Vancouver Fire Department responds to house fire

Vancouver Fire Department responds to house fire

Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025 Photo courtesy Vancouver Fire Department No people were home at the time of the incident, and a single cat was rescued At 11:52 a.m. Thursday (July 3), the Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a house fire at 1819 SE 146th Ct. in Vancouver.   Photo courtesy Vancouver Fire Department The initial-arriving fire engine reported dark smoke coming from a window on the second floor approximately five minutes after being dispatched. The fire was exting...
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Fish mobile food pantry rolls out with new tires and renewed commitment to fight hunger

Fish mobile food pantry rolls out with new tires and renewed commitment to fight hunger

FISH of Vancouver’s mobile pantry has received new tires from Les Schwab’s Tires for Purpose program, enabling the vehicle to continue serving underserved communities across Clark County. Image courtesy of FISH of Vancouver The grant from Les Schwab Tires provided four brand-new rear tires to replace the vehicle’s original 2009 tires, allowing the mobile unit to safely and reliably continue serving underserved communities throughout Clark County VANCOUVER — FISH of Vancouver’s mobile p...
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Opinion: Electric Vehicle rebate program failed, but will it be expanded anyway?

Opinion: Electric Vehicle rebate program failed, but will it be expanded anyway?

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025 Washington’s EV rebate program fell short, delivering just one cent of environmental benefit per dollar spent, raising questions about its future expansion. For every $1 of subsidy from Washington’s taxpayers – who care deeply about the environment — for every dollar spent, taxpayers received just over a penny’s worth of environmental benefit David BozeWashington Policy Center The Washington Policy Center released an analysis of the data from our state...
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Inslee rolls out $45 million in subsidies for electric vehicles

Inslee rolls out $45 million in subsidies for electric vehicles

A motorist recharges his electric vehicle. Photo courtesy Vimeo This week, Gov. Jay Inslee announced $45 million in subsidies through a Department of Commerce grant program for families deemed “low-income” to purchase an EV TJ MartinellThe Center Square Washington One strategy for state officials looking to transition Washington’s transportation sector to electric vehicles is by subsidizing them with taxpayer dollars. This week, Gov. Jay Inslee announced $45 million in subsidies through a...
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