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Water releases for salmon on Lewis River lead to Yale Park boat ramp closure
Pacific Power will close the Yale Park boat ramp Oct. 19 as low inflows and required salmon water releases draw down the Yale Reservoir on the Lewis River.
When Halloween tricks are over, residents can treat the earth by composting pumpkins
Clark County encourages residents to compost pumpkins after Halloween through drop-off hubs, curbside service, or backyard bins to reduce landfill waste and methane emissions.
County Council to hold hearing on local homeless plan
The Clark County Council will hold a public hearing Nov. 18 to consider adoption of a new five-year Local Homeless Housing Plan developed with the Council for the Homeless.
POLL: How well is Clark County’s current separation of powers system working between the County Council and County Manager?
Clark County Today asks readers whether the current separation of powers between the County Council and County Manager provides effective checks and balances.
Part III: Charter Review Commission – oversight and accountability
Clark County Today continues its Charter Review Commission series as candidates outline proposals to strengthen oversight, transparency, and citizen accountability.
Interstate Bridge Replacement team gives update to C-TRAN on costs associated with light rail
C-TRAN board members heard that light rail service projections and costs are being cut in half, raising questions about funding and ridership demand.
Opinion: PFML used by those with upper incomes to bring all workers another wage decrease
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center argues Washington’s PFML program penalizes workers with payroll deductions that benefit higher earners.
Clark and Klickitat Counties host drug take-back events to promote safe disposal
Clark and Klickitat counties will hold free, confidential Drug Take-Back events Oct. 25, offering safe medication disposal at multiple police and community sites.
Opinion: Almost right about four way stops
Doug Dahl explains how intersection laws differ from the Driver Guide and why being “almost right” at four-way stops can still keep drivers safe.
Plan for overnight off-ramp closure on eastbound SR 500 for guardrail repairs Oct. 16
WSDOT crews will close the eastbound SR 500 off-ramp to St. Johns Boulevard overnight Oct. 16–17 for guardrail repairs; drivers should expect delays.
Letter: ‘Cherish (DesRochers) is one of those rare individuals whose compassion and commitment extend far beyond words’
Pastor Brian Norris praises Cherish DesRochers for her compassion, leadership, and service to Battle Ground and Live Love Outreach.
LGW releases count and partisan breakdown on first 60K signatures
Let’s Go Washington reports rapid progress on two initiatives with over 60,000 signatures—more than half from Democrats and Independents.