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Washougal MX Park welcomes National and salutes military veterans as well
Washougal MX Park is once again hosting the FLY Racing Washougal National, also serving as the Pro Motocross Championship’s military appreciation event, with over 20,000 fans expected.
Two GOP state lawmakers consider running against Gluesenkamp Perez
Two Republican state leaders, John Braun and Jim Walsh, are weighing campaigns to unseat U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, a nationally watched swing seat.
Opinion: Vancouver’s new $30 rental fee will increase rents in the city
Mark Harmsworth argues Vancouver’s new $30 rental unit fee will raise rents, discourage investment, and worsen affordability, urging the city to repeal the policy and pursue market-driven housing s…
Clark College launches Advanced Manufacturing Program Fall 2025
Clark College will debut a new Advanced Manufacturing degree program in Fall 2025 at its Ridgefield facility, offering stackable credentials and hands-on training to support regional workforce needs.
Opinion: The right speed to exit
Doug Dahl of Target Zero explains that while exit-only freeway lanes follow the posted speed limit, drivers are legally required to reduce speed based on safety conditions as they approach offramps.
Clark County seeks volunteers for four positions on the Clean Water Commission
Clark County is seeking four new volunteers to serve on its Clean Water Commission, which advises on surface water quality and watershed health. Applications are due by Aug. 25.
Letter: It’s time for Vancouver to choose change
Vancouver resident Michael Jelineo calls for new leadership in the city and voices his support for Justin Forsman in the mayoral race, urging others to back change.
C-TRAN board member regrets vote that could leave Clark County taxpayers on the hook for light rail
C-TRAN board member Tim Hein says he regrets a 2023 vote that could commit Clark County to funding light rail O&M. He’s now urging the board to reverse course and protect taxpayers.
Social media activity of Clark County public defender questioned
Public Defender Renee Alsept’s anti-Trump social media posts have sparked concern from citizens and former officials, but Clark County says personal accounts aren’t covered by policy.
Opinion: ‘Vilifying broad swaths of Americans’
Editor Ken Vance reflects on troubling posts by public defender Renee Alsept and shares a thoughtful perspective from longtime attorney Brad Andersen on ethics, discourse, and professionalism.
POLL: Should the county update its Human Resources policy to include personal social media accounts of employees in sensitive roles?
This week’s Clark County Today poll asks whether the county should update its Human Resources policy to include personal social media accounts of employees in sensitive roles, following concerns ov…
Project 42 launches its third county project in Clark County with Leslie Lewallen as director
Project 42 has launched its Clark County initiative with Camas Council member Leslie Lewallen as director, aiming to boost civic engagement and local government accountability.