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Legislative town halls coming May 13 to Battle Ground, Vancouver
Rep. Stephanie McClintock, Rep. Greg Cheney, and Sen. Ann Rivers will review some of the bills that did and did not pass during the 105-day regular session.
It’s that time of year: SR 504 to Mount St. Helens observatory reopens
As of noon Wednesday, travelers on State Route 504 once again had access past the gates at Coldwater Lake continuing up to the Johnston Ridge Observatory.
Work at Lacamas Regional Park to impact visitor parking and access May 8-19
Work at Lacamas Regional Park to impact visitor parking and access May 8-19. The overflow parking lot off Northeast 35th Avenue will be improved to prepare for the project.
Inslee won’t seek another term
Washington Governor Jay Inslee announces he will not seek reelection next year after serving in the state’s executive role since 2013.
Opinion: Federal vaccine mandate on employees is ending; Washington state’s remains
Elizabeth Hovde believes the governor’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for remaining and future employees of small cabinet and executive agencies is misguided, discriminatory and outdated.
Vancouver City Council sends supplemental budget to public hearing
On May 1, the Vancouver City Council approved an ordinance for the first supplemental budget of 2023 and set a second reading and public hearing for Monday, May 8.
Clark College announces artist selection for Boschma Farms campus
The Clark College Art Selection committee selected accomplished Cowlitz tribal artist Sarah Folden to lead a group of artists to create public art for the new campus.
Senate Republican leader cautious about drug-law ‘special’ session
Senate Republican Leader John Braun offered a comment following Gov. Jay Inslee’s proclamation that the Legislature will reconvene May 16. Washington State lawmakers are in a special session to wor…
House Republicans detail Blake fix concerns in letter to Gov. Inslee
The Saturday letter lays out a variety of concerns over Senate Bill 5536, which failed the pass at the tail end of the 105-day regular session.
Opinion: Do Republicans actually want to win elections?
Mark Moore provides an analysis of the recent Third Congressional District race and a glimpse of the next one.
ABC News censors Bobby Kennedy remarks critical of COVID vaccines
‘Instead of journalism, the public saw a hatchet job.’
The Historic Trust announces 2023 General George C. Marshall Leadership Award recipients
Joshua Jones and Angela Cruz Paredes were named as the 2023 General George C. Marshall Award recipients, which honors young leaders in Clark County for their leadership, achievements, and contribut…
Woodland High School’s Job Ready Career Fair connects local businesses with students
Woodland High School and the Port of Woodland organized a Job Ready Career Fair for over 750 students, providing them with an opportunity to interact with numerous employers, business owners, and p…
Governor signs second bill from freshman legislator Rep. Kevin Waters
Washington state governor signed a bill that bans the sale of products containing alcohol and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to protect public safety and prevent the dangerous consequences of mixing th…
Oregon lawmakers score big win for toll-impacted communities
The action will have an obvious impact on the estimated 75,000 Clark County residents who commute to work in Oregon.
Port Completes Backbone Fiber with Celebration at Yale Library on May 12
The Port Commission will celebrate the completion of the first phase of a multi-phased fiber optic installation between Ariel and Cougar, improving public safety, tourism, business, and residential…
Parks Foundation of Clark County announces 2023 Florence B. Wager recipients
Larry Smith, retired community advocate and former City Councilor of Vancouver, has been awarded the Leading Eagle Award for his contributions to the development and enhancement of parks, trails, a…
SR 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge to close Sunday, July 16 for up to eight days for critical preservation work
The State Route 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge connecting Longview, Washington and Rainier, Oregon will be closed for up to eight days from July 16 for repairs to two expansion joints and a fractured f…