Reporter Chris Brown highlights the news of the past week in a video podcast. See links to these stories below.
Housing, homelessness top agenda for Vancouver City Council Position 1 candidates
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Homelessness, housing, and transportation were the key topics at a League of Women Voters of Clark County candidate forum for the five Vancouver City Council candidates.
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Clark County District 1 candidates spar in forum
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Public health, county revenue, housing issues and more highlighted a League of Women Voters candidate forum for Clark County District 1
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Five 3rd Congressional District candidates answer questions
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Five candidates running for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District answered questions at a forum put on by the League of Women Voters of Clark County on Thursday
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‘He was a gentleman’: A congresswoman’s call with the president
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Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler discusses tax cuts, health care, maternal care and more with ClarkCountyToday.com
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Vancouver man credited with saving a life at Daybreak Park
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A snap decision to spend a few more minutes swimming at Daybreak Park may have been the difference between life and death for one young swimmer.
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New business: Active NW will be off and running soon
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Ben Christly, who owns a restaurant in Vancouver, is getting in the running business, too, by opening Active NW, a store for athletic shoes and apparel.
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Washougal MX National: Ryan Villopoto to ride in all-star race
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Ryan Villopoto, of Poulsbo, will return to Washougal to ride in all-star race as part of 38th Motosport.com Washougal MX National.
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Vancouver Fire Marshal issues recreational burning ban
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Due to high temperatures and windy conditions, Vancouver Fire Marshal Heidi Scarpelli has issued a total recreational burning ban, effective July 26, for the city of Vanc...
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County posts warning signs at Klineline Pond after tests reveal elevated levels of E. coli bacteria
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Clark County Public Health has posted warning signs at Klineline Pond after routine testing showed elevated levels of E. coli bacteria, which can cause serious gastrointe...
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