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Opinion: When dependency becomes a way of life
Opinion

Opinion: When dependency becomes a way of life

The column examines how long-term public assistance can shape identity, weaken resilience, and influence communities through incentives.

Nov 19, 2025

Composition committee comes up with compromise for C-TRAN Board of Directors
Politics

Composition committee comes up with compromise for C-TRAN Board of Directors

A committee approved a 4-3-2 board structure with conditions on light rail funding and district representation amid concerns about legality and small city influence.

Nov 19, 2025

Opinion: Washington’s wealth exodus – are tax policies driving the job creators away?
Opinion

Opinion: Washington’s wealth exodus – are tax policies driving the job creators away?

Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s tax policies are contributing to a wealth and talent exodus harming the state’s economic competitiveness.

Nov 18, 2025

After fierce fight, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secures US House rebuke of fellow Democrat
Politics

After fierce fight, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secures US House rebuke of fellow Democrat

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won House approval of a resolution rebuking Rep. Chuy Garcia for actions tied to the 2026 filing deadline.

Nov 18, 2025

Vancouver City Council to host Community Forum on Nov. 24
Community News

Vancouver City Council to host Community Forum on Nov. 24

The Vancouver City Council will host a community forum on Nov. 24 for residents to share questions, concerns, and ideas in group discussions.

Nov 18, 2025

Agreements reached with four river users identified as impacted by proposed I-5 Bridge replacement
Transportation

Agreements reached with four river users identified as impacted by proposed I-5 Bridge replacement

Oregon and Washington officials signed agreements with four river users to support a proposed 116-foot fixed-span I-5 Bridge replacement submitted for Coast Guard review.

Nov 18, 2025

Opinion: County officials need to ‘own it, fix it, and move on’
Opinion

Opinion: County officials need to ‘own it, fix it, and move on’

Ken Vance argues county officials must take responsibility after a report found they violated rules in removing Councilor Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board and have since refused to address the…

Nov 17, 2025

Conservative activist Scott Presler visits Battle Ground to promote state’s voter ID initiative
Politics

Conservative activist Scott Presler visits Battle Ground to promote state’s voter ID initiative

Scott Presler visited Battle Ground to rally supporters behind a voter ID initiative as state and local Republican leaders encouraged residents to sign petitions for the proposed 2026 ballot measure.

Nov 17, 2025

Letter: County officials refused to cooperate, now a criminal report finds their actions were illegal
Opinion

Letter: County officials refused to cooperate, now a criminal report finds their actions were illegal

Rob Anderson says Clark County officials refused to participate in a Skamania County investigation into the removal of Councilor Michelle Belkot, and the resulting report found they violated the OP…

Nov 17, 2025

Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement Program – incompetence or corruption?
Opinion

Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement Program – incompetence or corruption?

Bob Ortblad argues the IBR is overstating timber pile risks and misusing ground improvement testing on Hayden Island, raising concerns about competence and transparency.

Nov 17, 2025

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries offers a ‘Library of Things’
Community News

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries offers a ‘Library of Things’

FVRLibraries is launching a Library of Things, giving cardholders free access to borrow tools, instruments, equipment, and more through its online catalog.

Nov 17, 2025

CCSO deputies stop reckless driver utilizing a Grappler device
News

CCSO deputies stop reckless driver utilizing a Grappler device

CCSO deputies used a Grappler device to stop a suspected drunk driver on I-5 near 99th Street after the vehicle swerved, eluded a stop attempt, and was safely brought to a halt.

Nov 17, 2025

VFD extinguishes fire at Sterling Heights Apartments
News

VFD extinguishes fire at Sterling Heights Apartments

Vancouver firefighters contained a fire to one apartment at Sterling Heights Apartments after the sprinkler system activated, displacing one occupant with no injuries reported.

Nov 17, 2025

One killed in motorcycle collision
News

One killed in motorcycle collision

A motorcyclist was found off the roadway on NE Heisson Road in Battle Ground with severe injuries and later died, prompting an investigation by the CCSO Traffic Homicide Unit.

Nov 17, 2025

VFD extinguishes apartment fire
News

VFD extinguishes apartment fire

No occupants were found and the fire was extinguished in a matter of minutes On Friday (Nov. 14), the Vancouver Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in an apartment building located at 3…

Nov 17, 2025

Doc Harris Stadium crew in Camas works overtime for special playoff doubleheader
Sports

Doc Harris Stadium crew in Camas works overtime for special playoff doubleheader

Doc Harris Stadium staff worked a 13-hour day to host two football playoff games, supporting fans from four programs.

Nov 16, 2025

High school sports: Four Clark County girls soccer teams reach final four in their brackets
Sports

High school sports: Four Clark County girls soccer teams reach final four in their brackets

Four Clark County girls soccer teams reached the state semifinals as Columbia River and La Center volleyball both earned trophies at their tournaments.

Nov 16, 2025

High school sports: Columbia River, La Center volleyball reach the final four
Sports

High school sports: Columbia River, La Center volleyball reach the final four

Columbia River and La Center advanced to state volleyball semifinals as multiple Clark County teams compete in weekend football and girls soccer playoff action.

Nov 15, 2025