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Citizen fishermen, Vancouver Fire crews rescue person from Columbia River
People

Citizen fishermen, Vancouver Fire crews rescue person from Columbia River

Citizen fishermen pulled a person from the Columbia River before Fire Boat 1 arrived on scene.

Jun 27, 2026

Opinion: Fourth of July cookout costs a little more this year
Opinion

Opinion: Fourth of July cookout costs a little more this year

American Farm Bureau data shows the average farmer earns about 6 cents per dollar spent on Fourth of July food.

Jun 26, 2026

With cracks showing in WA economy, Ferguson forms new council to look for fixes
Politics

With cracks showing in WA economy, Ferguson forms new council to look for fixes

Just 7% of surveyed Washington businesses rated the state's economy as strong, with nearly half expecting a recession within a year.

Jun 26, 2026

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot endorses Eileen Quiring O'Brien for Clark County auditor
Politics

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot endorses Eileen Quiring O'Brien for Clark County auditor

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot cites experience, integrity, and transparency in backing Quiring O'Brien's auditor bid.

Jun 26, 2026

County seeks public comment on changes to plan tied to CDBG and HOME funding
Politics

County seeks public comment on changes to plan tied to CDBG and HOME funding

Clark County is seeking public comment through July 27 on how $202,500 in canceled Ridgefield project funds will be redistributed.

Jun 26, 2026

Clark County Heritage organizations unite for free Community Heritage Fair on July 11
Community News

Clark County Heritage organizations unite for free Community Heritage Fair on July 11

Thirteen Clark County heritage organizations unite for a free fair at 1511 Main Street on July 11.

Jun 26, 2026

Letter: ‘The region does not just need a prettier I-5 Bridge’
Opinion

Letter: ‘The region does not just need a prettier I-5 Bridge’

Lendel argues $14-plus billion rebuilds the same bottleneck without adding a third Columbia crossing.

Jun 26, 2026

Income tax lawsuit spotlights Gov. Ferguson's Supreme Court appointees
Politics

Income tax lawsuit spotlights Gov. Ferguson's Supreme Court appointees

Two Ferguson-appointed justices face recusal pressure as a lawsuit challenging Washington's new 9. 9% income tax looms.

Jun 25, 2026

Opinion: Record capital gains revenue won't solve Washington's budget woes
Opinion

Opinion: Record capital gains revenue won't solve Washington's budget woes

Washington's capital gains tax hit $1. 5 billion in fiscal 2026 — yet covers less than 10% of the state's projected budget shortfall.

Jun 25, 2026

Clark County Auto License will remain closed until July 7 for renovation
Community News

Clark County Auto License will remain closed until July 7 for renovation

Clark County Auto License at 1300 Franklin St. closes for renovation until Tuesday, July 7.

Jun 25, 2026

Letter: Fact-checking the C-TRAN fixed rail discussion
Opinion

Letter: Fact-checking the C-TRAN fixed rail discussion

Vancouver resident Michael Backman calls Councilor Erik Paulsen's 300,000-population transit claim misleading.

Jun 25, 2026

Leaders react to Erik Paulsen’s proposal to bring rail infrastructure to streets of Vancouver
Opinion

Leaders react to Erik Paulsen’s proposal to bring rail infrastructure to streets of Vancouver

C-TRAN's Tim Hein warns Vancouver and Clark County must sell fixed rail costs to their own constituents.

Jun 25, 2026

Weekend closures of entrance to southbound I-205 from I-5 for paving work in Vancouver June 26-28
Transportation

Weekend closures of entrance to southbound I-205 from I-5 for paving work in Vancouver June 26-28

The ramp from southbound I-5 to southbound I-205 at Exit 7 closes Friday night through Sunday morning for paving work.

Jun 25, 2026

Camas School District names Helen Leedom assistant director of student services
People

Camas School District names Helen Leedom assistant director of student services

Helen Leedom joins Camas School District July 1, bringing school psychology and special education leadership experience from Washington and Oregon.

Jun 25, 2026

Opinion: Clark County does not have a need for light rail
Opinion

Opinion: Clark County does not have a need for light rail

Clark County voters have rejected light rail three times while C-TRAN runs a reserve fund surplus and TriMet faces bankruptcy by 2029.

Jun 24, 2026

Korean War Veterans Remembrance Ceremony scheduled for Saturday in Vancouver
People

Korean War Veterans Remembrance Ceremony scheduled for Saturday in Vancouver

Names of 39 Clark County soldiers killed in the Korean War will be read aloud at Saturday's ceremony.

Jun 24, 2026

Thrive2Survive to hold Wellness Event on June 27 at River City Church in Vancouver
Community News

Thrive2Survive to hold Wellness Event on June 27 at River City Church in Vancouver

Dozens of partner organizations offer free housing, recovery, and employment help at one Vancouver location June 27.

Jun 24, 2026

Washington’s gas tax is going up, but state transportation revenue is falling short
Politics

Washington’s gas tax is going up, but state transportation revenue is falling short

Washington's gas tax rises to 56. 5 cents per gallon July 1, trailing only California and Pennsylvania nationally.

Jun 24, 2026