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‘Workable solution’: WA lawmakers relieved at passage of new drug possession law
The Washington State Legislature passed a bill that sets sanctions for drug possession, avoiding the decriminalization of drug possession and creating a balance between accountability and compassio…
City of Washougal officials unveil new strategic plan
Washougal unveils new strategic plan to guide the city’s progress and achieve its vision over the next five years, focusing on economic development, financial health, vibrant town center, smart gro…
Upper SR 504/Spirit Lake Memorial Highway closed until further notice
Massive debris slide forces closure of State Route 504 leading to Mount St. Helens Observatory, with no set timeline for reopening due to unstable hillside. Visitors to Johnston Ridge Observatory s…
Rep. Greg Cheney issues statement on Legislature’s special session ‘Blake fix’
The Washington State House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a compromise bill, Senate Bill 5536, addressing the “Blake fix” with a focus on accountability, consequences, and increased ser…
Battle Ground businesses damaged in Monday thunderstorm
Severe thunderstorm causes extensive damage to Battle Ground businesses due to long overdue roof repairs, leading to leaking and flooding.
Members of Vancouver City Council approve acquisition of downtown property
Vancouver City Council approves a $12-million acquisition of downtown property, known as Library Square. This acreage is of particular interest to city officials due to its close proximity to two p…
Evergreen High School opens new Skilled Trades Center
A partnership between private building industry leaders and public education has led to a new facility at Evergreen High School that will teach students the value of skilled trade.
Projected Washington transportation revenues drop $633 million over 6 months
Washington transportation funding faces a significant revenue decline of hundreds of millions of dollars, primarily due to lower motor vehicle fuel tax revenues driven by increased electric vehicle…
Statement from Rep. Peter Abbarno on passage of new drug possession law
The Legislature passes a new version of Senate Bill 5536, criminalizing possession of controlled substances, aiming to strike a balance between accountability and compassion in addressing drug-rela…
Phone COVID-19 exposure notifications in Washington state have ended
Washington State Department of Health ends program that sent COVID-19 exposure notifications to residents’ phones. With the recent end of the federal public health emergency, federal funding for a…
‘It would be better if we had no FBI at all’
The senior editor at The Federalist argues that America would be better off without the corrupt Federal Bureau of Investigation, as evidence from the Durham report confirms its abuse of power and f…
Vancouver community invited to review Main Street revitalization plans
The Main Street Promise Project in Vancouver will host an open house event to showcase conceptual designs for downtown’s Main Street and gather community feedback on improving accessibility, safety…
WHS government teacher selected as finalist for U.S. Department of Education Fellowship
Woodland High School Government teacher, Sharon “Shari” Conditt, becomes a finalist for the U.S. Department of Education’s Fellowship Program with her proposal to empower students and improve educa…
City of Battle Ground announces the return of BGU
Battle Ground University (BGU) offers free classes taught by city staff to educate and engage the community about various aspects of city operations, with a graduation ceremony scheduled for Novemb…
Columbia River soccer tradition continues as state playoffs near
Five boys soccer teams from Clark County, including No. 1 seed Columbia River, and four Clark County baseball teams have made it to their state tournaments, which begin play this week.
‘Transparency wins’: WA candidates must reveal donors of money moved to new campaigns
The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission unanimously decides to require disclosure and contribution limits on the transfer of surplus campaign funds, affecting candidates running for state…
Officers Row at 35: Origins, Preservation, and the Future
Panel discussion on Officers Row at 35: Origins, Preservation, and the Future will explore the military history and community-oriented present of the historic Vancouver Barracks buildings, featurin…
Opinion: FPIW’s ‘Crisis in Education Summits’ to address public school failures
Former U.S. Department of Education press secretary Angela Morabito conducted a study for the Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies to evaluate the policies in some of the largest school…