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Eileen Cowen examines a fallen bundle of lichen at Shillapoo Wildlife Area, which she may use as a salve after doing further research.

Foragers gather goods from the ground in Northwest

Eileen Cowen examines a fallen bundle of lichen at Shillapoo Wildlife Area, which she may use as a salve after doing further research.

November 29, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

At the end of Northwest Lower River Road, the pavement comes to a halt, but a worn foot trail continues to a magnificent white oak. Read story

Bryon Ledin of Clark Public Utilities, left, works with colleague Spencer Fix as they test colorful holiday lights at Esther Short Park on Monday afternoon. The Rotary Community Tree Lighting will kick off at 4 p.m. Friday after a two-year hiatus from its in-person celebrations.

After 2-year hiatus, Vancouver tree-lighting ceremony returns to Esther Short Park

Bryon Ledin of Clark Public Utilities, left, works with colleague Spencer Fix as they test colorful holiday lights at Esther Short Park on Monday afternoon. The Rotary Community Tree Lighting will kick off at 4 p.m. Friday after a two-year hiatus from its in-person celebrations.

November 23, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

After a two-year hiatus, Vancouver residents can crowd around Esther Short Park’s grand holiday tree and see Santa Claus light its multicolored lights. Read story

The Vancouver City Council's biennial budget for 2023-24 increases funding for public safety departments, as well as funding for homelessness response efforts.

Vancouver businesses say city’s upcoming tax hikes threaten local economy

The Vancouver City Council's biennial budget for 2023-24 increases funding for public safety departments, as well as funding for homelessness response efforts.

November 22, 2022, 6:46pm Clark County News

Vancouver officials approved the city’s upcoming year’s budget Monday evening but not without disapproval from local businesses who said incoming taxes will threaten the community’s economy. Read story

Veteran and Community Military Appreciation Committee Chair Larry Smith, center, joins fellow committee members as they provide program updates on Friday morning.

For second straight year, it’s official: Vancouver cares for its vets

Veteran and Community Military Appreciation Committee Chair Larry Smith, center, joins fellow committee members as they provide program updates on Friday morning.

November 22, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

SmartAsset, a company focused on publishing financial advice informed by data, has ranked Vancouver as America’s fifth-best city for military retirees. Vancouver, which Census data reported had nearly 12,000 veteran residents in 2020, was honored for the second year in a row. Read story

Vancouver Main Street project open house is Nov. 30

November 17, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

Share your thoughts on Vancouver’s long-awaited face-lift to its Main Street corridor. 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.

Perez maintains narrow lead over Kent

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.

November 16, 2022, 6:22pm Clark County News

Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez maintained her narrow lead over Republican Joe Kent in the race to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

Vancouver City Council to vote on $1.7 billion budget

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

November 15, 2022, 3:57pm Clark County News

On Monday, the Vancouver City Council approved the first reading of its proposed $1.7 billion 2023-2024 biennial budget — a 17 percent increase over the current year’s budget. Read story

On Sunday, Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez landed in Washington, D.C., to attend new member orientation and meet her future House colleagues. "It's pretty wild and surreal," she told The Columbian, noting the quick turnaround following her win on Saturday.

3rd Congressional District winner Perez hits ground running in other Washington

On Sunday, Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez landed in Washington, D.C., to attend new member orientation and meet her future House colleagues. "It's pretty wild and surreal," she told The Columbian, noting the quick turnaround following her win on Saturday.

November 14, 2022, 6:34pm Clark County News

Within a day of flipping Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was on a plane to Washington, D.C., for the first time since ninth grade. Read story

Harry Generaux, who served in World War II as a bomber pilot, flew more than 30 missions during his service between September 1942 and January 1945.

Vancouver WWII pilot, 99, flew 36 missions

Harry Generaux, who served in World War II as a bomber pilot, flew more than 30 missions during his service between September 1942 and January 1945.

November 11, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

Old World War II movies attempted to capture the grit of serving on a bomber crew, but Hollywood glamor couldn’t capture its harsh reality. Read story

Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will face Republican Joe Kent in the general election for the 3rd District congressional seat currently held by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler.

Perez lead over Kent narrows in 3rd Congressional District race

Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will face Republican Joe Kent in the general election for the 3rd District congressional seat currently held by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler.

November 10, 2022, 7:30pm Clark County News

Washington’s 3rd Congressional District race does not have any clear winners, but the latest results show Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez losing ground against challenger Republican Joe Kent, as she now leads with less than 6,000 votes. Read story