The Vancouver NAACP and League of United Latin American Citizens are calling for the resignation of Clark County Council Chair Eileen Quiring following comments she…
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Vancouver mayor says listening sessions on race, policing were ‘intense’
The personal anecdotes recounted during Vancouver’s listening sessions on race and policing last week were “heartbreaking,” Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle said, even as she regarded the…
Washington issues statewide facial covering requirement
OLYMPIA — Washington state will require people to wear facial coverings in public settings, under a statewide public health order announced Tuesday by Gov. Jay…
Herrera Beutler co-sponsors police reform bill
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, joined her Republican House colleagues Thursday in introducing a policing reform bill. The Justice Act, a House companion bill…
Vancouver’s diversity task force feels new urgency
The last meeting of Vancouver’s Community Task Force on Council Representation — a group aimed at increasing diversity among the city’s leaders — was in…
State Senate candidate Reynolds to hold Juneteenth drive
A candidate running for state Senate in the 49th District is collecting food and supplies for families impacted by COVID-19 in recognition of Juneteenth. Rey…
Vancouver listening sessions on race, police brutality won’t be broadcast, recorded
Vancouver city leaders will not record or publicly broadcast their upcoming listening sessions on race and police brutality, a reversal of the sessions’ original format.…
Vancouver council puts freeze on new fossil fuel infrastructure
The city of Vancouver has placed a six-month freeze on all new large-scale fossil fuel infrastructure, including a moratorium on expansions to existing facilities. The…
Woodland City Council: Reopen our city
Woodland has declared itself a “sanctuary city” against state restrictions on businesses and gatherings amid COVID-19. The Woodland City Council voted 4-3 Monday in favor…
Clark County employees discuss diversity
A recent chain of emails between Clark County employees mirrored national divisions around race and COVID-19. On May 7, a county employee shared with members…








