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Six-day heat wave forecast for Vancouver region
News

Six-day heat wave forecast for Vancouver region

Vancouver is forecast to face six straight days of 90-degree-plus heat, including 100-degree highs Friday and Saturday, with relief not expected until Aug. 28.

Aug 22, 2025

POLL: Do you believe banning camping on public sidewalks and parks is necessary to protect public health and safety?
Opinion

POLL: Do you believe banning camping on public sidewalks and parks is necessary to protect public health and safety?

Clark County Today is asking readers in a poll whether Camas’ new camping ban is necessary to protect health and safety in public spaces.

Aug 21, 2025

Union standout Brooklynn Haywood announces her intention to sign with Oregon
Sports

Union standout Brooklynn Haywood announces her intention to sign with Oregon

Union High School star Brooklynn Haywood, one of the nation’s top recruits, announced she will play college basketball for the University of Oregon.

Aug 21, 2025

Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents
Opinion

Opinion: State representative continues year-round service to constituents

Rep. John Ley shares his legislative update, highlighting constituent outreach, budget concerns, and opposition to costly projects such as the Interstate Bridge Replacement.

Aug 21, 2025

Letter: ‘The city should order the Lacamas Shores HOA to restore its biofilter to its original condition’
Opinion

Letter: ‘The city should order the Lacamas Shores HOA to restore its biofilter to its original condition’

David Gerton urges the city of Camas to require Lacamas Shores HOA to restore its failed biofilter, citing Clean Water Act violations and risks to public health.

Aug 21, 2025

Clark County says FBI no longer can use Camp Bonneville firearms range
News

Clark County says FBI no longer can use Camp Bonneville firearms range

Clark County Council voted 3-2 to end the FBI’s use of the Camp Bonneville firearms range, citing a theft of 12,000 rounds of ammunition earlier this year.

Aug 21, 2025

Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature
Politics

Remote participation now firmly embedded in WA Legislature

Remote testimony is now a routine part of Washington’s Legislature, with hundreds of thousands engaging online each session to support or oppose bills.

Aug 21, 2025

Freight carrier, three states under microscope of triple fatal U-turn
News

Freight carrier, three states under microscope of triple fatal U-turn

A Washington-issued CDL is under scrutiny after Harjinder Singh, later charged in a triple fatal crash in Florida, exposed licensing and enforcement failures across three states.

Aug 21, 2025

Opinion: WA state elections shenanigans
Opinion

Opinion: WA state elections shenanigans

Bill Bruch raises concerns over Washington’s ballot status reports, citing dead voters’ ballots, duplicate voting, and voter roll issues across multiple counties.

Aug 21, 2025

Clark County Fire Marshal expands burn ban to include recreational fires
Community News

Clark County Fire Marshal expands burn ban to include recreational fires

Clark County has expanded its burn ban to include recreational fires due to extreme fire danger, effective immediately until further notice.

Aug 21, 2025

High school football: New coach Hamlin looks to maintain Skyview’s winning legacy
Sports

High school football: New coach Hamlin looks to maintain Skyview’s winning legacy

Matt Hamlin takes over Skyview football after Steve Kizer’s retirement, aiming to continue the Storm’s winning tradition with his first official season as head coach.

Aug 21, 2025

New affordable housing project honors native community, begins transformation of Waterfront Gateway
Community News

New affordable housing project honors native community, begins transformation of Waterfront Gateway

Vancouver broke ground on a 95-unit affordable housing project at Waterfront Gateway, honoring Native American culture and advancing the city’s redevelopment efforts.

Aug 21, 2025

Letter: Tik Tok – time for a new mayor
Opinion

Letter: Tik Tok – time for a new mayor

Peter Bracchi urges Vancouver to address ADA violations caused by blocked sidewalks and expresses support for Justin Forsman in the city’s mayoral race.

Aug 21, 2025

Letter: Open letter to Evergreen Public Schools regarding PSE collective bargaining
Opinion

Letter: Open letter to Evergreen Public Schools regarding PSE collective bargaining

Vancouver resident Angie Bunda penned an open letter to Evergreen Public Schools leadership, criticizing spending priorities and supporting the PSE Union in collective bargaining disputes.

Aug 21, 2025

Opinion: State AG sues Trump Administration for doing what WA state also does
Opinion

Opinion: State AG sues Trump Administration for doing what WA state also does

Todd Myers argues that AG Nick Brown’s lawsuit against the Trump Administration over federal spending caps is hypocritical, since Washington imposes similar limits in its own laws and budgets.

Aug 20, 2025

Opinion: The nonpoint trap – How decades of law became state control
Opinion

Opinion: The nonpoint trap – How decades of law became state control

Nancy Churchill argues Washington’s Department of Ecology is using decades of laws on “nonpoint pollution” to expand control over rural landowners, calling it a threat to property rights.

Aug 20, 2025

Vancouver Fire responds to car on fire in garage
News

Vancouver Fire responds to car on fire in garage

Vancouver Fire crews quickly contained a garage fire sparked by a car, limiting damage to the home. One minor injury was reported.

Aug 20, 2025

Midnight Madness for In-N-Out Burger
People

Midnight Madness for In-N-Out Burger

Fans camped out overnight in Ridgefield as Washington’s first In-N-Out Burger opened, drawing crowds eager for the iconic fast-food experience.

Aug 20, 2025