Southwest Washington’s Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was one of just four Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives to vote in favor of the Safeguard American…
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‘A really special site’: State develops plan to preserve Washougal Oaks Natural Area
By The Citizen on April 10, 2025
For the past two decades, an inconspicuous nature preserve in the Columbia River Gorge has protected rare plants, Oregon white oaks and animals imperiled by…
Clark County Sheriff Horch details staffing crisis, seeks 90 additional deputies
By The Citizen on April 10, 2025
Because the local criminal justice system has not kept pace with the county’s ballooning population, Clark County Sheriff John Horch now says his agency needs…
Seasonal water releases for young salmon start at Bonneville Dam amid national political turbulence
By The Citizen on April 10, 2025
At 12 this morning, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened Bonneville Dam’s spillway gates, marking the beginning of seasonal water releases known as “spill.”…
Battle Ground City Council members vote on amendment to city’s speed-regulating ordinance
By The Citizen on April 10, 2025
Battle Ground City Council members had some choice words Monday for the Washington State Department of Transportation, whose proposed speed limit changes to state Highway…
Driver licensing offices in Clark County fill up ahead of REAL ID Act deadline
By The Citizen on April 10, 2025
Crying babies. Loud ringtones. The occasional open-mouthed cough. Driver licensing offices in Clark County are crammed ahead of a May 7 deadline for travelers to…
Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigating theft-by-deception in outdoor expo that vendors say didn’t live up to promised attendance
By The Citizen on April 10, 2025
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the organizer of the recent Vancouver Outdoor Expo on possible theft allegations for promising crowds that didn’t turn…
‘Your apologies mean nothing if it is not accompanied by change’: Vancouver teachers confront school board about facing parents’ outrage sparked by misconduct investigation
By The Citizen on April 9, 2025
Teachers told the Vancouver school board on Tuesday they felt blindsided when the district released results of an investigation into a former teacher’s alleged sexual…
‘It’s about time for an institution like WSU to have a woman president’: President Cantwell visits Vancouver campus
By The Citizen on April 9, 2025
Washington State University’s 12th president is the first woman to fill the role in the institution’s 135-year history. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘Clark County’s job market has seen slow but steady growth over the last year’: Building developments bring boost
By The Citizen on April 9, 2025
Construction and professional development jobs are on the rise countywide, according to the latest state employment data. Read more… Source: The Columbian