The longest-tenured member of Ridgefield’s school board, Emily Enquist, submitted her resignation on Sept. 10. Read more… Source: The Columbian
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Clark County residents who challenge government have uphill legal battle
Everyone is equal under the law, or at least that’s how the American legal system is supposed to work. But ask anyone who’s ever challenged…
Drax fined for starting on Longview biomass fuel plant without proper permits
Global energy giant Drax Group was fined $34,000 in June for starting construction on a $250 million biomass fuel plant in Longview before securing the…
Clark County man suspected of stabbing sister to death is held without bail, awaits mental evaluation
A Clark County man is being held without bail until he can have his mental competency evaluated after he was arrested late Wednesday in the…
City of Vancouver proposes to cut funding for Watershed Alliance due to budget restrictions
Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington may lose funding from the city of Vancouver in January. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Weather Eye: Expect partly sunny skies and highs in 70s this week
‘She told me the seasons were changing. The sun was shining but it was not hot. I could feel a sense of irritability in the…
3rd Congressional candidates react to second Trump assassination attempt
Shortly after the FBI announced Sept. 15 that former President Donald Trump was the target of a second assassination attempt at his golf course in…
Vancouver receives $10M loan to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from water supply
The city of Vancouver recently received a $10 million low-interest loan to remove so-called forever chemicals from the municipal water supply. Read more… Source: The…
Clark County Council to review report on county stormwater rates, possible increase
For the past nine months, Clark County Public Works’ clean water division has been studying whether the rates charged for its services generate enough revenue.…
Disability advocates challenge Vancouver’s elected leaders to go a week without driving
For many, the daily commute is a routine task. For people with disabilities, it can be much more complex. Read more… Source: The Columbian