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C-TRAN board tables vote on language regarding the funding of light rail maintenance and operations
C-TRAN’s board meeting drew a record crowd, with intense debate over light rail funding, culminating in a surprise move to table a key vote.
City Council advocates for Ridgefield in Olympia and Washington D.C.
Ridgefield City Council members traveled to Olympia and Washington, D.C., to advocate for key infrastructure and public safety projects.
Legislators attack parent’s rights in the dead of the night
Washington legislators passed HB-1296, sparking controversy over parents’ rights and school transparency in the education system.
School Board in Eastern Washington asks feds to intervene over OSPI gender policy mandates
The Mead School Board is calling for federal intervention, arguing that OSPI’s gender policy conflicts with federal law and violates recent executive orders.
Northwest Bliss Road/139th Street School Zone Safety Improvement project information session March 26
Clark County Public Works will host a March 26 information session on upcoming safety improvements along Northwest Bliss Road/139th Street.
Commission on Aging offers opportunities to advocate for older residents and more livable communities
Clark County is seeking applicants for its Commission on Aging, offering opportunities to advocate for older residents and livable communities.
County manager launches community newsletter
Clark County Manager Kathleen Otto has launched a community newsletter providing updates on law and justice, budget matters, and ways residents can engage with local government.
Community Foundation Scholarship applications open
Applications for the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington’s 2025 scholarships are open, offering financial aid opportunities for students in Clark County and beyond.
Lilac Days 2025 & Plant Sale set for April 19 through May 11
Lilac Days 2025 at Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens celebrates its 50th anniversary with blooms, garden tours, a plant sale, and special events from April 19 to May 11.
First Clark College classes planned for Ridgefield
Clark College is expanding into Ridgefield, launching new classes at Boschma Farms in April ahead of an official Fall 2025 opening.
Opinion: School district levies – What they are and aren’t
Dick Rylander explains the complexities of school district levies, breaking down how they work, what they fund, and their impact on taxpayers.
Democrats expected to push tax hikes to fund inequitable pay raises
Senate Republicans propose the $ave Washington budget, countering Democrats’ push for tax hikes to fund pay raises, citing a more balanced fiscal approach.