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As weather heats up, Rep. Peter Abbarno warns swimmers of deadly cold-water shock risk
…immers about the deadly risk of cold-water shock in Washington’s waterways during hot temperatures, advocating for awareness and the implementation of “Zack’s Law” to prevent tragic incidents like the…
Washington tells residents to prepare for fire season
Washington’s Department of Natural Resources is urging residents to prepare for an increasingly severe fire season due to climate change, as the sta…
High school football: Mountain View’s new coach all about community in his new community
Aaron Hart, who started the football program for the Lincoln Lynx in Seattle, has been hired to take over the well established program at Mount…
County implements warm weather burn ban beginning Thursday
Clark County has implemented a ban on land clearing and residential burning until further notice due to recent fires and an abundance of caution, although recreational fires w…
Opinion: Cost of Washington’s CO2 tax jumps to 45 cents per gallon
Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center says more government spending probably only carves up the pie of how CO2 emissions are reduced, but it won’t change the siz…
Vancouver Fire Marshal issues recreational burn ban
Vancouver implements total ban on recreational burning due to dry conditions, with violations subject to citations and fines. Ban will likely remain in effect throughout t…
Summer Chinook salmon, sockeye, and steelhead fishing on sections of the Columbia River opens June 16
Summer salmon and steelhead fishing on the Columbia River in Washington state will be open from June 16 to July 31, with higher forecasted returns comp…
Southwest Washington Regional Basic Law Enforcement Academy first class dates announced
…ffice celebrates the establishment of the Southwest Washington Regional Basic Law Enforcement Academy, which will offer local law enforcement agencies the opportunity to train and recruit deputies and…
County seeks applicants for Public Facilities District Board
Clark County is accepting applications for a position on the Public Facilities District board of directors, with a two-year term beginning immediately, and applicants should d…
Science Fair at Jemtegaard Middle School inspires budding scientists
…Fair Overall, highlighting the school’s commitment to hands-on, job-readiness education and community support in Washougal School District.
City of Vancouver seeks a volunteer to serve on Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board
…pplicants with broad business backgrounds to fill vacancies on its Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA) Board of Directors, responsible for overseeing the Vancouver Hilton Hotel and Convention Cente…
Two-alarm fire destroys industrial building in Salmon Creek
…violent two-alarm fire destroys multiple businesses in Salmon Creek, Clark County, causing significant damage but no injuries. Clark County GIS information lists the value of the building at $1.8 mil…