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Free leaf disposal coupons available to Clark County residents

September 30, 2022, 5:56am Clark County News Free

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Vancouver seeks applicants for lodging tax grants

September 29, 2022, 5:55am Clark County News Free

The city of Vancouver welcomes tourism and nonprofit organizations within the municipality to apply for its lodging tax grant for projects that will increase tourism in the area. Read story

WA-03 candidates Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, right, and Joe Kent walk off stage Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, after a debate at RV Inn Style Resorts Convention Center.

Kent, Perez joust in 3rd District debate in Vancouver

WA-03 candidates Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, right, and Joe Kent walk off stage Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, after a debate at RV Inn Style Resorts Convention Center.

September 28, 2022, 9:50am Clark County News

Nearly two months after the Aug. 2 primary election, the 3rd Congressional District’s top two candidates argued why they are the best fit to replace Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, and represent Southwest Washington at the federal level. Read story

Patty Vezaldenos, owner of Patty Cakes in Cathlamet, sits in her caf? as she reflects on challenges she faced as a small-business owner during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vezaldenos, who is a Republican, has only heard fleeting anecdotes about the 3rd District's congressional candidates: that Republican Joe Kent was once a registered Democrat in Portland, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is a Democrat.

Rural communities in 3rd Congressional District say ‘we want to be heard’

Patty Vezaldenos, owner of Patty Cakes in Cathlamet, sits in her caf? as she reflects on challenges she faced as a small-business owner during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vezaldenos, who is a Republican, has only heard fleeting anecdotes about the 3rd District's congressional candidates: that Republican Joe Kent was once a registered Democrat in Portland, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is a Democrat.

September 28, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

There are little nooks in Washington that are easy to overlook to those who live outside of them. Read story

After watching a mock fight during an academy class at the Washington Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien, Washington on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, Steve Woodward, left, a TAC officer with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, gives advice and instructions regarding improvements that can be made regarding how the recruits handled the situation. At center is recruit Chad Sommerfield, with the Everett Police Department, second from right is recruit Ryan Rich and at far right is recruit Seth Anderson, both with the Vancouver Police Department. (Ellen M.

Vancouver City Council backs state’s plan to add regional police academies

After watching a mock fight during an academy class at the Washington Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien, Washington on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, Steve Woodward, left, a TAC officer with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, gives advice and instructions regarding improvements that can be made regarding how the recruits handled the situation. At center is recruit Chad Sommerfield, with the Everett Police Department, second from right is recruit Ryan Rich and at far right is recruit Seth Anderson, both with the Vancouver Police Department. (Ellen M.

September 27, 2022, 5:44pm Clark County News

Vancouver has joined other Southwest Washington municipalities to advocate for a training facility that may ease strain felt by law enforcement agencies across Washington. Read story

Construction on Main Street will be done to beautify the street in the next couple of years. Businesses will be impacted during the construction and after.

Plans are afoot to remake downtown Vancouver portion of Main Street

Construction on Main Street will be done to beautify the street in the next couple of years. Businesses will be impacted during the construction and after.

September 25, 2022, 6:05am Business

Much of the design of 10-block corridor’s face-lift will depend on public input Read story

Vancouver festival to celebrate Old Apple Tree’s legacy

September 24, 2022, 5:29am Clark County News Free

Vancouver’s legendary Old Apple Tree may have slumped over in June 2020, but a new sprout from its original root system has grown to continue its legacy. Read story

Ridgefield School District refinances construction bonds

September 23, 2022, 5:14am Clark County News Free

The Ridgefield School District is refinancing construction bonds from 2012 estimated to save local taxpayers $2.5 million over the next 10 years, according to a district press release. Read story

City of Vancouver asks for community input on web redesign

September 23, 2022, 5:14am Clark County News Free

The city of Vancouver’s decade-old website is in need of a face lift, and officials are asking the public to help. Read story

Vancouver City Council to host community roundtable Monday

September 22, 2022, 5:23am Clark County News Free

After hosting a series of council meetings outside of City Hall, the Vancouver City Council is continuing its initiative to connect with the public in multiple city locations. Read story