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Opinion: Don’t forget emergency powers reform as state re-opens
Jason Mercier, of the Washington Policy Center, doesn’t believe the governor’s ability to respond swiftly to an emergency should be indefinite without legislative oversight.
Section of East Mill Plain Blvd. in downtown Vancouver to close July 9-12
Roadway reconstruction work on East Mill Plain Boulevard in Vancouver will improve travel and safety for all users.
Battle Ground fireworks vendors take a stand to voluntarily forego sales
Community members in Battle Ground respond to ban on fireworks in the city this Fourth of July.
Mired in controversy — Rose Quarter project faces rocky road ahead
Community battles over width of freeway, design and ownership of highway cover for $1 billion Rose Quarter Project.
Washington set to reopen Tuesday
Effective June 30, all industry sectors previously covered by guidance in the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery or the Safe Start Reopening Plan may return to usual capacity and operations.
Washougal High School staff member named Regional Teacher of the Year
Washougal High School Culinary Arts teacher Brenda Hitchins has been named the 2021 Regional Teacher of the Year by ESD 112!
Building Industry Association members support VFW project
The Vancouver VFW will be getting a newly built pavilion courtesy of the Clark County Veterans Court Advisory Board thanks to a grant from the Cowlitz Tribe.
Fireworks use and recreational burning banned in the city of Battle Ground
The Fire Marshal, in consultation with Fire District 3 and the Department of Natural Resources, has issued an order to ban the use of fireworks this 4th of July season in Battle Ground city limits.
Vehicle collision in Hazel Dell starts power pole on fire
A physical altercation led to a car collision with a power pole Monday night in Hazel Dell that caused a utility pole to catch fire.
Clark County bans sale, use of fireworks
Clark County has banned the sale and use of fireworks in the unincorporated area beginning today — Tue., June 29 — through midnight July 4 when use of fireworks would normally end.
Fireworks banned in Camas and Washougal
Officials with the cities of Camas and Washougal have announced that due to the high fire risk, the discharge of fireworks has been banned under emergency order. Sales will still be allowed.
County Council hearing continuance on buildable lands will be open for public comment
Councilors to consider recommendations from the Buildable Lands Project Advisory Committee and other interested stakeholders to update the Vacant Buildable Lands Model.