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Free in-person workshops help residents reduce waste and save money
Clark County's Composter Recycler program offers nine free workshops on composting, food waste, and green cleaning this fall.
County seeks volunteers to serve on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Clark County seeks two volunteers, including one youth member, for its Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee; deadline is Oct. 11, 2026.
High school football: Multiple-sport athletes, such as Zayne Latham, are essential for La Center
La Center senior Zayne Latham returned to football after a concussion-forced exit and now hopes to play at the college level.
Nighttime work on I-5 between Ridgefield and Woodland will replace damaged concrete panels Sept. 14-19
Granite Construction will close right and center lanes nightly on I-5 between mileposts 9.5 and 21.5 through Sept. 19.
Pilot, passenger escape injury after emergency landing in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
An 18-year-old pilot and his passenger survived a Cessna crash-landing in the Cispus River after engine trouble at 4,000 feet.
Commission on Aging to confirm 2027 work plan at annual retreat
The nine-member volunteer Commission on Aging meets Sept. 21 to set its 2027 work plan and review Silver Citizen nominees.
Opinion: Don’t fall for the illusion of voter control on income tax expansion
A House amendment requiring a referendum before any income threshold change was voted down 45-51.
Opinion: Don’t fall for the illusion of voter control on income tax expansion
A House amendment requiring a referendum before any income threshold change was voted down 45-51.
Third Congressional District candidates agree to two televised October debates
John Braun accepted two televised debates with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, set for October 7 on KOIN and October 13 on KATU.
Charter Review Commission schedules town hall meetings to discuss proposed amendments on the November ballot
Clark County Charter Review Commission will hold five district town halls to discuss nine proposed ballot amendments.
Jim Quackenbush appointed as Ridgefield’s next police chief
Quackenbush brings 27 years of law enforcement experience, from Portland patrol officer to Washougal Operations Captain.
Homicide Suspect Arrested
On September 8, 2026, Vancouver Police were notified that homicide suspect Maai E. Hinton had surrendered to police in Tacoma […]