Drug possession is no longer a felony in Washington as of 2021. Advocates lauded the change, arguing that criminalization of drugs has historically led to…
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Clark County gets FEMA disaster assistance for January ice storms
By The Citizen on April 30, 2024
Federal disaster assistance is available for Clark County and other Southwest Washington tribes and nonprofits affected by January’s winter storms, according to a statement from…
3rd Congressional District candidates discuss foreign aid, a central issue in campaign
By The Citizen on April 30, 2024
Foreign aid is becoming a central issue in the race for Southwest Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Biden approves disaster declaration for Washington after January storms
By The Citizen on April 30, 2024
President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration on Sunday for several Washington counties following the January winter storms that caused widespread flooding, landslides, downed…
Housing a top struggle for undocumented immigrants in Clark County
By The Citizen on April 27, 2024
Rent was going up again for the decaying Vancouver apartment where Isabel lived with her husband and two sons. And though it was difficult to…
Change coming to Clark County court system as it prepares for growth
By The Citizen on April 26, 2024
Clark County’s criminal justice hub in downtown Vancouver is slated to look different by the end of 2025 as the county prepares for growth in…
Clark County Council pushes to provide more ‘middle housing,’ aiming to increase access to homeownership
By The Citizen on April 18, 2024
As part of a long effort to create a greater variety of housing options with potential for smaller, more affordable homes, the Clark County Council…
Summer jobs picture upbeat for Clark County teens
By The Citizen on April 18, 2024
Teen employment in Clark County has been on the decline for years but not anymore — good news for teens wanting to earn some money…
Defending cyberspace: Cyberattacks have become a cost of doing business in Clark County
By The Citizen on April 13, 2024
About seven years ago, Clark College’s technology lab was hacked. Today, that’s where students in the college’s new cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program are learning how…
Camp Bonneville concerns may delay contract between Clark County, FBI
By The Citizen on April 4, 2024
New and old concerns about the FBI’s continued use of a shooting range at Camp Bonneville could delay contract negotiations between the federal agency and…