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Washington elections bill ‘more likely to cause insurrection’
Washington Governor Jay Inslee signs a bill into law that restricts public access to election records and centralizes requests with the Secretary of State’s office, claiming it will enhance electio…
Suspect in Portland homicide arrested in Vancouver
Suspect in Portland homicide arrested in Vancouver; charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. Twenty-nine-year-old Adam Jamal Burns was arrested by US Marshals, with the assis…
Journey Theater presents Honk!
Honk comes to Vancouver stage this month, courtesy of Journey Theater, a Jesus-centered theater arts program.
A journey of perseverance: Lee Hunter lands dream job as Union’s baseball coach
Lee Hunter was told no 51 times, so he tried a 52nd time, and got the ‘biggest, best hit I ever had in my life’ when he was hired as Union High School’s baseball coach.
Ridgefield School District purchases 15 acres for future expansion
The Ridgefield School District purchases 15 acres of property to meet the long-term needs of the growing population, with plans for a future intermediate and middle school campus. The land was purc…
Has Joe Biden’s ‘Ministry of Truth’ just been rebooted?
The Biden administration’s controversial “Ministry of Truth” censorship plan, originally known as the “Disinformation Governance Board,” has seemingly made a comeback in the form of the “Foreign Ma…
Commission on Aging to confirm year-end work plan
The Clark County Commission on Aging will discuss their 2023 work plan, Aging Readiness Plan update, and honor outgoing members in their upcoming meeting on May 17th, offering both in-person and vi…
County seeks community input about internet service and speeds for internet access project
Clark County in Washington is conducting surveys to assess the state of high-speed internet access in the community, aiming to identify areas that lack reliable connectivity and secure federal fund…
Area middle school students compete at state qualifying round in Vancouver for the title of National Civics Bee Champion
Benjamin Wu, a 7th grader from Narrows View Intermediate in Tacoma, emerged as the champion of the state qualifying round of the National Civics Bee in Southwest Washington, winning a cash prize of…
COVID tests declared unsafe, mass recall issued
FDA warns of bacterial infection risk and inaccurate results in a recall of SD Biosensor’s Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests distributed by Roche Diagnostics, affecting numerous lot numbers. The FDA rep…
Marine Biologist John Ford inspires Lewis River Academy students
Renowned marine biologist John Ford returns to Woodland Public Schools after a three-year hiatus, captivating students with an insightful presentation on marine life and emphasizing the importance…
Daytime lane closures coming to I-5 in Vancouver Tuesday (May 9)
Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will implement daytime single lane closures on Interstate 5 in Vancouver from May 9 to May 12 to install catch basins, improving drai…
Opinion: Vaccine mandate news — and a disturbing lack of news
Elizabeth Hovde believes this will be an excellent week for Gov. Jay Inslee to announce the end of an outdated mandate that mistreated workers and discriminates against future ones.
Commentary: Woodland, Fort Vancouver baseball find victory in their competition
Reporter Paul Valencia took in a baseball game last week between two teams that did not make it to the baseball playoffs, and he witnessed plenty of winning moments.
Candidate filing period and online candidate filing begins May 15
The filing period for candidates running for elective office in Clark County is approaching, with online and in-person options available, and a public lot drawing will be conducted to determine the…
Street racing mission results in arrests, dozens of citations
A joint operation by multiple agencies targeting street racing and takeovers in Portland resulted in numerous citations, arrests, and towed vehicles, with one suspect found armed, and the operation…
Serial thief arrested and booked into Clark County Jail
Serial thief arrested for stealing credit cards and identification from teachers at a school in Lacey, facing multiple charges and warrants from Clark County and Multnomah County. Sarah Salo was ar…
Battle Ground High School drama club prepares a rock and roll trip to ‘Wonderland’
Battle Ground High School drama club presents “Wonderland: Alice’s Rock and Roll Adventure,” a fun retelling of Lewis Carroll’s classic tales with great music in various styles, reminding us to ima…