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17-year-old female dies in fatal two-vehicle collision
A 17-year-old girl has died following a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning near SE 20th St and SE 352nd Ave. CCSO detectives continue to investigate the cause.
Letter: ‘Light rail is a debt bomb that just keeps going off!’
Anna Miller warns Clark County residents that light rail projects like those in California are costly failures, calling them “debt bombs” and urging local officials to stop expansion.
Letter: We don’t need four more years of lawlessness
Peter Bracchi urges voters to reject Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, accusing her of failing to enforce laws and allowing unchecked lawlessness in Vancouver neighborhoods.
Rep. John Ley visits empty Brockmann mental health facility, calls for state to fund its operation
Rep. John Ley criticized the state for failing to fund the $42 million Brockmann mental health facility in Vancouver, which remains empty and fenced despite being ready for operation.
Washougal MX Park welcomes National and salutes military veterans as well
Washougal MX Park is once again hosting the FLY Racing Washougal National, also serving as the Pro Motocross Championship’s military appreciation event, with over 20,000 fans expected.
Two GOP state lawmakers consider running against Gluesenkamp Perez
Two Republican state leaders, John Braun and Jim Walsh, are weighing campaigns to unseat U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, a nationally watched swing seat.
Opinion: Vancouver’s new $30 rental fee will increase rents in the city
Mark Harmsworth argues Vancouver’s new $30 rental unit fee will raise rents, discourage investment, and worsen affordability, urging the city to repeal the policy and pursue market-driven housing s…
Clark College launches Advanced Manufacturing Program Fall 2025
Clark College will debut a new Advanced Manufacturing degree program in Fall 2025 at its Ridgefield facility, offering stackable credentials and hands-on training to support regional workforce needs.
Opinion: The right speed to exit
Doug Dahl of Target Zero explains that while exit-only freeway lanes follow the posted speed limit, drivers are legally required to reduce speed based on safety conditions as they approach offramps.
Clark County seeks volunteers for four positions on the Clean Water Commission
Clark County is seeking four new volunteers to serve on its Clean Water Commission, which advises on surface water quality and watershed health. Applications are due by Aug. 25.
Letter: It’s time for Vancouver to choose change
Vancouver resident Michael Jelineo calls for new leadership in the city and voices his support for Justin Forsman in the mayoral race, urging others to back change.
C-TRAN board member regrets vote that could leave Clark County taxpayers on the hook for light rail
C-TRAN board member Tim Hein says he regrets a 2023 vote that could commit Clark County to funding light rail O&M. He’s now urging the board to reverse course and protect taxpayers.