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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…
Vancouver Police investigate shooting
…estigating a shooting that injured a male late Friday night on E Mill Plain Blvd. The victim is expected to survive.
Letter: ‘This administration’s trade stance is bold, but it’s producing results’
…how President Trump’s tariff policies are reshaping the nation’s fiscal outlook.
Battle Ground Harvest Days getting ready for big week
…d fireworks—all packed into a weekend of community celebration.
High pay, low test scores: WA teachers earn most when adjusted for cost of living
Washington leads the nation in adjusted teacher pay, but critics point to low student performance and call for tying pay to outcomes.
Opinion: In-n-Out Burger is so much more than fast food for so many of us
…as Ridgefield nears its grand opening and Vancouver’s location begins construction.
Obituary: Stephen Lloyd Randol, 1945-2025
…dol, a Clark County resident for over 80 years, passed away on June 15. A celebration of life is scheduled for July 26 at Northcrest Community Church in Vancouver.
Opinion: Washington’s June 2025 budget revisions – revenue up spending up more
Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center critiques the state’s latest budget revisions, warning that new taxes—not organic growth—are driving revenue. He calls for…
Washougal fourth graders take flight with hands-on birdhouse project
Fourth-grade students in Washougal connected science, math, and hands-on skills through a district-wide birdhouse building project supported by high school mentors and communit…
Opinion: Pedestrian control signals
Doug Dahl explains Washington state law regarding crosswalks and pedestrian signals, offering safety insights and common misunderstandings about traffic control at int…
Letter: ‘How can five part-time legislators without research support or reliable access to information serve as an effective check on six full-time elected executives’
Bob Zak expresses agreement with recent opinions on the Clark County Charter’s imbalance and endorses John Ley’s transit preference while questioning light rail costs and Council effect…
Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Columbia River Mental Health Services announce Letter of Intent to protect behavioral health services
…Mental Health Services signed a letter of intent to transition behavioral health services under the Tribe’s care, ensuring service continuity across Southwest Washington.