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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.