CAMAS — The Port of Camas-Washougal is negotiating a land-swap transaction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that would expand the port’s inventory of…
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Washington Saves fills gap for private-sector employees without a 401(k); plan set to launch in 2027
By The Citizen on May 27, 2024
Most people who have retirement savings set their money aside in a 401(k) or similar tax-deferred accounts. But 401(k)s are not available to everyone. Read…
Crash on I-5 near La Center kills Vader woman Friday
By The Citizen on May 25, 2024
A truck driving northbound on Interstate 5 near La Center struck and killed a 42-year-old Vader woman Friday night. Read more… Source: The Columbian
WWII veteran’s remains return to home to Clark County: ‘It was nothing less than completely amazing’
By The Citizen on May 25, 2024
La Center kid Herb March was 21 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1939. He wasn’t much older — just 24 years old…
Gas prices falling in Clark County and nationally as travel increases for holiday weekend
By The Citizen on May 25, 2024
Here’s good news for travelers headed into Memorial Day weekend: Gas prices are on the decline. Read more… Source: The Columbian
From the Newsroom: Working on our writing
By The Citizen on May 25, 2024
One of the good things we have going for us here at The Columbian is the volunteer work done by Dee Anne Finken, a retired…
Clark County Council rejects quick action to help Vancouver pay for 150-bed homeless shelter
By The Citizen on May 24, 2024
The Clark County Council rejected Vancouver’s request for quick help to pay for a 150-bed homeless shelter. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Panel discusses Interstate 5 Bridge tolling scenarios, including low-income program, weekend rates and heavy truck tolls
By The Citizen on May 24, 2024
Construction on a new Interstate 5 Bridge is expected to begin in early 2026, and tolling will help cover the $5 billion to $7.5 billion…
Camas students ‘keep in touch’ with space through video conference with astronaut
By The Citizen on May 24, 2024
CAMAS — If growing up to be an astronaut used to be an unlikely dream, now it’s simply a “career choice,” Dr. Michael Barratt said…
Interstate Bridge Replacement Program officials want span that’s attractive to cyclists, walkers, those using wheelchairs
By The Citizen on May 23, 2024
The Interstate 5 Bridge is a hard road to travel on foot or by bike. The sidewalks are tiny, the traffic is thunderous, and the…