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Letter: ‘Do you want what’s happened to the city of Portland to happen in Clark County?’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Do you want what’s happened to the city of Portland to happen in Clark County?’

Washougal resident Mike Johnson discusses the transportation issues residents of Southwest Washington are facing.

Jun 28, 2024

Video: Children rally to Dash for Cash with the Raptors
Sports

Video: Children rally to Dash for Cash with the Raptors

The annual Dash for Cash night, courtesy of iQ Credit Union, was a big success as children from Clark County got to sprint on the Ridgefield Raptors baseball field, looking for cash that was scatte…

Jun 28, 2024

Opinion: When Government permit processes kill small business
Opinion

Opinion: When Government permit processes kill small business

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center shares an example of how government delays and red tape destroy small businesses.

Jun 28, 2024

POLL: Who do you think won the presidential debate? President Joe Biden? Former President Donald Trump?
Opinion

POLL: Who do you think won the presidential debate? President Joe Biden? Former President Donald Trump?

Who do you think won the presidential debate? President Joe Biden? Former President Donald Trump?

Jun 27, 2024

Target Zero: Slow down, move over in work zones
News

Target Zero: Slow down, move over in work zones

It is construction season in Washington, and the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Department of Transportation, working with the Target Zero campaign, want to remind drivers that it…

Jun 27, 2024

Opinion: Who wins if Semi Bird attacks Jim Walsh?
Opinion

Opinion: Who wins if Semi Bird attacks Jim Walsh?

Clark County resident Mark Moore believes ‘this is a moment in time when we need mature, disciplined leadership.’ Moore also believes Jim Walsh is the man to lead the WSRP and Semi Bird is the man…

Jun 27, 2024

Capital gains revenue drops as taxpayers ‘learn how to operate’ Washington tax
News

Capital gains revenue drops as taxpayers ‘learn how to operate’ Washington tax

A newly released revenue forecast for Washington state indicates less money coming in than lawmakers were told to expect earlier this year.

Jun 27, 2024

New poems sought for C-TRAN buses
People

New poems sought for C-TRAN buses

The nonprofit Artstra is accepting submissions for Season 14 of its ‘Poetry Moves’ program in collaboration with C-TRAN, for a new group of poems to be showcased on C-TRAN buses beginning October 2…

Jun 27, 2024

Trump launches new website to fact-check Biden during the debate
News

Trump launches new website to fact-check Biden during the debate

A newly launched fact-checking website has come online just in time for tonight’s presidential debate between President Donald Trump and incumbent Joe Biden.

Jun 27, 2024

Opinion: Forgiving, forgetting medical debt could hurt consumers more than help
Opinion

Opinion: Forgiving, forgetting medical debt could hurt consumers more than help

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center believes lawmakers need to stop talking about health care as a ‘right’ because health care is a need.

Jun 27, 2024

Budget leader worries drop in state revenue will bring attempt to expand state tax on capital gains income
News

Budget leader worries drop in state revenue will bring attempt to expand state tax on capital gains income

The budget leader for Senate Republicans says a sharp decline in the amount of state capital gains tax being collected is behind the largest negative state revenue forecast since the COVID-19 pande…

Jun 27, 2024

County seeks volunteers to write for and against statements for three charter amendments
Community News

County seeks volunteers to write for and against statements for three charter amendments

At its June 25, public hearing, the Clark County Council voted to place three charter amendment proposals on the Nov. 5, general election ballot.

Jun 27, 2024

Opinion: State fails to protect First Amendment freedoms six years after Janus court ruling
Opinion

Opinion: State fails to protect First Amendment freedoms six years after Janus court ruling

Elizabeth New (Hovde) believes First Amendment rights are being abused and our state is aiding those abusing them.

Jun 26, 2024

New football coach: Prairie graduate Junior Miller prepared for job at Prairie
Sports

New football coach: Prairie graduate Junior Miller prepared for job at Prairie

Junior Miller is one of several new head football coaches at Southwest Washington high schools, and the 2002 Prairie High School graduate said he is excited to bring a new vibe to his old school.

Jun 26, 2024

As the primary election nears, WAGOP-endorsed candidates focus on winning
News

As the primary election nears, WAGOP-endorsed candidates focus on winning

With Primary Election Day in Washington just six weeks away, WAGOP-endorsed candidates are focused on fixing what’s broken in Washington, under years of one-party Democrat rule.

Jun 26, 2024

City receives $17.5 million grant to help implement Heights District Development infrastructure
News

City receives $17.5 million grant to help implement Heights District Development infrastructure

The city of Vancouver is being awarded a nearly $17.5 million RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) federal grant to help new plans for the Heights District Proj…

Jun 26, 2024

Prevent fires, injury and waterway contamination with proper fireworks disposal
Community News

Prevent fires, injury and waterway contamination with proper fireworks disposal

Clark County residents can help prevent fires, injuries and pollution by properly disposing of fireworks after their Fourth of July celebrations.

Jun 26, 2024

Community is invited to meet Vancouver city manager finalists at upcoming Q&A sessions
Community News

Community is invited to meet Vancouver city manager finalists at upcoming Q&A sessions

As part of Vancouver’s search for its next city manager, the city of Vancouver is hosting two community Q&A sessions with the finalists for the position.

Jun 26, 2024