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Opinion: Vancouver mayor’s ridiculous statement about Greg Johnson’s sudden departure
Rep. John Ley criticizes Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle’s comments regarding IBR Administrator Greg Johnson’s departure, calling attention to unresolved issues with the project’s timeline, Coas…
Part III: Vancouver candidates discuss their thoughts on Complete Streets
Clark County Today asked Vancouver’s mayoral and city council candidates to share their views on the city’s Complete Streets program and whether changes should reflect neighborhood needs.
Part VI: What principles would you bring to the Charter Review Commission in evaluating which amendments, if any, should be forwarded to the voters?
Clark County Today continues its Charter Review Commission series with candidates outlining the principles they would apply when evaluating proposed amendments for voter consideration.
Fire District 3 to host Veterans Day ‘Coffee with the Chief’
Clark County Fire District 3 will host a special Veterans Day Coffee with the Chief on Nov. 11 in Battle Ground, inviting veterans to join Fire Chief Chris Drone and Division Chief Jason Mansfield…
Clark College Veterans Center of Excellence to host Career Fair
Clark College’s Veterans Center of Excellence will host the Veterans & Students Career and Resource Fair on Nov. 4, connecting military-connected students and community members with employers and s…
Opinion: Incentives – Understanding the systems that shape our lives
Nancy Churchill opens her four-part “Incentives” series by examining how fear shapes behavior, politics, and culture — and encourages readers to reclaim peace and perspective.
VPD requests help from the public to locate missing adult
Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help locating 52-year-old Angelika Maxwell-Shire, who has not been seen or heard from in several months.
County Auto License office closed 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 4 for in-service training
The Clark County Auto License office will close from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 4 for in-service training, with normal weekday hours otherwise 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and a noon–1 p.m. daily closure.
Opinion: Tax hikes won’t fix a spending problem
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s budget crisis is self-inflicted, driven by overspending and misplaced priorities rather than lack of revenue.
County manager seeks volunteer to fill opening on ethics commission
Clark County Manager Kathleen Otto seeks a volunteer for seat 1 on the Ethics Review Commission; term runs to Aug. 1, 2026. Applications due by 5 p.m. Nov. 21, 2025.
Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘brings real-world solutions to local challenges’
Former Camas Police Chief Don Chaney supports retaining Leslie Lewallen on the Camas City Council, calling her a grounded leader who delivers real-world results.
Opinion: Democrats vote for hungry bellies among the poor
Lars Larson criticizes four Northwest Democrat senators for voting against funding that would prevent millions from losing food stamps, calling it a political move to “starve the poor.”
Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘has a dedication for all citizens of the city of Camas’
Camas resident Darcy Schakols Smith voices support for Leslie Lewallen’s dedication to all citizens and her attention to responsible city spending.
Hope Learning Center gives parents tools for homeschooling options
Hope Learning Center in Washougal partners with parents for truth-based homeschooling and will hold its Harvest Harmonies fundraiser Nov. 14 at Bethel Community Church.
Letter: ‘The evidence does not seem to match the campaign rhetoric’
Battle Ground resident Josh Wilde questions School Board candidate Chris Grewell’s campaign transparency after reviewing state filings that appear inconsistent with his public calls for fiscal acco…
Letter: A Real plan to end Vancouver’s homelessness and addiction crisis
Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman outlines a plan to address homelessness and addiction by reopening Larch Mountain Correctional Facility as a secure rehabilitation and reintegration campus.
Opinion: The IBR guts transit ridership projections by 84 percent and O&M costs by over half
John Ley writes that the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has slashed its projected transit ridership by 84 percent, raising questions about accuracy, leadership, and the need for costly light…
Opinion: IBR’s problems are much deeper than its leadership
Joe Cortright of City Observatory says Greg Johnson’s departure from the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program won’t fix its systemic issues, calling the IBR a costly repeat of the failed Columbia…