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Washington state says future C-TRAN funding could be withheld as board dispute moves to court
State transportation officials say the Clark County transit board is still out of compliance for grant funding. C-TRAN has asked a Thurston County judge to decide.

Politics
Energized candidates aim to change Clark County government
Thirty-five candidates are vying for seats on the county’s charter review commission. Many have ideas for how to change their local ‘constitution.’

Washington state transportation officials reject effort to reshape C-TRAN board
After a pitch for greater representation of small cities on the transit agency’s board was shot down Thursday, Camas is considering pulling out of the Clark County transit district.

Clark County pays out $2.2 million settlement over hostile work environment
Clark County has been enmeshed in allegations of racist and derogatory workplace complaints since 2016. This month’s settlement brings their total payment to more than $4 million.

Clark County point-in-time count shows homelessness increased in 2025
The highest increases were among seniors. BIPOC residents were over-represented in the count.

Voting
Southwest Washington voters to decide on library funding in August special election
Voters will weigh in on library funding during an Aug. 5 special election in four Southwest Washington counties. Library services could shrink by 30% if the levy fails.

Science & Environment
East Fork Lewis River project aims to restore salmon habitat spoiled by Ridgefield gravel mine
A three-mile section of the East Fork Lewis River is on its way to recovery, despite concerns about future environmental restoration funding.

With a hot summer ahead, officials reveal where to avoid extreme heat in Clark County
How hard it will be to escape the heat in Clark County this summer depends on where you live. That’s according to a new analysis from the county’s public health department.

Clark County leaders debate future growth and how to balance saving farmland with building housing
The Clark County comprehensive plan defines a vision for the next 20 years of development. The process has created debate over what’s more important in Southwest Washington: open space or new homes.

Science & Environment
New toxic cyanobacteria in Columbia River prompts health alert following two dog deaths
Benthic algae mats often appear attached to the floor of a waterway or floating in water in clumps. The bacteria was discovered in the Columbia River last year.