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Paraeducator Zayla Wollen walks with students on the first day of school at Fruit Valley Elementary School on Aug. 30, 2022.

Vancouver Public Schools expected to cut 262 positions to make up $35 million shortfall

March 8, 2024, 10:36am Clark County News

The Vancouver school district is proposing to cut nearly 262 positions to alleviate a $35 million budget deficit, according to a document included in next week’s board meeting agenda. Read story

FILE - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during a signing ceremony in Washington, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Inslee closed out the final day of his last legislative session, Thursday, March 7, 2024, as Washington state governor by describing it as a banner year in the state’s fight against climate change.

As Inslee’s final legislative session ends, more work remains to cement climate legacy

March 8, 2024, 7:34am Latest News

Jay Inslee closed out the final day of his last legislative session as Washington state governor on Thursday by describing it as a banner year in the state’s fight against climate change. Read story

FILE - In this July 14, 2016, file photo, a fisherman prepares to cast a line as the sun rises behind him as he fishes off a jetty into the Atlantic Ocean, in Bal Harbour, Fla. Florida will join most of the nation Sunday, March 11, 2018, in springing ahead, moving clocks up one hour to observe daylight saving time. If Sunshine State legislators get their way, there soon will be no falling back.

Daylight saving begins soon. When will it ever end?

March 8, 2024, 7:30am Health

As you open your eyes Sunday morning, have a big stretch and yawn the sleep away, the clocks will have sprung forward in the night, pulling the daylight into the evening for one hour longer. Read story

Chicken and waffle, shrimp and grits, seafood omelette and Dutch baby from Cecilia.

Clark County brunch spots offer menus for Easter, Mother’s day or anytime a special treat is in order

March 8, 2024, 6:04am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Brunch is increasingly popular in Vancouver, so reservations on March 31 are likely to fill up quickly. This list of Easter brunch spots ranges from the classic buffet at Hudson’s Bar and Grill at the Heathman Lodge to Scratch Breakfast, a vegan food truck that delivers through DoorDash. Read story

Vancouver golfer Ben Sims works on his swing while playing at the Vanco Golf Range. The facility is closing at the end of October as the city did not renew its lease.

After more than 50 years, Vanco Golf Range to close in October

March 8, 2024, 6:03am Business

Ben Sims smashed his club into the golf ball and watched it fly through the rain and land with a kerplunk in one of the many large puddles on the Vanco Golf Range. Come October, Sims will need to find a new place to practice. After more than 50 years… Read story

Patients could face out-of-network costs if Legacy Health, Regence negotiations fail

If Legacy Health and Regency BlueCross BlueShield can't come to an agreement by the end of the month, patients in Clark County could face challenges getting or continuing care.

March 8, 2024, 6:02am Business

As contract negotiations continue between Portland-based Legacy Health and Regence BlueCross BlueShield, patients at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center are worried what a potential contract termination would mean for their access to care. Read story

New projects headed for Southwest Washington as lawmakers approve capital budget

The afternoon sun illuminates the Legislative Building, left, at the Capitol in Olympia in 2018. The Legislature on Wednesday approved a supplemental budget that capital budget that includes money for projects in Southwest Washington.

March 7, 2024, 8:35pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Southwest Washington is about to get a makeover. Local lawmakers secured roughly $82 million for projects across the region in this year’s $1.3 billion supplemental capital budget, which was approved by both chambers Wednesday. It now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk for approval. Read story

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