C-Tran recently began offering free visual assistance services to help blind and low-vision bus riders navigate their routes. Read more… Source: The Columbian
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Southwest Washington’s new smelt season got off to an awkward start on the Cowlitz River
By The Citizen on March 17, 2025
LONGVIEW — This year’s Cowlitz River recreational smelt dip-fishing season kicked off Wednesday almost totally without its two most important elements: smelt and people dipping…
Should Safe Stays stay? Vancouver officials, advocates for the homeless debate whether communities should be permanent
By The Citizen on March 15, 2025
Vancouver’s system of temporary shelters may become a permanent part of the city’s plan to address homelessness. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Silver Lake winter crappie offer a tasty challenge
By The Citizen on March 15, 2025
SILVER LAKE — The bite had slowed. A few other fishers were still doing well, but my luck had stopped. Read more… Source: The Columbian
From the Newsroom: Takeaways from News Media Day in Olympia
By The Citizen on March 15, 2025
OLYMPIA — I could see they were fatigued. Our state senators and representatives had stayed up until the early hours that morning debating bills. But…
Fort Vancouver continues to celebrate bicentennial
By The Citizen on March 14, 2025
Festivities commemorating Fort Vancouver’s bicentennial continue this month with a series of speakers. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Northwest Forest Plan less effective in the face of climate change, says Forest Service, proposing changes
By The Citizen on March 14, 2025
Time is running out for those wanting to offer feedback on proposed changes to the U.S. Forest Service’s Northwest Forest Plan. The public comment period…
VHA wants blanket approval for housing projects outside of Vancouver from the rest of Clark County
By The Citizen on March 14, 2025
The Vancouver Housing Authority wants jurisdictions in Clark County to agree to blanket approval of its housing projects outside of Vancouver, but some officials are…
Fellow Clark County councilors oust Michelle Belkot from C-Tran board after she broke ranks on vote
By The Citizen on March 13, 2025
After a tense exchange Wednesday, Clark County councilors ousted fellow Councilor Michelle Belkot from her seat on C-Tran’s board of directors. Read more… Source: The…
Shamrock Run in Felida raises money for Vancouver Public Schools programs for at-risk youth
By The Citizen on March 13, 2025
Saturday’s 5K begins at 10 a.m. at Mahoney’s Public House, 10714 N.W. Lakeshore Ave., Suite 105. Proceeds will go to The Foundation for Vancouver Public…