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Federal judge denies Clark County motion to dismiss Civil Rights case for wrongful arrest and excessive force
News

Federal judge denies Clark County motion to dismiss Civil Rights case for wrongful arrest and excessive force

Vancouver attorney says evidence supports claim that high-ranking military veteran was unlawfully arrested, assaulted, and his home searched unlawfully.

Jul 21, 2023

POLL: Did the CCRP do the right thing by doubling down on Joe Kent?
Opinion

POLL: Did the CCRP do the right thing by doubling down on Joe Kent?

Did the CCRP do the right thing by doubling down on Joe Kent as the recognized Republican candidate in the Third Congressional District?

Jul 20, 2023

Opinion: The CCRP is doing the right thing by doubling down on a single candidate for the Third Congressional District race
Opinion

Opinion: The CCRP is doing the right thing by doubling down on a single candidate for the Third Congressional District race

Editor Ken Vance offers his perspective on the decision of the Clark County Republican Party to reject Leslie Lewallen as a Republican candidate in this important race.

Jul 20, 2023

Credit for high gas prices belongs to governor’s climate policies, says Sen. Lynda Wilson
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Credit for high gas prices belongs to governor’s climate policies, says Sen. Lynda Wilson

The Republican Senate budget leader Sen. Lynda Wilson responded to claims made by Gov. Jay Inslee and high-ranking Democratic state lawmakers that they will propose legislation to rein in ‘outrageo…

Jul 20, 2023

Crime Stoppers featured case reward offered in unsolved Vancouver homicide
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Crime Stoppers featured case reward offered in unsolved Vancouver homicide

Vancouver Police seek public’s help to solve the homicide of a 53-year-old man, Randall West, who was found deceased in his home, a Crime Stoppers featured case offering cash rewards for tips leadi…

Jul 20, 2023

Study: Washington needs more than a quarter-million new housing units to meet demand
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Study: Washington needs more than a quarter-million new housing units to meet demand

Washington state faces a housing shortage of nearly 252,000 units, with Clark County needing 15,703 units, prompting the need for permit and zoning reforms, according to a study by the Building Ind…

Jul 20, 2023

Liberal college town delivering big cash payout to Christians arrested during COVID
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Liberal college town delivering big cash payout to Christians arrested during COVID

A liberal college town in Idaho pays $300,000 to three Christians arrested during COVID-19 pandemic, as a federal judge rules against Moscow officials, citing violations of First and Fourth Amendme…

Jul 20, 2023

Be emergency ready: Financial and insurance considerations during wildfire season
Business

Be emergency ready: Financial and insurance considerations during wildfire season

Umpqua Bank’s Heather Seppa advises Pacific Northwest residents on financial preparedness during wildfire season, urging them to store important documents in safe deposit boxes, back up insurance-r…

Jul 20, 2023

Commission on Aging position offers opportunities to advocate for older residents
People

Commission on Aging position offers opportunities to advocate for older residents

Clark County is seeking applicants for a position on its Commission on Aging to manage and implement the Aging Readiness Plan, focusing on issues affecting older adults with a submission deadline o…

Jul 20, 2023

Vancouver Police seek assistance locating missing 13-year-old
News

Vancouver Police seek assistance locating missing 13-year-old

The Vancouver Police Department is urgently seeking public help to find 13-year-old Odessa J Riley, a missing and endangered black female last seen near Truman Elementary School, asking anyone with…

Jul 20, 2023

UPDATE: Missing endangered juvenile located safe
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UPDATE: Missing endangered juvenile located safe

The Vancouver Police Department seeks the public’s help in finding 15-year-old Kadence Clark, a missing and endangered mixed-race female last seen leaving her residence in Vancouver, described as 5…

Jul 20, 2023

Letter: Context matters, especially in this context
Opinion

Letter: Context matters, especially in this context

Mark Moore believes the PCOs of the CCRP have a sacred duty to steward the resources of the party in a way that best positions Republicans for victory.

Jul 20, 2023

Go Be Great Vanessa: Miss Clark County is now Miss Washington
People

Go Be Great Vanessa: Miss Clark County is now Miss Washington

Vanessa Munson has always dreamed of becoming Miss America, and now the Prairie High School graduate and U.S. Army soldier will get her chance after being crowned Miss Washington.

Jul 19, 2023

Democratic lawmakers: expand health information protections
News

Democratic lawmakers: expand health information protections

Three congress members from west coast states lead legislative effort to extend federal privacy protections to Americans’ protected health information (PHI) similar to email and location data.

Jul 19, 2023

Opinion: Another day, more factual errors by defenders of the state’s climate tax
Opinion

Opinion: Another day, more factual errors by defenders of the state’s climate tax

Todd Myers says the only way our climate policies are going to be effective is by being honest about the facts and following where they lead.

Jul 19, 2023

Will ban remain on feds’ collusion with social media to censor speech?
News

Will ban remain on feds’ collusion with social media to censor speech?

The New Civil Liberties Alliance argues that the federal judge’s ban, which stops the Biden administration from collaborating with social media companies to censor speech, should stay in effect. Th…

Jul 19, 2023

Public Health issues warning for Vancouver Lake due to elevated toxin levels
Community News

Public Health issues warning for Vancouver Lake due to elevated toxin levels

Clark County Public Health issues warning advisory at Vancouver Lake due to elevated levels of cyanotoxins from harmful algae, posing health risks for people and small pets. The warning advisory at…

Jul 19, 2023

Say goodbye to that bumpy ride near the I-5/I-205 split in Clark County this summer
Transportation

Say goodbye to that bumpy ride near the I-5/I-205 split in Clark County this summer

Summer construction on Interstate 5 and I-205 in Vancouver will cause nighttime lane closures, aiming to replace concrete panels and improve road safety, with completion expected in fall.

Jul 19, 2023