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Vancouver Police arrest child sex abuser
Vancouver Police arrested Kaleb Mormance on 17 felony charges after a multi-agency investigation into a child exploitation chatroom.
Opinion: Legislative session ‘was full of ups and downs and many learning experiences’
Rep. John Ley reflects on the 2025 legislative session, highlighting local funding victories and warning of major tax increases passed by the majority.
Title IX fight escalates as WA districts push back on gender identity policies
School districts in Washington are filing civil rights complaints against the state over gender identity policies, prompting a federal Title IX investigation.
Video: White House holds briefing on ‘Restoring Common Sense’
The White House hosted a May 1 press briefing on “Restoring Common Sense” as the nation reflected on the first 100 days of President Trump’s current term.
Opinion: Washington state Legislature 2025: That’s a wrap
Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center breaks down the highlights and lowlights of Washington’s 2025 legislative session, warning of rising taxes and new mandates.
John Jay announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission
John Jay has announced his candidacy for Clark County Charter Review Commission District Three, Position 3, emphasizing transparency, efficiency, and balanced governance.
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen to host town hall on fentanyl crisis
Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen will host a public town hall on May 6 to address the fentanyl crisis and its impact on families across Southwest Washington.
Opinion: Washington state lawmakers increase the cost of driving – again
Bob Pishue of Mountain States Policy Center argues that new vehicle and fuel taxes in Washington will raise driving costs while diverting funds away from roads.
Candidate filing week begins Monday
Candidate Filing Week for Washington’s 2025 election cycle runs May 5–9, with declarations and payments due by 5 p.m. Friday.
Overnight full closure of I-5 near Woodland for bridge inspection, May 6
WSDOT will fully close southbound I-5 near Woodland overnight on Tuesday, May 6 for a bridge inspection using a chain drag test.
17th District lawmakers secure more than $46 million in the 2025-27 capital and transportation budgets
17th District lawmakers helped secure more than $46 million in the state’s 2025–27 capital and transportation budgets for key projects across Camas, Washougal, Vancouver, and Southwest Washington.
Clark County partners with Department of Ecology to encourage residents to embrace reusable beverage containers
Clark County and the Washington State Department of Ecology are launching a campaign on May 5 to encourage residents to replace single-use cups with reusable beverage containers.