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Rural, Latino, Trump voters hit hard by USPS delays as SCOTUS halts changes
Washington saw 20,267 ballots rejected for late postmarks in the 2026 primary, up from 16,131 in 2024, even as about 100,000 fewer ballots were cast.
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.
Braun campaign claims Gluesenkamp Perez ad ‘exploits workplace tragedies and distorts the facts’
Braun's campaign disputes four specific claims in a Gluesenkamp Perez ad involving worker injuries, a fatality, and his legislative record.
Goodbye, bumpy ride on I-5 in Vancouver
Three coordinated WSDOT projects will improve more than 6 miles of I-5 in Clark County, backed by a $25 million investment.
Affordable Housing for Clark County launches campaign for Charter Amendment 24
Clark County faces an estimated 15,700-unit housing deficit as Amendment 24 heads to November voters.
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.
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.
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.