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County Council, Planning Commission to hold joint hearing on preferred land alternative for Comprehensive Plan Update
Clark County Council and the Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing Jan. 8 to take testimony on a preferred land use alternative for the county’s Comprehensive Plan Update.
Washougal School Board invites community to Jan. 13 listening tour
The Washougal School Board is hosting a community listening tour on Jan. 13 at Hathaway Elementary to discuss upcoming school funding levies and gather public input.
Letter: When headlines gaslight the public
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi argues that emotionally charged immigration headlines blur legal distinctions and mislead the public rather than inform it.
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.