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Opinion: California’s unemployment debt crisis mirrors Washington’s Employment Security Department failures
Mark Harmsworth compares California’s growing unemployment insurance debt with Washington’s Employment Security Department failures and argues both states must reform or risk continued economic harm.
Vancouver Police officers involved in shooting
Vancouver Police officers fatally shot a man after responding to a disturbance involving a firearm near Northeast 46th Street late Dec. 27.
Late night apartment fire displaces one resident at Alder Creek Apartments
A late-night fire at the Alder Creek Apartments displaced one resident, while fire crews quickly contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading.
VPD seeking public’s assistance in locating missing man
Vancouver Police Department investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating Reycardo Sentell Johnson, who was last seen on Nov. 28.
High school sports: Pac Coast Wrestling to showcase some of the best in the Northwest and beyond
Clark County will host major high school sports events next week, highlighted by the Pac Coast Wrestling Championships in Ridgefield and holiday basketball tournaments featuring local teams.
Christmas Eve burglars arrested; property recovered
Camas police arrested two suspects connected to a Christmas Eve burglary after stolen food valued at about $2,000 was found in their disabled vehicle.
Nominations being accepted for Battle Ground Citizens of the Year
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Battle Ground Citizen of the Year Award, recognizing individuals who make meaningful contributions to the local community.
A Christmas Message from Clark County Today
This Christmas message from Clark County Today reflects on the Nativity and the birth of Jesus Christ.
Vancouver hires former Los Angeles City Fire Department leader as its new fire chief
The city of Vancouver has selected John L. Drake II, a former Los Angeles City Fire Department leader, to serve as its new fire chief beginning Dec. 29.
Opinion: Hard work is being done to try to trade one bad health care system for another
Elizabeth New (Hovde) cautions that efforts to create a universal, taxpayer-financed health care system in Washington risk replacing existing problems with new challenges tied to cost, access, and…
Play area at Hazel Dell Community Park closed January through March for installation of new play equipment
Play areas at Hazel Dell Community Park will close from January through March for removal of old equipment and installation of new, community-selected play features.
Opinion: The progressive attack on Washington’s sheriffs
Nancy Churchill argues that proposed legislation would shift power over county sheriffs away from voters and concentrate control within state government.
Letter: Is Secretary of State Hobbs really JUST protecting your voter information?
Camas resident Rick Vermeers questions the Washington secretary of state’s refusal to provide voter roll data to the U.S. Department of Justice and raises concerns about voter list transparency and…
VIDEO: WA GOP budget lead blasts Ferguson’s fiscal plan as ‘a complete joke’
Republican lawmakers sharply criticized Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental budget, arguing it fails to meet Washington’s four-year balanced budget requirement and masks deeper fiscal pr…
18th District lawmakers introduce bill to protect kids in youth sports from predators
Lawmakers from the 18th Legislative District have introduced House Bill 2180 to require background checks and mandatory abuse-reporting training for youth sports coaches and supervisors.
Opinion: In search of joy at Vancouver Mall during Christmas time
Paul Valencia reflects on his annual Christmas-time visit to Vancouver Mall, finding nostalgia, people-watching, and moments of joy amid last-minute holiday shopping.
VIDEO: WA and OR lawmakers irked as update on I-5 Bridge costs still missing
Washington and Oregon lawmakers expressed frustration after planners failed to provide updated cost estimates for the I-5 Bridge replacement during a recent legislative oversight meeting.
Opinion: Atmospheric River events mean even less clearance for vessels crossing under the proposed Interstate Bridge Plan
Neighbors for a Better Crossing argues that high river levels from atmospheric river events further reduce vessel clearance under the proposed Interstate Bridge design, creating long-term navigatio…