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POLL: Do you support Vancouver expanding its city limits through annexation?
This week’s poll asks: Should Vancouver expand into unincorporated Clark County? With budget concerns and public pushback, city leaders are treading carefully — and we want your opinion.
Budweiser Clydesdales bring magic to Clark County Fair, and awareness to Folds of Honor
The Budweiser Clydesdales made their debut parade at the Clark County Fair, dazzling crowds while also supporting Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to families of fallen milita…
Letter: ‘I’ll take my chances with the Clark County Council over the city of Vancouver’
Anna Miller voices skepticism over Vancouver’s annexation plans, citing tax motives, zoning control, and political advantages. She favors Clark County Council oversight over city expansion.
Opinion: Freedom to honk
Doug Dahl examines when honking is legal in Washington, from required warnings to the murky boundaries of free speech. Court rulings show the rules vary, and not all expressive honking is protected.
Applications for 2025-2027 Homeless Crisis Response System Severe Weather Response funds available Aug. 11
Clark County will accept applications Aug. 11 for $800,000 in Severe Weather Response funds for 2026-2027 to aid unsheltered residents. Proposals are due Sept. 17 via Bonfire.
Letter: ‘Colin Kaepernick is no one to be celebrated in Vancouver schools’
Bob Mattila argues Colin Kaepernick should not be celebrated in Vancouver schools, urging role models to promote love and unity rather than division.
Opinion: The Growth Management Act’s impact on house prices in Washington
Mark Harmsworth argues that Washington’s Growth Management Act has created a supply bottleneck in housing, driving up prices and limiting access to homeownership. He calls for reform to increase la…
U-Haul truck sharing comes to Chadwick’s Mill Plain Shell in Vancouver
Chadwick’s Mill Plain Shell has joined as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer, offering trucks, trailers, moving supplies, and more. The Vancouver location now supports local movers through U-Haul’s truck…
What’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Friday, Aug. 8
The Clark County Fair charges into its final weekend with Tuff Trucks, donuts, pirates, camels, K-9s, and more on Friday. Highlights include the Donut Eating Contest at 1 p.m. and grandstand shows…
What’s happening at the Clark County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 7
The Budweiser Clydesdales will parade through the Clark County Fair on Thursday at 4 p.m., highlighting a day full of motorsports, family attractions, and a tribute to Folds of Honor.
Vancouver celebrates National Night Out
Vancouver hosted nine National Night Out events Tuesday night, with neighbors, police, and community leaders gathering at spots like LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park to build connections and promote publ…
FVRL levy lid lift being approved by voters
Early election results show Proposition 1 passing with nearly 53 percent approval, allowing Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries to raise its levy rate from $0.27 to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed prope…