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Commission on Aging to confirm 2027 work plan at annual retreat
Community News

Commission on Aging to confirm 2027 work plan at annual retreat

The nine-member volunteer Commission on Aging meets Sept. 21 to set its 2027 work plan and review Silver Citizen nominees.

Sep 14, 2026

Opinion: Don’t fall for the illusion of voter control on income tax expansion
Opinion

Opinion: Don’t fall for the illusion of voter control on income tax expansion

A House amendment requiring a referendum before any income threshold change was voted down 45-51.

Sep 14, 2026

Third Congressional District candidates agree to two televised October debates
Politics

Third Congressional District candidates agree to two televised October debates

John Braun accepted two televised debates with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, set for October 7 on KOIN and October 13 on KATU.

Sep 12, 2026

Charter Review Commission schedules town hall meetings to discuss proposed amendments on the November ballot
Politics

Charter Review Commission schedules town hall meetings to discuss proposed amendments on the November ballot

Fifteen elected commissioners will hold five district town halls before nine charter amendments go to voters Nov. 3.

Sep 12, 2026

High school football: Multiple-sport athletes, such as Zayne Latham, are essential for La Center
Sports

High school football: Multiple-sport athletes, such as Zayne Latham, are essential for La Center

La Center senior Zayne Latham returned to football after a concussion-forced exit and now hopes to play at the college level.

Sep 12, 2026

Jim Quackenbush appointed as Ridgefield’s next police chief
People

Jim Quackenbush appointed as Ridgefield’s next police chief

Quackenbush brings 27 years of law enforcement experience, from Portland patrol officer to Washougal Operations Captain.

Sep 11, 2026

A lesson and a prayer at King’s Way Christian Schools on 9/11
People

A lesson and a prayer at King’s Way Christian Schools on 9/11

Middle schoolers at King's Way Christian Schools planted American flags on a hillside after a chapel service honoring Sept. 11 victims.

Sep 11, 2026

Vancouver honors Americans during 9/11 Patriot Day Salute along the Waterfront
People

Vancouver honors Americans during 9/11 Patriot Day Salute along the Waterfront

Vancouver's 25th anniversary 9/11 Patriot Day Salute featured doves released from PT Boat 658, a fire boat water salute, and remarks from Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez, the mayor, fire chief, and…

Sep 11, 2026

Washington Rep. John Ley warns ballooning bridge budget needs reality check
Politics

Washington Rep. John Ley warns ballooning bridge budget needs reality check

Rep. John Ley says the IBR ballooned from a $44M contract to a $13B–$15B project, with phase one still $2.2B short.

Sep 11, 2026

POLL: The IBR project is described as only 30% designed and 30% funded after more than six years of work. How confident are you in the current management of the IBR program?
Opinion

POLL: The IBR project is described as only 30% designed and 30% funded after more than six years of work. How confident are you in the current management of the IBR program?

IBR's cost has climbed from $3.2–$4.8B to $15.2B while the project remains 30% designed and 30% funded.

Sep 11, 2026

High school sports: Outdoor volleyball match at Doc Harris Stadium ready for Camas vs. Ridgefield
Sports

High school sports: Outdoor volleyball match at Doc Harris Stadium ready for Camas vs. Ridgefield

Camas athletic director Stephen Baranowski says the outdoor volleyball match at Doc Harris Stadium may grow into an annual Friday night event with a Saturday tournament.

Sep 10, 2026

New Clark County Poll: Pocketbook issues and taxes top voter concerns
Politics

New Clark County Poll: Pocketbook issues and taxes top voter concerns

A poll of 400 Clark County voters finds 74% say rising costs are more of a concern than a year ago.

Sep 10, 2026

Former pilot shares his memories of Sept. 11, 2001, and the changes made to aviation industry
People

Former pilot shares his memories of Sept. 11, 2001, and the changes made to aviation industry

Rep. John Ley spent 31.5 years flying for Delta and helped shape aviation security protocols adopted after Sept. 11, 2001.

Sep 10, 2026

Battle Ground seeks westward expansion toward Dollars Corner in comprehensive plan update
Politics

Battle Ground seeks westward expansion toward Dollars Corner in comprehensive plan update

Battle Ground's Dollars Corner expansion targets a jobs shortfall, not housing, as the city must plan for 7,677 new positions by 2045.

Sep 10, 2026

Opinion: Two bridges, one expanding bill
Opinion

Opinion: Two bridges, one expanding bill

Bracchi traces how the IBR's estimated cost grew from roughly $3B to $14.4B as Vancouver's Bridge Shelter adds millions in annual operating costs alongside existing homelessness programs.

Sep 10, 2026

Opinion: WFSE demands a ‘fair’ contract — but workers and taxpayers can’t see the numbers
Opinion

Opinion: WFSE demands a ‘fair’ contract — but workers and taxpayers can’t see the numbers

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues neither state workers nor taxpayers can evaluate what is "fair" when wage proposals and their costs remain undisclosed.

Sep 10, 2026

Yacolt community members step up to help town tackle long-standing projects
People

Yacolt community members step up to help town tackle long-standing projects

Volunteers and businesses in Yacolt cut a projected $200,000 town hall repair to roughly $3,000 to $4,000 in materials.

Sep 9, 2026

Affordable Care Act insurance costs to rise steeply again in WA
Politics

Affordable Care Act insurance costs to rise steeply again in WA

Washington's insurance commissioner approved a 22.2% average rate hike for 2027, affecting about 250,000 exchange enrollees.

Sep 9, 2026