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Tort claim filed against city of Portland on behalf of conservative journalist
Attorney Angus Lee has filed a tort claim against the city of Portland for journalist Nicholas Sortor’s October arrest, alleging unlawful, politically biased enforcement and releasing a memo on yea…
Opinion: Fish first, or people, that’s the dam question?
Lars Larson: ‘I think we should put the lives and good fortune of people first … and not fish’ Lars LarsonThe Northwest Nonsense See Grok’s analysis of this story The biggest news story today and t…
Battle Ground Police Department hosts annual ‘Shop With A Cop’ event for local youth
More than 20 Battle Ground children shopped with BGPD officers at Walmart, choosing gifts for family and essentials for themselves before being surprised with brand-new bikes.
County Public Works ready to respond to storm impacts, shares resources for residents
Clark County Public Works is prepared for this week’s storms and is sharing contacts, sandbag sites, and safety tips to help residents handle flooding, downed trees, and other hazards.
Battle Ground City Council adopts 2026 Budget
Battle Ground City Council unanimously adopted the 2026 budget, funding major street repairs, new park projects, and a small business support program guided by resident priorities.
Opinion: ‘I don’t understand how it is an act of racism to enforce our immigration laws’
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance argues that enforcing immigration laws is not an act of racism and voices support for ICE actions in recent Clark County cases.
Scott Campbell Christmas Promise Bike Build attracts hundreds of volunteers Saturday
More than 100 volunteers gathered at the Clark County Event Center to build hundreds of bikes for the Scott Campbell Christmas Promise, continuing his mission to give children bicycles for Christmas.
Vancouver Police investigate person possibly hit by vehicle during ICE arrest
Vancouver Police are investigating after a video showed a person’s foot may have been struck by an ICE agent’s vehicle during an arrest in the city
Update provided on investigation of 1970s cold cases linked to serial killer Warren Forrest
Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigators located and interviewed a man linked to a 1971 sighting in the Jamie Grissim case and are planning a new Dole Valley search using human remains detection…
Community to celebrate the life of Washougal leader Molly Coston
Washougal will honor beloved community leader Molly Coston with a Jan. 24, 2026, Celebration of Life and a new city committee exploring lasting recognition of her contributions.
CDC vaccine committee overturns decades-old hepatitis B recommendation for newborns
A CDC advisory committee voted to end the long-standing recommendation that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine at birth, shifting most decisions to individual-based choice.
Opinion: Despite historic tax hikes – Washington state faces $4.3 billion deficit
Ryan Frost argues that Washington’s projected multibillion-dollar deficits stem from rapid spending growth, not a lack of revenue, after years of historic tax hikes.