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County Auto License office closed 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 4 for in-service training
The Clark County Auto License office will close from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 4 for in-service training, with normal weekday hours otherwise 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and a noon–1 p.m. daily closure.
Opinion: Tax hikes won’t fix a spending problem
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center argues that Washington’s budget crisis is self-inflicted, driven by overspending and misplaced priorities rather than lack of revenue.
County manager seeks volunteer to fill opening on ethics commission
Clark County Manager Kathleen Otto seeks a volunteer for seat 1 on the Ethics Review Commission; term runs to Aug. 1, 2026. Applications due by 5 p.m. Nov. 21, 2025.
Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘brings real-world solutions to local challenges’
Former Camas Police Chief Don Chaney supports retaining Leslie Lewallen on the Camas City Council, calling her a grounded leader who delivers real-world results.
Opinion: Democrats vote for hungry bellies among the poor
Lars Larson criticizes four Northwest Democrat senators for voting against funding that would prevent millions from losing food stamps, calling it a political move to “starve the poor.”
Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘has a dedication for all citizens of the city of Camas’
Camas resident Darcy Schakols Smith voices support for Leslie Lewallen’s dedication to all citizens and her attention to responsible city spending.
Hope Learning Center gives parents tools for homeschooling options
Hope Learning Center in Washougal partners with parents for truth-based homeschooling and will hold its Harvest Harmonies fundraiser Nov. 14 at Bethel Community Church.
Letter: ‘The evidence does not seem to match the campaign rhetoric’
Battle Ground resident Josh Wilde questions School Board candidate Chris Grewell’s campaign transparency after reviewing state filings that appear inconsistent with his public calls for fiscal acco…
Letter: A Real plan to end Vancouver’s homelessness and addiction crisis
Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman outlines a plan to address homelessness and addiction by reopening Larch Mountain Correctional Facility as a secure rehabilitation and reintegration campus.
Opinion: The IBR guts transit ridership projections by 84 percent and O&M costs by over half
John Ley writes that the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has slashed its projected transit ridership by 84 percent, raising questions about accuracy, leadership, and the need for costly light…
Opinion: IBR’s problems are much deeper than its leadership
Joe Cortright of City Observatory says Greg Johnson’s departure from the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program won’t fix its systemic issues, calling the IBR a costly repeat of the failed Columbia…
Letter: RFA Proposition 2 — Why taxpayers should be alarmed in Camas/Washougal
Camas and Washougal resident Gary Perman urges voters to reject Proposition 2, arguing that creating a new Regional Fire Authority would add taxes without improving fire or EMS services.