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Stories by Lauren Ellenbecker

Columbian staff writer

As of Tuesday night, Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez are leading in the primary for the 3rd District.

Herrera Beutler, Perez lead in 3rd congressional race

As of Tuesday night, Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez are leading in the primary for the 3rd District.

August 2, 2022, 11:04pm Clark County News

Initial primary results from Southwest Washington’s congressional race released Tuesday are showing that Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, and Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Skamania will likely advance to the general election. Read story

A deputy sheriff assists Clark-Vancouver Drug Task Force members during a drug bust operation in Vancouver.

New Vancouver police chief backs withdrawal from drug task force

A deputy sheriff assists Clark-Vancouver Drug Task Force members during a drug bust operation in Vancouver.

August 1, 2022, 7:38pm Clark County News

Vancouver Police Chief Jeff Mori proposed withdrawing the department from the Clark-Vancouver Regional Drug Task Force at a Vancouver City Council meeting Monday, stepping back from a decades-long partnership to address drug crimes. Read story

An expired parking meter is seen in downtown Vancouver  in 2017.

Paltry payoff for those who pilfer downtown Vancouver parking meters

An expired parking meter is seen in downtown Vancouver  in 2017.

July 31, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

Who knew Paul Newman would have inspired petty criminals after portraying one in 1967? Read story

Vancouver phone survey reaches out to residents

July 30, 2022, 5:09am Clark County News

What do you think about living in Vancouver? Read story

Parking free for some veterans at Clark County parks

July 29, 2022, 5:34am Clark County News

Washington State Parks Disabled Veteran Lifetime Pass holders are now exempt from paying parking fees at four county-regional parks with the passing of a Clark County code amendment. Read story

Heat cancels Vancouver waterfront concert, movie’s pre-show entertainment

July 29, 2022, 5:31am Clark County News

Extreme heat is projected to linger through the end of the week, and the city of Vancouver is halting some of its community events accordingly. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

Vancouver’s housing stock not keeping up with growth; prices displacing more residents

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

July 26, 2022, 11:24am Business

The status of Vancouver’s housing conditions is grim: There isn’t enough affordable housing stock to meet demand, and rising prices are displacing those who can’t afford their current living situation. Read story

Vancouver climate action event planned

July 26, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

Join city officials as they share what the city of Vancouver is doing to address environmental justice through policy and infrastructure initiatives. Read story

Peter Bracchi, who has advocated for a camping ban for years, walks through an abandoned homeless encampment in Vancouver's Arnold Park. The Vancouver City Council approved amendments Monday to its camping ordinance.

Vancouver begins cleanup after city bans camping in Burnt Bridge Creek area due to wildfire risk

Peter Bracchi, who has advocated for a camping ban for years, walks through an abandoned homeless encampment in Vancouver's Arnold Park. The Vancouver City Council approved amendments Monday to its camping ordinance.

July 23, 2022, 3:32pm Clark County News

Peter Bracchi knows Arnold Park like it’s his own backyard – and that’s because it is. Read story

Vancouver Urban Forestry monitors tree-killing beetles

July 23, 2022, 5:22am Clark County News

Vancouver Urban Forestry and the Washington State Invasive Species Council are monitoring local forests for tree-killing beetles after they were sighted in Forest Grove, Ore. Read story