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County to hold final interactive workshop for Aging Readiness Plan update April 19
Clark County’s Commission on Aging is updating its Aging Readiness Plan to address changes over the last decade, including adding a health and safety chapter on emergency preparedness, and will hol…
Musical by Canyon Creek Middle School Soundstage transports audience back to the 1980s
Canyon Creek Middle School’s Soundstage club will be presenting a free spring theater production of “We Got the Beat,” a musical set in the 1980s that showcases the students’ singing, acting, chore…
Annual trout derby kicks off, lakes open statewide April 22
Washington state’s 2023 statewide trout derby officially kicks off on April 22, with hundreds of lakes stocked with thousands of catchable trout and over 800 prizes worth more than $40,000 availabl…
City of Vancouver seeks applications for culture, arts and heritage grants
The city of Vancouver is offering $100,000 in grants for culture, arts and heritage projects, with applications open until May 17th, and eligible projects including performances, exhibitions, speci…
POLL: Should lawmakers be allowed to raise the limit on increases in state and local property taxes without voter approval?
Should lawmakers be allowed to raise the limit on increases in state and local property taxes without voter approval?
Opinion: Help, State Board of Health – Influence an end to Gov. Inslee’s harmful vaccine mandate on state employment
Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center says the governor is confident his strict COVID-19-related mandates have been responsible for saving lives, but data do not back up these claims.
Washington bill allowing government to ‘hide your kid from you’ clears House
The Washington House has passed Senate Bill 5599 allowing youth shelters to keep runaway minors from their parents if seeking protected health care services for abortion or gender surgeries, withou…
Opinion: Problematic racialist bill dies in the House Education Committee
Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center states that parents see that the school system’s concerns over ‘woke inclusivity and equity’ are degrading the quality of education their children receive.
Washington House passes amended bill that makes drug possession a misdemeanor
The Washington State House of Representatives has passed a bill that would classify possession of controlled substances as a misdemeanor instead of a gross misdemeanor, with provisions for pretrial…
NW’S LARGEST Garage Sale & Vintage Sale will take place Saturday
The NW’s Largest Garage Sale & Vintage Sale with over 600 indoor garage sales and great bargains will take place on April 15 at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Republican leaders call foul on Democrats’ late-session bid to raise property taxes
Democrats in the Washington State Senate have proposed Senate Bill 5770, which would increase the limit on annual property tax increases without voter approval from 1% to 3%, drawing criticism from…
Investigation into threats at Jason Lee Middle School determined to be unfounded
A student at Jason Lee Middle School in Vancouver made a veiled threat of violence, prompting quick action from school administrators and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, but it was determined th…
NW Natural reminds residents and contractors to stay safe and call 8-1-1 before digging
NW Natural reminds homeowners, contractors, and landscapers to call 8-1-1 to locate underground utilities at least two business days ahead of starting any project that involves digging, to prevent…
City of Vancouver seeks volunteers to serve on Parking Advisory Committee
The city of Vancouver is seeking applicants for two mid-term vacancies on its Parking Advisory Committee, which advises the city council and staff on parking policy and program implementation.
County Council to hold work session and public hearing on 20-year population projection
Clark County Council will hold a public hearing and select a 2045 population projection from a range provided by the Washington Office of Financial Management as part of the county’s efforts on the…
Evergreen community celebrates the life of Coach Gene Moore
The family of Gene Moore, who died Sunday, is grateful for the outpouring of support from former athletes and students who are sharing their stories on how Coach Gene influenced them.
Vancouver church to host first-ever event for dads and future dads
Westminster Presbyterian Church Pastor C.R. (Chris) Wiley is hosting a Traditional Fatherhood Intensive event on May 5-6 to help dads and future dads become better husbands, fathers, and leaders in…
Two adults transported to area hospital after early morning house fire
Two adults were hospitalized after a house fire in Vancouver, while several pets unfortunately did not survive the incident.