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Stories by Lauren Ellenbecker

Columbian staff writer

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Cantwell: Interstate 5 Bridge ‘big thing’ for federal infrastructure funds

U.S. Sen.

November 10, 2021, 6:07am Clark County News

Improvements to Washington’s infrastructure are on the way, with special attention being paid to the Interstate 5 Bridge. Read story

Firefighter Paramedic Lyle Mann hoses down the vehicle bay at Vancouver Fire Station 2.

Vancouver council weighs how to fund nearly $73 million in fire department improvements

Firefighter Paramedic Lyle Mann hoses down the vehicle bay at Vancouver Fire Station 2.

November 8, 2021, 7:43pm Clark County News

Vancouver officials are weighing a variety of property tax options to raise more than $72.7 million toward improvements for the Vancouver Fire Department. Read story

A homeless encampment is pictured in northeast Vancouver in May.

Vancouver City Council hears homeless campsite options

A homeless encampment is pictured in northeast Vancouver in May.

November 6, 2021, 5:16pm Clark County News

Vancouver is considering a variety of options at a wide range of costs as it plans for future supported campsites for people experiencing homelessness. Read story

Heavy afternoon traffic flows west on Northeast 18th Street near 153rd Avenue in 2016.

8 traffic-calming projects funded in Vancouver

Heavy afternoon traffic flows west on Northeast 18th Street near 153rd Avenue in 2016.

November 6, 2021, 3:00pm Clark County News

Eight local projects designed to improve traffic safety have been awarded funding as a part of Vancouver’s Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. Read story

Event celebrates Clark County fallen soldier

November 5, 2021, 5:54am Clark County News

Clark County residents are invited to attend a ceremony honoring a local soldier who died during his military service as part of the “Never To Be Forgotten” series. Read story

Workers from Portland-based Kirby Nagelhout Construction are in the process of framing and weatherproofing the Vancouver Fire Department's future Fire Station 11.

New Vancouver fire station to be finished by fall 2022

Workers from Portland-based Kirby Nagelhout Construction are in the process of framing and weatherproofing the Vancouver Fire Department's future Fire Station 11.

November 4, 2021, 6:07am Clark County News

Fire Station 11, a building effort to improve public safety and aid future growth, is currently on schedule to be completed in the coming year. Read story

Kara Tess

McEnerny-Ogle is reelected as Vancouver mayor

Kara Tess

November 2, 2021, 11:10pm Clark County News

Anne McEnerny-Ogle was reelected as Vancouver’s mayor — continuing her role since her initial election in 2017. Read story

Motorists pass Vancouver City Hall on a rainy morning.

City staff asks council to extend Vancouver’s fossil fuel moratorium

Motorists pass Vancouver City Hall on a rainy morning.

November 1, 2021, 7:00pm Clark County News

City staff asked the Vancouver City Council on Monday to consider extending the city’s fossil fuel moratorium as they assess land-use codes to improve public and environmental safety. Read story

Marianna Cruz dances with other members of Vancouver Ballet Folklorico during a Dia de los Muertos celebration Oct. 30 at River City Church in Vancouver.

Celebration of Hispanic heritage, Day of the Dead gets early start at Vancouver’s River City Church

Marianna Cruz dances with other members of Vancouver Ballet Folklorico during a Dia de los Muertos celebration Oct. 30 at River City Church in Vancouver.

October 30, 2021, 8:06pm Clark County News

People gathered at Vancouver’s River City Church on Saturday to celebrate Hispanic heritage in the days leading up to the Day of the Dead. Read story

Vancouver police investigate after man shot in leg

October 30, 2021, 7:37pm Clark County News

A man was shot in the leg Friday evening in central Vancouver, according to police.  Read story