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Letter: ‘Clark County must prioritize the expansion of pedestrian and bicycle trails to promote the health and well-being of its residents’
Kim Hamlik urges Clark County to expand its trail networks, citing benefits for physical and mental health, accessibility, and quality of life across the community.
Letter: Community invited to honor Vietnam War fallen heroes at Fort Vancouver Ceremony
J. Ron Powers invites the public to a historic ceremony honoring Clark County’s 59 Vietnam War fallen heroes on Aug. 2 at Fort Vancouver. The tribute includes biographical readings, bell ringing, a…
As 2026 midterms loom, Washington’s congressional lawmakers rake in cash
With the 2026 midterms on the horizon, Washington’s incumbents and challengers are amassing war chests. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez led the latest quarter, raising $904,000, while Rep. Dan Newhous…
Fiscal Fallout: 2026 legislative session ‘could be worse yet’
Washington faces a projected cash shortfall by 2027 despite record revenues and the largest tax hike in state history. Sen. Ron Muzzall says blaming federal Medicaid cuts is a distraction from year…
Opinion: Will free school choice come to Washington state?
A new federal tax-credit scholarship program could open private-school access for most Washington families — if Governor Ferguson opts in before Jan. 1, 2026.
Opinion: Why does Spokane have a homeless problem?
Nancy Churchill argues Spokane’s rising homelessness stems from policy choices—soft camping rules and hands-off policing—rather than housing costs alone, and says new federal directives favor an en…
Vancouver Fire responds to water rescue at Wintler Park
Vancouver Fire crews searched the Columbia River after a 52-year-old man disappeared while trying to retrieve property near Wintler Park; the effort has shifted to recovery.
Trump targets Housing First policies in WA with new federal funding mandate
A new Trump executive order threatens to pull federal funding from Washington cities that keep Housing First strategies, steering money toward treatment-first programs and stricter street policies.
These new Washington laws take effect July 27
More than 300 Washington laws—including changes on policing grants, housing parking rules, special-education age limits, and medical-debt reporting—take effect July 27.
Opinion: Climate Commitment Act spending expands government but does little for tangible environmental benefits
Todd Myers says more than 70% of CO2 tax spending in Washington’s 2025-27 budget goes to bureaucracy and planning—not projects with measurable environmental gains.
Cities of Camas/Washougal seeking committee members for ‘For and Against’ ballot statements for RFA
Camas and Washougal invite residents to join “For” or “Against” committees that will draft voter-pamphlet statements on forming a Regional Fire Authority; notices of interest are due July 31.
Call for nominations: Commission on Aging’s 6th annual Silver Citizen Award
Clark County’s Commission on Aging is seeking nominations for its 6th annual Silver Citizen Award honoring residents 60+ who make outstanding community contributions. Submissions due Aug. 29.