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Opinion: Washington’s Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers
Opinion

Opinion: Washington’s Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers

Jason Mercier criticizes the Washington Supreme Court’s decision to uphold secrecy in public employee compensation talks, calling for transparency reforms and public accountability.

Jul 10, 2025

Vancouver Clinic begins major expansion in Vancouver-Camas
News

Vancouver Clinic begins major expansion in Vancouver-Camas

Vancouver Clinic has begun work on a new 45,000-square-foot medical facility in east Clark County, aiming to expand specialty and primary care services by 2027.

Jul 10, 2025

WA governor commits to backfilling Planned Parenthood funding cut by Congress
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WA governor commits to backfilling Planned Parenthood funding cut by Congress

Gov. Bob Ferguson pledged to replace $11 million in Medicaid funds cut from Planned Parenthood by Congress, promising to protect patient access if federal support isn’t restored.

Jul 10, 2025

Rep. John Ley supports C-TRAN Bus Rapid Transit to save Washington money
Transportation

Rep. John Ley supports C-TRAN Bus Rapid Transit to save Washington money

Rep. John Ley praised C-TRAN’s new BRT line as a faster, lower-cost alternative to light rail, urging support for transit options that save taxpayers money and improve service.

Jul 9, 2025

C-TRAN, WSU Vancouver celebrates groundbreaking for The Vine on Highway 99
Transportation

C-TRAN, WSU Vancouver celebrates groundbreaking for The Vine on Highway 99

C-TRAN and WSU Vancouver broke ground on the Vine’s Highway 99 route, a 9-mile bus rapid transit line connecting the university to downtown Vancouver and the Waterfront, set to open in 2027.

Jul 9, 2025

Letter: The Charterist III — Concerning the powers of the Legislative Branch
Opinion

Letter: The Charterist III — Concerning the powers of the Legislative Branch

John Jay continues his Charterist series, arguing that Clark County’s legislative branch is structurally weak and lacks the resources to balance the executive, calling for reform in the next charte…

Jul 9, 2025

C-TRAN board again postpones vote on light rail operations and maintenance costs
Transportation

C-TRAN board again postpones vote on light rail operations and maintenance costs

The C-TRAN board again postponed a vote on language regarding operations and maintenance costs tied to light rail expansion, with pending lawsuits involving Michelle Belkot continuing to impact boa…

Jul 9, 2025

Opinion: ‘Today’s Democratic Party is not our father’s Democratic Party’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Today’s Democratic Party is not our father’s Democratic Party’

Editor Ken Vance reflects on how today’s Democratic Party diverges from the values he associates with his father’s generation, citing issues like taxation, gender policies, and shifting ideology in…

Jul 9, 2025

Opinion: ‘The Interstate Bridge project lacks billions in funding from both Oregon and Washington’
Opinion

Opinion: ‘The Interstate Bridge project lacks billions in funding from both Oregon and Washington’

Lars Larson criticizes Oregon’s funding decisions, highlighting the billions missing from both states for the Interstate Bridge replacement project and calling it a dead-end effort lacking Coast Gu…

Jul 9, 2025

Court rules against Save Vancouver Streets
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Court rules against Save Vancouver Streets

A judge has ruled against Save Vancouver Streets in its legal effort to place a street-use initiative on the ballot. The group is considering whether to appeal.

Jul 8, 2025

New WA hotline to report hate crimes launches in three counties
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New WA hotline to report hate crimes launches in three counties

Washington has launched a hate crime hotline for residents of Clark, King, and Spokane counties as part of an 18-month pilot program.

Jul 8, 2025

PNW longest running professional motorsports event continues with 44th edition of the Washougal National
Sports

PNW longest running professional motorsports event continues with 44th edition of the Washougal National

The 44th Washougal National returns July 19, bringing world-class motocross and Military Appreciation festivities to Clark County’s scenic Washougal MX Park.

Jul 8, 2025

Hockinson Blueberry Festival Returns Saturday, July 19
Entertainment

Hockinson Blueberry Festival Returns Saturday, July 19

The Hockinson Blueberry Festival returns July 19 with berries, contests, live music, and handmade goods at the Hockinson Community Center.

Jul 8, 2025

New Les Schwab Tires store in Brush Prairie expands services in Vancouver area
Business

New Les Schwab Tires store in Brush Prairie expands services in Vancouver area

Les Schwab will open a full-service tire and auto store in Brush Prairie on July 23, bringing new jobs and expanded services to the Vancouver area.

Jul 8, 2025

Opinion: When bad policy fails real people
Opinion

Opinion: When bad policy fails real people

Amy Harris says Vancouver’s failure to address street safety led to a fire that shut down a beloved immigrant-owned restaurant.

Jul 8, 2025

Opinion: Fantasy math – Why the CBO’s numbers don’t add up
Opinion

Opinion: Fantasy math – Why the CBO’s numbers don’t add up

Nancy Churchill argues the CBO’s deficit math ignores key growth effects and revenue streams, calling its models misleading and politically biased.

Jul 8, 2025

Re-Imagined Radio pays tribute to Bogart and Bacall in two-part series
Entertainment

Re-Imagined Radio pays tribute to Bogart and Bacall in two-part series

Re-Imagined Radio will honor Bogart and Bacall with two radio episodes airing July 21 and Aug. 18.

Jul 8, 2025

Plan ahead for ramp closures on I-5 near Ridgefield, July 9-10
Transportation

Plan ahead for ramp closures on I-5 near Ridgefield, July 9-10

WSDOT will close three I-5 off-ramps near Ridgefield July 9–10 to test wrong-way detection systems and improve safety.

Jul 8, 2025