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Opinion: Election prep – Vote ‘Yes’ on the initiatives
Nancy Churchill urges voters to vote ‘Yes’ on the four initiatives in the Nov. 5 Washington state general election ballot.
Walz’ Minnesota ranked last for fiscal policy out of all 50 states
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ranked last in Cato Institute’s fiscal policy report, citing tax hikes and spending increases.
Opinion: WA Cares harms low-income workers today for a maybe-benefit tomorrow
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center critiques WA Cares, arguing it harms low-income workers today for an uncertain future benefit.
Opinion: The Minimum Wage fever isn’t passing
Mark Harmsworth of Washington Policy Center warns that rising minimum wages in Washington may lead to job losses and inflation.
Arts Commission presents James Lee Hansen with lifetime achievement award
The Clark County Arts Commission awarded James Lee Hansen the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his lifelong contributions to the art world.
County Council appoints Donna Goddard as County Fire Marshal
Donna Goddard has been appointed as Clark County Fire Marshal, overseeing fire safety, code enforcement, and animal protection.
Sixteen-year-old arrested for bomb threat at Heritage High School
A 16-year-old was arrested for posting a bomb threat on Snapchat, claiming he would ‘blow up’ Heritage High School. Authorities found no evidence of a bomb.
Fall Bazaar and Craft Show set for Oct. 25-26
The annual Fall Bazaar and Craft Show at the North Clark Historical Museum will showcase handcrafted items for sale on Oct. 25-26.
Oct. 17 symposium to bring community together to discuss Vancouver Lake water quality
The Vancouver Lake Symposium on Oct. 17 brings the community together to discuss actions for improving water quality in the lake.
Plan ahead for an overnight full closure of SR 500 in Vancouver, Oct. 17
Plan ahead for an overnight full closure of SR 500 on Oct. 17, as crews work to set girders for the pedestrian overcrossing.
Oct. 22 open house to share information about future county stormwater projects
Learn about the County’s 2025–2030 Stormwater Capital Plan at an Oct. 22 open house to discuss stormwater infrastructure updates and projects to protect clean water.
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington awarded $1.9 Million to Expand Capacity Building Grants
The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has been awarded $2.9 million to expand capacity-building grants for Clark County nonprofits and communities in need.
Letter: ‘Joe Kent is not the enemy that the Democrats try to make him out to be’
Vancouver resident Laurel Pascual defends Joe Kent, highlighting his stance on border security, Trump policies, and Washington’s 3rd Congressional District race.
Letter: How front-of-pack nutrition labeling could help Clark County and America
Clark County resident Lilian Tsi Stielstra urges the FDA to adopt front-of-pack nutrition labeling to help improve health and nutrition awareness.
Candidate fair to include federal, state Nov. 5 general election candidates
Southwest Washington voters can attend the “Win Washington” candidate fair on Oct. 21 to hear from candidates in the Nov. 5 general election.
Bridge management defends TriMet’s excessive demands for project
TriMet ridership remains far below pre-pandemic levels, showing a slow recovery after lockdowns decimated usage.
Nov. 5 General and Special Election important information and extended hours
Important information for the Nov. 5 General and Special Election, including ballot mailing dates, replacement ballots, and extended office hours.
2023 Homeless Crisis Response System Report released
2023 Homeless Crisis Response System Report shows decreases in homelessness but highlights continued need for affordable housing.