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2023 Clark County Fair: Wizards, dogs, parrots, and more
Entertainment

2023 Clark County Fair: Wizards, dogs, parrots, and more

The theme for this year’s Clark County Fair is Where Fun Meets Farm, and fun in this case means fun with science at the Wizard’s Challenge, plus a visit to DogTown, bird shows, butterflies, and more.

Aug 2, 2023

Opinion: National officials should spark prescribed burns on federal lands to mitigate extreme fire seasons
Opinion

Opinion: National officials should spark prescribed burns on federal lands to mitigate extreme fire seasons

Despite the ongoing fire danger and consequences, prescribed burns are used sparingly on federal lands in the mountain states including Washington.

Aug 2, 2023

WA Department of Ecology outlines drought declaration, $3 million in grant funding
News

WA Department of Ecology outlines drought declaration, $3 million in grant funding

The Department of Ecology declared drought conditions in 12 out of 62 watersheds in Washington state, leading to the availability of $3 million in grant funding to assist communities in managing th…

Aug 2, 2023

Woodland Public Schools helps families prepare for the new school year starting Aug. 28
Community News

Woodland Public Schools helps families prepare for the new school year starting Aug. 28

Woodland Public Schools prepares for the 2023-24 school year with open dates, back-to-school events, and resources for students and families.

Aug 2, 2023

Intersection of NE 99th Street and NE 107th Avenue closed beginning Aug. 14
Community News

Intersection of NE 99th Street and NE 107th Avenue closed beginning Aug. 14

Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Northeast 99th Street and Northeast 107th Avenue in Vancouver will cause a 20-day closure starting August 14th as part of the 99th Street project…

Aug 2, 2023

Legislators get update on designs, funding, transit and tolling for Interstate Bridge replacement
Transportation

Legislators get update on designs, funding, transit and tolling for Interstate Bridge replacement

The Bi-state Bridge Committee met to discuss the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) project, which includes tolling and considerations for various bridge configurations, while facing concerns abou…

Aug 1, 2023

2023: Clark County Fair: Grandstand arena to feature concerts, crashes, and more
Entertainment

2023: Clark County Fair: Grandstand arena to feature concerts, crashes, and more

Free concerts, then free dirt shows fill out 10 days of the Toyota Grandstand schedule at the 2023 Clark County Fair.

Aug 1, 2023

Washington state looks to spend more than $1 billion to address homelessness
News

Washington state looks to spend more than $1 billion to address homelessness

Washington state allocates over $1 billion to combat homelessness, with a focus on affordable housing and homelessness services in its operating and capital budgets for 2023 to 2025.

Aug 1, 2023

Opinion: Washington State Tax Structure Work Group concludes operations
Opinion

Opinion: Washington State Tax Structure Work Group concludes operations

The Washington State Tax Structure Work Group’s final report was made public this month, after its funding was cut, revealing proposed legislative ideas and public sentiment on tax changes, includi…

Aug 1, 2023

Delays expected on SR 14 near Washougal for rockfall containment work, Aug. 2
Transportation

Delays expected on SR 14 near Washougal for rockfall containment work, Aug. 2

Travelers on State Route 14 through the Gorge in Southwest Washington should plan for intermittent delays due to a debris fence replacement project between mileposts 25.35 – 25.45, near Cape Horn,…

Aug 1, 2023

Opposing statement sought for Nov. 7 ballot measure
Community News

Opposing statement sought for Nov. 7 ballot measure

The November 2023 General voters’ guide in Clark County lacks an opposing statement for a local ballot measure on an EMS Regular Property Tax Levy, prompting the Elections Office to seek citizens i…

Aug 1, 2023

Visit Vancouver WA partners with Airstream Ventures to strengthen area’s sports tourism
Sports

Visit Vancouver WA partners with Airstream Ventures to strengthen area’s sports tourism

Visit Vancouver WA partners with Airstream Ventures to bolster sports tourism in Vancouver, aiming to elevate the region’s profile as a top-tier sports destination and foster sustainable economic g…

Aug 1, 2023

County Community Services asks stakeholders, partners to complete strategic planning survey
Community News

County Community Services asks stakeholders, partners to complete strategic planning survey

Clark County Community Services is seeking input from stakeholders, partners, and collaborators through an online survey to update its Strategic Plan, shaping the future goals and investment strate…

Aug 1, 2023

Clark County Fair to open Friday, Aug. 4
Entertainment

Clark County Fair to open Friday, Aug. 4

Where Fun Meets Farm is the theme for this year’s Clark County Fair, which begins its 10-day run on Friday, Aug. 4, featuring wizards, dogs, livestock, rides, concerts, and more.

Jul 31, 2023

You won’t believe what the CDC’s new director has in store for you
News

You won’t believe what the CDC’s new director has in store for you

‘Dr. Cohen has politicized science, disregarded civil liberties, and spread misinformation.’ The CDC’s new director, Dr. Mandy Cohen, announced that the agency will soon recommend annual COVID shot…

Jul 31, 2023

California retakes most expensive gas in the nation title from Washington state
Transportation

California retakes most expensive gas in the nation title from Washington state

The price of gas in the Evergreen state has risen nearly 30% since the beginning of the year following the implementation of cap and trade carbon tax legislation.

Jul 31, 2023

What will the new I-5 Bridge look like?
Transportation

What will the new I-5 Bridge look like?

The I-5 bridge replacement program is now undertaking a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Process that will, in part, examine the various design concepts.

Jul 31, 2023

Twitter threatens to sue pro-censorship ‘hate tracker’ for ‘false’ research
News

Twitter threatens to sue pro-censorship ‘hate tracker’ for ‘false’ research

Elon Musk’s Twitter parent company X Corp. threatens to sue the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) over alleged false and harmful research targeting the social media platform.

Jul 31, 2023