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Government shutdown looms Oct. 1 as Congress struggles with stopgap spending plan
Congress faces an Oct. 1 shutdown deadline as lawmakers return Sept. 29 with hours to pass a stopgap bill. Disputes center on ACA tax credits, Medicaid, and partisan negotiations.
Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement falling further behind
Joe Cortright says the I-5 Bridge replacement is more than two years behind schedule, with the Record of Decision now unlikely before April 2026, raising costs and taxpayer concerns.
C-TRAN launches The Current on-demand service in Battle Ground
C-TRAN has launched The Current in Battle Ground, offering on-demand rides seven days a week within city limits and connections to Route 7 and the larger transit system.
Opinion: ‘Vancouver deserves self-determination. Vancouver deserves leaders who answer to its people — not to international networks’
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi criticizes the city’s membership in ICLEI, saying global frameworks influence local projects while residents are left out of decision-making.
City opens new pickleball courts and inclusive playground at Oakbrook Park on Sept. 20
Vancouver will celebrate the Oakbrook Park reopening Sept. 20 with a ribbon-cutting and activities. Phase 1 added inclusive playgrounds, pickleball courts, ADA upgrades, and habitat-friendly landsc…
Ridgefield Youth Orchestra brings strings to local students
Charlotte Barnes launched the Ridgefield Youth Orchestra in 2024 to give students a chance to play strings together. The program now features concerts Nov. 20 at View Ridge Middle School and Dec. 6…
Second installment 2025 property tax payments due Friday, Oct. 31
Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper reminds property owners that second-installment 2025 taxes are due Oct. 31, with statements mailed Sept. 12 and options to pay online, by mail, or via drive-th…
VIDEO: SW Washington school strikes end as strike legality concerns resurface
Strikes at Evergreen and La Center schools have ended, with students returning to class and districts adjusting calendars, while concerns resurface over the legality of school strikes in Washington.
Opinion: Charlie Kirk and warning signs for free speech
David Boze of the Washington Policy Center reflects on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, warning it reveals growing intolerance for free speech and underscoring the need to protect open debate.
Opinion: Killing God’s gifts to humanity
Vincent Cavaleri of the Silent Majority Foundation reflects on the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Charlie Kirk, drawing parallels in their faith, advocacy, and calls for unity.
Comcast lawsuit argues new Washington tax on advertising is illegal
Comcast is suing to block Washington’s new tax on digital advertising, arguing it violates federal law and unfairly targets internet services while exempting traditional media.
Letter: ‘The killer did not silence TPUSA, he ignited a nationwide response to this ministry for the youth of our USA’
Clark County resident Bob Zak reflects on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, his ministry through TPUSA, and the faith-driven nationwide response that followed.
WSU Vancouver offers public workshop on how to pay for college
WSU Vancouver will host four free A–Z of Paying for College Workshops this fall, guiding students and families through financial aid, scholarships, and strategies to manage tuition costs.
Letter: ‘Strikes, strikes and more strikes’
Brush Prairie resident Bob Mattila urges living by biblical teachings to avoid strikes, citing his experiences as a union electrician with IBEW Local 48.
Greater Vancouver Chamber announces finalists for 2025 Business & Leadership Awards
GVC named finalists for the 2025 Business & Leadership Awards, adding a Manufacturer of the Year category; a livestream and an in-person VIP Social are planned for Oct. 9 in Vancouver.
Quarterly Community Forum set for Sept. 29
Vancouver City Council will host its quarterly Community Forum on Sept. 29 at Educational Service District 112, inviting residents to share questions and ideas in small-group discussions.
Opinion: ‘Ethan (Harris) has earned this amazing opportunity and I can’t wait to see what he does with it’
Editor Ken Vance writes that Ethan Harris has earned his chance at Iowa, praising his character, family influence, and growth into an elite recruit.
Camas basketball standout Ethan Harris announces his intention to sign with Iowa
Camas senior Ethan Harris, one of the Northwest’s top recruits, announced he will sign with Iowa to play college basketball for the Hawkeyes.