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Furry Friends has cats and kittens waiting for loving homes
Community News

Furry Friends has cats and kittens waiting for loving homes

Furry Friends in Vancouver is caring for roughly 180 kittens and 75 adult cats as year-round kitten season strains resources.

Jul 21, 2026

Greater Vancouver Chamber opens nominations for the 2026 First Citizen Award
Business

Greater Vancouver Chamber opens nominations for the 2026 First Citizen Award

The GVC's First Citizen Award has recognized outstanding community leaders in Southwest Washington for 87 years.

Jul 21, 2026

Vancouver Police Officers' Guild raises concerns over new non-enforcement directives
Politics

Vancouver Police Officers' Guild raises concerns over new non-enforcement directives

Vancouver officers directed not to arrest for theft, trespass, and drug offenses amid budget concerns, guild says.

Jul 21, 2026

Fire and arson investigation concludes playground fire was intentionally set
Politics

Fire and arson investigation concludes playground fire was intentionally set

Investigators say the July 20 fire that destroyed Oakbrook Park's play structure, causing $100,000 in damage, was deliberately set.

Jul 20, 2026

City of Washougal announces upcoming retirement of City Manager David Scott
Politics

City of Washougal announces upcoming retirement of City Manager David Scott

David Scott joined Washougal in 2010 and leaves behind nearly 17 years of service and a 40-year public-sector career.

Jul 20, 2026

Letter: How rational are our city taxes?
Opinion

Letter: How rational are our city taxes?

Vancouver resident Jim McConnell compares city budgets per capita, placing Vancouver at $12,000 per person.

Jul 20, 2026

Road rage suspect arrested after attempting to elude deputies
Politics

Road rage suspect arrested after attempting to elude deputies

A grappler deployment stopped a fleeing GMC Yukon after a road rage incident near NE Padden Parkway in Vancouver.

Jul 17, 2026

Ballots for Aug. 4 primary and special election in the mail
Politics

Ballots for Aug. 4 primary and special election in the mail

Clark County Elections mailed ballots July 14 for the Aug. 4 Primary and Special Election.

Jul 17, 2026

Letter: ‘Vancouver does not just need a new shelter’
Opinion

Letter: ‘Vancouver does not just need a new shelter’

Peter Bracchi asks whether Vancouver's new Bridge Shelter repeats Share House's unresolved sanitation and oversight failures.

Jul 17, 2026

Parks Foundation of Clark County awards $25,000 to support Vancouver's Summer Playgrounds Program
Youth

Parks Foundation of Clark County awards $25,000 to support Vancouver's Summer Playgrounds Program

A $25,000 McClaskey Foundation grant keeps free lunches and summer play alive for Vancouver kids ages 6–11.

Jul 17, 2026

City of Vancouver and National Park Service to host A Flight Through Time at Pearson Field
Entertainment

City of Vancouver and National Park Service to host A Flight Through Time at Pearson Field

The 99s will unveil a freshly painted Compass Rose mural at Pearson Field on August 15.

Jul 16, 2026

CCSO arrests 33-year-old in juvenile sexual assault investigation
Politics

CCSO arrests 33-year-old in juvenile sexual assault investigation

A 33-year-old man faces kidnapping and rape charges after an assault at a Vancouver skate park involving a 12-year-old victim.

Jul 15, 2026

Letter: Local politicians have ignored repeated votes against light rail and a county resolution opposing light rail
Opinion

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.

Jul 13, 2026

Letter: ‘Our local leaders should be advocating and making those opportunities countywide to translate into housing opportunities for our veterans’
Opinion

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.

Jul 13, 2026

Opinion: C-TRAN outpaces TriMet – Strong finances and growing ridership, but a cautionary note on costs and efficiency
Opinion

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.

Jul 13, 2026

Journey Theater presents ‘Into the Woods’
Entertainment

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.

Jul 11, 2026

County seeks volunteers for four positions on the Clean Water Commission
Community News

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.

Jul 10, 2026

Southbound I-5 to I-205 connection closes for paving work in Vancouver July 10-11
Transportation

Southbound I-5 to I-205 connection closes for paving work in Vancouver July 10-11

The ramp from southbound I-5 to southbound I-205 at Exit 7 closes Friday night for pavement repairs and striping work.

Jul 9, 2026