Clark County, Washington government, policies, and community issues
Clark County Manager Kathleen Otto has appointed April Furth as deputy county manager, with Furth set to begin February 23. Her appointment underscores ongoing administrative restructuring with potential regional significance for Cowlitz County.
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Journey Theater stages “A Year with Frog and Toad” at Manor Church in Battle Ground Feb. 19–28. Public and school‑day shows, with family‑friendly pricing and group access.
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Early special election returns show the Battle Ground Public Schools levy trailing, while the Hockinson School District SP&O renewal is leading with about 56% support.
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A probate notice has been filed in Clark County Superior Court for the estate of Kevin Lee Grove, with creditors advised to submit claims within the statutory deadline under Washington probate law.
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An Orchards activist says she confronted an SUV she believed to be a federal agent in her neighborhood—she was detained by sheriff’s deputies and warned she could face felony stalking charges. The sheriff’s office has not yet commented, and no charges have been filed.
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A body was pulled from the Columbia River near Camas, taken to Chinook Landing in Fairview for examination by the medical examiner. At this writing, identity and cause of death remain unreleased. Further updates are pending from the medical examiner and law enforcement.
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Two Texas men pleaded guilty in federal court to a violent ATM robbery scheme across six states—including Renton, Vancouver, and Battleground—targeting technicians. Sentencing is set for April, and they owe nearly $769,000 in restitution.
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PeaceHealth, a not‑for‑profit health system based in Vancouver, has notified Washington state officials of a planned reduction in its workforce...
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A Washougal woman formally entered not‑guilty pleas on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to nearly two dozen charges relating to animal...
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Clark County is pursuing the expansion of its holdings within the Camp Bonneville site by seeking to acquire an additional...
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