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Columbian City Government Reporter

Fire destroyed two mobile homes at 6912 N.E. 131st Ave. on July 4.

Fireworks damage in Clark County totals $824,500

Fire destroyed two mobile homes at 6912 N.E. 131st Ave. on July 4.

July 15, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Personal fireworks are believed to have caused $824,500 in property damage across Clark County during this month's Fourth of July festivities. Read story

The city of Vancouver is considering a ban on fireworks.

Residents urge Vancouver council to ban personal fireworks

The city of Vancouver is considering a ban on fireworks.

July 14, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Noise. Terrified pets. Cringing military veterans. Pollution. Fire danger. Recounting horror stories of their July 4 weekends, eight community members asked the Vancouver City Council on Monday to ban personal fireworks, saying they have no place in a densely populated area. Read story

Clark County animal control officer Trisha Kraff collects information from firefighter Mike Hollingsworth about a kitten rescued Thursday from the electrical box of an RV.

Animals’ best friend checks into abuse allegations

Clark County animal control officer Trisha Kraff collects information from firefighter Mike Hollingsworth about a kitten rescued Thursday from the electrical box of an RV.

July 13, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Trisha Kraff's morning on June 30 began with a complaint about someone selling black widow spiders and their babies on Facebook. Read story

Vancouver City Council candidates Ty Stober and Linda Glover met with The Columbian's editorial board July 1.

City council campaigns keep Glover, Stober busy

Vancouver City Council candidates Ty Stober and Linda Glover met with The Columbian's editorial board July 1.

July 12, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Judging from their websites, campaign signs and fundraising efforts, two of the three candidates running for departing Councilor Larry Smith's seat on the Vancouver City Council seem to be in it to win it. Read story

Vancouver City Council candidates Ty Stober and Linda Glover met with The Columbian's editorial board July 1.

City council campaigns keep Glover, Stober busy

Vancouver City Council candidates Ty Stober and Linda Glover met with The Columbian's editorial board July 1.

July 12, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Judging from their websites, campaign signs and fundraising efforts, two of the three candidates running for departing Councilor Larry Smith's seat on the Vancouver City Council seem to be in it to win it. Read story

City contractor Andrew Halme of Battle Ground company Halme Excavating clears brush Wednesday along Southeast Evergreen Highway in Vancouver, where construction of a pedestrian walkway begins this week.

Work progressing on Evergreen Highway walkway

City contractor Andrew Halme of Battle Ground company Halme Excavating clears brush Wednesday along Southeast Evergreen Highway in Vancouver, where construction of a pedestrian walkway begins this week.

July 10, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

As the oldest road in Clark County, Southeast Evergreen Highway in Vancouver is long overdue for a pedestrian walkway, residents say. Read story

The city of Vancouver is considering a ban on fireworks.

Vancouver to explore fireworks ban

The city of Vancouver is considering a ban on fireworks.

July 7, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

After last weekend's Fourth of July mayhem, the Vancouver City Council wants to explore options for banning fireworks in the city. Read story

Vancouver council OKs pair of labor contracts

July 7, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council on Monday approved two employee union contracts and a professional services agreement with five private companies for on-call construction management and inspection. Read story

Crews from Rotschy Inc.

Work begins paving the way for the waterfront

Crews from Rotschy Inc.

July 6, 2015, 12:00am Business

The city of Vancouver has passed a construction milestone on the downtown Columbia River waterfront project with the recent paving of the 32-acre mixed-use development's new streets. Read story

The Columbian conducts its annual examination of salaries paid to city of Vancouver and Clark County employees.

Who’s making the big money?

The Columbian conducts its annual examination of salaries paid to city of Vancouver and Clark County employees.

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Firefighters and police dominated last year's list of the city of Vancouver's 20 highest-earning employees, many of whom racked up tens of thousands of dollars in overtime. Read story