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Battle Ground Police investigate fatal auto/pedestrian collision
An adult male pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in a Battle Ground Walmart parking lot, with police saying the driver remained on scene and no impairment is suspected.
Vancouver Police investigate fatality collision
Vancouver Police are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian collision on NE 162nd Avenue near NE Poplar Street that resulted in a fatality.
Washington governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner
Gov. Bob Ferguson spoke with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about the possibility of bringing the Seattle SuperSonics back as the league weighs future expansion decisions.
Opinion: The income tax proposal has arrived
Ryan Frost of the Washington Policy Center argues that a proposed Washington income tax creates a new revenue stream rather than delivering tax reform or relief.
Is it time to lower the legal limit for blood alcohol content to 0.05 in the state of Washington?
Mothers Against Drunk Driving and families affected by impaired driving are urging Washington lawmakers to lower the legal BAC limit to 0. 05, citing prevention data and personal testimony from Cla…
Expert in homebuilding has several tips on how to make housing affordable
Veteran homebuilder Tracy Doriot shares his perspective on why regulations, taxes, labor shortages, and permitting delays are driving housing costs higher in Clark County and across Washington.
Opinion: ‘If they want light rail, they should be the ones who pay for it’
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance argues that supporters of light rail tied to the I-5 Bridge replacement should bear the local cost of operating and maintaining the system through a narrowly dra…
POLL: If a sub-district is created, what area should it include?
Clark County residents are asked where a potential C-TRAN sub-district should be drawn if voters are asked to fund light rail operations and maintenance costs.
Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools
The U. S. Department of Education issued new guidance reinforcing individual prayer rights in public schools while reiterating limits on school-sponsored religious activity.
Opinion: IBR falsely blaming inflation
Joe Cortright argues that inflation explains only a small portion of the IBR project’s cost increases and that rising consultant and staff expenses are the primary drivers.
Letter: The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s $141 million bribe can be better spent on sandwich steel-concrete tubes
Bob Ortblad argues that an immersed tunnel using sandwich steel-concrete tubes would be a more cost-effective alternative to the current Interstate Bridge Replacement Program design.
Opinion: Washingtonians want affordability, not more taxes, according to our recent survey
Rep. John Ley shares results from a legislative survey showing affordability concerns and opposition to new taxes among respondents, while outlining Republican priorities in Olympia.
Washougal City Council appoints David L. Szyplinski to fill Position 5
The Washougal City Council appointed David L. Szyplinski to fill the vacant Position 5 seat following the death of longtime council member and former mayor Molly Coston.
Opinion: Schumer insults black Americans with ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ comment
Lars Larson argues that Democratic opposition to the SAVE Act contradicts voter support for photo ID requirements and unfairly characterizes minority voters.
Community Foundation opens philanthropy award nominations
The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has opened nominations for its 2026 Philanthropist of the Year and Community Champion Awards, with submissions due March 6.
Clark College Financial Aid Office to host free public workshops during Financial Aid Awareness month
Clark College will host a series of free February workshops to help current and prospective students understand financial aid options and how to pay for college.
Vehicle collides with commercial building
Vancouver Fire responded to a vehicle collision at a commercial strip mall where crews secured the structure, removed the vehicle, and confirmed no injuries.
CCRW to host dinner event featuring Charter Review Commission members
The Clark County Republican Women will host a Feb. 12 dinner event focused on the work of the County Charter Review Commission, featuring multiple commission members.