The Clark County Council agreed Wednesday to pay $3.5 million to settle the wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Jenoah Donald, a Black…
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Left lane of I-5 south to close for bridge inspection Sunday near Woodland
By The Citizen on May 15, 2025
Travelers on southbound Interstate 5 in Cowlitz County should expect delays and longer-than-usual travel times Sunday, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Read…
With state funding cuts, dangerous homeless camps along Clark County highways could remain in place longer
By The Citizen on May 14, 2025
The Washington State Department of Transportation may have less funding for clearing homeless camps along state highways in Clark County starting in July. Read more… …
Washougal Songcraft Festival connects students with music business professionals
By The Citizen on May 14, 2025
WASHOUGAL — Christopher and Stephanie Corbell launched the nonprofit Washougal Songcraft Festival in 2022 to promote arts education, celebrate the craft of songwriting, and develop…
Vancouver allocates millions to create, preserve affordable housing units
By The Citizen on May 14, 2025
Although the White House has proposed eliminating some federal funds for housing, Vancouver city staff aren’t worried about the well running dry — this year,…
‘Diversifying is what we do’: Port of Vancouver breaks ground on soda ash export terminal
By The Citizen on May 13, 2025
Export partners and port officials broke ground Tuesday at the Port of Vancouver on a new soda ash export terminal, which will replace the current…
Investigators identify Clark County sheriff’s deputy involved in fatal stabbing of DUI suspect
By The Citizen on May 13, 2025
Investigators on Tuesday identified the Clark County sheriff’s deputy involved in the fatal stabbing of a suspected drunk driver during a fight last week in…
Free parking in downtown Vancouver on weekends is on its way out
By The Citizen on May 13, 2025
The city of Vancouver moved forward with some parking changes Monday, including eliminating free parking on weekends in downtown Vancouver and increasing parking meter hourly…
Summer hiring off to slow start for Clark County teenagers but it’s not all doom and gloom
By The Citizen on May 13, 2025
Some local teens are finding it difficult to get jobs this year. And data backs that up, showing the job market for young people is…
Environmentalists worry changes to Endangered Species Act will hurt more wildlife than the spotted owl
By The Citizen on May 13, 2025
A proposed change to the Endangered Species Act has local environmental groups worried. Read more… Source: The Columbian