Friday,  February 7 , 2025

Linkedin Pinterest

Newsletter

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Energy, testifies during a Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing for his pending confirmation, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Washington.

New energy secretary’s commitment to Hanford site cleanup questioned by Sen. Cantwell

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Energy, testifies during a Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing for his pending confirmation, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Washington.

February 5, 2025, 7:27am Latest News

Fossil fuel executive Chris Wright has become the nation’s energy secretary, despite questions about his commitment to Hanford environmental cleanup raised by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. Read story

Seton Catholic coach Phil Kent talks to his players during a timeout against Kalama during a Trico League girls basketball game at Seton Catholic High School in Vancouver on Jan. 30, 2025.
Clark County is home to thousands of federal employees. Some work in the federal building in downtown Vancouver, while others work at the Bonneville Power Administration’s Ross Complex, the U.S. Forest Service on Officers Row and the U.S. Geological Survey in east Vancouver. These jobs could be at risk in the new administration aiming to shrink the federal government.

Federal workers in Clark County are worried about their jobs, benefits and retirement plans

Clark County is home to thousands of federal employees. Some work in the federal building in downtown Vancouver, while others work at the Bonneville Power Administration’s Ross Complex, the U.S. Forest Service on Officers Row and the U.S. Geological Survey in east Vancouver. These jobs could be at risk in the new administration aiming to shrink the federal government.

February 5, 2025, 6:08am Business

Mass confusion and uncertainty are sweeping through the federal government. Local workers fear not only for their jobs but also their benefits and retirement plans. Read story

Drivers traveling along Northwest Sixth Avenue in Camas pass by the Georgia-Pacific paper mill on Friday. G-P plans to demolish several nonoperational structures located near Northwest Sixth Avenue later this year.

Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Camas will demolish 21 unused buildings this spring

Drivers traveling along Northwest Sixth Avenue in Camas pass by the Georgia-Pacific paper mill on Friday. G-P plans to demolish several nonoperational structures located near Northwest Sixth Avenue later this year.

February 5, 2025, 6:07am Business

A demolition project set to begin this spring at the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Camas could literally change people’s views of the city. Read story

Do you like spinach? Good, because this recipe has three bags of it — plus marinated artichoke hearts, cream cheese and Parmesan. Yup, it’s good.

Dip into deliciousness: Spinach and artichoke casserole great as dish or target of chips, veggies

Do you like spinach? Good, because this recipe has three bags of it — plus marinated artichoke hearts, cream cheese and Parmesan. Yup, it’s good.

February 5, 2025, 6:01am Clark County Life

Are you ready for some serious spinach? With artichokes and cream cheese and butter, all warm and delicious with a golden Parmesan cheese topping? Good, because that’s what we’re making this week. Read story

(iStock.com)

Vancouver man killed in crash Tuesday on Highway 500

(iStock.com)

February 4, 2025, 5:23pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man was killed in a crash Tuesday morning on state Highway 500 near Andresen Road. Read story

Water Production Supervisor Rob Weber discusses PFAS contamination in the Vancouver water supply at the Water Station 14 78th Street pumping facility.

Vancouver council approves contract for PFAS treatment at Water Station 9

Water Production Supervisor Rob Weber discusses PFAS contamination in the Vancouver water supply at the Water Station 14 78th Street pumping facility.

February 4, 2025, 4:00pm Clark County News

Removing forever chemicals from Vancouver’s municipal water supply remains a high priority for the city. On Monday, the city council approved a $1.3 million contract with Portland engineering firm Brown and Caldwell for treatment at Water Station 9. Read story

Tents line West 11th Street in downtown Vancouver in summer 2024. While Vancouver has not changed its policies on homeless camping in the wake of Grants Pass, ore.

Battle Ground the latest city in Southwest Washington to ban unlawful camping on public property

Tents line West 11th Street in downtown Vancouver in summer 2024. While Vancouver has not changed its policies on homeless camping in the wake of Grants Pass, ore.

February 4, 2025, 1:36pm Clark County News

The city of Battle Ground is the latest Southwest Washington jurisdiction to ban unlawful camping on public property since a June U.S. Supreme Court ruling made it easier to do so. Read story

A damaged vehicle is seen in the aftermath of a June 2024 crash in Thurston County, in which the driver of another vehicle was suspected of speeding and driving under the influence.

In-car speed limiters considered as option to tackle rise in WA traffic deaths

A damaged vehicle is seen in the aftermath of a June 2024 crash in Thurston County, in which the driver of another vehicle was suspected of speeding and driving under the influence.

February 4, 2025, 1:10pm Courts & Crime

An 18-year-old man was allegedly driving 112 mph in a 40 mph zone when he ran a red light and smashed into Andrea Smith Hudson’s minivan last year near Renton, killing her and three children who were passengers in her car. Read story

A rabbit that was shot by a blow dart is picked up by animal control before being taken to an animal shelter in Vancouver on Dec. 17.

$5,000 reward offered in case of rabbits shot by blow darts in central Vancouver

A rabbit that was shot by a blow dart is picked up by animal control before being taken to an animal shelter in Vancouver on Dec. 17.

February 4, 2025, 11:35am Clark County News

An animal advocacy organization is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for targeting bunnies with blow darts in central Vancouver. Read story