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County selects Christopher Swaby to head up new Public Defense office
Deputy County Manager Amber Emery announced this week that the county has selected long-time public defense attorney Christopher Swaby as the county’s first director of public defense and chief pub…
Wil Fuentes announces candidacy for Clark County Council in District 3
Wil Fuentes has officially announced his candidacy for Clark County Council in District 3.
CCSO discovers human remains in homeless camp
On Monday, CCSO patrol deputies, acting on an online report from a resident, located partially decomposed human remains in a tent structure at a transient camp in the wooded area north of NE 179th…
Union High School baseball celebrates those who serve at Honor Game
The Union High School baseball team invited veterans, first responders, and educators to their game against Battle Ground on Tuesday to participate in their Honor Game, celebrating those who serve…
If voters decide to repeal WA Cares, will the state refund tax collections?
If voters approve Initiative 2124 this November to repeal the program known as WA Cares, workers can opt out of having 58 cents out of every $100 earned deducted from their paychecks.
County Permit Center moves to new office in Public Service Center
The Clark County Permit Center has a new home within the Public Service Center.
City of Vancouver wants to hear from the public about city manager recruitment survey
The city recently launched a nationwide recruitment process to hire Vancouver’s next city manager.
Vancouver Fire responds to house fire
On Tuesday (April 23) at 3:45 p.m., the Vancouver Fire Department was called for a house fire at 100 S. Knoxville Way.
WA GOP chair defends handling of state convention in Spokane
WAGOP Chair Jim Walsh says reports by multiple news organizations that the three-day gathering of Republican candidates and delegates was “chaotic” with “rules being broken” to support certain cand…
Opinion: Union greed closed schools in Port Angeles
Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center offers a recent example to remind others that strikes by public school employees are illegal under state law.
Jury finds Vancouver Police officer not guilty
In May of this year, Officer Andrea Mendoza was placed on leave after an incident with a shoplifter caught the attention of Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Tony Golik and led to criminal charges.
Clark County Republicans instrumental in Semi Bird endorsement for Washington governor
Eight statewide candidates and Joe Kent endorsed at WAGOP Convention.
Vancouver Police Department seeks assistance locating missing person
The Vancouver Police Department in conjunction with Crime Stoppers of Oregon is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.
Children’s Entrepreneur Market set to open in Southwest Washington
A nonprofit initiative that started in Utah in 2017, the Children’s Entrepreneur Market is now in 25 states, including a local market for set up for Southwest Washington.
Hockinson High School band hosts Music from The Jazz Vault fundraiser on April 27
The annual fundraiser for the Hockinson High School band is set for April 27, with Music from The Jazz Vault, auction, raffles, food, and more.
Candidate Filing Week 2024 begins May 6
The opportunity to formally declare candidacy for the 2024 elections opens May 6 at 8 a.m. online and at elections offices across the state.
City of Vancouver seeks volunteers to serve on Urban Forestry Commission
The city of Vancouver is seeking applicants interested in two vacancies on its volunteer Urban Forestry Commission.
County kicks-off climate change planning series with survey on severe weather
Clark County is seeking community input to help plan for climate change through a series of activities throughout the year to inform the county’s new climate chapter for its comprehensive plan.