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July 2, 2026

County issues fireworks disposal guidelines

Fireworks went on sale in Clark County on June 28 ahead of the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations. The county has issued proper fireworks disposal guidelines to protect users, the environment and sanitation workers.

July 2, 2026
New homes in Fircrest Meadows in Vancouver in November. A report from Brookings shows about 42 percent of middle-income Vancouver-Portland residents cannot afford basic necessities. (Amanda Cowan/ The Columbian files)

Middle earners in county struggling

From grocery store aisles to gas pumps, rising costs of living are putting many of Vancouver’s middle earners in a financial pressure cooker, according to new data.

July 2, 2026

Washougal Arts and Music Festival returns Aug. 1

The Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Washougal Arts and Music Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal.