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City of Vancouver makes a splash
Esther Short Park and Columbia River water features in Vancouver are now open for the summer, offering refreshing spots for residents and visitors to relax and cool off, with safety guidelines in p…
Ridgefield School District purchases 15 acres for future expansion
The Ridgefield School District purchases 15 acres of property to meet the long-term needs of the growing population, with plans for a future intermediate and middle school campus. The land was purc…
County seeks community input about internet service and speeds for internet access project
Clark County in Washington is conducting surveys to assess the state of high-speed internet access in the community, aiming to identify areas that lack reliable connectivity and secure federal fund…
Candidate filing period and online candidate filing begins May 15
The filing period for candidates running for elective office in Clark County is approaching, with online and in-person options available, and a public lot drawing will be conducted to determine the…
Parker’s Landing Historical Park events then and now
The collaborative effort to develop Parker’s Landing Historical Park in Camas-Washougal, which includes several centennial projects and historic dedications, continues with the new annual Parkersvi…
Legislative town halls coming May 13 to Battle Ground, Vancouver
Rep. Stephanie McClintock, Rep. Greg Cheney, and Sen. Ann Rivers will review some of the bills that did and did not pass during the 105-day regular session.
Work at Lacamas Regional Park to impact visitor parking and access May 8-19
Work at Lacamas Regional Park to impact visitor parking and access May 8-19. The overflow parking lot off Northeast 35th Avenue will be improved to prepare for the project.
Interested in running for office?
The Office of the Secretary of State is accepting applications for public office during Candidate Filing Week, May 15-19, for nearly 3,400 local offices across Washington state, including mayorship…
Clark County Fire District 3 Board of Fire Commissioners passes fire levy lid lift resolution
Clark County Fire District 3 plans to ask voters to approve a fire levy lid lift on the August 1, 2023, primary election ballot to fund additional personnel, renovate Station 34, and provide techni…
iQ Credit Union doing its part to teach students good money habits
April is Financial Literacy Month, and Southwest Washington-based iQ Credit Union teaches financial literacy to students at various grade levels, hoping students will learn the value of money manag…
Two upcoming meetings scheduled on the 20-year population projection for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
The Clark County Council held a public hearing to select a 2045 population projection from the range provided by the Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), and will continue the hearing o…
Daytime lane closures coming to I-5 in Vancouver, May 1
Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will utilize daytime single-lane closures on I-5 near Vancouver from May 1 to May 17 to install catch basins alongside the highway to…
Lawmakers from the 17th District to host virtual town hall on Wednesday, May 3
Sen. Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, and Reps. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, and Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson will hold a virtual town hall meeting on May 3 to discuss the recently ended 2023 legislative sessi…
Prairie High School graduate hopes to start alumni association
Jayson Dodge, a Prairie High School graduate from 1988, is hosting a meeting to create a Prairie High School Alumni Association, with the aim of creating a scholarship program and organizing clubs…
New playground at Esther Short Park to open Saturday
Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle will cut the ribbon on the city’s newest fully inclusive playground at Esther Short Park, featuring a double slide, boulder scramble, climbing dome, zero-entry me…
Vancouver celebrates Small Business Month in May
The city of Vancouver will proclaim May as “Small Business Month” and will host a small business resource fair to showcase local businesses and promote growth and support for the community. The des…
Repair Clark County program travels to north county and includes vintage radios in May fixing event
Repair Clark County program’s partnership with local vintage radio society offers a unique opportunity to get your antique, tube-containing electronics diagnosed and tested for free as a special ad…
County seeking young people to fill 13 volunteer positions on Youth Commission
Clark County Youth Commission is seeking youths to fill 13 positions for the 2023-2024 program year, with the commission serving as a voice for Clark County youth, identifying youth concerns and ad…