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Boeing sets new values after ‘brutal’ employee feedback

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg testifies before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearings on production quality issues, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on April 2, 2025.

April 20, 2025, 6:02am Business

Boeing employees don’t trust senior leadership and don’t feel their contributions are recognized or valued, according to the results of an internal survey that CEO Kelly Ortberg shared at staff meetings this week. Read story

Portland Winterhawks center Kyle Chyzowski, left, and Everett Silvertips center Austin Roest face off Wednesday, April 16, 2025, during a second round playoff game between the Winterhawks and the Everett Silvertips at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The Winterhawks won in overtime, 6-5.

Winterhawks can’t close out Everett, lose 8-4 as Silvertips force Game 7

April 19, 2025, 9:21pm Latest News

The Everett Silvertips beat the Portland Winterhawks 8-4 in Game 6 of their Western Hockey League second-round playoff series to force Game 7 on Tuesday at Everett. Read story

Protesters line up along Andresen Road in front of the the Tesla dealership in Vancouver during a National Day of Action protest event on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

A thousand people line Vancouver intersection as part of anti-Trump, anti-Musk protest

April 19, 2025, 4:06pm Clark County News

About 1,000 people lined the sidewalks at corner of Andresen Road and Fourth Plain Boulevard on Saturday to protest of the policies of President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk. Read story

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, center, answers questions from the media after appearing at an election night party at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Nov. 5. Perez’s critics say she’s been too ambivalent on the actions of the Trump administration to avoid ruffling feathers of Trump supporters in her district.

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s controversial votes draw ire from supporters in Southwest Washington

April 19, 2025, 6:14am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is facing backlash in her Southwest Washington district from the same Democrats who helped her get elected. Now, some are calling for a new candidate. Read story

Guests mingle April 11 during the opening night of Clark County Historical Museum’s newest exhibit, “This Is Our Legacy,” which commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Vancouver NAACP.

‘This Is Our Legacy’: Vancouver NAACP celebrates its 80 year history with new exhibit

April 19, 2025, 6:13am Clark County Life

The NAACP’s Vancouver branch is celebrating its 80th anniversary this month with a new exhibit at the Clark County Historical Museum. “This Is Our Legacy” opened with a reception April 11 and will be on display for at least three years, said Katie Bush, the museum’s engagement and interpretation manager. Read story

Construction continues at a home already sold in the Stonegate neighborhood in northeast Vancouver in 2020.

Housing post-COVID: Tight market, low inventory in Clark County

April 19, 2025, 6:13am Business

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic five years ago, Clark County’s housing market has tightened and become more competitive — but that’s not all due to the pandemic. Read story

A volunteer helps a youngster with his fish. An army of volunteers, over 200 each day, are on site to help the children learn how to fish and enjoy the outdoors.

Klineline Kids Fishing Derby dedicated to children and community

April 19, 2025, 6:12am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Thousands of kids enjoyed a weekend of fishing at Klineline Pond thanks to an army of volunteers. Read story

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