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September 10, 2026
Washougal begins search for city manager
The Washougal City Council has begun a national search for the city's next city manager following City Manager David Scott's announcement that he will retire in the spring of 2027.
The Washougal City Council has begun a national search for the city's next city manager following City Manager David Scott's announcement that he will retire in the spring of 2027.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has been traveling the state to build support for his forthcoming legislation to ban cellphones in public schools.
Arthur West is a prolific filer of legal complaints in pursuit of greater government transparency and a fairer political system in Washington.
Washington state officials are keeping a long-standing program seen as vital to parents of children with developmental disabilities, but cutting its funding, ending weeks of unease about its future.
The Clark County Council last week unanimously approved a $649,115 contract with Vancouver-based HDR Engineering to evaluate options for a revamped regional solid waste system. Funding will come from the county’s regional solid waste system fund.
The Clark County Council voted unanimously last week to authorize $422,400 in emergency funding for District Court’s electronic monitoring programs, after current funding was set to run out by the fall.
Plans to renovate the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds will move forward after the county council authorized $44 million in limited tax general obligation bonds to finance the work.
The Camas City Council voted 4-3 Monday to authorize the city attorney to draft a resolution that asks voters whether they would like to reshape the city’s form of government.
The city of Washougal is asking residents to review and comment on a draft update to its Onward Comprehensive Plan, which will guide growth, development, public facilities and services through 2045. The public comment period is open through Sept. 18.
The sudden departure of Clark County Public Health’s director came amid concerns about the department’s leadership and workplace culture.