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Vancouver contractor must pay state for water issues

July 21, 2022, 6:15am Business Free

Vancouver-based contractor Rotschy Inc. must pay the Washington State Department of Ecology $101,000 to settle an appeal for nine water-quality violations. Read story

A Vancouver police officer tests a body-worn camera in late 2021. The department ultimately rejected the first camera in the trial.

Vancouver City Council backs public safety tax hike

A Vancouver police officer tests a body-worn camera in late 2021. The department ultimately rejected the first camera in the trial.

July 20, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council passed a resolution Monday expressing its support for a tax increase crafted to address public safety concerns. Read story

Vancouver’s 2023-24 biennial budget in works

July 20, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News

City of Vancouver staff are currently developing the 2023-2024 biennial budget, which outlines how resources will be invested in a variety of municipal services. Read story

Candidates for Washington House 17th District, Position 1, met with The Columbian's Editorial Board on Monday. Candidates are Hannah Joy, top left, Kevin Waters, top right, Anthony Ho, bottom left and Terri Niles, bottom center.

Four candidates vie to fill 17th District seat Kraft is vacatingvideo icon

Candidates for Washington House 17th District, Position 1, met with The Columbian's Editorial Board on Monday. Candidates are Hannah Joy, top left, Kevin Waters, top right, Anthony Ho, bottom left and Terri Niles, bottom center.

July 20, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

As state Rep. Vicki Kraft runs to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District — leaving her seat open in the Legislature — four hopefuls are campaigning to fill the role. Read story

Candidates for the 3rd Congressional District: (top row from left) Oliver Black, Chris Byrd, Leslie French; (center row) Marie Gluesenkamp Perez; incumbent Jaime Herrera Beutler; Joe Kent: (bottom row) Vicki Kraft, Davy Ray and Heidi St. John.

3rd District candidates address readers’ questions, concerns

Candidates for the 3rd Congressional District: (top row from left) Oliver Black, Chris Byrd, Leslie French; (center row) Marie Gluesenkamp Perez; incumbent Jaime Herrera Beutler; Joe Kent: (bottom row) Vicki Kraft, Davy Ray and Heidi St. John.

July 17, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

When aspiring politicians first announced their candidacy nearly a year ago for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, some voters quickly leapt to their support. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

Vancouver needs partners to reach carbon neutrality goal by 2040, official says

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

July 15, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Without community engagement, the city of Vancouver’s goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2040 will be unattainable. Read story

3rd District candidates’ interviews available

July 14, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Learn more about congressional candidates’ stances on key issues and why they want to represent Southwest Washington in Congress. Read story

The Columbian's Editorial Board met with 17th District House candidates Paul Harris, bottom left, and Joe Kear, bottom right, in July in advance of the primary.

17th District candidates Harris, Kear split on taxes, gun control, climate policy

The Columbian's Editorial Board met with 17th District House candidates Paul Harris, bottom left, and Joe Kear, bottom right, in July in advance of the primary.

July 13, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

Two of the four candidates running for Legislative District 17 Position 2 recently met with The Columbian’s Editorial Board to argue why they would be the best aspirant to represent east Vancouver and its neighboring unincorporated areas. Read story

Vancouver City Council takes meetings on road

July 12, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News Free

Three Vancouver City Council meetings are scheduled to take place in different locations throughout the city in an effort to reach more people in the community. Read story

C-Tran displayed its rainbow bus at Saturday in the Park, adding to the colorful atmosphere.

Esther Short Park bursting with Pride

C-Tran displayed its rainbow bus at Saturday in the Park, adding to the colorful atmosphere.

July 9, 2022, 6:34pm Clark County News

Although Pride Month officially concluded, Vancouver’s queer spirit was vigorously alive more than a week later. Read story