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Opinion: Pedestrian control signals
Doug Dahl explains Washington state law regarding crosswalks and pedestrian signals, offering safety insights and common misunderstandings about traffic control at intersection
Letter: ‘How can five part-time legislators without research support or reliable access to information serve as an effective check on six full-time elected executives’
Bob Zak expresses agreement with recent opinions on the Clark County Charter’s imbalance and endorses John Ley’s transit preference while questioning light rail costs and Council effectiveness.
Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia River Mental Health Services announce Letter of Intent to protect behavioral health services
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia River Mental Health Services signed a letter of intent to transition behavioral health services under the Tribe’s care, ensuring service continuity across Sout…
Primary and Special Election important information
Clark County Elections will mail ballots beginning July 15 for the Aug. 5 Primary and Special Election. Voters needing a replacement ballot or help registering can contact the Elections Office.
Sock drive for Christmas in July, presented by Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc, is July 14
Battle Ground Senior Citizens Inc. will hold a sock and underwear drive July 14 for the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center. Donations will be collected at their community luncheon.
Public Health lifts advisory at Vancouver Lake after water quality improves
Clark County Public Health lifted the advisory at Vancouver Lake after testing showed improved water quality. Algae remain, so officials urge caution near floating scum and advise pet safety.
POLL: Should the Clark County Clerk remain an elected position?
Following public opposition, Clark County Council dropped a proposal to make the clerk an appointed role. Readers can now weigh in through this week’s poll on whether the clerk should remain elected.
Public comment prevails: No action taken on Clerk agenda item at Clark County Council meeting
Clark County Council declined to advance a proposal to make the County Clerk position appointed, deferring the issue to the Charter Review Commission after public concerns over transparency.
Opinion: Neighbors for a Better Crossing calls for a current seismic study for $7.5 Billion Interstate Bridge project
Neighbors for a Better Crossing is urging a new seismic study before construction proceeds on the $7.5 billion IBR project, raising transparency concerns and proposing an immersed tube tunnel alter…
Opinion: Washington’s Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers
Jason Mercier criticizes the Washington Supreme Court’s decision to uphold secrecy in public employee compensation talks, calling for transparency reforms and public accountability.
Vancouver Clinic begins major expansion in Vancouver-Camas
Vancouver Clinic has begun work on a new 45,000-square-foot medical facility in east Clark County, aiming to expand specialty and primary care services by 2027.
WA governor commits to backfilling Planned Parenthood funding cut by Congress
Gov. Bob Ferguson pledged to replace $11 million in Medicaid funds cut from Planned Parenthood by Congress, promising to protect patient access if federal support isn’t restored.