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City and County funding agreement advances Bridge Shelter project
…k County councils approved a $2.1M funding deal to support construction of the Bridge Shelter, offering trauma-informed services and shelter access to residents beyond city limits.
WATCH: Sen. Braun urges Ferguson to get past fearmongering on ‘big beautiful bill’
Sen. John Braun criticized Gov. Ferguson’s opposition to the Big Beautiful Bill, calling it partisan fearmongering and defending the bill’s work requirements and spending control…
Clark County Fire District 3 hiring firefighters and paramedics
Clark County Fire District 3 is accepting applications for firefighter and paramedic positions through August 15, with hiring planned by October.
Red Cross issues advice to stay safe during extreme heat
…ss urges Clark County residents to stay cool, hydrated and connected as extreme heat hits the region, with tips to prevent serious illness.
Vancouver’s Rental Registration Program to improve quality, safety of rental housing
Vancouver will require all long-term rental units to register annually starting January 2026, aiming to improve rental safety and housing data.
Opinion: Taxes and assessed values
…ounty residents to understand assessed values before voting on new taxes.
Junior Market’s entrepreneur of the year recognized by Greater Vancouver Chamber and OnPoint Community Credit Union
Wallace Griffin, 11, earned top honors at the Junior Market for his Lemonade Lab, taking home awards and recognition for creativity, profits, and community giving.
Opinion: Why has Vancouver hired a shelter provider with a record of failure?
Amy Harris questions Vancouver’s decision to hire Do Good Multnomah, citing documented failures and urging city officials to explain their choice.
Opinion: Predators, politics, and public records
Nancy Churchill criticizes four Fish and Wildlife commissioners for secrecy and anti-hunting bias, calling for their removal and reform of the appointment process.
Low water levels on Lewis River lead to boat ramp and dispersed camping closure
Low inflows to PacifiCorp’s Lewis River reservoirs are forcing the closure of Saddle Dam boat ramp and shoreline camping at Yale Reservoir starting July 26–27.
Recording fees increase following state legislative approval of bills
Marriage licenses will increase from $72 to $172 on July 27, with fee changes also affecting other documents under HB 1858 and HB 1498.
Opinion: TriMet Better Red cost allocation revealed
John Ley examines TriMet’s $204 million Better Red project, showing most of the spending wasn’t on vehicles or tracks—raising questions about cost transparency and regional fund…