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Logging workers reported in early January their log loader, tether, swing boom skidder and feller buncher were vandalized. The incident reflects a larger trend of vandalism happening on state-managed lands.

Increase in vandalism, Illegal dumping and theft reported in Yacolt Burn

January 24, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

The Yacolt Burn State Forest has seen a significant uptick in vandalism in recent months, costing the state thousands in damage that would otherwise fund public schools and services. Read story

Forest Service extends public comment period on Northwest Forest Plan

January 18, 2024, 5:55am Clark County News

The U.S. Forest Service has extended the public comment period on the notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement on the proposal to amend the Northwest Forest Plan through Feb. 2. Read story

Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington kicks off film series on environment

January 17, 2024, 5:55am Clark County Life

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington is kicking off its 14th annual free film series this month in Vancouver. Read story

New legislation would pave way to merge Washington carbon market with California’s

January 16, 2024, 6:05am Northwest Free

State lawmakers started talking Friday on what Washington can do to make it easier to merge its carbon market with ones in California and Quebec but said little about a looming ballot measure that could moot efforts to link the climate programs. Read story

The Washington Department of Ecology announced late last year it will increase air monitoring networks in areas where overburdened communities face the brunt of air pollution – including a chunk of residents in Vancouver.

More data will help Vancouver make sense of report saying area is among hardest hit by air pollution

January 12, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

Addressing Vancouver’s air pollution begins with collecting data about how much there is. Read story

Drivers in Salmon Creek navigate soggy streets while passing a light blanket of snow Wednesday morning. Southwest Washington saw varied snowfall from barely more than a trace in lowland Vancouver to accumulations in areas at higher elevation in Cowlitz County.

Vancouver preps for more snow; using salt solution on roadways has benefits, environmental drawbacks

January 11, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

With freezing temperatures predicted again this weekend, municipal vehicles are ready to coat streets with a homemade concoction of water and sodium chloride to help keep drivers safe. Read story

One of Travis London’s murals depicts a human hand reaching for three bear cubs on one of downtown Washougal’s oldest buildings.

Washougal native Travis London’s murals are scattered across Clark County, a way to fight for the environment

January 11, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Life

A lamp cast a warm glow in the corner of Travis London’s small studio, where one of his works in progress perched on an easel. The painting depicts a wide-eyed elk tilting its head upward with transmission towers emerging from its antlers. Read story

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Lands commissioner Franz joins Columbian Conversations event on intensifying wildfire seasons in region