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Clark County Republican Party unanimously opposes Philip Johnson’s candidacy for Battle Ground City Council
The Clark County Republican Party formally opposed Philip Johnson’s Battle Ground City Council run, citing actions they say undermine party unity and conservative principles.
Confirmed: Homeless camps along Burnt Bridge Creek Trail near Andresen Road no longer there
Vancouver has cleared long-standing homeless camps near Andresen Road on the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail after issuing a July 23 deadline; no tents remained as of July 28.
Save Vancouver Streets appeals court ruling, still hoping to get initiative on a future ballot
Save Vancouver Streets has appealed a recent court ruling that blocked its initiative requiring voter approval for eliminating traffic lanes. The group hopes a successful appeal will lead to a futu…
Battle Ground Senior Citizens, Home Instead team up to help Clark County Veterans Assistance Center
A Christmas in July drive led by Battle Ground Senior Citizens, Inc. and Home Instead collected over 3,000 items plus cookies for the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center.
Opinion: Harming workers one payroll tax at a time: WA Cares wants wages a caregiver needs to keep caregiving
Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues WA Cares and PFML payroll taxes are harmful, particularly to low-income workers, by forcing contributions into limited-use programs they may never benefit from.
City of Vancouver opens Lodging Tax Grant application for 2026 tourism events and programs
The city of Vancouver is now accepting Lodging Tax Grant applications for 2026 tourism-related events and programs through Sept. 19. Eligible projects include festivals, marketing, and capital impr…
Vancouver Fire extinguishes brush fire
Vancouver Fire crews quickly extinguished a 50-by-50-foot blackberry brush fire Monday morning along Erwin O. Rieger Memorial Highway, with no injuries reported.
Letter: ‘Clark County must prioritize the expansion of pedestrian and bicycle trails to promote the health and well-being of its residents’
Kim Hamlik urges Clark County to expand its trail networks, citing benefits for physical and mental health, accessibility, and quality of life across the community.
Letter: Community invited to honor Vietnam War fallen heroes at Fort Vancouver Ceremony
J. Ron Powers invites the public to a historic ceremony honoring Clark County’s 59 Vietnam War fallen heroes on Aug. 2 at Fort Vancouver. The tribute includes biographical readings, bell ringing, a…
As 2026 midterms loom, Washington’s congressional lawmakers rake in cash
With the 2026 midterms on the horizon, Washington’s incumbents and challengers are amassing war chests. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez led the latest quarter, raising $904,000, while Rep. Dan Newhous…
Fiscal Fallout: 2026 legislative session ‘could be worse yet’
Washington faces a projected cash shortfall by 2027 despite record revenues and the largest tax hike in state history. Sen. Ron Muzzall says blaming federal Medicaid cuts is a distraction from year…
Opinion: Will free school choice come to Washington state?
A new federal tax-credit scholarship program could open private-school access for most Washington families — if Governor Ferguson opts in before Jan. 1, 2026.