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Rep. John Ley files legislation to prevent tolling on the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project
Politics

Rep. John Ley files legislation to prevent tolling on the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project

Rep. John Ley introduces House Bill 1559 to block tolling on the I-5 Bridge Replacement, citing financial burdens for Southwest Washington commuters.

Jan 23, 2025

CCSO Traffic Homicide Unit investigates pedestrian hit by vehicle
News

CCSO Traffic Homicide Unit investigates pedestrian hit by vehicle

CCSO is investigating a pedestrian accident on NE Minnehaha St in Vancouver, where the victim sustained life-threatening injuries.

Jan 23, 2025

Letter: ‘At its heart, Ridgefield is a vibrant community that values its people and its future’
Opinion

Letter: ‘At its heart, Ridgefield is a vibrant community that values its people and its future’

Kate Graham urges Ridgefield residents to support Propositions 12 and 13 to fund school expansion and essential student resources.

Jan 23, 2025

Letter: ‘Why has our mayor let this happen to the city of Vancouver?’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Why has our mayor let this happen to the city of Vancouver?’

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi raises concerns over the city’s handling of homelessness, citing sanitation, crime, and public health risks.

Jan 23, 2025

Letter: Lid greenwashing
Opinion

Letter: Lid greenwashing

Bob Ortblad critiques the $60M lid plan over I-5 in Vancouver, questioning its cost-effectiveness and impact.

Jan 23, 2025

Amended Laken Riley Act passes U.S. House, to be sent to Trump
News

Amended Laken Riley Act passes U.S. House, to be sent to Trump

The Laken Riley Act, passed by the U. S. House, empowers DHS to detain and deport foreign nationals accused of certain crimes.

Jan 22, 2025

Opinion: Revisions to WA Cares – What SB 5291 gets right and what it misses
Opinion

Opinion: Revisions to WA Cares – What SB 5291 gets right and what it misses

Elizabeth New (Hovde) critiques Senate Bill 5291, analyzing its impact on WA Cares and offering key policy recommendations.

Jan 22, 2025

Vancouver Police investigate collision involving pedestrian
News

Vancouver Police investigate collision involving pedestrian

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle on NE Vancouver Mall Drive.

Jan 22, 2025

Opinion: Rising budgets, declining outcomes; Ridgefield’s educational paradox
Opinion

Opinion: Rising budgets, declining outcomes; Ridgefield’s educational paradox

Ridgefield School District’s budget has grown significantly, but academic performance has declined, raising concerns about spending priorities.

Jan 22, 2025

Clark College to offer free children dental care day on Sat. Feb 1
Youth

Clark College to offer free children dental care day on Sat. Feb 1

Clark College will host a free dental care day for children ages 4 to 17 on February 1, offering exams, cleanings, fluoride, and more.

Jan 22, 2025

Letter: ‘Our schools are the heartbeat of this town’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Our schools are the heartbeat of this town’

Hockinson resident Jim VanNatta urges support for the school bond to improve education facilities and strengthen the community.

Jan 22, 2025

Series of burglaries leads to pursuit and arrest of five juveniles
News

Series of burglaries leads to pursuit and arrest of five juveniles

A series of burglaries in Clark County led to a pursuit and the arrest of five juvenile suspects, all now in custody.

Jan 22, 2025

Vancouver Police searching for missing/endangered teenage female
Community News

Vancouver Police searching for missing/endangered teenage female

Vancouver Police seek public assistance in locating missing 14-year-old Elizabeth Munoz Santana, last seen near Washington Elementary.

Jan 22, 2025

County Councilor Michelle Belkot presses for C-TRAN board/public discussion on light rail funding
Transportation

County Councilor Michelle Belkot presses for C-TRAN board/public discussion on light rail funding

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot joins C-TRAN board members in opposing Southwest Washington taxpayers funding TriMet’s light rail extension into Vancouver.

Jan 21, 2025

Opinion: The people behind the numbers in the Hockinson School Bond
Opinion

Opinion: The people behind the numbers in the Hockinson School Bond

The Hockinson school bond debate highlights the financial strain on residents and the need for expanded school facilities.

Jan 21, 2025

Trump declares invasion at southwest border, suspends entry
Politics

Trump declares invasion at southwest border, suspends entry

President Donald Trump has declared an invasion at the U. S. southern border, suspending entry and directing Homeland Security to take immediate action.

Jan 21, 2025

Opinion: The Employment Security Department still is unable to meet its obligations
Opinion

Opinion: The Employment Security Department still is unable to meet its obligations

Mark Harmsworth critiques Washington’s Employment Security Department for ongoing inefficiencies and lack of transparency.

Jan 21, 2025

Clark County Public Works planting hundreds of trees in the Minnehaha neighborhood, volunteers invited to help
Community News

Clark County Public Works planting hundreds of trees in the Minnehaha neighborhood, volunteers invited to help

Clark County Public Works is planting 1,000 trees in the Minnehaha neighborhood to improve urban tree canopy and environmental health.

Jan 21, 2025