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Wild windstorm knocks out power, closes roads, and cancels school throughout Clark County
…ful windstorm tore through Clark County, leaving tens of thousands without power, forcing widespread school closures, and blocking roads with downed trees and debris.
Northwest just finished warmest fall on record, scientists report
Scientists report the Pacific Northwest experienced its warmest fall on record, with snowpack at the lowest level for this point in winter since tracking began in 2001.
Opinion: IBR administrator receives generous Christmas gift on his way out the door
Ken Vance argues that IBR leadership avoided accountability on rising project costs as Administrator Greg Johnson announced his departure without providing updated estimates.
County Treasurer addresses penny shortage, encourages customers to pay with exact change
The Clark County Treasurer’s Office is asking customers who pay with cash to use exact change as a nationwide penny shortage affects the ability to obtain coins.
Opinion: ‘If you tolerate lies and dishonesty from the government, you’re guaranteed more’
Lars Larson criticizes state officials for refusing to disclose updated cost estimates for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, arguing that a lack of transparency guarantees furth…
Washington begins to assess damage from record flooding
…ge after record flooding across western Washington, with thousands still under evacuation orders and more rain in the forecast.
Youth Efforts Against Hunger delivers 10,500 pounds of high-quality protein to Clark County Food Bank
…nk, turning youth projects at the Clark County Fair into thousands of meals for local families.
Letter: ‘If we want workable immigration reform, we must first restore basic human dignity to the debate’
Vancouver resident John Ford argues that restoring human dignity to public discourse is essential before meaningful immigration reform can occur.
Opinion: Is the cheap fast-food burger a thing of the past?
…r food prices and squeezing low-income consumers and small businesses across Washington state.
Opinion: Blood on the highways fails to move Ferguson and Kotek
Lars Larson criticizes Washington and Oregon governors over licensing policies he says are linked to deadly truck crashes and ongoing highway safety risks.
Thousands under evacuation orders, as floodwaters crest in Washington rivers
Thousands of Washington residents have been ordered to evacuate as rivers crest amid heavy rain, with officials warning of catastrophic floodin…
Opinion: Too deep to drive – flooded roads
…l explains why even shallow water on roadways can be dangerous for drivers and outlines the risks of hydroplaning and driving through floodwaters.