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Future 42 Clark County releases charter amendment voter guide
Future 42 Clark County released a plain-language guide to nine charter amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Fewer students, too many schools: Communities confront closures and consolidations
U.S. K-12 enrollment fell from nearly 50.8 million to about 49.4 million between 2019 and 2024, with projections dropping to 46.9 million by 2031.
Washington Rep. John Ley warns ballooning bridge budget needs reality check
…contract to a $13B–$15B project, with phase one still $2.2B short.
Battle Ground seeks westward expansion toward Dollars Corner in comprehensive plan update
Battle Ground's Dollars Corner expansion targets a jobs shortfall, not housing, as the city must plan for 7,677 new positions by 2045.
Opinion: Trump Is Winning. Can You Name Five Wins?
Nancy Churchill lists Trump-era policy wins on taxes, border, ranching, and energy ahead of midterm elections.
Battle Ground schools approve budget with $14 million gap
…approved a $227M budget relying on reserves to cover a $14M shortfall in its first full year without levy funds.
Vancouver votes to increase sales tax in effort to increase public safety
Vancouver's 6-1 council vote raises sales tax one-tenth of 1 percent for police hiring and public defense.
Vancouver Police investigate shooting
A 19-year-old arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound after officers found shell casings and blood at a Vancouver parking lot.
Letter: ‘A city has to work before it can save the world’
Peter Bracchi argues Vancouver must restore misdemeanor justice capacity before pursuing other city priorities.
Vancouver city manager: Police memorandum allows system to prioritize public safety
Vancouver's defense attorney shortage has led to more than 50 case dismissals, including 10 involving domestic violence charges.
Opinion: Washington State’s Fiscal Suicide – Are Democrats deaf to warning signs, as taxpayers foot the bill
…exploded 230% since 2001, driven by spending, not a revenue shortage.
Single-engine airplane crashes into Yale Lake
A 76-year-old pilot was rescued by local boaters after his single-engine plane crashed into Yale Lake following a reported mechanical failure.