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More complex 9-1-1 calls in Vancouver are resulting in less proactive policing
News

More complex 9-1-1 calls in Vancouver are resulting in less proactive policing

A recent presentation by the Vancouver Police Department revealed that officers are seeing an increase in call volumes with complexity, leaving gaps in police services.

Dec 21, 2023

Opinion: WA Cares could continue to change, despite promises
Opinion

Opinion: WA Cares could continue to change, despite promises

Elizabeth Hovde states that the theme about WA Cares has been constant since 2019 when lawmakers passed this misguided law that takes more of workers’ wages for a benefit many will never see.

Dec 21, 2023

Oregon gets sued for plan that would let officials spy on, deliver ‘information’
News

Oregon gets sued for plan that would let officials spy on, deliver ‘information’

The state of Oregon and its officials are being sued for their plan that would let the state essentially control the “information” that is used regarding elections.

Dec 21, 2023

Pause button: Work on SR 14 in Vancouver halts as winter approaches
Transportation

Pause button: Work on SR 14 in Vancouver halts as winter approaches

The State Route 14 auxiliary lane project will be taking a pause – but road construction work on SR 14 in Clark County between Southeast 164th Avenue and Interstate 205 will be back in action next…

Dec 21, 2023

PeaceHealth Southwest Hospice seeks volunteers for Children’s Bereavement Program
Community News

PeaceHealth Southwest Hospice seeks volunteers for Children’s Bereavement Program

Hope Bereavement Services of PeaceHealth Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to assist in their children’s bereavement program, Stepping Stones.

Dec 21, 2023

Mark Hall joins Cano Real Estate as director of sales
Business

Mark Hall joins Cano Real Estate as director of sales

Cano Real Estate recently announced the appointment of Mark Hall as its director of sales.

Dec 21, 2023

Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit investigates fatal motorcycle collision with vehicle
News

Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit investigates fatal motorcycle collision with vehicle

The driver of a vehicle and the rider of a motorcycle both succumbed to their injuries suffered in a collision Wednesday evening in Vancouver.

Dec 21, 2023

‘Restore Election Confidence’ Initiative filed in Clark County
News

‘Restore Election Confidence’ Initiative filed in Clark County

In response to what is described as a “critical issue in Clark County, highlighted by a disheartening 26 percent voter turnout in the recent election, a new petition was filed this week with the Cl…

Dec 20, 2023

Census: Washingtonians moving out but gap being filled by international migration
News

Census: Washingtonians moving out but gap being filled by international migration

Washington state was ranked No. 37 for population decline compared to last year in new annual population estimates.

Dec 20, 2023

Vancouver City Council adopts Short-Term Rental Ordinance approving rental regulations
Community News

Vancouver City Council adopts Short-Term Rental Ordinance approving rental regulations

Members of the Vancouver City Council voted unanimously to adopt a Short-Term Rental Ordinance following a public hearing at their Dec. 18 meeting.

Dec 20, 2023

Opinion: Can politicians use money recovered from a crime however they like? AG’s office thinks so
Opinion

Opinion: Can politicians use money recovered from a crime however they like? AG’s office thinks so

Many politicians and staff at government agencies seem to believe public dollars and resources are theirs to use to achieve whatever policy goal they believe is important.

Dec 20, 2023

Letter: Area resident laments WSDOT decision after absence of public input
Opinion

Letter: Area resident laments WSDOT decision after absence of public input

Yacolt resident Thomas Schenk discusses a WSDOT proposal to install a round-about traffic circle at the intersection of State Highway 503 and Rock Creek Road.

Dec 20, 2023

C-TRAN offers free service, extended hours this New Year’s Eve
Community News

C-TRAN offers free service, extended hours this New Year’s Eve

C-TRAN offers free service on all routes from 6 p.m. on December 31, with extended hours on select routes, ensuring a secure and convenient alternative to driving in Clark County.

Dec 20, 2023

Pac Coast Wrestling to be bigger than ever at Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds
Sports

Pac Coast Wrestling to be bigger than ever at Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds

One of the biggest high school wrestling tournaments in the Northwest is more than doubling in size, with the Pac Coast Wrestling Championships moving to the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgr…

Dec 20, 2023

Three Washington groups allegedly ran ‘coordinated intimidation campaign’ against signature drive
News

Three Washington groups allegedly ran ‘coordinated intimidation campaign’ against signature drive

Let’s Go Washington has sent a cease-and-desist letter to three organizations it’s accused of illegally interfering with its signature gathering efforts for initiatives to be placed on the November…

Dec 19, 2023

Opinion: Washington’s CO2 tax ends the year at about 43 cents a gallon, but increases are coming
Opinion

Opinion: Washington’s CO2 tax ends the year at about 43 cents a gallon, but increases are coming

Todd Myers believes a combination of factors mean we are likely to see the impact of the tax on CO2 emissions increase in 2024

Dec 19, 2023

Opinion: Friend or RINO?
Opinion

Opinion: Friend or RINO?

In her weekly column, Nancy Churchill discusses a dynamic that many Republicans struggle with.

Dec 19, 2023

Homeless Persons Memorial Day event to be held Thursday
Community News

Homeless Persons Memorial Day event to be held Thursday

A Homeless Persons Memorial Day ceremony will be held Thursday (Dec. 21), at 5:45 p.m. on the front steps of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver.

Dec 19, 2023