After weeks of debate, the Clark County Council on Tuesday presented a resolution condemning political violence and the assassination of Charlie Kirk to a representative…
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Kaiser Permanente workers across Southwest Washington to begin five-day strike Tuesday
By The Citizen on October 13, 2025
Hundreds of Kaiser Permanente workers in Clark County will begin a five-day strike on Tuesday. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats found in Clark County
By The Citizen on October 10, 2025
The National Park Service announced in September that the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats was found at San Juan Island National Historical Park…
Ohana Self Defense offers free, survivor-centered self-defense classes to Clark County women
By The Citizen on October 10, 2025
The word “ohana” means family in Hawaiian. For a newly formed nonprofit in Vancouver, it’s more than just a word. It’s a mission to empower…
Vancouver developing four relief programs that would benefit small businesses
By The Citizen on October 9, 2025
The city of Vancouver is developing four small-business relief programs to create jobs and economic opportunity, especially in low-income neighborhoods. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver City Council plans to condemn land needed for Grand Loop in Heights District
By The Citizen on October 9, 2025
The Vancouver City Council agreed Monday to move forward with condemnation proceedings on a slice of land needed for a road through the mixed-use, walkable…
3 Battle Ground council positions on Nov. 4 ballot
By The Citizen on October 9, 2025
Battle Ground voters will decide on three city council seats in the Nov. 4 election, while one position is uncontested. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Hotter, drier Pacific Northwest summers are killing native trees
By The Citizen on October 8, 2025
The hot, dry summers Clark County and much of the Pacific Northwest have experienced in recent years are harming some native tree species. Forestry experts…
David and Patricia Nierenberg named 2025 First Citizen Award recipients
By The Citizen on October 7, 2025
Vancouver philanthropists David and Patricia Nierenberg are the 2025 recipients of the First Citizen Award. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Watershed Alliance will shut down at the end of the year due to budget cuts and funding delays
By The Citizen on October 7, 2025
After 17 years of tree plantings, beach and river cleanups, ivy removals and education programs, Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington will close its doors at…