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Opinion: WEA secret meeting about opposing the initiatives gets leaked
An opinion from Let’s Go Washington criticizes a leaked Washington Education Association meeting about opposing LGW’s initiatives on girls’ sports and school transparency.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson says his budget will rely on cuts, not taxes, to balance
Gov. Bob Ferguson plans to balance Washington’s budget through spending cuts, rejecting sales and property tax increases amid a multi-billion dollar shortfall.
City of Battle Ground implements electronic plan review
The City of Battle Ground launches eReview, an electronic plan review platform that streamlines permit submissions and improves transparency and efficiency starting December 1, 2025.
Rep. Peter Abbarno tours YWCA Clark County domestic violence shelter, calls for stronger support services and accountability for offenders
Rep. Peter Abbarno toured the YWCA Clark County domestic violence shelter, highlighting the need for expanded survivor housing and restored offender accountability.
Clark County Council votes to increase property tax by 1 percent
Clark County Council approved a 1 percent property tax increase for 2026 to support county services amid rising expenses and structural deficits.
Opinion: Kitchen table advocacy – Influence the legislature from home
Nancy Churchill encourages citizens to influence the Washington State Legislature from home by focusing on committees, building small advocacy teams, and engaging positively with legislators.
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.