Clark County Council Chair Eileen Quiring said Wednesday that she would like to wait to hold a listening session on systemic racism, citing what she…
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Protesters gather in front of Vancouver city attorneys’ homes
Protesters targeted the homes of two Vancouver city attorneys over the weekend in response to a criminal charge against a local business owner, who allegedly…
Vancouver schools appoints chief criminal deputy prosecutor to replace Stoker
Vancouver Public Schools’ directors have unanimously appointed Camara Banfield, Clark County chief criminal deputy prosecutor, to the school board. Banfield replaces Mark Stoker, who resigned…
Clark County Councilor John Blom faces challenges from all sides
The hearing in which the Clark County Council adopted this year’s budget was contentious through the final vote. Councilors would finally approve the $545 million…
Order reopens city’s playgrounds and parks
Playgrounds at Vancouver’s public parks are now open, following an emergency order issued by City Manager Eric Holmes on Tuesday. Play structures, sport courts, restrooms…
Price Foundation gifts to help local programs
The Honorable Frank and Arlene Price Foundation on Tuesday announced $350,000 in charitable grants across Clark and Cowlitz counties. The charitable foundation was established by…
COVID response grants total more than $900,000
In June, $921,093 in grants were awarded from the SW Washington COVID Response Fund. Among the awards was $200,000 to Council for the Homeless, $200,000…
Nonprofit advocacy group, Portland mayor withdraw support for I-5 Rose Quarter expansion
The nonprofit advocacy group Albina Vision Trust withdrew its support for the proposed Interstate 5 Rose Quarter expansion project Tuesday, prompting Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler…
Walgreens clerk prevents Clark County woman from being scammed
Karen Nickell got a phone message on June 2 from a Clark Public Utilities number saying her service would be disconnected because she owed money.…
Judge resolves bail bonds case in favor of David Regan
The owner of a local bail bonds business who last year was accused of illegal activity by the state insurance commissioner has been cleared of…






