Thursday, November 14 , 2024

Stories by Lauren Ellenbecker

Columbian staff writer

Vancouver seeks help in shaping city’s future

January 13, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

Vancouver city staff urge residents to apply for a seat in the city’s strategic plan advisory committee if they have an interest in shaping Vancouver’s future. Read story

Michael Iverson, a resident of the Safe Stay Community, looks over an empty unit in December.

Vancouver City Council approves $402K for modular shelters for homeless

Michael Iverson, a resident of the Safe Stay Community, looks over an empty unit in December.

January 12, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the purchase of $402,105 worth of modular shelters Monday to prepare for two future Safe Stay Community sites. Read story

Vancouver previously sold its cemetery plots based on a price that was established in 2009. The adjustment made in 2021 enables the city to remain in the competitive market and continue providing quality service, said Bill Bjerke, Vancouver Public Works grounds superintendent.

Vancouver increases its cemetery prices

Vancouver previously sold its cemetery plots based on a price that was established in 2009. The adjustment made in 2021 enables the city to remain in the competitive market and continue providing quality service, said Bill Bjerke, Vancouver Public Works grounds superintendent.

January 8, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

City of Vancouver cemetery prices, which were once a local bargain, increased in 2021 to support operations and improve its overall services to ensure the sites remained taken care of for years to come. Read story

Vancouver seeks input for city housing code changes

January 6, 2022, 6:01am Business

The city of Vancouver will host a virtual open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 18 to receive public input on proposed zoning code updates. Read story

Kim Harless and Diana Perez were sworn into the Vancouver City Council on Monday night.

Vancouver council swears in Harless, Perez for first terms

Kim Harless and Diana Perez were sworn into the Vancouver City Council on Monday night.

January 4, 2022, 12:53pm Clark County News

Multiple members of the Vancouver City Council, both new and returning, took their oaths of office and selected the new mayor pro tem during a virtual meeting Monday evening. Read story

Linda Dunn, center, niece of USS Oklahoma sailor Daryle Artley, joins loved ones as Rear Adm. Scott Ruston, right, honors his memory at Park Hill Cemetery on Monday.

Woodland sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack laid to rest

Linda Dunn, center, niece of USS Oklahoma sailor Daryle Artley, joins loved ones as Rear Adm. Scott Ruston, right, honors his memory at Park Hill Cemetery on Monday.

January 3, 2022, 6:10pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Daryle Artley of Woodland was 21 years old when he was killed at Pearl Harbor. Nearly 80 years later, his remains have come home. Read story

Alicia Sojourner, Vancouver's director of diversity, equity and inclusion, is set to serve on Washington's LGBTQ commission.

Vancouver’s director of diversity also serves on Washington’s LGBTQ commission

Alicia Sojourner, Vancouver's director of diversity, equity and inclusion, is set to serve on Washington's LGBTQ commission.

January 3, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Creating a supportive environment where diversity and inclusion are at the forefront has been a personal mission for Alicia Sojourner during their entire career. Read story

Drivers are paying more at the gas pump than this time last year.

Is everything more expensive? From food to rent to gas, Clark County residents paying more for necessities

Drivers are paying more at the gas pump than this time last year.

January 2, 2022, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver and Clark County are becoming increasingly expensive places to live. While some costs have risen significantly, others crept upward in a nickel-and-dime trend that’s accelerated over the past year. Read story

Adoptable kitten Hermione, 3 months, greets visitors at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington on Dec. 9. The organization is experiencing an abnormally long kitten season this year. Kitten season refers to when female cats are giving birth to litters and typically lasts from April to October. Factors contributing to this include longer days, warmer weather and increased access to food.

Kitten season carries on (and on) in Clark County

Adoptable kitten Hermione, 3 months, greets visitors at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington on Dec. 9. The organization is experiencing an abnormally long kitten season this year. Kitten season refers to when female cats are giving birth to litters and typically lasts from April to October. Factors contributing to this include longer days, warmer weather and increased access to food.

January 1, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Weather, pandemic combine to extend cats’ breeding period, creating challenges for shelters, vets Read story

Brett Corpuz of Portland joins a crowd of shoppers as he picks up fireworks ahead of the New Year's holiday at Mean Gene Fireworks in Hazel Dell on Thursday afternoon. It has been about 18 months since vendors could sell fireworks. Although Clark County's interim ordinance is increasing business opportunities for firework stands, vendors are still struggling to make up for previous financial losses.

Clark County fireworks sellers are fired up

Brett Corpuz of Portland joins a crowd of shoppers as he picks up fireworks ahead of the New Year's holiday at Mean Gene Fireworks in Hazel Dell on Thursday afternoon. It has been about 18 months since vendors could sell fireworks. Although Clark County's interim ordinance is increasing business opportunities for firework stands, vendors are still struggling to make up for previous financial losses.

December 31, 2021, 6:07am Clark County News

New Year’s Eve firework sales in Clark County are helping vendors slowly recuperate from a financial blow over the summer. Read story