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Sharon Wodtke selected for Community Hero Award for her work with Battle Ground seniors
Sharon Wodtke, president of Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc., was honored with the Community Hero Award for her leadership and dedication to the senior community across Southwest Washington.
County seeks volunteers to serve on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Clark County is seeking applicants for four open seats on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Positions are available for both adults and youth, with applications due by Aug. 31.
POLL: Should cities be allowed to permanently close public spaces to camping under emergency orders?
A city emergency order cleared homeless camps near Andresen Road, citing public health and environmental concerns. This week’s poll asks if cities should have authority to close such areas permanen…
C-TRAN maintains partnership with Clark County Fair for free shuttle service
C-TRAN will again provide free shuttle service from eight locations to the Clark County Fair, which opens its 10-day run Friday with concerts, exhibits, and family attractions.
Opinion: President Trump is the hope for sanity being applied to the I-5 Bridge replacement project
Ken Vance argues that President Trump may be the best hope for restoring common sense to the I-5 Bridge replacement project, citing concerns over cost, delays, and light rail funding.
US Senate confirms Joe Kent to lead a national intelligence agency
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Joe Kent as director of the National Counterterrorism Center in a 52-44 vote, following his nomination by Donald Trump and despite opposition from Washington’s Democra…
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA accepts $1.25 million gift
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA has received a historic $1.25 million gift from Dr. Michael C. Liu in memory of Nien-Wei Hsiao, supporting salaries, an endowment, and community music programming.
Opinion: County fairs are opportunities to go meat shopping
Pam Lewison of the Washington Policy Center highlights how Washington’s county fairs, including the upcoming Clark County Fair, offer families a hands-on way to buy local meat while supporting yout…
One dead in officer-involved shooting in downtown Vancouver
A person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in downtown Vancouver. A CCSO deputy is on Critical Incident Leave while the state’s independent investigations office handles the case.
Tickets on sale for 47th GRO Parade of Homes
Tickets are now available for the 47th GRO Parade of Homes, opening Sept. 5 in Camas with six custom homes from top builders and multiple themed event days.
Paddle for Life Festival brings community together for a day of racing, wellness & support
The Paddle for Life Festival returns Aug. 2 in Ridgefield, featuring dragon boat races, survivor tributes, and community support for breast cancer awareness and healing.
Opinion: WAGOP chair sets the record straight on Dems’ ‘hyperbolic rhetoric’ on Medicaid Program
WAGOP Chair Jim Walsh says reforms in the federal Medicaid program are overdue and could improve care access in underserved areas, despite partisan misinformation.