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- I-638 Lawsuit: AG Brown Appoints Bryan Cave Leighton PaisnerAttorney General Nick Brown's contract, signed Nov. 10, retains Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner through June 30, 2027, capping legal fees and expenses at $150,000. Let's Go…
- FAA Ground Stop Ends: Duffy Blames Old Hardware, Seeks $50BTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy said routers got overloaded with data and that old hardware is a continual problem. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin did not rule out a…
- Timothy Coe Booked After Parking Lot Dispute at Hazel Dell StoreTimothy Coe, 77, was booked into the Clark County Jail for one count of assault in the Fourth Degree after a reported parking lot confrontation at a Hazel Dell Walmart. The…
- Douglas Tweet Questions C-TRAN Sales Tax Rise in 2045 PlanDouglas Tweet of Camas writes that the C-TRAN 2045 Plan would raise C-TRAN's sales tax from 0.7% to 0.9% in 2030 and 1.1% in 2040. His letter cites $201 million in reserve funds…
- Lars Larson on Nick Brown's Outside Law Firm for I-638 DefenseLars Larson argues Attorney General Nick Brown is hiring an outside law firm for I-638 because Brown wants to lose in court. He notes the AG's office has 800 attorneys, and that…
- Lon Pluckhahn on Paid Leave After Unanimous Council VoteCity Manager Lon Pluckhahn sat among the public Friday as Vancouver councilors unanimously approved a preliminary resolution in 40 seconds. He is on paid administrative leave for…
- Camas Title IX Probe, C-TRAN 2045 Plan, Vancouver Budget VoteThe U.S. Department of Education has opened a Title IX investigation into the Camas School District. This audio roundup also covers the C-TRAN 2045 Plan, Vancouver's roughly $2.3…
- Camas Title IX Probe, C-TRAN 2045 Plan, Vancouver Budget VoteThe U.S. Department of Education has opened a Title IX investigation into the Camas School District. This audio roundup also covers the C-TRAN 2045 Plan, Vancouver's roughly $2.3…
- Clark County's Final Four Football Teams at State and a New State LawFour Clark County high school football teams have reached the state playoffs. Paul Valencia, Cale Piland and Tony Liberatore also recognize standout soccer and volleyball squads…
- I-638 Lawsuit and Camas Title IX Probe Spark Reader PollWashington voters approved I-638, which prohibits male students from competing in athletic activities designated for girls. A lawsuit seeks to overturn it, and the U.S…
- Two Council Decisions, About 72 Hours Apart, Shape VancouverLon Pluckhahn was chosen in 2024 after a national search with community input, candidate forums and three finalists. Peter Bracchi writes that the closeness of the Council's…
- Vancouver Toy and Winter Clothing Collection Honors Korey CochranMore than 21,000 items have been collected since Korey's Joy Drive began, said Jen Thomas of the city's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. The city is gathering…
- Monday Lane Closure Between SR 14 and Mill Plain Exits on I-205From 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, the left lane of northbound I-205 will close between Exit 27 for State Route 14 and Exit 28 for Mill Plain Boulevard. Crews will…
- Clark County Seeks District 3 Applicants for Charter Review Commission VacancyApplications are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026, for a vacant Clark County Charter Review Commission seat in councilor district 3, position 1. The unexpired term ends Dec…
- Washington Districts Prepare Lawsuit as Per-Pupil Spending RisesChris Cargill writes that school district general fund spending hit $19,371 per pupil in 2024–25, up from $11,450 in 2015–16. He argues against the Lake Washington, Tacoma and…
- Ken Vance on Clark County Republicans After Election LossesKen Vance reflects on CCRP Chairman Matthew Bumala's video urging Republicans to regroup after losses in the 17th and 18th Legislative Districts. Vance weighs the Nov. 3 results…
- Washington Families and a Federal Education Tax Credit DeadlineNancy Churchill writes that Governor Ferguson must opt Washington in by December 31 for families to use a new federal tax credit. She cites a coalition poll showing 72 percent…
- Chris Reykdal Says He Will Not Run for a Fourth Term in 2028Chris Reykdal, first elected superintendent of public instruction in 2016, announced Monday that he will not run for a fourth term in 2028. He says he may pursue another…
- Nearly 100 Vendor Booths, Santa and a Tree Lighting at ilaniNearly 100 regional vendor booths are part of ilani's Holiday Crafts and Ale Festival on Nov. 14 and 15, with apparel from local designers, jewelry, ornaments and holiday-themed…
- WSU Vancouver Preview Day Offers Campus Tours and Scholarship InfoJason Yi, WSU Vancouver's director of admissions, said, "Your future doesn't start with choosing a major. It starts with exploring what interests you." Preview Day is free, runs…
- Raman and Lewis George Elected as Democratic Socialist MayorsNithya Raman was elected mayor of Los Angeles and Janeese Lewis George mayor of Washington, D.C., both Democratic Socialists. A Center Square Voters' Voice Poll found 44% of…
- Three Districts Move Toward Lawsuit Over Basic Education CostsLake Washington and Tacoma passed resolutions on Oct. 22 directing staff to prepare a lawsuit, and Yakima followed on Nov. 2. The three districts serve more than 74,000 students…
- Bernie Gerhardt and Ed Dawson Honored for Years of Volunteer ServiceBernie Gerhardt has volunteered with the Fort Vancouver Regional Library for more than 10 years, and Ed Dawson became an attorney at 64 and has contributed almost 1,900 volunteer…
- Margaret Tweet Urges Clark County to Oppose C-TRAN 2045 PlanMargaret Tweet of Camas writes that the C-TRAN 2045 Plan adds High Capacity Transit and says tax increases and a significantly higher cost of living will result in Clark County…
- La Center Letter Backs Four-of-Five Vote on Tax IncreasesGabriel Silliman writes that Sue Marshall passed over $8 million worth of property tax increases in four years as county councilor. He supports Charter Amendment 25, which would…
- Vancouver Firefighters Control NE 142nd Ave House Blaze in 17 MinutesTwenty-four firefighters responded to a residential structure fire at 10003 NE 142nd Avenue in Vancouver. The first unit arrived four and a half minutes after dispatch, all…
- Three Clark County Teams Earn State Football Playoff BerthsSkyview is a perfect 10-0 heading into the Class 4A state playoffs. Seton Catholic trailed four different times before rallying past Connell, and Woodland beat Bainbridge 28-14…
- Fatal Mercedes Crash Closes Padden Parkway Near 94th AvenueClark County Sheriff's Office deputies responded at about 8:45 p.m. Friday to a single-vehicle collision involving a traffic signal pole. The driver, the sole occupant, died at…
- Pedestrian Struck by Two Vehicles at SE 164th Avenue in VancouverA 35-year-old pedestrian was hit by a vehicle at SE 164th Avenue and SE 29th Street in Vancouver, then run over by a second vehicle that briefly stopped and drove away. Police…
- Volunteer Seat Open for Clark County Veterinarian on Health CouncilThe application deadline is 5 pm Monday, Nov. 30, 2026, for an unexpired volunteer term on the Public Health Advisory Council. The seat is for a doctor of veterinary medicine…
- Indoor Slide Park Opens in Orchards With Adults-Only NightsJordan Wade, a franchise owner of Slick City Action Park, says people being together matters. The indoor venue in the Orchards Market Center features 14 slides, sport air courts…
- Clark County Election Results, Police Chief Search, Veterans ParadeDemocrats led all six legislative races in the 17th, 18th and 49th Districts among Clark County voters, with turnout at 46.70 percent. This audio newsletter also covers…
- Amboy Auxiliary Unit 168 Shares Ways to Honor VeteransThe 39th Annual Community Celebration Honoring Our Veterans begins with pie and ice cream at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Mt. Valley Grange No. 79 in Amboy. Andi Schwartz of…
- I-638 Leads by More Than 291,000 Votes in Washington StateI-638 was leading by more than 291,000 votes as of Thursday afternoon, and both sides agree it will pass. The initiative is scheduled to take effect December 3, 2026, unless a…
- Reader Poll: Sitting President, Fuel Prices or Local IssuesDemocratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won by a wider margin than in earlier contests in an election described as a blue wave. A reader poll asks which factor most…
- Security Guard Faces 12 Counts in Cowlitz County School CaseCowlitz County Sheriff's Office says 47-year-old Ashlynn Smith of Ridgefield, a security guard at Toutle Lake Schools, allegedly let students use nicotine vapes in her office…
- Todd Myers Tracks Idaho Fuel Price Gap After CO2 Tax DeclineTodd Myers of the Washington Policy Center says the Idaho gap in average gas prices fell from 77 cents to 57 cents per gallon, matching the 20 cent CO2 tax decline. He says the…
- Your BGPS Fall 2026 Issue Showcases Battle Ground Student ReportersManaging Editor Rye Geilenfeldt, an eighth-grader at Tukes Valley Middle School, and Associate Editor Paisley Dunn, a freshman at Battle Ground High School, produced the Fall…
- Free Services Under One Roof at Battle Ground Wellness EventDozens of organizations will offer no-cost help at Church on the Rock in Battle Ground from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Services include free clothing, hygiene products…
- Vancouver Police Leadership Search Opens Community SurveyCity Manager Lon Pluckhahn wants a strategic and compassionate leader for the Vancouver Police Department. The nationwide recruitment, with help from GMP Consultants, includes an…
- Blue Wave Could Remake State Politics as Initiative 638 PassesAt least 13 Republican-held state House seats could be lost to Democrats, which would give them a supermajority. Washington State Standard reporters also cover Initiative 645…
- 17-Year-Old Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Vancouver Parking LotA 17-year-old female standing through an open sunroof hit the pavement after the 17-year-old driver made a sharp turn at 850 SE 192nd Avenue in Vancouver. She was taken to an…
- Election Night in Felida: Belkot Leads, Silliman TrailsMichelle Belkot led her Clark County Council District 2 race by close to 1,000 votes with nearly 51.5 percent after initial returns, while Eileen Quiring O'Brien and Peter…
- Election Night Returns: I-638 Leads as I-645 and I-001 TrailFirst returns on I-645 showed voters rejecting the income tax repeal by roughly 58% to 42%, while I-638 led 56.7% to 42.2% and I-001 trailed 52.75% to 47.25%. Brian Heywood told…
- Washington Supreme Court Races: Early Results and What Is at StakeFour Washington Supreme Court justices are leaving, and early returns show appointees Colleen Melody and Theo Angelis ahead, along with Jaime Hawk and Chief Justice Debra…
- East 18th Street Fire: About 25 VFD Personnel, No InjuriesAbout 25 Vancouver Fire Department personnel responded to a working structure fire in the 2500 block of East 18th Street. Crews deployed a hose line and searched the structure…
- Gluesenkamp Perez Leads in Clark County with 61% of Votes Cast in House RaceDemocratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez led Republican state Sen. John Braun 55% to 44.1% on Tuesday and garnered 61% of votes cast in Clark County. The race drew national…
- Brian Heywood on I-638 Poll ResultsLet's Go Washington founder Brian Heywood says well over a million Washingtonians stand with girl athletes following poll results on I-638. His statement names Frances…
- Democrats Lead Legislative Races in Clark County ElectionTurnout hit 169,598 of 363,192 voters, or 46.70 percent, in initial general election results. Democrats led all six legislative races in the 17th, 18th and 49th Districts, and…
- Six Stolen School Bikes Recovered, 12 Still Missing in Clark CountySurveillance video shows what appear to be two people removing bicycles from a storage trailer around 1:30 a.m. at Salmon Creek Elementary School. Eighteen bicycles were stolen…
