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Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., listens during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in February.

Sen. Maria Cantwell: CHIPS and Science Act is good investment in Southwest Washington

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., listens during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in February.

March 5, 2023, 6:00am Business

Tech manufacturers across the country are rushing to apply for some of the $49 billion in funds that the Biden administration recently opened up through the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act to incentivize domestic semiconductor manufacturing and research. Companies are applying in droves, including some with heavy manufacturing ties in… Read story

Vancouver State of the City address returns in person

March 3, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle will give her State of the City address to an in-person audience at 6 p.m. March 27 at the Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave. Read story

Stober seeks reelection to Vancouver City Council

March 3, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Mayor Pro Tem Ty Stober has announced his reelection campaign for Position 5 on the Vancouver City Council. Read story

The newly developed Waterfront Vancouver has made the city more visible to leisure travelers who also seek a walkable downtown and the city's historic area, said Cliff Myers, president and chief executive officer of Visit Vancouver USA.

Visit Vancouver to put portion of $700K it will receive from lodging tax toward tourism master plan

The newly developed Waterfront Vancouver has made the city more visible to leisure travelers who also seek a walkable downtown and the city's historic area, said Cliff Myers, president and chief executive officer of Visit Vancouver USA.

March 1, 2023, 5:05pm Business

Visit Vancouver is set to receive $700,000 from the city’s lodging tax to boost tourist programs and advertising. Read story

Brochure puts voters in touch with Clark County leaders

March 1, 2023, 5:19am Clark County News

The League of Women Voters of Clark County recently released its annual “They Represent You!” brochure that includes the best ways to reach elected officials in Clark County. Read story

Fox to seek reelection to Vancouver council

March 1, 2023, 5:19am Clark County News

Sarah Fox recently announced her campaign for a second term on Vancouver City Council. Fox was first elected in November 2019 and is vying to keep her seat for an additional four years. Read story

Recipients of Vancouver's Multifamily Tax Exemption program are required to integrate a public benefit aspect into their construction plan. For Aegis Phase 2, developers invested $300,000 in public art and $400,000 to improvements on Main Street.

Vancouver seeks to expand affordable housing tax breaks for developers

Recipients of Vancouver's Multifamily Tax Exemption program are required to integrate a public benefit aspect into their construction plan. For Aegis Phase 2, developers invested $300,000 in public art and $400,000 to improvements on Main Street.

February 27, 2023, 6:36pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is hoping to expand the eligible areas for developers to receive a tax exemption on affordable housing developments. Read story

A snowplow travels Northeast Leverich Park Way in Vancouver late Thursday morning, Feb. 23, 2023.

Winter weather crashes block freeways in Clark County, Portland

A snowplow travels Northeast Leverich Park Way in Vancouver late Thursday morning, Feb. 23, 2023.

February 23, 2023, 2:30pm Clark County News

Clark County woke up to more snow and very cold temperatures Thursday morning after a late winter storm arrived in the Northwest. Traffic on both bridges was blocked by crashes, Interstate 5 saw a series of jackknifed semis and travel got worse as the morning continued.  Read story

Vancouver City Councilor Diana Perez pictured at an event on June 22, 2021. Perez was recently appointed to the National League of Cities' 2023 Race, Equity and Leadership council.

Vancouver city councilor named to National League of Cities panel

Vancouver City Councilor Diana Perez pictured at an event on June 22, 2021. Perez was recently appointed to the National League of Cities' 2023 Race, Equity and Leadership council.

February 22, 2023, 5:55pm Clark County News

Vancouver City Councilor Diana Perez was recently appointed by the National League of Cities to serve on its 2023 Race, Equity, and Leadership Council. Read story

Rainy weather in Clark County on Tuesday is expected to give way to freezing temperatures and snow at the week progresses.

Parts of Clark County might see snow through Thursday

Rainy weather in Clark County on Tuesday is expected to give way to freezing temperatures and snow at the week progresses.

February 21, 2023, 4:58pm Clark County News

Parts of Clark County might see up to an inch of snow through Thursday, but it’s still a mystery as to when and where the snow will fall and stick. Read story