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Letter: Local politicians have ignored repeated votes against light rail and a county resolution opposing light rail
Clark County voters rejected light rail in 2012 and again passed a 68% advisory vote against it in 2013 — but the fight continues.
Letter: ‘Our local leaders should be advocating and making those opportunities countywide to translate into housing opportunities for our veterans’
A Clark County Army veteran argues HUD-VASH vouchers fail veterans when landlords countywide won't accept them.
Charter Review Commission 26-10: Revised Budget Transparency Process
A 12-3 vote advances a charter amendment requiring the county's $880M+ budget process to begin in September.
County fire marshal implements burn ban beginning July 15
Clark County's burn ban takes effect July 15 — and all previously issued burning permits are being rescinded immediately.
Opinion: C-TRAN outpaces TriMet – Strong finances and growing ridership, but a cautionary note on costs and efficiency
C-TRAN's farebox recovery has dropped from 17% in 2017 to just 4. 2% in 2025, even as reserves top $201 million.
Charter Review Commission 26-08: Supermajority Council Approval for County Taxes
Amendment 26-08 passed 8-7 and would require four of five Clark County Council members to approve any new or increased councilmatic tax.
2026 Territorial Days Log Show results announced
Shane Felton and Hailee Phelps topped the All-Around Logger standings at Amboy's 2026 Territorial Days Log Show.
Merwin Day of Fishing for Kids with Disabilities celebrates 26 years
Pacific Power raises thousands of fish specifically so every child can catch and keep up to five rainbow trout.
Gluesenkamp Perez introduces the Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act to remove predatory sea lions
H. R. 9637 would give Columbia River Tribes lethal removal authority over predatory sea lions threatening endangered salmon runs.
Journey Theater presents ‘Into the Woods’
Journey Theater's five-performance run of Into the Woods opens July 31 at Heritage High School in Vancouver.
Six months in, WA has paid unemployment to more than 100 striking workers
Washington's Employment Security Department has paid nearly $506,000 to 138 striking workers since January 1.
Charter Review Commission Amendment 26-07: Housing Impact Analysis
Amendment 26-07 requires a public, data-driven housing analysis before Clark County can change land use or construction codes.
Charter Review Commission Amendment 26-01: Clarifying Nonpartisan Office Elections
Amendment 26-01 would skip the primary when two or fewer candidates run for a nonpartisan county office.
Host families, coaches, players work together to create winning chemistry for Ridgefield Raptors
Ridgefield Raptors players credit host families and coaches for building instant bonds that fueled a 20-7 first-half record.
County seeks volunteers for four positions on the Clean Water Commission
Clark County seeks four volunteers for its Clean Water Commission, with terms beginning as early as immediately upon approval.
Opinion: “Letting the camel’s nose into the tent; Reject the income tax
Rep. John Ley warns a "temporary" 9. 9% state income tax follows a pattern of taxes that never expire.
Tukes Valley Middle School student leads school district news magazine
Rye Dilley assembled a 30-page student magazine in under six weeks after discovering archived district newspapers.
Opinion: NFIB report shows Washington small businesses are feeling the pinch of labor costs, regulations and high taxes
Washington small businesses rank labor costs as their #2 problem — more than double the national rate.