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Columbian City Government Reporter

Vancouver Police Cpl. Drue Russell, left, runs a man's identification that he found camping next to the Slocum House in Esther Short Park while VPD Cpl. Duane Boynton secures the man after he disclosed to officers that he was carrying a knife, as part of an ongoing effort by authorities to make the park a safer place on Friday March 4, 2011.

Vancouver may allow overnight camping in public places

Vancouver Police Cpl. Drue Russell, left, runs a man's identification that he found camping next to the Slocum House in Esther Short Park while VPD Cpl. Duane Boynton secures the man after he disclosed to officers that he was carrying a knife, as part of an ongoing effort by authorities to make the park a safer place on Friday March 4, 2011.

September 14, 2015, 6:05am Clark County News

In response to a newly issued federal Department of Justice opinion, the Vancouver City Council will consider today changing the city's unlawful camping ordinance to allow camping in public places from 9:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Read story

Smart phones display Uber car availability last year in New York.

City of Vancouver: No Uber, Lyft complaints

Smart phones display Uber car availability last year in New York.

September 14, 2015, 6:05am Clark County News

Vancouver city officials say they've received no complaints about Uber or Lyft ride-sharing services since the city's new taxi code went into effect in March, but local taxi companies remain unhappy about the law. Read story

Clark County Corrections Work Crew program manager Lisa Biffle looks over the raised beds Thursday at the Veterans Community Garden. The beds were built 36 inches high so people in wheelchairs could reach them.

Veterans garden offers service time that nourishes

Clark County Corrections Work Crew program manager Lisa Biffle looks over the raised beds Thursday at the Veterans Community Garden. The beds were built 36 inches high so people in wheelchairs could reach them.

September 12, 2015, 5:55am Clark County Life

In working the soil at the Veterans Community Garden in northeast Vancouver, disabled veteran Mike Harding found relief from his court fines and from the post-traumatic stress disorder from his days as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Read story

City of Vancouver workers Tony Castro, from left, Tracy Livingston and Kevin Battan prepare to install a motion-sensor light next to the Mill Plain Boulevard sound wall Friday to deter illegal activities in the alcoves.

Hough neighbors take action on sound wall alcoves

City of Vancouver workers Tony Castro, from left, Tracy Livingston and Kevin Battan prepare to install a motion-sensor light next to the Mill Plain Boulevard sound wall Friday to deter illegal activities in the alcoves.

September 9, 2015, 10:00am Clark County Life

Disgusted by transients' illicit activities in the secluded alcoves of Mill Plain Boulevard's sound wall, Hough neighborhood residents are pushing back by scrubbing things down and lighting them up. Read story

Alexis Ellett of Vancouver, right, spends time with friends while relaxing in the sunshine at Esther Short Park on Friday afternoon, Sept. 4, 2015.

Kumoricon leaving Vancouver

Alexis Ellett of Vancouver, right, spends time with friends while relaxing in the sunshine at Esther Short Park on Friday afternoon, Sept. 4, 2015.

September 4, 2015, 10:54pm Clark County News

There's plenty of fantasy and science fiction at Kumoricon -- downtown Vancouver's anime and manga-enthusiast convention -- but not enough real estate: Kumoricon is moving to the Oregon Convention Center in Portland next year. Read story

The green grass in the roundabout near Summer's Walk park, top, which is maintained by the homeowners, provides a contrast to the dried grass of the park, bottom, which is maintained by the city, Friday morning, August 28, 2015.

Parks fade as funds dry up

The green grass in the roundabout near Summer's Walk park, top, which is maintained by the homeowners, provides a contrast to the dried grass of the park, bottom, which is maintained by the city, Friday morning, August 28, 2015.

August 29, 2015, 2:17pm Clark County News

When Sherrie and Lenny Hendricks were considering buying a home in the Fisher's Landing East neighborhood in the late 1990s, it was the lushly landscaped Summer's Walk Park across the street that sealed the deal. Read story

Tanner Fogle elevates in the slam dunk contest at Hoops on the River on Aug. 15 in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver.

Transportation Vancouver residents’ top priority

Tanner Fogle elevates in the slam dunk contest at Hoops on the River on Aug. 15 in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver.

August 25, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Vancouver residents say the city needs better transportation infrastructure, more of a unique cultural scene and additional amenities such as restaurants, shopping and entertainment, according to a recent community survey commissioned by the city. Read story

Starting Saturday, Safeway Stores throughout Clark County will accept polyethylene plastic bags and wraps for recycling.

Vancouver pilot program moves ‘Beyond Bags’

Starting Saturday, Safeway Stores throughout Clark County will accept polyethylene plastic bags and wraps for recycling.

August 24, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Don't throw away that plastic wrapper that encases your rolls of toilet paper -- it has a future as Trex composite lumber. Read story

The city of Vancouver is considering a ban on fireworks. Now, Camas is poised to vote on further restricting fireworks sales days and discharge times.

Camas, Woodland eye changing laws on fireworks

The city of Vancouver is considering a ban on fireworks. Now, Camas is poised to vote on further restricting fireworks sales days and discharge times.

August 22, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

As the Vancouver City Council debates a ban on personal fireworks, two other cities in Clark County are considering changes to their fireworks regulations. Read story

Vancouver Fire Department
Vancouver Fire Corps volunteers Nina and Ryan Cavola speak with a Cascade Park neighborhood resident about preventing home fires.

Vancouver Fire department brings safety homevideo icon

Vancouver Fire Department
Vancouver Fire Corps volunteers Nina and Ryan Cavola speak with a Cascade Park neighborhood resident about preventing home fires.

August 20, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

When it comes to cooking, candles and cigarettes, the message is simple — but it's important enough that Vancouver Fire Department members are personally delivering it to hundreds of households in four languages. Read story