The Evergreen Education Association will strike Wednesday, closing schools on what was scheduled to be the first day of the school year. Read more… Source:…
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Clark County Council OKs hearing on $8M in federal pandemic relief fund requests
By The Citizen on August 24, 2023
The Clark County Council on Wednesday approved moving forward with a hearing on nearly $8 million in new requests for federal pandemic relief funds. In…
Giving Closet in Vancouver hosts back-to-school event for students in need
By The Citizen on August 23, 2023
Kids of all ages are coming out of The Giving Closet, a free community store, clutching pairs of new shoes and backpacks. Across the street,…
After decades without trains running, rail development worries Clark County neighbors
By The Citizen on August 21, 2023
BATTLE GROUND — Life in the Whispering Poplars mobile home park is fairly quiet for resident Karen Colwell. Yes, there’s noise from the traffic along…
Evergreen Public Schools, teachers union bring in state mediator as contract negotiations stall
By The Citizen on August 18, 2023
Bargaining teams from Evergreen Public Schools and the Evergreen Education Association have brought in a state mediator to help reach a tentative agreement amid stalled…
Clark County cooling centers see lukewarm response
By The Citizen on August 16, 2023
J.P. Walmer spent the first day living outside chasing the shade to stay out of the 103-degree heat. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Putting the brakes on traffic fatalities in Clark County and Washington
By The Citizen on August 9, 2023
SALMON CREEK — As the cars whizzed by, radar clocked their speed: 43, 34, 41 mph. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘Climate Curious’ group to discuss climate work at Port of Camas-Washougal
By The Citizen on August 9, 2023
Portland-based networking group Climate Curious is calling for sustainability savants, environmental entrepreneurs and anyone interested in learning about local climate efforts to join them for…
Living on the edge: Clark County’s high rents leave many vulnerable renters on verge of homelessness
By The Citizen on August 5, 2023
Judy Laughery opened her internet browser, and a poll popped up on her screen. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Would rent control solve affordable housing crisis?
By The Citizen on August 5, 2023
In her early 30s, Sharon Pevey of Vancouver paid $225 monthly for a three-bedroom, two-bath duplex with a couple of fireplaces and full basement. Because…