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Opinion: This is not about COVID
Clark County Today Administrator Heidi Wetzler explains why mandates and other actions taken in the name of the pandemic are not actually about COVID.
HS Football: Just call it Camas Chaos
The Camas Papermakers won their fourth consecutive football game to improve to 4-4 overall, but more importantly, 2-0 in league and they will have a shot a an outright league championship next week.
State tax structure workgroup seeks input for possible changes to Washington tax system
Is the current Washington state tax structure unfair? Washingtonians are not very trusting of government promises.
Opinion: Cell phone taxes in Washington on the rise again
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center details a recent study that reveals Washington state has increased cell phone taxes another 0.5 percent in 2021, bringing the total to 20.02 percent,…
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington President Jennifer Rhoads plans departure
Under her leadership, the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington distributed over $100 million in grants and grew its total charitable assets more than fivefold.
Senior social clubs return to Vancouver’s community centers
The city’s ‘50 and Better’ club program is an important part of social life for many Clark County seniors, providing low-cost opportunities to connect with others over shared hobbies and interests.
Update provided on Oct. 17 officer-involved shooting
Video released of Sept. 29 incident that led to the traffic stop of Kfin Karuo on Oct. 17.
High school sports notebook: Columbia River’s big night; football dramatics; and more
Columbia River takes down top-ranked Ridgefield in volleyball on same night River football team gets a big win, plus a preview of 4A GSHL football; as well as winners in other district events.
Opinion: High income earners already pay their ‘fair share’
Roger Stark of the Washington Policy Center takes a look at the actual numbers in order to see who pays what in income taxes in the United States.
Battle Ground art teacher recognized as one of the state’s best
Becky Broyles, who teaches high school art classes at River HomeLink, was named the Washington Art Education Association Secondary Art Teacher of the Year for 2021.
PeaceHealth cardiologist warns of danger of ending aspirin regimen
Cardiology Department Chair Margo Kozinski is concerned that reports of a proposed change are confusing patients, leading some to incorrectly stop taking aspirin.
Eighteenth Legislative District Republicans seeking nominees to replace retiring Sen. Ann Rivers
Sen. Ann Rivers recently announced her intention to vacate her Washington State Senate seat.
The Great ShakeOut is 10:21 a.m. Thursday
Washington residents are asked to take a minute on Thursday to practice what they would do in the event of an earthquake during the Great ShakeOut, an annual day of preparedness around the world.
Opinion: Does the governor have the authority to order public employees to be vaccinated?
Paul Guppy of the Washington Policy Center offers a judge’s analysis on whether Gov. Jay Inslee has the legal authority to do what he is doing.
Free after-school programs for teens now available at Vancouver Community Centers
Middle and high school youth ages 11-18 will find safe, supervised and drug-free spaces to socialize and have fun after school at the Firstenburg Community Center and Marshall Community Center.
Housing Options Study and Action Plan advisory group to meet Oct. 26 to draft recommendations
The Housing Options Study and Action Plan project’s eighth meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tue., Oct. 26 via Zoom. The meeting is open to the public and will be recorded.
Prevention groups holding drive-thru drug take-back events on October 23
Community members are encouraged to bring their unused and expired prescriptions and over‐the‐counter medications for safe, free disposal.
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler issues letter to Gov. Jay Inslee about Oregon’s proposed tolling ‘scheme’ on I-5 and I-205
Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler asks Washington’s governor to follow the example provided by New Jersey governor, who stood up for commuters in that state.