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Columbian Small Cities Reporter

La Center budget falls on turn of the cards

August 26, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

This fall, the La Center City Council will face some painful budget cuts for 2015 as the city appears headed for a steep budget shortfall. Read story

Andrew Tuttle, owner of Main Street Bar in Battle Ground, on Monday shows the tight clearance between the side of his business and a city fence.

Battle Ground bar owner feeling the squeeze

Andrew Tuttle, owner of Main Street Bar in Battle Ground, on Monday shows the tight clearance between the side of his business and a city fence.

August 26, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The owner of Battle Ground's Main Street Bar plans to sue the city, alleging that a road project next door puts his customers and employees in danger. Read story

JR Ralston waters her garden at her Felida home on Monday as temperatures rose to a record-tying 98 in Vancouver.

Hottest Vancouver summer on record

JR Ralston waters her garden at her Felida home on Monday as temperatures rose to a record-tying 98 in Vancouver.

August 15, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The government said Friday this has been the hottest summer for Vancouver in 124 years of record-keeping, but the reason may surprise you. Read story

Washougal council, mayor spar over meetings law

August 14, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

The Washougal City Council and Mayor Sean Guard are at odds over whether the councilors violated public meetings law last month. Read story

Washougal council, mayor spar over meetings law

August 14, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

The Washougal City Council and Mayor Sean Guard are at odds over whether the councilors violated public meetings law last month. Read story

Washougal bans some marijuana activities

August 13, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Those looking to open a pot shop in Washougal faced some bad news Monday night when the City Council placed a two-year ban on marijuana businesses and collective gardens. Read story

Joseph Thomas, of Frontier Tree Service, saws off the branches of a mature tree of heaven in the Carter Park neighborhood. Four of the trees were cut down on Aug.

Vancouver’s Urban Forestry Commission targets fast-growing ‘trees of heaven’ for removal

Joseph Thomas, of Frontier Tree Service, saws off the branches of a mature tree of heaven in the Carter Park neighborhood. Four of the trees were cut down on Aug.

August 13, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

With its shady green canopy and centuries-old medicinal lore, the Chinese long ago bestowed the name "tree of heaven" on a plant you've probably seen countless times around Vancouver. Read story

Swimmers flock to Sandy Swimming Hole on the Washougal River in 2010.

Washougal rejects plan to buy land

Swimmers flock to Sandy Swimming Hole on the Washougal River in 2010.

August 12, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

The city of Washougal almost purchased property next to the popular Sandy Swimming Hole on Monday night, but several councilors rejected the plan, deeming it too expensive. Read story

Voters easily OK funding for North Country EMS

August 6, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Voters in north Clark and south Cowlitz counties have once again decided to maintain a key funding tool for North Country Emergency Medical Services. Read story

McCabe, George to face off for 14th District House seat

August 6, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Republican Gina McCabe and Democrat Paul George will face off to succeed Rep. Charles Ross in the 14th Legislative District come the November general election. Read story