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Kittens are adorable, but too many are a problem. Furry Friends hopes to raise $10,000 in March to support the costs of spaying and neutering cats.

Furry Friends fundraiser benefits spay, neuter of cats

Kittens are adorable, but too many are a problem. Furry Friends hopes to raise $10,000 in March to support the costs of spaying and neutering cats.

February 28, 2022, 5:21pm Clark County News

As spring approaches and warms the air, it’s anticipated that unaltered cats will want to mate — potentially resulting in an influx of kittens filling animal shelters. Read story

The Tower Plaza tower overlooks the former Golden Skate property and proposed site for Vancouver's second Safe Stay Community on Wednesday. Dice Age Games owner Roy Starkweather said property owners within 1,200 feet of the site were invited to tour the original supportive site to see how it's operated.

Vancouver outlines plans for 2nd Safe Stay Community for homeless

The Tower Plaza tower overlooks the former Golden Skate property and proposed site for Vancouver's second Safe Stay Community on Wednesday. Dice Age Games owner Roy Starkweather said property owners within 1,200 feet of the site were invited to tour the original supportive site to see how it's operated.

February 24, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

Vancouver city staff and local service providers outlined Tuesday their initiative to provide an additional transitional housing community, furthering their goal of providing security and stability to the area’s homeless population. Read story

Maynard bows out as 3rd District candidate

February 22, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

Christopher Maynard of Woodland announced his withdrawal from the race to represent Southwest Washington in Congress, reducing its number of Democratic challengers to one. Read story

Parents of Little League players and high school students have growing concerns about a homeless encampment along Northeast Campus Drive near Fort Vancouver High School.

Homeless encampment near Fort Vancouver High School causes stir

Parents of Little League players and high school students have growing concerns about a homeless encampment along Northeast Campus Drive near Fort Vancouver High School.

February 22, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

A chronic homeless encampment behind Fort Vancouver High School’s baseball and softball playing fields is causing a stir as the Little League season approaches. Read story

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Sen. Patty Murray to host virtual town hall about work in Congress

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February 21, 2022, 3:54pm Clark County News

Families in Southwest Washington will have the opportunity to speak with one of their U.S. senators during a virtual town hall Wednesday evening with Sen. Patty Murray. Read story

Among city planners' code recommendations is a move to incorporate more middle housing in Vancouver. City staff modeled some of their code recommendations from other Washington and Oregon cities, such as The Cottages at Robison Place in Battle Ground.

The affordability zone: Planners consider ways to give more people a shot at living in Vancouver

Among city planners' code recommendations is a move to incorporate more middle housing in Vancouver. City staff modeled some of their code recommendations from other Washington and Oregon cities, such as The Cottages at Robison Place in Battle Ground.

February 20, 2022, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver planners are proposing sweeping changes to the city’s zoning regulations that will reimagine what it means to live in the growing city’s neighborhoods. Read story

Clark County certifies Proposition 2, confirming tax increase

February 19, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

Clark County certified Proposition 2 Friday, making the city of Vancouver’s move to fund fire and emergency services with increased property taxes official. Read story

Chief Master Sgt. E.E. "Van" Valkenberg holds a picture of himself on Air Force One as he reflected on his past at his Vancouver home in 2011. Valkenberg was a radio operator in World War II and served in the U.S. Navy toward the end of the war. Soon after, he joined the Air Force where he served in the Korean War, the Cuban missile crisis and the Vietnam War.

Vancouver native soared high as chief communications officer aboard Air Force One

Chief Master Sgt. E.E. "Van" Valkenberg holds a picture of himself on Air Force One as he reflected on his past at his Vancouver home in 2011. Valkenberg was a radio operator in World War II and served in the U.S. Navy toward the end of the war. Soon after, he joined the Air Force where he served in the Korean War, the Cuban missile crisis and the Vietnam War.

February 18, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

E.E. “Van” Valkenberg, a veteran who had been chief communications officer aboard Air Force One, died at the age of 95 on Feb. 7. Read story

A bus transit hub at the intersection of Grand and Mill Plain Boulevard, commercial and mixed-use corridor, and residential mixed-use corridor are the main focuses in the city's corridor strategy.

Vancouver sees transit hub, commercial and mixed-use development for Evergreen, Grand corridor

A bus transit hub at the intersection of Grand and Mill Plain Boulevard, commercial and mixed-use corridor, and residential mixed-use corridor are the main focuses in the city's corridor strategy.

February 15, 2022, 9:59am Clark County News

A strategy to strengthen an aging commercial district in central Vancouver will move to a second hearing and public hearing, the Vancouver City Council decided Monday. Read story

Encouraging messaging sits on the ground outside a row of pallet homes Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at the Stay Safe Community in east Vancouver.

Former Golden Skate site proposed as 2nd supported homeless community

Encouraging messaging sits on the ground outside a row of pallet homes Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at the Stay Safe Community in east Vancouver.

February 14, 2022, 6:40pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver proposed Monday to select the former Golden Skate property as the location for its second supportive community for people experiencing homelessness. Read story