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City of Battle Ground seeks applicants for Salary Commission vacancy
Battle Ground seeks a resident to join its independent Salary Commission, which reviews compensation and health benefits for local elected officials through 2027.
Opinion: Who is winning the race for affordable power?
Hydroelectric power keeps Washington competitive, but new laws and carbon pricing are driving up electricity costs for residents each year.
Vancouver Fire Department assists with Columbia River Marina fire response
Vancouver Fire Department joined Clark-Cowlitz and Scappoose crews to help fight a vessel and dock fire at Goble Marina, assisting in river operations where one boat sank and another was partially…
White House govt. Funding request for 2027 cuts $73 billion
President Trump’s budget seeks to boost defense funding while cutting $73 billion from agencies like the EPA, NASA, and Agriculture, prompting sharp criticism from Democratic leaders.
Heywood asks WA Supreme Court to allow referendum effort on income tax
Brian Heywood is petitioning the state Supreme Court after the Secretary of State rejected a referendum to repeal Washington’s new 9. 9% tax on income over $1 million.
Opinion: Half the road, full stop – Understanding pedestrian right-of-way
Doug Dahl explains how Washington’s law requires drivers to stop when a pedestrian is within one lane of their half of the road, not just when directly in front.
Clark County seeks volunteer for Law and Justice Council
Applicants with experience in mental health services are encouraged to help guide Clark County’s coordination of local criminal justice and corrections planning.
VIDEO: Families at center of WA transgender sports debate face-to-face with OSPI
Two Washington high school students and their parents met with Superintendent Chris Reykdal to discuss concerns about sports policies after one student faced an investigation for harassment.
As Washington lawmakers punt on school cellphone ban, some want more action
At Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, all-day phone removal led to fewer conflicts and more student engagement, but some parents and lawmakers argue a ban should not be imposed statewide.
Opinion: The state’s RFK-proofing bill comes with a cost
Mandates like HB 2242 can lead to higher premiums as insurance companies absorb costs for new preventive services, affecting affordability statewide.
Opinion: What is the cost of a bridge?
John Ley argues the I-5 Bridge replacement’s soaring cost stems from costly extras like light rail, noting other states deliver larger, toll-free bridges for much less.
POLL: Do you agree with giving a state commission the power to remove an elected sheriff?
A new poll asks if a state commission—not voters—should have the power to remove an elected sheriff, following concerns raised by Clark County Sheriff John Horch.
Opinion: Defending Democracy by denying it?
Washington voters are blocked from weighing in on new income taxes as state lawmakers and officials bypass public input, drawing criticism from Northwest voices.
Camas School District names Ryan Scott as principal of Lacamas Lake Elementary
Ryan Scott, currently associate principal supporting multiple Camas schools, will become Lacamas Lake Elementary’s new leader following Julie Mueller’s retirement.
Ridgefield to host Division I baseball game between UW Huskies and UP Pilots on April 21
The Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex welcomes two Division I teams this April, offering free entry for local youth players and a rare college matchup in Clark County.
Clark County Sheriff shares his concerns with Washington’s new sheriff’s law
Sheriff John Horch criticizes a new state law allowing a commission to remove elected sheriffs through decertification, arguing it undermines voter authority.
VIDEO: Decertified WA sheriffs can now be ousted under controversial new law
A new Washington law lets an unelected board remove elected sheriffs or police chiefs for misconduct that costs them state certification, raising concerns about free speech and political consequences.
Inmate with pending charges in Clark County escapes Western State Hospital
Joshua Dylan Rice, a Clark County inmate facing robbery and assault charges, escaped Western State Hospital and may have ties to Salmon Creek and North Bend, Oregon.