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Stories by Lauren Ellenbecker

Columbian staff writer

The Hood River Bridge over the Columbia River with Mount Hood in the background is seen from White Salmon.

White Salmon and Hood River Bridge a critical connection

The Hood River Bridge over the Columbia River with Mount Hood in the background is seen from White Salmon.

July 9, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

Residents’ fears continue to swell as the strength of their community’s connecting bridge becomes faultier by the day. Read story

Emily Jackson of Vancouver walks her 1-year-old golden retriever, Ranger, at Nikkei Park. Vancouver Parks and Recreation will host a celebration in honor of the park's renaming at 7 p.m. July 15. Nikkei Park left behind its placeholder, North Image, for a title with deeper meaning and roots to the community, which was officially adopted in September 2021.

Nikkei Park in North Image neighborhood honors the past

Emily Jackson of Vancouver walks her 1-year-old golden retriever, Ranger, at Nikkei Park. Vancouver Parks and Recreation will host a celebration in honor of the park's renaming at 7 p.m. July 15. Nikkei Park left behind its placeholder, North Image, for a title with deeper meaning and roots to the community, which was officially adopted in September 2021.

July 7, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

A Vancouver park received a new title nearly a year ago to honor past generations and their resiliency through hardship. Read story

Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain, the department's longest running chief since 1962, will retire Thursday after serving the agency in its lead position for eight years.

Vancouver Police Chief McElvain to remain a class act after retirement

Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain, the department's longest running chief since 1962, will retire Thursday after serving the agency in its lead position for eight years.

June 30, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

For the past few weeks, the Vancouver Police Department’s longest-tenured chief since 1962 has slowly cleared stacks of papers and various mementos from his office. Read story

Patrick Quinton, Vancouver economic development director, said the city is not keeping pace with the demand for affordable housing, as the stock is low and prices are unattainable.

Vancouver mulls code changes to address housing shortage

Patrick Quinton, Vancouver economic development director, said the city is not keeping pace with the demand for affordable housing, as the stock is low and prices are unattainable.

June 28, 2022, 6:28pm Clark County News

As Vancouver’s population grows and its affordable residential stock remains slim, city staff continue to discuss what government can do, and residents share their concerns. Read story

Free workshop to help navigate Aug. 2 primary

June 28, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News

Maybe you want to learn more about helpful tools to navigate the polls or understand how redistricting changed your ballot. Read story

Women's rights supporters, from left, Lacy Nadeau, Carolyn Nadeau, Rebecca Rutzick and Joe Ward, all of Olympia, Wash., rally on the Capitol Campus in Olympia, Wash., Friday, June 24, 2022, following the morning's announcement of the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade.

Clark County politicians have mixed reactions to Roe being overturned

Women's rights supporters, from left, Lacy Nadeau, Carolyn Nadeau, Rebecca Rutzick and Joe Ward, all of Olympia, Wash., rally on the Capitol Campus in Olympia, Wash., Friday, June 24, 2022, following the morning's announcement of the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade.

June 24, 2022, 3:38pm Clark County News

A rallying cry of mourning and celebration echoed nationwide Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned nearly 50 years of legal precedent protecting abortion rights. Read story

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Herrera Beutler heralds mental health, addiction treatment bills passed by House

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June 23, 2022, 5:19pm Clark County Health

A legislative package intended to make improvements to mental health and addiction treatment is closer to becoming a reality — presenting tools to address the nation’s overdose epidemic. Read story

Work continues at United Grain Corporation on the Port of Vancouver campus on Sept. 30, 2019. The Columbia River serves a vital role in grain exports, making it the leading gateway for the product, according to U.S. Wheat Associates.

Ocean Shipping Reform Act will have little impact on Port of Vancouver

Work continues at United Grain Corporation on the Port of Vancouver campus on Sept. 30, 2019. The Columbia River serves a vital role in grain exports, making it the leading gateway for the product, according to U.S. Wheat Associates.

June 23, 2022, 6:03am Business

Consumers and exporters both saw financial turmoil from tumultuous international shipping antics in the past year. But the Port of Vancouver was not impacted like other regional harbors were. Read story

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

Clark County League of Women Voters sets candidate forums ahead of primary

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

June 22, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

Similar to traditional employment procedures, appointing someone to political office requires an extensive and thoughtful vetting process. After all, it’s a job that influences thousands of lives. Read story

Chris Byrd of Toutle, candidate for the 3rd Congressional District.

3rd Congressional candidate Byrd: Let’s overcome political polarization

Chris Byrd of Toutle, candidate for the 3rd Congressional District.

June 16, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

Chris Byrd of Toutle, an independent running to represent the 3rd Congressional District, decided to toss his name into the candidate pool after being exhausted by its extreme political polarization. Read story