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Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington
City councils across Washington are debating whether to remove fluoride from drinking water as dental and health experts cite long-standing evidence of its safety and benefits.
Opinion: What happens when you build a state budget on the most volatile tax sources?
Ryan Frost argues that relying on volatile tax sources like income and capital gains taxes risks destabilizing Washington’s budget and undermining long-term fiscal planning.
Battle Ground City Council welcomes new and re-elected members
The Battle Ground City Council seated new and returning members and selected Eric Overholser as mayor and Aimee Vaile as deputy mayor during its first meeting of 2026.
Ty Stober announces candidacy for Clark County auditor
Vancouver City Council Member Ty Stober announced his candidacy for Clark County auditor following Greg Kimsey’s decision not to seek re-election.
Ridgefield American Legion Post 44 names its Legionnaire of the Year
Ridgefield American Legion Post 44 named Jade Bourke its 2025 Legionnaire of the Year, honoring his leadership, military service, and longstanding contributions to Ridgefield and nearby communities.
Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey announces he won’t seek re-election
Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey announced he will not seek re-election after more than 25 years in office, citing confidence in his staff and a desire to continue public service in other ways.
Letter: Has $450 million been wasted on a bridge that’s too low for the Coast Guard with a foundation too costly to build?
A Seattle engineer questions whether hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on a bridge design he argues is unnecessarily risky and costly compared to an immersed tunnel alternative.
Washougal School Board Member Jim Cooper to resign on Jan. 30
Washougal School Board member Jim Cooper announced he will resign effective Jan. 30 after more than five years representing District 1.
Opinion: Fix Washington – House Republicans lead the charge against liberal chaos
Nancy Churchill argues that one-party Democratic control has driven up costs, weakened public safety, and harmed schools, and says House Republicans are offering a path forward through their Fix Wa…
Opinion: Biden agreed with Trump on Maduro, so why aren’t liberals celebrating?
Lars Larson questions why American Democrats are reacting with outrage to the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicholas Maduro despite prior bipartisan agreement on prosecuting him.
Shooting suspect self-surrenders to Vancouver Police
Vancouver Police arrested a suspect who self-surrendered following a fatal shooting outside an area sports bar, with investigators continuing to review the case.
Vancouver Fire responds to residential structure fire
Vancouver Fire responded to a residential structure fire on SE 167th Lane, bringing the blaze under control within 20 minutes and displacing the residents without injuries.
Letter: If I were a politician
A Yacolt resident offers a sharply critical, satirical take on how he believes modern politicians misuse public trust, taxpayer dollars, and government power.
Signatures filed for initiatives on parental rights, blocking trans athletes from girls’ sports
Supporters of two initiatives on parental rights and transgender participation in girls’ sports filed signatures Friday, moving the measures closer to consideration by Washington lawmakers.
Vancouver Police investigate shooting
Vancouver Police are investigating a fatal shooting reported early Jan. 3 outside the Off-Ramp Sports Bar on Northeast 112th Avenue.
Vancouver Police release critical incident video from Dec. 28 officer-involved shooting
Vancouver Police Department released a Critical Incident Video related to a December 28 officer-involved shooting while the Office of Independent Investigations continues its review.
Opinion: Transit agencies need accountability not increased state subsidy
Charles Prestrud argues that Washington transit agencies face rising costs and declining ridership due to governance structures that lack public accountability.
Letter: ‘For years, American foreign policy too often felt like a blank check’
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi argues that the 2025 National Security Strategy marks a long-overdue shift toward clearer priorities, shared responsibility, and interest-based American leadership.