuring Steve Jones, who will share stories about the Columbia River’s fishing history and ongoing conservation efforts.

Oct 24, 2025

Ridgefield School District seeks professionals to volunteer at annual 4th Grade Career Fair
Community News

Ridgefield School District seeks professionals to volunteer at annual 4th Grade Career Fair

Ridgefield School District is seeking professionals to volunteer for the 4th Grade Career Fair on Feb. 5, 2026, offering students hands-on experiences with local career

Oct 24, 2025

Letter: ‘Meet the new boss, same as the old boss’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Meet the new boss, same as the old boss’

Battle Ground resident James Townley voices support for Chris Grewell in the local school board race, urging voters to demand accountability and a change in direction for the district.

Oct 24, 2025

RHS students gain hands-on experience at Ridgefield Early Learning Center
Youth

RHS students gain hands-on experience at Ridgefield Early Learning Center

Ridgefield High School students in Anne Simms’ Child Development class visited the Early Learning Center to apply classroom lessons, connect with preschoolers, and explore careers in education.

Oct 24, 2025

Letter: ‘Vote for a new voice’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Vote for a new voice’

Jeanie Kuypers shares her priorities for Battle Ground City Council, emphasizing collaboration, fiscal transparency, and investments in safety, parks, and economic development.

Oct 24, 2025

Opinion: Is IBR administrator jumping off a sinking ship?
Opinion

Opinion: Is IBR administrator jumping off a sinking ship?

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance analyzes Greg Johnson’s departure from the I-5 Bridge Replacement Program, suggesting the move signals deeper trouble for the costly, long-delayed project.

Oct 24, 2025