Harless faces tough primary: Incumbent Vancouver Councilor Kim Harless takes on businesswoman Pooneh Gray and retired law enforcement chief Ron Willis in the Aug. 5 primary, clashing over homelessness, affordable housing, street redesigns and police funding — find out.
Vancouver Lake toxin alert: Clark County Public Health warns against swimming, boating or fishing after tests revealed cyanotoxin levels above state-recommended limits, posing respiratory, skin and digestive risks — find out how to stay safe.
New Sacred Heart Plaza: A $2.4 million heart-shaped garden and public gathering space at Vancouver’s historic Providence Academy is under construction, echoing Mother Joseph’s original 1875 design with new pathways, climate-friendly plantings and a contemplative plaza — find out.
Clark College unveils tech degree: Clark College has unveiled a new applied technology degree aimed at giving students practical skills for emerging tech careers — learn what it entails.
Declining Clark County vaccination rates: Only 82.6% of kindergartners are up to date, trailing the state average of 87.1%, so Public Health relaunched its Immunization Coalition to boost awareness and delivery — learn what the coalition plans to do.
Other Vancouver headlines this week
- Officers captured snake slithering on Vancouver sidewalk
- Splash pads replace Clark County public pools
- Clark County mulls criminal justice sales tax
- Ramp work planned on I-205 in Vancouver
- Veterans center seeks donations after funding cut
- Single-track mountain biking awaits at Rocky Point
