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Auditor to hold special three-day filing period for three elected offices with no candidates
…e held Aug. 5–7 with no filing fees. Candidates will appear on the general election ballot.
Arrest made in July 11 drive-by shooting
Vancouver Police arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with a July 11 drive-by shooting that left one person injured. Additional charges and suspects are being pursued.
Vancouver Police investigate serious injury collision
…trian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on NE St. Johns Rd. The Vancouver Police Traffic Unit is investigating.
WA among states suing Trump administration over health care, education
Washington joins a 20-state lawsuit challenging new Trump administration rules that tie immigration status checks to access for health, education, a…
Expect delays on SR 503 in Clark County, July 21-24
WSDOT crews will remove brush and danger trees along SR 503 near Amboy from July 21–24, with lane closures and delays expected each day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
August 5 primary voting begins in 37 counties
Voting is now underway for the Aug. 5 primary in 37 Washington counties, covering 239 races and 59 local measures. Most voters must return ballots by Election Day.
Expect overnight delays on I-205 in Clark County for utility work, July 21
WSDOT will close the left lane of southbound I-205 near Fourth Plain Blvd overnight July 21 for traffic sensor maintenance. Drivers should expect delays and follow posted signs.
Opinion: ‘Freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences of that speech’
Editor Ken Vance weighs in on the First Amendment, suggesting freedom of speech does not mean freedom from its consequences, especially for public employees.
17-year-old female dies in fatal two-vehicle collision
…morning near SE 20th St and SE 352nd Ave. CCSO detectives continue to investigate the cause.
Letter: ‘Light rail is a debt bomb that just keeps going off!’
…them “debt bombs” and urging local officials to stop expansion.
Letter: We don’t need four more years of lawlessness
Peter Bracchi urges voters to reject Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, accusing her of failing to enforce laws and allowing unchecked lawlessness in Vancouver neighborhoods.
Rep. John Ley visits empty Brockmann mental health facility, calls for state to fund its operation
…n Ley criticized the state for failing to fund the $42 million Brockmann mental health facility in Vancouver, which remains empty and fenced despite being ready for operation.