At 12 this morning, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened Bonneville Dam’s spillway gates, marking the beginning of seasonal water releases known as “spill.”…
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Battle Ground City Council members vote on amendment to city’s speed-regulating ordinance
Battle Ground City Council members had some choice words Monday for the Washington State Department of Transportation, whose proposed speed limit changes to state Highway…
Driver licensing offices in Clark County fill up ahead of REAL ID Act deadline
Crying babies. Loud ringtones. The occasional open-mouthed cough. Driver licensing offices in Clark County are crammed ahead of a May 7 deadline for travelers to…
Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigating theft-by-deception in outdoor expo that vendors say didn’t live up to promised attendance
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the organizer of the recent Vancouver Outdoor Expo on possible theft allegations for promising crowds that didn’t turn…
Worksource to host free hiring event Wednesday
WorkSource is hosting a free hiring event for job seekers from 10 a.m. to noon April 16 at 204 Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver. Read…
‘Your apologies mean nothing if it is not accompanied by change’: Vancouver teachers confront school board about facing parents’ outrage sparked by misconduct investigation
Teachers told the Vancouver school board on Tuesday they felt blindsided when the district released results of an investigation into a former teacher’s alleged sexual…
‘It’s about time for an institution like WSU to have a woman president’: President Cantwell visits Vancouver campus
Washington State University’s 12th president is the first woman to fill the role in the institution’s 135-year history. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘Clark County’s job market has seen slow but steady growth over the last year’: Building developments bring boost
Construction and professional development jobs are on the rise countywide, according to the latest state employment data. Read more… Source: The Columbian
State administrative ruling backs Vancouver’s 360 Sheet Metal in dispute over wages
A recent state administrative ruling found a Vancouver-based manufacturer’s ductwork fabrication for public works projects was not subject to the state’s prevailing wage law, contrary…
Vancouver Clinic CEO Mark Mantei to retire at the end of 2025
Vancouver Clinic CEO Mark Mantei announced Tuesday that he will retire from his position at the end of the year. Read more… Source: The Columbian