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BLM wilderness areas may be less accessible to the public soon
Opinion

BLM wilderness areas may be less accessible to the public soon

The Bureau of Land Management’s proposed rule to create conservation leases on public lands is seen as a circumvention of Congress and could limit access for livestock grazers and the public. The B…

May 19, 2023

Google to pay $40 million to Washington state after lawsuit over location tracking
News

Google to pay $40 million to Washington state after lawsuit over location tracking

Google has agreed to pay $40 million to the state of Washington after a lawsuit accused the tech giant of deceptive practices regarding location tracking, with users unable to effectively prevent G…

May 19, 2023

Columbia River spring Chinook season reopens
Sports

Columbia River spring Chinook season reopens

The spring Chinook season on the Columbia River has reopened, with various locations and rules for fishing in effect until May 24.

May 19, 2023

Facebook claims ‘Jesus’ is ‘hate speech’
News

Facebook claims ‘Jesus’ is ‘hate speech’

Facebook censors and removes a post stating “Jesus died so you could live” as hate speech, sparking controversy and raising concerns about freedom of speech and religious freedom. ‘The entire ordea…

May 19, 2023

Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement is not a solution for anything
Opinion

Opinion: I-5 Bridge replacement is not a solution for anything

John Charles believes the Interstate Bridge should be left alone for now and ODOT should be directed to start planning for two new bridges.

May 19, 2023

Man has standoff with police after barricading inside ambulance on freeway in Vancouver
News

Man has standoff with police after barricading inside ambulance on freeway in Vancouver

A man in Vancouver caused a standoff on the freeway after becoming combative in an ambulance and attempting to access unknown items in his bags, but eventually surrendered peacefully with no injuri…

May 19, 2023

POLL: Do you agree with Vancouver’s proposed purchase of property to serve as a light rail stop connected to the I-5 Bridge replacement project?
Opinion

POLL: Do you agree with Vancouver’s proposed purchase of property to serve as a light rail stop connected to the I-5 Bridge replacement project?

Do you agree with Vancouver’s proposed purchase of property to serve as a light rail stop connected to the I-5 Bridge replacement project?

May 18, 2023

Clark County hosts annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
News

Clark County hosts annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony

Clark County hosts its own Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony to honor local and national law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, with Vancouver Police Chief Jeff Mor…

May 18, 2023

Opinion: As new payroll tax nears, state continues trying to make WA Cares look prettier
Opinion

Opinion: As new payroll tax nears, state continues trying to make WA Cares look prettier

Elizabeth Hovde points out that starting in July, WA Cares’ regular diet of payroll taxes will take income away from households that could have been used for life’s many needs.

May 18, 2023

Opinion: WPC’s tax transparency website proposal a step closer to reality
Opinion

Opinion: WPC’s tax transparency website proposal a step closer to reality

Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center discusses the wide variety of issues with Washington’s 2023-2025 Operating Budget.

May 18, 2023

Rep. Peter Abbarno appointed ranking member of Capital Budget Committee
News

Rep. Peter Abbarno appointed ranking member of Capital Budget Committee

Rep. Peter Abbarno, a Republican, has been appointed as the highest-ranking Republican on the House Capital Budget Committee in Washington, after previously serving as the assistant ranking member.…

May 18, 2023

‘I collapsed’: Documentary stuns with life-altering COVID-shot injuries
News

‘I collapsed’: Documentary stuns with life-altering COVID-shot injuries

A newly released documentary film is stunning its audience with overwhelming evidence of life-altering injuries from the COVID vaccines.

May 18, 2023

High school soccer: Columbia River’s flawless defense led by two seniors
Sports

High school soccer: Columbia River’s flawless defense led by two seniors

Senior defenders Cole Benner and Hunter Cunningham say the team’s chemistry has made the Columbia River Rapids so strong on defense this season, and that has led the team to the state quarterfinals.

May 18, 2023

Communities invited to Interstate Bridge Replacement neighborhood forums in Vancouver and Portland
Transportation

Communities invited to Interstate Bridge Replacement neighborhood forums in Vancouver and Portland

The bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program will hold in-person neighborhood forums in Vancouver and Portland, allowing community members to ask questions and obtain information about the pr…

May 18, 2023

Washington Legislature Prioritizes Funding for Port of Vancouver USA’s Terminal 1 Redevelopment
News

Washington Legislature Prioritizes Funding for Port of Vancouver USA’s Terminal 1 Redevelopment

The Port of Vancouver USA will receive $3.5 million in funding from the Washington State Legislature to remove its 100-year-old Terminal 1 dock and replace it with a fish-friendly structure that wi…

May 18, 2023

5-1-1 travel information phone number will be deactivated May 19
Transportation

5-1-1 travel information phone number will be deactivated May 19

WSDOT to deactivate 5-1-1 travel information phone number due to declining call volumes, high costs, and the availability of alternative technology.

May 18, 2023

County Council adds public meeting dates to monthly schedule
News

County Council adds public meeting dates to monthly schedule

Clark County Council in Vancouver has added additional public meeting dates and scheduled breaks to enhance public participation and allow for thoughtful consideration of ongoing projects. The upda…

May 18, 2023

Target Zero: Crash investigator makes case for use of seat belts
Community News

Target Zero: Crash investigator makes case for use of seat belts

Det. Bethany Lau of Clark County Sheriff’s Office has seen the effects of people not wearing seat belts and the devastation of collisions, which is why, as part of Target Zero, she is so passionate…

May 17, 2023