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Salmon Creek Elementary School third-graders learn about elections, and inspire adults, too
Youth

Salmon Creek Elementary School third-graders learn about elections, and inspire adults, too

Third-graders at Salmon Creek Elementary learn about elections and respect through a spirited campaign to elect their new mascot, Toasty.

Nov 12, 2024

City of Vancouver launches 10th annual Korey’s Joy Drive
Community News

City of Vancouver launches 10th annual Korey’s Joy Drive

City of Vancouver launches the 10th annual Korey’s Joy Drive, collecting toys and winter clothing for families in need.

Nov 12, 2024

Opinion: As voters reject repeal of climate law, CO2 tax price nearly doubles
Opinion

Opinion: As voters reject repeal of climate law, CO2 tax price nearly doubles

CO2 tax in Washington may nearly double after voters reject I-2117, impacting gas prices.

Nov 12, 2024

Nearly 170 whooping cough cases reported in two months; chickenpox outbreaks impact three schools
Community News

Nearly 170 whooping cough cases reported in two months; chickenpox outbreaks impact three schools

Clark County reports nearly 170 whooping cough cases in two months, with chickenpox outbreaks affecting three schools.

Nov 12, 2024

Commission on Aging to hold last meeting of the year on Nov. 20
Community News

Commission on Aging to hold last meeting of the year on Nov. 20

The Commission will celebrate 2024 by presenting the 2024 Silver Citizen Award to recipients Bev Jones and Larry Smith VANCOUVER – The Clark County Commission on Aging will wrap up its 2024 work pl…

Nov 12, 2024

Nine arrested in Clark County Sheriff’s Office retail theft mission
News

Nine arrested in Clark County Sheriff’s Office retail theft mission

Nine suspects arrested during a Clark County Sheriff’s retail theft mission at Target in Hazel Dell.

Nov 12, 2024

Early morning basement fire In Vancouver
News

Early morning basement fire In Vancouver

An early morning basement fire in Vancouver was swiftly controlled, with all occupants escaping safely.

Nov 12, 2024

Area residents experience brief power outage
Community News

Area residents experience brief power outage

A brief power outage impacted over 2,600 Vancouver residents after a vehicle hit a power pole, affecting several areas and quickly resolved by Clark Public Utilities.

Nov 12, 2024

Honoring Our Heroes: A Veterans Day Tribute
News

Honoring Our Heroes: A Veterans Day Tribute

Honoring veterans for their courage and dedication in safeguarding our freedoms.

Nov 11, 2024

High school football: Four Clark County teams receive home games in state playoffs
Sports

High school football: Four Clark County teams receive home games in state playoffs

Clark County high school football teams earn home games in the state playoffs, with Camas, Skyview, Seton Catholic, and La Center eyeing the semifinals.

Nov 11, 2024

Hood River bridge cost explodes 215 percent
Transportation

Hood River bridge cost explodes 215 percent

The Hood River Bridge replacement project sees a 215% cost increase, prompting questions about other major projects like the Interstate Bridge.

Nov 11, 2024

High School Sports: 2A GSHL looking strong again in girls soccer, volleyball seedings
Sports

High School Sports: 2A GSHL looking strong again in girls soccer, volleyball seedings

Clark County’s 2A Greater St. Helens League shows strength in volleyball and girls soccer with high seeds in this year’s state tournaments.

Nov 11, 2024

Natural gas protection initiative approved by voters
Politics

Natural gas protection initiative approved by voters

Washington state voters approved Initiative 2066, keeping natural gas as an option and repealing parts of a recent law restricting gas use.

Nov 11, 2024

Opinion: Participation in WA Cares will continue to be mandatory
Opinion

Opinion: Participation in WA Cares will continue to be mandatory

WA Cares remains mandatory after voters rejected Initiative 2124, says Elizabeth New Hovde of the Washington Policy Center, with potential future payroll tax increases on the horizon.

Nov 11, 2024

Expect delays on SR 500 for single lane and ramp closures in Vancouver, Nov. 12-15
Transportation

Expect delays on SR 500 for single lane and ramp closures in Vancouver, Nov. 12-15

Expect delays on SR 500 in Vancouver from Nov. 12-15 due to single-lane and ramp closures for construction work.

Nov 11, 2024

Letter: ‘I would advise that our energies now go into making sure cameras are added to the ballot boxes’
Opinion

Letter: ‘I would advise that our energies now go into making sure cameras are added to the ballot boxes’

Vancouver’s Ann Donnelly calls for increased ballot box security, urging officials to install surveillance cameras and seek answers in the ballot box attack investigation.

Nov 11, 2024

Saturday, Nov. 9: Elections Office releases latest numbers
Politics

Saturday, Nov. 9: Elections Office releases latest numbers

Clark County Elections Office releases new results with close races still undecided as the latest updates reveal key changes in Southwest Washington contests.

Nov 9, 2024

Auditor Greg Kimsey said he ‘misspoke’ about previous comments to County Council about issue of cameras on county ballot boxes
Politics

Auditor Greg Kimsey said he ‘misspoke’ about previous comments to County Council about issue of cameras on county ballot boxes

Auditor Greg Kimsey clarifies his stance on ballot box cameras after comments from County Councilor Karen Dill Bowerman.

Nov 9, 2024