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Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, center left in green scarf, joins Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, center, and Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the Small Business Administration, as they prepare to walk into Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver in February.

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez seeks I-5 Bridge funding

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, center left in green scarf, joins Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, center, and Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the Small Business Administration, as they prepare to walk into Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver in February.

April 12, 2023, 5:13pm Clark County News

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, is calling for federal spending on a program that would include funds for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. Read story

City of Vancouver refining Tower Mall Development plans within Heights District

April 11, 2023, 1:22pm Business

Vancouver is making adjustments to ensure that a central development will ultimately become a “20-minute community.” Read story

Jerrad Isch walks down the exterior stairs of his Airbnb in Vancouver. He been renting out the unit for about five years and says that it has been a largely positive experience for him and his neighbors.

City of Vancouver turns focus to short-term rentals on Airbnb, Vrbo, other sites

Jerrad Isch walks down the exterior stairs of his Airbnb in Vancouver. He been renting out the unit for about five years and says that it has been a largely positive experience for him and his neighbors.

April 10, 2023, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

There are more than 300 short-term rentals — such as Airbnbs and Vrbos — in Vancouver. Due to zoning laws, almost all of them are illegal. Read story

Alicia Ewert sorts food from donation bags into specific boxes. Ewert is a member of Catch-22, a local dragon boat racing team that volunteered for the Clark Neighbors Food Project drive.

Neighbors unite to ease hunger in Clark County

Alicia Ewert sorts food from donation bags into specific boxes. Ewert is a member of Catch-22, a local dragon boat racing team that volunteered for the Clark Neighbors Food Project drive.

April 8, 2023, 6:00pm Clark County News

In 2017, Debbie Nelson began collecting food bags from her neighbors in Vancouver to donate to nearby food pantries. More than five years later, Nelson’s volunteer project has exploded into the Clark Neighbors Food Project, a county-wide program that distributes donation bags and hosts food drives every two months. Read story

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Man accused of stealing vehicle containing infant in Vancouver

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April 8, 2023, 5:15pm Clark County News

Clark County sheriff’s deputies on Saturday arrested a man accused of kidnapping a 1-month-old child in northeast Vancouver. Read story

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Former Vancouver Marine volunteered in Ukraine, hopes to return

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April 8, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Vancouver resident Michael Young spends most of his Saturday mornings at rallies on the Interstate 205 Bridge supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia. Read story

3rd Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, left, listens to U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Xochitl Torres-Small answer a question Tuesday at Van der Salm Farms in Woodland.

Perez and USDA undersecretary discuss problems, solutions with Clark County farmers

3rd Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, left, listens to U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary Xochitl Torres-Small answer a question Tuesday at Van der Salm Farms in Woodland.

April 5, 2023, 11:44am Business

Climate change. Transportation costs. Storage. Labor shortages. Lack of a central food hub. Tedious grant applications. Read story

American Legion Auxiliary National President Vickie Koutz meets with members at American Legion Smith-Reynolds Post 14 in Vancouver on Wednesday morning.

Vancouver American Legion Auxiliary chapter welcomes veterans support group’s president

American Legion Auxiliary National President Vickie Koutz meets with members at American Legion Smith-Reynolds Post 14 in Vancouver on Wednesday morning.

March 30, 2023, 4:31pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

A local chapter of an organization for veterans’ spouses and family members received a visit from the national head of the organization Wednesday morning. Read story

Vietnam veteran Patrick Locke, left, hands out commemorative pins and papers to other veterans before the Witness Tree dedication at Clark College.

Clark College event honors those who served in Vietnam

Vietnam veteran Patrick Locke, left, hands out commemorative pins and papers to other veterans before the Witness Tree dedication at Clark College.

March 29, 2023, 6:48pm Clark County News

Patrick Locke knows the horrors of war. The Army veteran served two tours in Vietnam, during which he was shot three times. On Wednesday morning, he had one message for the Vietnam War veterans sitting in a room at Clark College: We are still healing. Read story

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle addresses over 100 community members gathered for the State of the City event at Firstenburg Community Center on Monday, March 27, 2023. Participants were invited to discuss big picture questions that will help shape the City’s long-term vision for the community.

Vancouver’s State of the City address returns in person

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle addresses over 100 community members gathered for the State of the City event at Firstenburg Community Center on Monday, March 27, 2023. Participants were invited to discuss big picture questions that will help shape the City’s long-term vision for the community.

March 28, 2023, 9:41am Clark County News

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle gave her first in-person State of the City address in four years Monday night at the Firstenburg Community Center — and the community showed up, with reservations filling up days in advance. Read story