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Public invited to Online Open House Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan
Transportation

Public invited to Online Open House Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan

RTC launches an online open house to gather community input for improving transportation safety across Clark County.

Dec 18, 2024

VFD extinguishes fire at commercial building
News

VFD extinguishes fire at commercial building

Vancouver Fire Department quickly extinguishes a blaze at a commercial building on NE 99th Street.

Dec 18, 2024

Bipartisan bill seeks $100 million for Washington law enforcement hiring
Politics

Bipartisan bill seeks $100 million for Washington law enforcement hiring

A bipartisan bill proposes $100 million to address police staffing shortages and public safety in Washington.

Dec 18, 2024

Homeless Persons Memorial Day 2024
Community News

Homeless Persons Memorial Day 2024

Homeless Persons Memorial Day honors those who passed in 2024, with a ceremony in Vancouver on Dec. 21.

Dec 18, 2024

Clark County releases 2024 Community Needs Assessment Report
Community News

Clark County releases 2024 Community Needs Assessment Report

Clark County releases the 2024 Community Needs Assessment Report, highlighting local challenges and priorities.

Dec 18, 2024

Light rail cost and tax increase revelations cause significant concerns for C-TRAN Board
Transportation

Light rail cost and tax increase revelations cause significant concerns for C-TRAN Board

C-TRAN Board raises concerns over TriMet’s demand for Washington taxpayers to cover $7 million in annual light rail costs for the IBR program.

Dec 17, 2024

Signatures verified for Save Vancouver Streets initiative
News

Signatures verified for Save Vancouver Streets initiative

Save Vancouver Streets reaches a milestone as its petition to change Vancouver’s roadway policies gains signature verification, clearing a key hurdle for a potential ballot proposal.

Dec 17, 2024

Inslee proposes billions in new taxes on way out of office
Politics

Inslee proposes billions in new taxes on way out of office

Governor Jay Inslee’s $78.8 billion final budget proposes $4 billion in new taxes, including a wealth tax.

Dec 17, 2024

Inslee’s final budget proposal would continue staggering spending growth, says Republican budget leader
Politics

Inslee’s final budget proposal would continue staggering spending growth, says Republican budget leader

Sen. Chris Gildon criticizes Inslee’s $79.5 billion budget proposal, citing unsustainable spending growth.

Dec 17, 2024

WAGOP: WA Dems flout the democratic process in lawsuit to overturn the will of voters
Politics

WAGOP: WA Dems flout the democratic process in lawsuit to overturn the will of voters

WAGOP criticizes lawsuits challenging voter-approved I-2066, calling it a threat to democracy.

Dec 17, 2024

Recycle natural Christmas trees to reduce holiday waste
Community News

Recycle natural Christmas trees to reduce holiday waste

Recycle your natural Christmas tree to reduce waste and create sustainable mulch.

Dec 17, 2024

Clark County announces early closure of Joint Lobby on Christmas Eve
Community News

Clark County announces early closure of Joint Lobby on Christmas Eve

Clark County Joint Lobby will close early at noon on Dec. 24 for the holidays.

Dec 17, 2024

Opinion: Washington state’s budget nightmare is its own fault
Opinion

Opinion: Washington state’s budget nightmare is its own fault

Washington faces a budget crisis due to increased spending and lack of tax relief.

Dec 16, 2024

Opinion: WA Cares commission meets, hears financial updates
Opinion

Opinion: WA Cares commission meets, hears financial updates

WA Cares commission reviews fund solvency with updates on tax revenue and future risks.

Dec 16, 2024

Work on SR 500 pedestrian overcrossing in Vancouver freezes for winter
Transportation

Work on SR 500 pedestrian overcrossing in Vancouver freezes for winter

Work on SR 500 pedestrian overcrossing in Vancouver pauses for winter; access closed until spring with free shuttle available.

Dec 16, 2024

VPD releases critical incident video Dec. 4
News

VPD releases critical incident video Dec. 4

The Vancouver Police Department released a Critical Incident Video following an officer-involved shooting, offering insights into the event.

Dec 14, 2024

Santa’s Posse rides again with another special delivery for Clark County families
People

Santa’s Posse rides again with another special delivery for Clark County families

Santa’s Posse delivered toys, food, and holiday cheer to 1,500 families in Clark County with the help of hundreds of volunteers.

Dec 14, 2024

Christmas at the Park showcases the season of giving and celebrating
People

Christmas at the Park showcases the season of giving and celebrating

Christmas at the Park in Vancouver celebrated its 10th year with toy giveaways, Christmas trees, and holiday magic, hosted by Activate Church.

Dec 14, 2024