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A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Miles Terrace, 1503 Esther St., on Friday. The event included speakers and a tour of the new facility.

Vancouver to ask voters to renew Affordable Housing Fund

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Miles Terrace, 1503 Esther St., on Friday. The event included speakers and a tour of the new facility.

September 20, 2022, 4:42pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver will ask voters in 2023 to renew the Affordable Housing Fund, its largest community resource addressing low-income housing, before it expires that same year. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

Vancouver seeks staff help to refine its climate strategies

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

September 20, 2022, 2:59pm Clark County News

After months of consuming detailed analyses exploring leading-edge climate strategies, the Vancouver City Council is hoping to see a plan come back for an adoption vote. Read story

Sallie Reavey, co-owner of the Briar Rose Inn, adjusts a sign for her bed and breakfast Wednesday. She says she might have to sell the inn if a Safe Stay Community is established across the street.

Vancouver City Council approves license agreement for possible downtown Safe Stay Community

Sallie Reavey, co-owner of the Briar Rose Inn, adjusts a sign for her bed and breakfast Wednesday. She says she might have to sell the inn if a Safe Stay Community is established across the street.

September 19, 2022, 10:11pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council approved a temporary license agreement Monday to consider converting a vacant downtown lot into a Safe Stay Community, causing further upset among neighboring businesses who have been outspoken against the effort. Read story

Vancouver seeks public input on Heights District plan

September 17, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News Free

As the Heights District enters its next phase, the city of Vancouver’s project team is asking residents to provide their thoughts on its latest designs. 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.

3rd District candidates Perez, Kent to face off in Vancouver

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.

September 16, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

Candidates Joe Kent, R-Yacolt, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, are set to face off in a mid-October debate to argue why they are the best option to replace long-term incumbent Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in Congress. Read story

Car rally at ilani to raise money for veteran equine therapy program

September 14, 2022, 5:59am Clark County Health

A car rally to raise money for a veteran equine therapy program is planned for Saturday at ilani, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield. Read story

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle speaks with a Vancouver police officer Monday night outside her home in the Shumway neighborhood after an unidentified individual set a fire near the garage.

Suspect at large in arson case at Vancouver mayor’s home

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle speaks with a Vancouver police officer Monday night outside her home in the Shumway neighborhood after an unidentified individual set a fire near the garage.

September 13, 2022, 1:14pm Clark County News

Vancouver police have not yet located or identified the suspect who started a fire at the home of Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and her husband, Terry Ogle, on Monday night. Read story

Clark County event to honor troops who never came home

September 13, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

The public is encouraged to join local veterans on POW/MIA Day to honor service members who were prisoners of war or never returned home. Read story

The League of Women Voters of Clark County sponsors forums for candidates for local and state offices.

Clark County’s League of Women Voters planning series of candidate forums

The League of Women Voters of Clark County sponsors forums for candidates for local and state offices.

September 13, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Candidates in multiple Clark County races are scheduled to participate in public forums leading up to the November general election. Read story

A newly installed barrier in front of Cascade Park Village is making life difficult for its residents and their visitors by not allowing left turns into the property. People are often breaking traffic laws to U-turn into the property, or driving the wrong way to access the entrance.

Southeast First Street median in Vancouver turns into nightmare

A newly installed barrier in front of Cascade Park Village is making life difficult for its residents and their visitors by not allowing left turns into the property. People are often breaking traffic laws to U-turn into the property, or driving the wrong way to access the entrance.

September 13, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

A new unassuming concrete divider on Southeast First Street is causing large divisions between nearby residents and the city, as the former group argues their health and safety are at stake. Read story