In the midst of a summer heat wave in July 2023, Vancouver resident ShaWayne Hodges walked out to her porch and saw a notice posted…
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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson visits Vancouver for Joe Kent fundraiser
By The Citizen on August 17, 2024
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson visited Vancouver Saturday to help raise money for fellow Republican Joe Kent’s campaign to represent the 3rd Congressional District. Read…
Could the November election spell trouble for the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement project?
By The Citizen on August 17, 2024
The Columbia River Crossing project probably wouldn’t have died in the Legislature in 2013 if not for just a handful of Clark County voters. Read…
From the Newsroom: We’re putting digital first
By The Citizen on August 17, 2024
For at least 10 years, all of the journalism experts and academics have been telling newspaper editors, “Put digital first!” I don’t disagree with that,…
Cougar spotted in Vancouver’s Fruit Valley area, according to state Department of Fish and Wildlife
By The Citizen on August 16, 2024
A cougar has been spotted roaming around the Fruit Valley area of Vancouver. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County Fair sees an increase in fairgoers and success with dinosaurs and a new app
By The Citizen on August 16, 2024
Attendance at the 2024 Clark County Fair rose slightly this year thanks to high interest in motor sports events on the fair’s closing weekend, organizers…
Clark County Public Health provides free services for testing, prevention of sexually transmitted infections
By The Citizen on August 16, 2024
As local and national rates of syphilis remain high, Clark County Public Health is reminding residents of several free services it provides for sexually transmitted…
Clark Public Utilities sets sights on advanced metering for Clark County customers
By The Citizen on August 16, 2024
When candidates running for Clark Public Utilities commissioner began debating policy initiatives at a recent Columbian Editorial Board meeting, they lingered on an obscure topic:…
Open House Ministries’ annual resource fair in Vancouver sees record-breaking number of community partners
By The Citizen on August 16, 2024
People wearing Hawaiian shirts and leis greeted attendees at a resource fair Thursday hosted by the faith-based nonprofit Open House Ministries, which operates a shelter…
Ensure kids are healthy students: Pediatrician shares advice for back-to-school success
By The Citizen on August 15, 2024
It’s that time of year when summer activities slow down, parents stock up on school supplies, teachers prepare classrooms and kids get ready to head…