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Clark County Today Sports Podcast, Episode 12: We remember Mark Rego, a great assistant coach who inspired so many.
There was a fundraiser for the Mark Rego Athletic Scholarship recently, so the sports enthusiasts thought this was a great time to remember Mark Rego and the value of assistant coaches in high scho…
WSU Vancouver’s Corpse Flower blooming now
The rare corpse flower named Titan VanCoug at Washington State University Vancouver is blooming, emitting an odor of rotting flesh for only 24-48 hours, attracting pollinators and offering a unique…
ODOT officials want to delay major transportation projects due to $3 billion shortfall
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announces delays and potential downsizing of three major transportation projects in the Portland area due to a funding shortfall of $3-4 billion, affe…
‘Speed kills’: Addressing Washington’s traffic death crisis
Washington state aims to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2030, but with a record-high number of 709 traffic-related deaths last year, state officials are seeking ways to bring the numbers down, inc…
Opinion: Help get word out that public employees have First Amendment rights
Elizabeth Hovde wants public employees to be reminded they have a choice; they don’t have to hand over a portion of their earnings to a union if they don’t want to.
Biden’s regulations ALREADY costing Americans $10,000
A report from the Committee to Unleash Prosperity warns that the cost to American households for regulations imposed by President Joe Biden has already reached $10,000 and could potentially reach $…
Washougal Police Department implements new Body-Worn Camera Program
The Washougal Police Department has introduced a new Body-Worn Camera Program to enhance transparency, accountability, and public trust in law enforcement, utilizing advanced cameras to record unbi…
Fireworks prohibited on Battle Ground Public Schools properties
Battle Ground Public Schools bans fireworks on all campuses and urges the community to ensure school safety and cleanliness.
County Jail Services to hold career workshops with Larch Corrections Center staff
Washington State’s Larch Corrections Center near Yacolt will close in October, with staff being offered jobs at other DOC facilities and Clark County reaching out to discuss local career opportunit…
Vancouver Police investigate fatal collision
Motorcyclist dies in collision with truck in Vancouver due to excessive speed.
Suspect vehicle located in murder-suicide investigation
A vehicle linked to a murder-suicide in Vancouver was found and seized by authorities after a brief pursuit, but the occupants of the vehicle remain at large.
Missing teen returns to Amboy home
Missing 13-year-old Alyse Sarkinen returns home safely after two days, with her family thanking the public for their support.
Washington state to close Larch Corrections Center for the first time since 2011
The Washington Department of Corrections will be closing its Larch Corrections Center in Clark County this fall due to a decreasing prison population, despite criticism from legislators concerned a…
Opinion: New study reveals the long-term harm to children of COVID-era school closures
National academic studies are revealing just how deep that harm to Washington’s children goes.
Survey: Washingtonians overwhelmingly support lower gas taxes
Survey shows majority of Washington State residents want lower gas tax and believe carbon tax is increasing gas prices, with over half thinking the state is on the wrong track and 37% considering m…
Opinion: Cleaning up safety nets, preserving dollars for people in need, is welcome
Elizabeth Hovde states that if we experience another pandemic, national leaders should resist a continuous-coverage requirement for Medicaid.
New law: You’re a criminal if anyone ‘feels’ threatened by your speech
Michigan’s proposed legislation to criminalize speech if someone claims to feel threatened by it, specifically targeting discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity, faces concerns ove…
Opinion: A declaration for self-governance heard around the world
Jason Mercier states ‘our republic is worth keeping and celebrating but its future depends on all of us working together to protect it by adhering to the principles and framework loudly declared 24…