The Trump administration has backed down from its move to fire thousands of probationary federal workers. The switch means hundreds of local federal workers may…
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Clark County considers traffic management program to address safety of neighborhood roads
By The Citizen on March 6, 2025
Clark County could soon roll out a new traffic management program aimed at making neighborhood roads safer. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark College, WSUV await guidance from state before dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs
By The Citizen on February 28, 2025
Colleges in Clark County didn’t make any sudden moves after the U.S. Department of Education’s Feb. 14 letter ordering them to dismantle any institutional programming…
Vancouver plans to close sound wall homeless camp along Mill Plain
By The Citizen on February 25, 2025
The city of Vancouver will close the West Mill Plain Boulevard sound wall to camping March 5 after almost a year of complaints from neighbors.…
Royce Pollard, former mayor of ‘America’s Vancouver,’ dies at 85
By The Citizen on February 25, 2025
Known for his strong opinions and willingness to fight for his city, former longtime Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard died Monday. He was 85 years old.…
Hockinson and Battle Ground school districts approve levies for April ballot after failures in February
By The Citizen on February 24, 2025
Two Clark County school districts will place levies on the April 22 ballot after prior funding measures failed in February’s election. Read more… Source: The…
Book banning debate overtakes FVRLibraries’ Tuesday board meeting
By The Citizen on February 19, 2025
Even though it wasn’t on the agenda, a debate about banning LGBTQ+ books consumed much of FVRLibraries’ board of trustees meeting on Tuesday. Read more… …
Learn to run for office with League of Women Voters
By The Citizen on February 19, 2025
Interested in running for office but not sure where to begin? The League of Women Voters of Clark County is hosting a nonpartisan training session…
Clark County makes up to $60,000 in down payment help available to qualifying homebuyers
By The Citizen on February 18, 2025
Up to $60,000 in down payment assistance is now available for some first-time homebuyers in Clark County — an opportunity that may become increasingly rare.…
‘Good trouble’: Presidents Day protesters in Vancouver pack Esther Short Park
By The Citizen on February 17, 2025
Hundreds of sign-waving protesters filled Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver at noon Monday in a demonstration of ire at the new Trump administration that…