A group of Washougal residents are hoping the Washington State Arts Commission will soon name their city a certified “creative district.” Read more… Source: The…
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Battle Ground man gets 20 years for exploiting children online
By The Citizen on April 12, 2025
A Battle Ground man was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting three children on social media. Read more… Source: The…
Southwest Washington senior citizens can apply for $80 benefit cards to use at farmers markets, farm stores
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington is offering eligible seniors a limited number of $80 benefit cards to use at participating…
Sen. Cleveland votes no on rent cap measure; Measure passes in Senate, moves back to the House
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
Sen. Annette Cleveland of Vancouver was the only Democrat to vote against a bill capping rent increases that passed through the Washington Senate on Thursday…
‘It’s really cool to be doing this stuff’: Students dig in at Baz River Front Park restoriation project in Camas
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
CAMAS — About 35 students from Hudson’s Bay and Fort Vancouver high schools spent Wednesday digging in the dirt. They weren’t looking for buried treasure…
Columbia River Mental Health Services to reopen Vancouver and Battle Ground locations after receiving $1.6 million grant from Cowlitz Indian Tribe
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
Columbia River Mental Health Services is slowly regaining its footing after an abrupt suspension of services in late March, with two of its locations reopening.…
Washougal School District monitors grant-funded programs, prepares for possible federal cuts
By The Citizen on April 11, 2025
Reacting to a recent spate of federal spending cuts, Washougal School District leaders say they are proactively exploring alternative ways to support the Unite! Washougal…
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez defends vote in favor of SAVE Act
By The Citizen on April 10, 2025
Southwest Washington’s Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was one of just four Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives to vote in favor of the Safeguard American…
‘A really special site’: State develops plan to preserve Washougal Oaks Natural Area
By The Citizen on April 10, 2025
For the past two decades, an inconspicuous nature preserve in the Columbia River Gorge has protected rare plants, Oregon white oaks and animals imperiled by…
Clark County Sheriff Horch details staffing crisis, seeks 90 additional deputies
By The Citizen on April 10, 2025
Because the local criminal justice system has not kept pace with the county’s ballooning population, Clark County Sheriff John Horch now says his agency needs…