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Stories by Lauren Ellenbecker

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Battle Ground contractor to pay $25K fine

January 6, 2023, 6:00am Business

Years after a Battle Ground contractor released polluted stormwater into a tributary of the East Fork Lewis River, the company now must pay thousands for its violations. Read story

Application process opens for Vancouver traffic calming projects

January 6, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Residents seeking better street safety in their neighborhood can now request such improvements through the city of Vancouver’s 2023 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. Read story

Washington’s two key climate standards are now in effect

January 5, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

As the new year begins, so do Washington’s two key climate strategies. Read story

Repair Clark County volunteer Ken Olsen examines the tape deck of a stereo at an event last June. The free repair program returns beginning in January.

Repair Clark County volunteers to tinker til it ticks at in-person, remote sessions

Repair Clark County volunteer Ken Olsen examines the tape deck of a stereo at an event last June. The free repair program returns beginning in January.

December 28, 2022, 6:52pm Clark County News

A loose sweater string or a sly, ever-growing tear. A clock that lost its tick, leading someone to forget it was there. Read story

The Washougal Police Department will get money from the federal government to fund a body cam program.

Southwest Washington public safety, infrastructure projects marked for funds in 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

The Washougal Police Department will get money from the federal government to fund a body cam program.

December 28, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

More than a dozen Southwest Washington initiatives will soon see federal funding designed to improve infrastructure and public safety following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Read story

Skamania County Commissioner Bob Hamlin stands in front of derelict buildings as he talks about future development plans.

Skamania County to see tax boost with acquisition of U.S. Forest land

Skamania County Commissioner Bob Hamlin stands in front of derelict buildings as he talks about future development plans.

December 26, 2022, 6:47pm Clark County News

For small counties, locating new money-making resources can be difficult, leaving some to struggle to fund basic public services. It also requires abundant deposits of patience. Read story

Blue skies hang above Marshall House on Officers Row at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The Queen Anne home stands out from the other buildings lining the street. Holly Chamberlain, historic preservation director, said the Marshall House deviated from standard Army buildings with its additional flair.

Majestic Marshall House: Officers Row building, its namesake have played important role in history of Vancouver – and the world

Blue skies hang above Marshall House on Officers Row at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The Queen Anne home stands out from the other buildings lining the street. Holly Chamberlain, historic preservation director, said the Marshall House deviated from standard Army buildings with its additional flair.

December 25, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Among the 21 buildings lining Officers Row, one is far more noticeable due to the facade’s grandiosity. Its interior unveils an equally rich past. Read story

Rep.-elect Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., joins new members of the House of Representatives on the steps of the Capitol for a group photo, in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/J.

Secretary of state certifies Perez win in 3rd District recount

Rep.-elect Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., joins new members of the House of Representatives on the steps of the Capitol for a group photo, in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/J.

December 22, 2022, 5:15pm Clark County News

The secretary of state certified Washington’s 3rd Congressional District recount Thursday, confirming its original outcome and discrediting skepticism surrounding general election results. Read story

Vancouver-Portland area under winter storm warning

December 22, 2022, 7:17am Clark County News Free

Store shelves in the Northwest were picked over in the last few days before Christmas as shoppers tried to complete last-minute holiday errands and stock up before the ice, snow and freezing rain in the forecast hits.  Read story

Southwest Washington could be in for ice and freezing rain as the holiday approaches.

Clark County to see snow, then freezing rain, ice

Southwest Washington could be in for ice and freezing rain as the holiday approaches.

December 21, 2022, 6:00pm Clark County News Free

As temperatures began dropping Wednesday evening, east winds blew in frigid winter weather expected to bring snow and ice to Clark County Thursday and Friday. Read story