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County seeking young people to fill 13 volunteer positions on Youth Commission
Clark County Youth Commission is seeking youths to fill 13 positions for the 2023-2024 program year, with the commission serving as a voice for Clark County youth, identifying youth concerns and ad…
Discussion surrounding student pronoun policy at La Center schools continues
Superintendent Peter Rosenkranz addresses recent media coverage in letter to families. Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is investigating La Center School Distric…
Building Futures Foundation meets with school leaders to talk about skills training
The Building Futures Foundation, associated with the Building Industry Association of Clark County, is reaching out to school districts to offer solutions in an effort to fill the present and futur…
Report: Washington state’s highways among the worst in the nation
Washington state ranks 46th out of 50 states for highway performance and cost-effectiveness, with the state’s high costs and poor roadways being the biggest driver of its poor overall rankings, acc…
Opinion: Voluntary exemption season on payroll tax for WA Cares is open
In the absence of full repeal, Elizabeth Hovde suggests that workers in the voluntary exemption categories need to check out the WA Cares Fund exemption page.
Elections company abandons all claims against vote integrity advocates
Controversial elections company Konnech has dropped its defamation and unlawful computer access litigation against True the Vote, Inc, Catherine Engelbrecht, and Gregg Phillips after True Vote docu…
State workforce to get a boost after Rep. Kevin Waters bill signed into law
Washington Governor signed House Bill 1730 into law that allows young adults between 18 to 21 to be employed in specific and limited circumstances in establishments traditionally off-limits to pers…
King Elementary School students receive 300 pairs of new shoes from FedEx
FedEx celebrated its 50th birthday by providing 300 pairs of new shoes to King Elementary students in Vancouver, as part of their national nonprofit volunteer events to honor communities that have…
County opens grant application process for small businesses, nonprofits
Clark County offers $3 million in grant funding opportunities to small businesses, non-profits, and community-serving organizations that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 as part of the Ame…
Public Health warns of recent rise in opioid overdose visits to emergency departments
Clark County Public Health warns of an increase in opioid overdoses, with preliminary evidence suggesting most of the recent overdoses may be due to fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 times st…
Klineline Pond and parking lot at Salmon Creek Regional Park closed for repairs April 24-29
The parking lot at Klineline Pond in Salmon Creek Regional Park will be closed from April 24-29 for repairs, making the pond area inaccessible to visitors.
POLL: Should voters have the opportunity to voice their opinion on the proposed tolling plan linked to the I-5 Bridge replacement project?
Should voters have the opportunity to voice their opinion on the proposed tolling plan linked to the I-5 Bridge replacement project?