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…
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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…
‘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
‘Running a criminal history is not in conflict with our immigration enforcement policy’: Vancouver police make arrests under ‘alien possession of firearms’ law
Since pledging two months ago that they don’t investigate citizenship status, Vancouver police have arrested people under a state law against “alien possession of firearms.”…
‘Let’s not panic, but let’s prepare for the future’: Clark County reeling from Columbia River Mental Health’s abrupt suspension of services
As Columbia River Mental Health Services explores ways to restore behavioral health programs it suspended last week, patients and advocates are still reeling. Read more… …
Student homelessness is growing in Clark County and across the state
Homelessness among students continues to increase across Clark County and the state, reaching record highs, according to a Seattle nonprofit. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Battle Ground, Hockinson school districts try again for levies at ballot box
Two Clark County school districts are returning to voters April 22 to seek approval for levies that failed in February. Read more… Source: The Columbian
More national chains close, but Clark County’s retail vacancy rate remains low
Although more national brands continue to close their doors, Clark County’s retail vacancy rate remains low. Read more… Source: The Columbian