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Opinion: How bad is freeway speeding?
Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl answers a question about the commonplace of freeway speeding in Washington state.
Three Washougal schools receive state recognition for outstanding achievement
In June 2024, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction announced that three Washougal schools are being recognized for academic growth and closing opportunity gaps in the 2022-23 and 2021…
Total burn ban issued within Battle Ground City Limits
On Thursday (July 11), the Battle Ground Fire Marshal’s Office issued a total burn ban in the city limits of Battle Ground due to high temperatures and dry conditions.
Sunset Ridge Intermediate earns recognition for student growth
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School is being recognized for high growth in English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates and high ELA Student Growth Percentiles by the Washington School Recognition…
Planning Commission to hold work session on climate change planning project
The Clark County Planning Commission will hold a work session on climate change planning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18.
Violent crime down, vehicle theft up in latest Crime in Washington report
The annual Crime in Washington 2023 report found that overall violent crime went down, but hate crimes and vehicle thefts increased.
Swift Reservoir boat ramp to be out of service beginning September 2024
Beginning Sept. 2, 2024, Swift Reservoir will be drawn down between 1 and 3 feet per day to accommodate work on the Swift Dam.
County to install fence along Cougar Creek Woods Property near the end of July
Clark County Public Works, Parks and Lands is installing partial fencing along the north and south property lines of the Cougar Creek Woods Property, along Northwest 16th Avenue.
Letter: Vancouver resident offers support for PUD commissioner candidate
Vancouver resident Norm Harker believes Sherry Erickson will provide great leadership for the PUD Commission.
Clark County expands burn ban to include recreational fires
Due to the extreme fire danger, recreational fires will be prohibited throughout unincorporated Clark County effective immediately.
Vancouver Police investigate vehicular homicide
On Tuesday (July 9) at about 9:20 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to a physical disturbance involving two males in a parking lot in the 13200 block of NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Drive.
Human trafficking mission results in arrests
Two Clark County men among those arrested in Portland.