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Opinion: ‘Who will pay’ is the question for Clark County
Rep. John Ley questions who will pay for TriMet’s light rail costs, warning Clark County taxpayers face millions in new obligations after the latest C-TRAN Board vote.
Opinion: The violent left
Lars Larson argues Charlie Kirk’s assassination reflects a rise in political violence, citing survey data and rhetoric from national political figures.
Opinion: Clark County Republican Party statement regarding Charlie Kirk assassination
Clark County Republican Party Chairman Matthew Bumala condemned Charlie Kirk’s assassination, calling it an attack on free speech and urging people not to fear or cower.
Opinion: Clark County Democrats condemn political violence in wake of Charlie Kirk shooting
Clark County Democrats condemned political violence after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, urging calm, civic respect, and community safety.
Ridgefield SD announces elementary grade reconfiguration, name and leadership of new elementary school
Ridgefield School District approved a shift to a K–5 model starting in 2026–27, naming Todd Graves and Stephanie Goad to lead the new Sunset Ridge Elementary.
Opinion: The assassination of Charlie Kirk
Andy Ngo reflects on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, linking it to a growing culture of political violence and assassination he has tracked since Antifa’s rise in 2018.
Letter: Clark County needs housing solutions, not more delays
Bill Black urges Clark County leaders to end delays on Annual Reviews, warning that continued suspensions worsen the housing shortage and stall critical projects.
Tentative agreement reached between Evergreen Public Schools and classified staff
Evergreen Public Schools reached a tentative agreement with the PSE Large Group union, with a ratification vote scheduled Thursday. If approved, school will begin Friday, Sept. 12.
Opinion: Violence epidemic on transit threatens the federal money spigot
Lars Larson argues that violence on public transit poses risks to passengers and could jeopardize billions in federal funding for Pacific Northwest projects.
WSDOT Travel Advisory: Plan for I-205 guardrail repairs in Vancouver Thursday
WSDOT crews will close a northbound I-205 lane Sept. 11 in Vancouver for guardrail repairs between SR 14 and Mill Plain Boulevard.
Family of Alice Bolen secures $1 million civil settlement following murder by husband
The family of Alice Bolen reached a $1 million civil settlement against Wayne Leonetti, who killed her in their Ridgefield home in 2023.
County Council appoints Leslie Lopez to District Court, will schedule additional interviews to fill second open seat
Clark County Council appointed Leslie Lopez to fill retiring Judge Sonya L. Langsdorf’s District Court seat, with more interviews planned to replace Judge Kelli E. Osler.