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Opinion: Major sales tax cut proposed by Senate Democratic Majority Caucus vice chair
Opinion

Opinion: Major sales tax cut proposed by Senate Democratic Majority Caucus vice chair

Proposed cut would reduce the state’s sales tax by a full 1 percent, taking the tax rate down from 6.5 percent to 5.5 percent.

Jan 21, 2022

POLL: Britain has announced an end to mask and other mandates by the end of the month. Is it time for the US to end similar mandates?
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POLL: Britain has announced an end to mask and other mandates by the end of the month. Is it time for the US to end similar mandates?

Britain has announced an end to mask and other mandates by the end of the month. Is it time for the US to end similar mandates?

Jan 20, 2022

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Britain has announced an end to mask and other mandates by the end of the month. Is it time for the US to end similar mandates?

Jan 20, 2022

County redistricting effort in uncharted territory as Council sends redistricting back to committee
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County redistricting effort in uncharted territory as Council sends redistricting back to committee

Lawsuit clouds ability of committee to agree on one compromise map.

Jan 20, 2022

Vancouver Police make arrest in controlled substance homicide case
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Vancouver Police make arrest in controlled substance homicide case

The investigation led to the identification of Travis R. Timme, 32 years of age, as the individual who had provided the victim drugs that led to his death.

Jan 20, 2022

Opinion: When the next storm comes, the public should expect WSDOT to do better
Opinion

Opinion: When the next storm comes, the public should expect WSDOT to do better

Mariya Frost of the Washington Policy Center points out the likelihood that, for political reasons, the WSDOT secretary and governor are not going to admit they made a mistake, no matter how much h…

Jan 20, 2022

County provides COVID-19 related rental assistance update
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County provides COVID-19 related rental assistance update

Clark County has implemented and currently operates eviction prevention rent assistance programs to assist people who are low-income impacted by the pandemic.

Jan 20, 2022

Clark County Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in curbing auto thefts
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Clark County Sheriff’s Office seeks public assistance in curbing auto thefts

In 2020 there were 581 vehicles reported stolen to the Sheriff’s Office; in 2021 that total number increased to 801 stolen vehicles.

Jan 20, 2022

Ridgefield High School challenges students to be anti-bullying heroes
Youth

Ridgefield High School challenges students to be anti-bullying heroes

The Hero Movement is distinct from other anti-bullying campaigns because it was created by students, for students.

Jan 20, 2022

New visitor parking and street improvements begin at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
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New visitor parking and street improvements begin at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

A major project is beginning at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, which will provide a new, main visitor parking lot and improvements to East 5th Street.

Jan 20, 2022

HS Wrestling: Champions defend their sport
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HS Wrestling: Champions defend their sport

Three Clark County champion wrestlers speak up about their sport, disappointed that their season was interrupted, but optimistic for a strong finish this winter.

Jan 20, 2022

Part 2: Coach David Long’s regrets and philosophies
Sports

Part 2: Coach David Long’s regrets and philosophies

David Long, set to retire at the end of this basketball season, talks about his reputation as a “jerk” on the sideline and his team’s deliberate offenses through the years.

Jan 20, 2022

Opinion: Bill seeks to cut classroom instruction time by 20 percent
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Opinion: Bill seeks to cut classroom instruction time by 20 percent

Under SB 5735 teachers would teach Monday through Thursday, give out homework, then not see students again until the following Monday.

Jan 19, 2022

Clark College presents State of the College Address
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Clark College presents State of the College Address

Dr. Karin Edwards, Clark College president, will deliver the 2022 State of the College Address to share the college’s vision, challenges, and accomplishments with the larger community.

Jan 19, 2022

Student rights pioneer Mary Beth Tinker speaks to Ridgefield High School students
Youth

Student rights pioneer Mary Beth Tinker speaks to Ridgefield High School students

Tinker shared her experiences about her Supreme Court case and the years that followed as she became a student rights advocate.

Jan 19, 2022

Housing Options Advisory Group to hold final meeting on Jan. 25 to finalize recommendations
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Housing Options Advisory Group to hold final meeting on Jan. 25 to finalize recommendations

The Housing Action Plan will be presented to and reviewed by the Clark County Planning Commission and Clark County Council.

Jan 19, 2022

Speelyai Boat Ramp closed temporarily
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Speelyai Boat Ramp closed temporarily

The Speelyai Boat Ramp on Lake Merwin will be unusable for approximately two weeks beginning today (Jan. 19) as the reservoir is being temporarily lowered to accommodate work at Lake Merwin Camper’…

Jan 19, 2022

Heritage Farm Wetland Restoration Project open house set for Jan. 25
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Heritage Farm Wetland Restoration Project open house set for Jan. 25

Neighbors and community members are invited to learn about the Heritage Farm Wetland Restoration project.

Jan 19, 2022