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Stories by Calley Hair

Columbian staff writer

In July, the Vancouver City Council held its first in person meeting since going virtual after the pandemic shutdowns in March 2020. The council returned to online meetings soon after.

Vancouver council meets in-person for first time since March 2020

In July, the Vancouver City Council held its first in person meeting since going virtual after the pandemic shutdowns in March 2020. The council returned to online meetings soon after.

July 27, 2021, 10:31am Clark County News

Christine Lamb-White stepped up to the microphone in front of the Vancouver city council dais Monday evening. Her testimony — on Vancouver’s shortage of affordable housing — addressed a topic long familiar to the city council. Read story

Herrera Beutler plans telephone town hall

July 24, 2021, 6:02am Clark County News

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, will host a telephone conversation with constituents next week. Read story

Washington State Redistricting Commission plans second hearing

July 24, 2021, 6:01am Clark County News

The Washington State Redistricting Commission will hold its second public hearing for voters in the southwest corner of the state this week. Read story

Vancouver Parks and Recreation staff member Karen Miller talks with Hayden Rider, 18, at an Access to Recreation camp at Lieser Elementary School in Vancouver. The camps for individuals with special needs are back on this summer after the pandemic forced a hiatus in 2020.

Vancouver’s Access to Recreation program for people with special needs back after hiatus

Vancouver Parks and Recreation staff member Karen Miller talks with Hayden Rider, 18, at an Access to Recreation camp at Lieser Elementary School in Vancouver. The camps for individuals with special needs are back on this summer after the pandemic forced a hiatus in 2020.

July 23, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Health

Day camp attendee Nicole Brady, 18, was ready for Karaoke Tuesday at Vancouver’s Access to Recreation camp this week. Read story

Rick Romero of Send It Direct Mail in Portland helps prepare election ballots for Clark County prior to the 2018 general election.

Clark County voters, have you received your ballots?

Rick Romero of Send It Direct Mail in Portland helps prepare election ballots for Clark County prior to the 2018 general election.

July 22, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

Local voters should have received their ballots for the Aug. 3 primary election by now, according to the Clark County Elections Office. Read story

The Columbian's Editorial Board met virtually with Vancouver City Council Position 1 candidates Kim Harless, Mike Pond and John Blom on Tuesday, June 29, in Vancouver.

3 vying for Vancouver City Council Pos. 1 tout their experiencevideo icon

The Columbian's Editorial Board met virtually with Vancouver City Council Position 1 candidates Kim Harless, Mike Pond and John Blom on Tuesday, June 29, in Vancouver.

July 21, 2021, 6:07pm Clark County News

Three of the candidates running for an open Vancouver city council seat this year share a lot of the same opinions. So instead of spending their conversation with The Columbian’s editorial board drawing contrasts between their goals for the city, they focused on a different angle — why they’re the… Read story

The city of Vancouver bought the Tower Mall site in 2017 with the intention of redeveloping the entire 53-acre site to bring forth a mix of residential and commercial uses.

Vancouver City Council votes to advance Heights District plan

The city of Vancouver bought the Tower Mall site in 2017 with the intention of redeveloping the entire 53-acre site to bring forth a mix of residential and commercial uses.

July 21, 2021, 5:54am Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council has voted to advance three ordinances that together amount to the redevelopment plan for the Heights District, with a final adoption date set for Aug. 2. Read story

(The Columbian files)

$1.5 million in federal funds to help buy Vancouver police cameras

(The Columbian files)

July 20, 2021, 5:05pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Police Department is on track to receive $1.5 million in federal funds to support a new body and dashboard camera program for its officers. Read story

The Columbian's Editorial Board met virtually with Vancouver City Council candidates incumbent Erik Paulsen and challenger Kara Tess meet with The Columbian's Editorial Board on Tuesday, June 29, in Vancouver.

Vancouver City Council Position 2 candidates, editorial board meetvideo icon

The Columbian's Editorial Board met virtually with Vancouver City Council candidates incumbent Erik Paulsen and challenger Kara Tess meet with The Columbian's Editorial Board on Tuesday, June 29, in Vancouver.

July 20, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

In the race for Vancouver City Council’s Position 2 seat, voters aren’t choosing between candidates with drastically different perspectives — two of the people running, incumbent Erik Paulsen and challenger Kara Tess, share similar opinions on pandemic recovery, climate change and homelessness. Read story

The Columbian's Editorial Board met with candidates for Vancouver City Council, Position 3 — David Gellatly, Diana Perez and Glen Yung — in early July.

Candidates for Vancouver City Council Position 3 differ on police reform, homeless responsevideo icon

The Columbian's Editorial Board met with candidates for Vancouver City Council, Position 3 — David Gellatly, Diana Perez and Glen Yung — in early July.

July 18, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

None of the candidates running for Vancouver City Council’s open Position 3 seat are political newcomers. Read story