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POLL: Do you think Republicans or Democrats are more responsible for the current government shutdown?
Our poll asks who’s more responsible for the shutdown: Republicans, Democrats, both equally, or neither.
‘I don’t have anything to negotiate:’ Speaker Johnson holds firm on GOP shutdown strategy
House Speaker Mike Johnson defends a seven-week funding bill and faults Democrats over the shutdown, while Democrats press to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies now.
Ridgefield Police Department launches 2025 Pink Patch Campaign
RPD marks its eighth year in the Pink Patch Project, with officers wearing pink patches in October. The $10 patches benefit Pink Lemonade Project; 300 are available at RPD, City Hall, and select Ri…
County releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Growth Plan Update
Clark County released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for its Growth Plan Update; written comments are accepted Oct. 1–Nov. 30, 2025.
Opinion: One Senate lawmaker, lies about the law regarding the National Guard
Lars Larson says Sen. Jeff Merkley misstates Title 10 and argues a president may use the National Guard to execute federal laws, citing Eisenhower, JFK, and LBJ.
Opinion: Accomplice to a traffic violation
Doug Dahl explores how passengers, protestors, and others might be considered accomplices under Washington traffic laws.
WDFW opens public feedback survey to begin three-year hunting season planning
WDFW opened a public survey through Oct. 31 to guide its three-year hunting season planning and possible changes to state hunting laws.
Letter: ‘Washington’s system works, and we should protect it’
Eric Lynch defends Washington’s election system, rejecting fraud claims and warning that proposed restrictions would suppress legal voters.
Public Health lifts danger advisory at Vancouver Lake
Clark County Public Health lifted the danger advisory at Vancouver Lake after toxin levels dropped, though blooms may return under changing conditions.
High school football: ‘Big Red’ Isaiah Mattison is ‘that guy’ in Woodland
Woodland senior Isaiah “Big Red” Mattison is a leader on and off the field, helping the Beavers to a key win over Columbia River while inspiring classmates across campus.
Columbia Credit Union offers Government Shutdown Assistance
Columbia Credit Union is offering a 0% APR Short-Term Government Shutdown Loan and a Loan Skip-Payment Program to help members impacted by the shutdown.
Save Vancouver Streets raising money to pay for appeal
Save Vancouver Streets is raising funds for an appeal after losing its court case against the City of Vancouver over street lane reductions and ballot access.
Opinion: ‘Charlie (Kirk) was doing what desperately needed to be done’
Heidi St. John remembers Charlie Kirk’s legacy and urges conservatives to engage civically, with an Oct. 14 event planned in Vancouver to continue his mission.
Opinion: Stop the temper tantrum, keep needed health reforms
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues Democrats should not reverse reforms in H. R. 1 during the shutdown fight, stressing the need for cost containment in health care.
Vancouver’s Old Apple Tree Festival returns Oct. 4 at Fort Vancouver
The Old Apple Tree Festival returns Oct. 4 at Fort Vancouver with live music, cider pressing, activities, tours, food vendors, and cuttings from the historic tree.
Opinion: The Cover-Up – Why newsrooms protect narrative over children
Nancy Churchill argues that mainstream media often protects ideology over truth, pointing to OSPI investigations, parental rights concerns, and narrative control in Washington.
RedDoor Gallery Unveils latest works by George Throop First Friday, October 3
RedDoor Gallery in Camas will showcase George Throop’s latest works and other artists during First Friday, Oct. 3, with a reception, plein-air exhibit, and pumpkin contest.
County fire marshal lifts outdoor burn ban
Clark County Fire Marshal Donna Goddard has lifted the outdoor burn ban due to cooler, wetter conditions, while Vancouver Fire Department has also lifted its recreational burn ban.