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TriMet seeks $190M-$290M for Interstate Bridge light rail vehicles; charging taxpayers up to $15M per vehicle — triple the $4.5M cost
Rep. John Ley is raising concerns over TriMet’s escalating light rail vehicle costs for the IBR project, calling for fiscal transparency and alternatives.
Councilor Leslie Lewallen releases statement opposing countywide fireworks ban ahead of Clark County Council vote
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen has released a statement opposing a proposed countywide fireworks ban, urging Clark County leaders to protect personal freedoms ahead of Wednesday’s vote.
Opinion: ‘Vancouver doesn’t have to end up like Portland or LA’
Clark County Matters urges Vancouver’s mayor and City Council to act now to restrict public homeless camps, warning that inaction could mirror outcomes seen in Portland and Los Angeles.
VPS celebrates opening of Endeavour Technical Trades Center
Vancouver Public Schools marked the grand opening of the Endeavour Technical Trades Center at Hudson’s Bay High School, a privately funded project supporting career training in construction and tec…
Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law
A new Washington state law will require gun buyers to obtain a permit from the State Patrol starting in 2027, adding fees and training requirements beyond existing background checks.
Washington history firsts that happened in Washougal
Washougal was home to several Washington state firsts, including the earliest school district and first non-Indigenous settler north of the Columbia River.
Opinion: ‘Governor Ferguson agrees parents have no rights’
Let’s Go Washington founder Brian Heywood criticized Governor Ferguson for signing HB 1296, calling it a direct attack on parental rights in Washington.
Opinion: What is liberty worth?
Nancy Churchill explores how the lure of federal funding erodes local control, using real examples from Washington and rural America.
Conservatives on U.S. House Budget Committee switch votes, advance GOP package
A GOP budget reconciliation bill advanced by a single vote after several House conservatives changed positions during a rare Sunday night session.
Opinion: Prescription price controls and rationing would undermine the innovation that has saved so many
Todd Myers argues that U.S. adoption of prescription price controls would endanger future medical innovation and limit patient access to life-changing treatments.
The Annual Big Paddle Waterfront Festival returns on Saturday, June 7
Ridgefield’s Big Paddle Festival returns June 7 with paddling events, hikes, music, games, and downtown fun from early morning through the evening.
Washington among the most generous states for GoFundMe campaigns
Washington ranks as the ninth most generous state on GoFundMe, with residents contributing millions to support individuals and nonprofits over the platform’s 15-year history.
Clark College launches Computer Science Bachelor of Science program
Clark College will launch its first Bachelor of Science degree in computer science in fall 2025, allowing students to complete both associate and bachelor’s degrees on campus.
Annual Discover Pass cost set to increase in October
Washington’s Discover Pass fee will rise from $30 to $45 starting October 1, 2025, to help support state parks amid shifting budget priorities.
County hosts open houses to gather public input on proposed alternatives for growth plan update
Clark County is hosting open houses and an online option to get public input on growth alternatives that could shape zoning, housing, and employment through 2045.
High school spring sports championships start this week
The WIAA’s spring sports championships begin this week with Clark County athletes competing across softball, baseball, golf, tennis, and soccer.
Opinion: HB 1217 – Rent control is law … or is it?
Vancouver resident Bill Black challenges the enforceability of Washington’s new rent control law, HB 1217, warning it may worsen the state’s housing shortage.
Letter: ‘Marie (Gluesenkamp Perez) sadly fails to recognize the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death’
Vancouver resident Ann Makar shares her letter to Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and criticizes her stance on the sanctity of human life.