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County council considers employment forecast
The Clark County Council on Wednesday moved forward with the next step in updating the county’s Comprehensive Growth Management Plan by reviewing employment projections for the next 20 years. Community Development […]
Vancouver mayor highlights city’s climate work
In the seven months since the city of Vancouver adopted its Climate Action Framework, the city has created jobs and programs to help achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by […]
Perez introduces bill to support pregnant and postpartum women facing substance use disorders
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, this week introduced a bill to support pregnant and postpartum women facing substance use disorders. Perez and U.S. Rep Young Kim, R-CA, announced the Protecting […]
County Board of Health gets an earful on Covid-19 mandates
It seems as most people are eagerly moving on from the Covid-19 pandemic that shut down the world, a small but vocal group of locals opposed to mask, vaccine and […]
Washington congressional delegation ramps up Farm Bill efforts
As Congress continues to hammer out the details on the 2023 Farm Bill, Southwest Washington’s congressional delegation has been working to ensure that Washington residents will benefit from the bill. Two […]
Planning commissioners’ comments elicit complaint
Comments made by Clark County Planning Commission members during a June 15 meeting could land at least one member in hot water. One resident said they will be filing a formal […]
La Center, Battle Ground welcome new city councilors
The cities of Battle Ground and La Center each welcomed a new council member this week. On Wednesday, Myrna Leija was appointed as the Position 4 councilor in La Center. According to […]
Leah Perkel kicks off Vancouver City Council campaign
Wednesday afternoon, nearly 30 Vancouver residents gathered in the backroom of Loowit Brewing Company for Leah Perkel’s election campaign kickoff. Perkel, who has lived almost all her life in Vancouver, is […]
Kent: Federal officials should head I-5 bridge replacement
As efforts to fund the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project come closer to fruition, several aspects of the proposed project have received scrutiny from Joe Kent, one of next year’s election […]
McClintock named to House budget committee
State Rep. Stephanie McClintock, R-Vancouver, was recently appointed as the new assistant ranking member on the House Capital Budget Committee. McClintock, who serves as an 18th District representative, was elected to […]