Clark County Today News

The Red Cross Cascades Region is urging people to roll up their sleeves and give blood or platelets in the days ahead after back-to-back winter storms forced the cancellation of more than 70 drives.

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The Clark County Assessor’s office property tax exemption specialists will be available to answer questions and enroll property owners in the county’s property tax relief program at an upcoming public event.

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The county manager is seeking applicants to fill several positions on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.

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Letter: It's time to end big money's grip on our democracy.

Washougal resident Mark Haller reflects on the 14th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC.

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Vancouver resident Wynn Grcich shares her thoughts on the dangers of fluoridated drinking water.

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Joe Cortright analyzes the nearly $200 million that has already been spent on the proposed Interstate Bridge Replacement Project.

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The Washington Secretary of State’s Office has formally certified Initiative 2081.

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Opinion: Senate Bill 5770 would overturn Initiative 747 passed by the voters in 2001.

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center says lawmakers need to get serious about housing affordability instead of hurting the homeowners and renters of Washington by arbitrarily increasing taxes.

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High school students at King’s Way Christian schools were not “off” this week during the weather event, but instead have been working remotely from home — lessons the school learned during the pandemic.

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In an important exploration of local history, the 2023 edition of the Clark County Historical Museum annual publication, Clark County History, delves into the narrative of the Vancouver, Klickitat, and Yakima Railroad.

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