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Opinion: When elected officials raise your property taxes, don’t blame the assessor
Paul Guppy explains that property tax increases are set by elected officials, not assessors, and urges holding the right officials accountable to restore fiscal sanity.
Public Works offers tips for properly managing holiday waste
Clark County Public Works is urging residents to use local tools and guidelines to safely recycle and dispose of holiday waste, from batteries and block foam to plastic packaging and string lights.
City of Vancouver honors first recipient of new Dave Miletich Volunteer Coach of the Year Award
Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services has created the Dave Miletich Volunteer Coach of the Year Award and named youth basketball coach Karon Lewis as its first recipient.
Jail Services seeks public comment on updates to Keep Washington Working policy
Clark County Jail Services is taking public comment through Dec. 10 on updates to its Keep Washington Working policy, which governs privacy protections in local jails.
Clark Public Utilities adopts 2026 budget for electric, generating and water systems
Clark Public Utilities has adopted its 2026 budgets for electric, generating and water systems, keeping electric rates steady while water rates rise to fund infrastructure upgrades.
Vancouver City Council votes to bring back public comment on any subject at council meetings
Vancouver city councilors have unanimously voted to restore open public comment at council meetings starting in 2026, alongside ongoing community forums.
Judge grants C-TRAN injunction against WSDOT
A judge ruled that WSDOT cannot withhold grants from C-TRAN while the agency’s board composition review process continues.
Vancouver City Council passes resolution supporting Proposition 5: Police Services Levy
Vancouver City Council unanimously passed a resolution backing Proposition 5, a police levy that would fund new officers and support staff through a property tax increase.
Arrest made in assault of jogger investigation
Vancouver police have arrested 21-year-old Nathan Howard Allen in connection with the October assault of a woman jogging on SE 99th Avenue.
WA School for the Blind leader resigned after misconduct probe
An investigation found Washington State School for the Blind superintendent Scott McCallum sexually harassed a colleague before resigning this summer.
Half of 2025 CCA spending went toward WSF fleet electrification
A new Ecology report shows more than half of 2025 Climate Commitment Act spending went to Washington State Ferries electrification, drawing scrutiny over carbon reduction claims.
Community partners come together to brighten Battle Ground for the Christmas season
Community partners have funded new holiday lighting at the Battle Ground Event Center ahead of the city’s Dec. 5 Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration.
Replacement of expired Battle Ground student educational programs and operations levy to appear on ballot in February 2026
Battle Ground Public Schools seeks voter approval on Feb. 10, 2026, for a replacement levy to fund student support and programs.
Report: Michigan, Washington ‘worst’ on religious nonprofit protections
Washington and Michigan ranked lowest in the nation for religious nonprofit protections, according to the 2025 Faith and Freedom Index by the Napa Legal Institute.
VFD holds push-in ceremony for new Fire Engine 6
Vancouver Fire Department marked the arrival of its new Fire Engine 6 with a traditional push-in ceremony honoring the service’s history and community support.
WSU review flags $4M WSDOT study on dam breaching for not meeting expectations
A WSU review says WSDOT’s $4 million study on transportation impacts from breaching the lower Snake River dams has not met expectations.
High school sports: Columbia River (2A), Seton Catholic (1A) settle for second in state soccer
Columbia River and Seton Catholic each earned second-place finishes in state soccer as multiple Southwest Washington teams wrapped up fall sports with deep postseason runs.
County hosting open house Dec. 11 and on plan for public access improvements at 78th Street Heritage Farm
Clark County Public Works is sharing updated concepts for public access improvements at the 78th Street Heritage Farm and inviting community participation at the Dec. 11 open house.