Clark County Today News

Senator says Ecology must be open about program driving up fuel prices.

In a Sept. 26 letter to agency director Laura Watson, Sen. Perry Dozier points out how what is believed to be the first post fails to include names of account holder.

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Sentencing for Guillermo Raya Leon, the man who was convicted of killing CCSO Sgt. Jeremy Brown, was set at the maximum possible, which is life in prison with no chance of early release.

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Opinion: Putting an end to day camping.

Vancouver attorney Angus Lee believes the future of our community hinges on active civic participation.

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Nutter Foundation presents Dozer Day, an annual weekend festival that invites children to get behind the wheel of heavy construction equipment, and allows sponsors, such as Taylor Morrison, to spread the word about opportunities in the industry.

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A divided Washington State Supreme Court ruled last month that a “three strikes” criminal offender can be imprisoned for life without parole even if one of the qualifying felony offenses was committed as a juvenile.

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The Clark County Council decided to update its weekly schedule in an effort to accommodate an increase in scheduled meetings and provide consistency for attendees.

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Approximately 75,000 Kaiser workers went on strike Wednesday, including these workers who participated in a protest held at the Cascade Park Medical Center in Vancouver.

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Opinion: Implications of shifts in commuting.

Charles Prestrud believes that now that we have hard data that sheds light on commuting, the public agencies responsible for our transportation system need to update their plans and revise their forecasts.

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Letter: ‘I think this is a horrible idea and hope you do not reintroduce grizzly bears.’

Vancouver resident Jim McConnell offers a response to the National Park Service planning to reintroduce grizzly bears in the North Cascades.

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While the 2023-24 academic school year is well underway, the devastating effects of government-imposed lockdowns, school closures, and other public health policies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic are still permeating classrooms, homes, and hospitals nationwide.

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