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Gillnetters repair a net in Astoria, Ore. A bill before the Washington Senate would eliminate nontribal gillnetting on the lower Columbia River.

Days of gillnetting on lower Columbia River may be numbered

Gillnetters repair a net in Astoria, Ore. A bill before the Washington Senate would eliminate nontribal gillnetting on the lower Columbia River.

January 18, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

Now equipped with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s support, long-awaited legislation to remove nontribal gillnets from the lower Columbia River may be a step closer to reality. Read story

Vancouver seeks local knowledge about trees

January 14, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is soliciting insight from the community about local trees to use toward the creation of its Urban Forestry Management Plan. Project staff will kick off their first public engagement efforts via two “Let’s Talk Trees” virtual workshops from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. on… Read story

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, center, and Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, left, listen to Teresa Brum, city economic development division manager, talk about the Vancouver waterfront on Friday during a tour of key infrastructure projects.

Gluesenkamp Perez tours areas key to Vancouver’s vision for future

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, center, and Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, left, listen to Teresa Brum, city economic development division manager, talk about the Vancouver waterfront on Friday during a tour of key infrastructure projects.

January 13, 2023, 5:53pm Clark County News

Vancouver officials are eager for Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to champion their projects intended for the city’s evolution. So much, in fact, they decided to pack her on a bus and take her on a field trip to illustrate their vision. Read story

Republican Joe Kent announced his intention to vie for Washington's 3rd Congressional District seat, currently held by Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, in 2024.

Joe Kent to run for 3rd District seat in 2024

Republican Joe Kent announced his intention to vie for Washington's 3rd Congressional District seat, currently held by Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, in 2024.

January 11, 2023, 1:41pm Clark County News

Republican Joe Kent announced today he will run in 2024 to represent Southwest Washington in Congress after having just lost his bid to secure the same seat in November. Read story

Vancouver City Council endorses affordable housing levy

January 11, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Vancouver City Council on Monday unanimously approved a resolution supporting Proposition 3, a tax levy of about 30 cents per $1,000 in assessed value lasting 10 years. Read story

The old Lieser School is set for demolition to make way for a new fire station, affordable housing units, social services classrooms and a new park, according to the Vancouver Housing Authority.

Vancouver updates comprehensive plan, zoning code but some property owners unhappy

The old Lieser School is set for demolition to make way for a new fire station, affordable housing units, social services classrooms and a new park, according to the Vancouver Housing Authority.

January 10, 2023, 6:07pm Business

A handful of changes to the city of Vancouver’s comprehensive plan and zoning code Monday reflect the community’s positioning for future growth and density. Read story

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Vancouver police officers to see 6 percent raise

(The Columbian files)

January 10, 2023, 4:37pm Clark County News

Members of the Vancouver Police Officers Guild will see a 6 percent pay increase in 2023 along with other benefits following the guild’s contract approval with the city of Vancouver. Read story

"Now I feel like he gives me the confidence to go out and be in the world, not worrying about things," said Army veteran Crystal Campbell about her companion, Wyatt. As pictured, Wyatt wears his official service dog vest.

Clark County veterans calmer with a canine companion

"Now I feel like he gives me the confidence to go out and be in the world, not worrying about things," said Army veteran Crystal Campbell about her companion, Wyatt. As pictured, Wyatt wears his official service dog vest.

January 8, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Health

One by one, service dogs and their veteran owners filed into Vancouver Mall to display their discipline and loyalty to one another. Read story

Auditor finds errors in city of Vancouver’s accounts

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

As the country’s labor crunch was at its peak in 2021, the city of Vancouver encountered its own hurdles — a reality reflected in a recent state audit identifying deficiencies in the city’s financial statements. Read story

Potential neighbors of Prologis Park, a planned warehouse and distribution facility in Fruit Valley, are concerned about the development, which is slated to occupy 35 acres of land. Those living in nearby residential areas assert that their health and safety may be at risk as they anticipate the jump in traffic flows that Prologis Park would bring.

Plan for Vancouver warehouse has Fruit Valley residents worried about impacts

Potential neighbors of Prologis Park, a planned warehouse and distribution facility in Fruit Valley, are concerned about the development, which is slated to occupy 35 acres of land. Those living in nearby residential areas assert that their health and safety may be at risk as they anticipate the jump in traffic flows that Prologis Park would bring.

January 7, 2023, 6:05am Business

Vancouver could become one of many areas nationwide witnessing an emergence of mega warehouses, as more than 35 acres at its westernmost point are being considered for such a development. Read story