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Secure Your Load, Save a Life: Washington campaign returns to prevent crashes and protect communities
…te agencies are relaunching a campaign to prevent crashes caused by unsecured vehicle loads, with patrols, discounts, and public outreach efforts beginning this week.
Volunteers needed for county’s Accessible Community Advisory Committee
…cessible Community Advisory Committee, which advises on inclusion and accessibility efforts.
Opinion: ‘The IBR project is a perfect example of why less than 25 percent of Americans trust government’
…OT bureaucrats and consultants that has undermined public trust in government.
Rural school officials, advocates respond to trans athlete winning state title
…s’ 2A 400 m title amid fairness concerns over her trans status.
An alternative to light rail
…, a local expert in automotive technology, believes autonomous vehicles will make light rail obsolete and should be the focus of future transit investments.
Opinion: Washington’s 2025 legislative session doubled down on a decade of decline
Washington Policy Center analyst Todd Myers argues Gov. Ferguson’s first session continued a decade-long trend of higher taxes and bigger budgets while basic state services still falter.
Benthic algae mats in Columbia River pose risks to people, pets
Clark County Public Health warns river users to watch for benthic algae mats—recently spotted at Cottonwood Beach—that can release toxins lethal to pets and harmful to people.
Letter: Clark County must hit pause on climate planning until we ask the most important question
Clark County native Bill Black urges officials to pause climate-planning work until the county formally decides whether climate change is a “significant local threat,” as required by HB 1181.
Vancouver launching streamlined ePermit system to improve customer experience and accessibility
Vancouver’s new Online Permit Center goes live June 4, giving residents a faster, mobile-friendly way to apply for permits and pay fees.
Public Health offers tips for staying safe as swim season approaches
…dents that cold, fast-moving lakes and rivers can be dangerous and offers practical tips—from wearing life jackets to checking water-quality advisories—to stay safe during swim season.
Vancouver to host free music, movies and more this summer in Vancouver
Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services will offer free concerts, movies, and family-friendly festivals all summer long to help the community celebrate art, culture and the outdoors.
POLL: Would you choose autonomous vehicles or light rail for your commute?
…day poll, readers weigh in on whether they’d choose autonomous vehicles or light rail for their commute.