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Opinion: As academic learning declines, some officials seek even more money for education
Opinion

Opinion: As academic learning declines, some officials seek even more money for education

Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center shares further confirmation of a disturbing trend in Washington’s public schools.

Jan 11, 2022

Red Cross: National blood crisis may put patients at risk
News

Red Cross: National blood crisis may put patients at risk

The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade.

Jan 11, 2022

State senator tests new senate COVID rules, is escorted off Capitol Campus
News

State senator tests new senate COVID rules, is escorted off Capitol Campus

Auburn Senator Phil Fortunato points to flaws in the safety measures, like weekly testing that undermine the new rules altogether.

Jan 11, 2022

Clark County Sheriff’s Office responds to attempted robberies
News

Clark County Sheriff’s Office responds to attempted robberies

A suspect in an attempted robbery in Vancouver was taken into custody by Portland Police earlier today.

Jan 11, 2022

Interstate Bridge replacement effort gets $36 million funding boost as community group grapples with options
Transportation

Interstate Bridge replacement effort gets $36 million funding boost as community group grapples with options

Portland officials push to reduce vehicle miles traveled while the people want improved travel times.

Jan 11, 2022

Vancouver middle and high schools temporarily moving to remote learning days
News

Vancouver middle and high schools temporarily moving to remote learning days

The Vancouver School District announced Monday afternoon that its middle and high schools will be moving to remote learning days for the final three weeks of January.

Jan 10, 2022

Opinion: When the fight against COVID is most serious, Washington state government has failed
Opinion

Opinion: When the fight against COVID is most serious, Washington state government has failed

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center offers examples of areas state officials have failed in their response to the pandemic.

Jan 10, 2022

Vancouver Police conclude testing and evaluation on first camera platform
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Vancouver Police conclude testing and evaluation on first camera platform

On Dec. 29, the project manager, in cooperation with the testing committee, determined that the group had collected sufficient data to evaluate this vendor.

Jan 10, 2022

Vancouver’s Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program encourages residents to explore options for slowing residential traffic
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Vancouver’s Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program encourages residents to explore options for slowing residential traffic

Vancouver residents are invited to submit traffic concerns and champion project proposals for possible selection through the 2022 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program to help slow traffic along res…

Jan 10, 2022

Prospective students may be admitted on the spot at WSU Vancouver’s Preview Day
Transportation

Prospective students may be admitted on the spot at WSU Vancouver’s Preview Day

Prospective college students are invited to Washington State University Vancouver’s Preview Day at 11 a.m. Sat., Jan. 15

Jan 10, 2022

Businesses invited to connect in-person with job seekers at BGPS Industry Fair
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Businesses invited to connect in-person with job seekers at BGPS Industry Fair

Businesses looking to connect with high school workers and other potential employees in our community are invited to take part in the Battle Ground Public Schools 2022 Industry Fair at Battle Groun…

Jan 10, 2022

Assessor, auditor, treasurer close joint lobby to walk-in customers through January
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Assessor, auditor, treasurer close joint lobby to walk-in customers through January

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey, Assessor Peter Van Nortwick and Treasurer Alishia Topper today announced they are closing the county joint lobby to walk-in customers through the end of January.

Jan 10, 2022

Vancouver firefighters save woman from Sunday morning house fire
News

Vancouver firefighters save woman from Sunday morning house fire

Unidentified female was removed from home and treated for smoke inhalation Members of the Vancouver Fire Department (VFD) saved a woman from a house fire Sunday morning. At 3:53 a.m. Sunday (Jan. 9…

Jan 10, 2022

Disturbance leads to officer-involved shooting
News

Disturbance leads to officer-involved shooting

An unidentified male died following an officer-involved shooting that took place Sunday morning.

Jan 10, 2022

First Friday kicks off 2022 celebration of arts in Vancouver
People

First Friday kicks off 2022 celebration of arts in Vancouver

Vancouver’s Downtown Association presents an Art Walk every first Friday of the month, celebrating artists and galleries

Jan 8, 2022

Opinion: ‘Seeking balance’ on emergency powers
Opinion

Opinion: ‘Seeking balance’ on emergency powers

Jason Mercier of the Washington Policy Center discusses the latest information related to the discussion of the state’s emergency powers reform.

Jan 7, 2022

Clark County Superior and District Courts suspend jury trials
News

Clark County Superior and District Courts suspend jury trials

All suspended trials will be rescheduled to a time when they can be safely conducted again.

Jan 7, 2022

Members of Battle Ground City Council elect Philip Johnson to two-year term as mayor
News

Members of Battle Ground City Council elect Philip Johnson to two-year term as mayor

The Battle Ground City Council welcomed their newest members and selected a mayor and deputy mayor at their first meeting of 2022.

Jan 7, 2022