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Stories by Lauren Ellenbecker

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A cyclist boards a C-Tran Vine bus at the Turtle Place Transit Center in downtown Vancouver in February 2021.

Vancouver sees wins, losses from Legislature

A cyclist boards a C-Tran Vine bus at the Turtle Place Transit Center in downtown Vancouver in February 2021.

April 20, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

The Washington Legislature ended its 105-day session in March, resulting in triumphs for Vancouver spanning from infrastructure funding to clarified language in police use-of-force policy. Read story

Humane Society’s Walk/Run for the Animals set for May 7

April 19, 2022, 5:57am Clark County News Free

Lace up your sneakers, stretch your legs and celebrate furry friends at the shelter, as well as those who take care of them. Read story

The Grant Street Pier is barely visible as thick wildfire smoke continues to blanket the region, as seen from the Interstate Bridge on Sept. 14, 2020. Uri Papish, Southwest Clean Air Agency executive director, said the poor air quality poses a severe health risk and can trigger respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses.

Changing climate an issue for Clark County farms, air, wildlife and rivers

The Grant Street Pier is barely visible as thick wildfire smoke continues to blanket the region, as seen from the Interstate Bridge on Sept. 14, 2020. Uri Papish, Southwest Clean Air Agency executive director, said the poor air quality poses a severe health risk and can trigger respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses.

April 17, 2022, 6:05am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

Northwest Organic Farms prides itself on supplying Clark County and Portland with various fruits and vegetables grown in its 5 acres of chemical-free soil. Read story

A sign greets visitors as Gretta Anderson looks over contents of the free food pantry and fridge at her Vancouver home Monday afternoon, Sept. 20, 2021. The Vancouver Free Fridge project is up to three fridges, but they're also being regulated by city codes over the structure, causing program leaders to start a petition.

Rule change could aid Free Fridge program

A sign greets visitors as Gretta Anderson looks over contents of the free food pantry and fridge at her Vancouver home Monday afternoon, Sept. 20, 2021. The Vancouver Free Fridge project is up to three fridges, but they're also being regulated by city codes over the structure, causing program leaders to start a petition.

April 16, 2022, 1:52pm Clark County News

Vancouver’s Free Fridge recently celebrated its one year of helping reduce food waste in the community, but organizers had other triumphant news to celebrate. Read story

Annual Chief Redheart observance set April 23

April 15, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News Free

In the winter of 1877, the U.S. Army attempted to remove Nez Perce tribal members from their ancestral lands, resulting in the imprisonment of many members and death of an infant. Read story

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, right, joins officials and members of the media as she tours the Interstate Bridge Wednesday. The Democrat discussed federal infrastructure funding opportunities that could help fund a replacement bridge, which would be instrumental in boosting regional economies while relieving congestion.

Cantwell: I-5 Bridge project poised for federal aid

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, right, joins officials and members of the media as she tours the Interstate Bridge Wednesday. The Democrat discussed federal infrastructure funding opportunities that could help fund a replacement bridge, which would be instrumental in boosting regional economies while relieving congestion.

April 13, 2022, 5:53pm Clark County News

The multiyear project addressing the Interstate 5 Bridge’s old bones may receive much-needed federal funding once stakeholders come to an agreement on its design and operations. Read story

Emmaus Brownfield, 11, of Vancouver, left, races his siblings Alastair, 6, and Amira, 9, at the Franklin Elementary School sledding hill Monday.

Clark County kids enjoy surprise spring snow

Emmaus Brownfield, 11, of Vancouver, left, races his siblings Alastair, 6, and Amira, 9, at the Franklin Elementary School sledding hill Monday.

April 11, 2022, 6:03pm Clark County News

A heavy snowfall glided over Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington early Monday, confusing those in the region as they opened their curtains to see a bright sheet of snow on the ground. Read story

Kevin Gilgan, who lives in Sandy but works in Vancouver, relaxes on his lunch break near a grove of trees at Esther Short Park on Thursday. The Heritage Tree program highlights dozens of Vancouver's Heritage trees that bore witness to the evolution of the city.

Vancouver’s 41 heritage trees recognized for their beauty, history

Kevin Gilgan, who lives in Sandy but works in Vancouver, relaxes on his lunch break near a grove of trees at Esther Short Park on Thursday. The Heritage Tree program highlights dozens of Vancouver's Heritage trees that bore witness to the evolution of the city.

April 8, 2022, 6:06am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver is not a place devoid of trees containing plentiful intricacies and peculiar stories. Read story

Comments sought for Vancouver housing plan

April 7, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News Free

Vancouver residents are invited to review the city’s nearly yearlong plan for housing and community development and provide comments to the Vancouver City Council on May 2. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

Vancouver council votes to extend business fee refund program

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

April 4, 2022, 7:52pm Clark County News

Businesses based within Vancouver city limits can continue to save money on certain city-imposed fees through the end of the year. Read story