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Rep. John Ley supports C-TRAN Bus Rapid Transit to save Washington money
Rep. John Ley praised C-TRAN’s new BRT line as a faster, lower-cost alternative to light rail, urging support for transit options that save taxpayers money and improve service.
C-TRAN, WSU Vancouver celebrates groundbreaking for The Vine on Highway 99
C-TRAN and WSU Vancouver broke ground on the Vine’s Highway 99 route, a 9-mile bus rapid transit line connecting the university to downtown Vancouver and the Waterfront, set to open in 2027.
Letter: The Charterist III — Concerning the powers of the Legislative Branch
John Jay continues his Charterist series, arguing that Clark County’s legislative branch is structurally weak and lacks the resources to balance the executive, calling for reform in the next charte…
C-TRAN board again postpones vote on light rail operations and maintenance costs
The C-TRAN board again postponed a vote on language regarding operations and maintenance costs tied to light rail expansion, with pending lawsuits involving Michelle Belkot continuing to impact boa…
Opinion: ‘Today’s Democratic Party is not our father’s Democratic Party’
Editor Ken Vance reflects on how today’s Democratic Party diverges from the values he associates with his father’s generation, citing issues like taxation, gender policies, and shifting ideology in…
Opinion: ‘The Interstate Bridge project lacks billions in funding from both Oregon and Washington’
Lars Larson criticizes Oregon’s funding decisions, highlighting the billions missing from both states for the Interstate Bridge replacement project and calling it a dead-end effort lacking Coast Gu…
Court rules against Save Vancouver Streets
A judge has ruled against Save Vancouver Streets in its legal effort to place a street-use initiative on the ballot. The group is considering whether to appeal.
New WA hotline to report hate crimes launches in three counties
Washington has launched a hate crime hotline for residents of Clark, King, and Spokane counties as part of an 18-month pilot program.
PNW longest running professional motorsports event continues with 44th edition of the Washougal National
The 44th Washougal National returns July 19, bringing world-class motocross and Military Appreciation festivities to Clark County’s scenic Washougal MX Park.
Hockinson Blueberry Festival Returns Saturday, July 19
The Hockinson Blueberry Festival returns July 19 with berries, contests, live music, and handmade goods at the Hockinson Community Center.
New Les Schwab Tires store in Brush Prairie expands services in Vancouver area
Les Schwab will open a full-service tire and auto store in Brush Prairie on July 23, bringing new jobs and expanded services to the Vancouver area.
Opinion: When bad policy fails real people
Amy Harris says Vancouver’s failure to address street safety led to a fire that shut down a beloved immigrant-owned restaurant.