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Vancouver resident dies in collision with Amtrak train
A Vancouver woman died and her teenage son was injured when their vehicle collided with an Amtrak train near Camas Tuesday.
Rep. Liz Pike responds to Gov. Jay Inslee’s veto of short-line rail jobs development bill
Rep. Liz Pike issued a statement after Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed her measure, House Bill 1504. The measure would have allowed limited development of freight rail dependent facilities along the Chelatc…
Steelhead fishery in lower Columbia delayed by slow salmon returns
The annual fishery for hatchery steelhead and jack chinook salmon, stretching from Rocky Point upriver to the Interstate 5 Bridge, is closed until further notice.
BGHS choir teacher/accompanist duo have been together since 1975
Every day, Brent Jeffries accompanies Darcy Schmitt to her choir room at Battle Ground High School, where the two have worked side by side for years. Schmitt teaches and directs the choir, while Je…
Pleasant Valley schools to celebrate 40th anniversary
Pleasant Valley will host a 40th anniversary celebration of the campus on Thu., May 18 at 6 p.m. followed by an open house from 7 to 8 p.m.
District 3 Board of Fire Commissioners will consider resolution for fire levy lid lift
The Board of Fire Commissioners for Clark County Fire District 3 will consider a resolution at two upcoming meetings to place a 13-cent fire levy lid lift on the November General Election ballot.
City of Vancouver boosts summer street Pavement Management Program
The city of Vancouver is investing an additional $3.6 million this summer, about 60 percent more than last year, in its Pavement Management Program.
Making a difference: Rob Givens
Vancouver Police Detective Rob Givens has been with the Vancouver Police Department since 2003, and with the Digital Evidence Cybercrime Unit DECU) since 2014.
Board of County Councilors’ decision to terminate county manager confirms fears about element of Home Rule Charter
Firing of County Manager Mark McCauley reveals predicted problems with Clark County’s Home Rule Charter.
County councilors terminate County Manager Mark McCauley
VANCOUVER — At a special meeting held Friday afternoon, members of the Board of County Councilors voted unanimously to terminate County Manager Mark McCauley, effective immediately. McCauley, who h…
Emily Enquist appointed to Ridgefield School Board
Members of the Ridgefield School Board unanimously approved the appointment of Emily Enquist to fill a vacant position on the board.
Rep. Vicki Kraft’s veterans housing bill signed into law
Rep. Vicki Kraft sponsored a bill in the state House of Representatives that helps disabled veterans with some of the costs associated with home modifications.