Clark County, Washington government, policies, and community issues
Clark County health officials say one January measles case led to six more infections, prompting renewed calls for vaccination and vigilance.
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The federal government has earmarked $100 million for light rail construction as part of the Interstate Bridge Replacement project connecting Portland and Vancouver, reigniting debate across Southwest Washington over cost and scope.
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Residents of a downtown Vancouver assisted living facility remain under water restrictions as officials continue testing for Legionella bacteria linked to Legionnaires’ disease.
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Vancouver residents joined advocates statewide in Olympia during Latino Legislative Day, calling for stronger limits on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
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Clark County prosecutors have withdrawn their bid to disqualify Judge Tsering Cornell from violent and sexual offense cases after defense attorneys raised constitutional objections—restoring normal case assignments and reaffirming judicial independence.
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A pickup truck crashed into a Vancouver apartment Friday afternoon, sending the driver to the hospital and displacing a resident. Local responders say structural damage forced evacuation, and the cause is under investigation.
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North Clark County Indivisible has launched an education committee to help residents understand Washington’s school funding systems and improve community involvement in strengthening local education.
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The KWRL Transportation Cooperative has unveiled 14 new electric school buses and 16 charging stations serving Woodland, Kalama, Ridgefield, and La Center schools, supported by federal clean energy grants.
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The Vancouver Police Department held a memorial honoring Officer Don Sahota, four years after he was killed in the line of duty, reflecting on his enduring legacy of service and community impact.
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Southwest Washington advocates are urging the state to let an outside agency open and run the unused $42 million Brockmann Mental Health Campus near Mount Vista, arguing that its vacancy worsens regional treatment shortages affecting counties like Cowlitz.
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