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Vancouver Police Department close to fulfilling all 84 recommendations from 2020 report

A training exercise is shown in July. The Vancouver Police Department received 84 suggestions on how it can improve internal operations. It has fulfilled most of the suggestions but still has to create an internal critical incident review board, work on data collection and further its police camera program.

Vancouver’s Community Task Force on Policing and the city’s police chief said the police department is close to fulfilling 84 recommendations to improve its internal culture and policies surrounding officers’ use of force. Read story

A cyclist rides south on Columbia Street bike lane, a part of the Westside Bike Mobility Project that aims to improve safety for bikers and pedestrians traveling through the city.

Nearly complete Columbia Street bike lanes still point of contention

October 7, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Most of the hotly debated Westside Bike Mobility Project is complete, and community members are offering mixed reviews on the impact it has made on commuting and living in the area. Read story

Herrera Beutler to host telephone town hall

October 5, 2021, 5:56am Clark County News

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, is set to host a live telephone town hall at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Read story

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at Logan's Court duplex complex in Vancouver's Lincoln neighborhood on Monday afternoon, Feb. 22, 2021.

Vancouver population growth leads to greater need for fire department resources, officials say

October 4, 2021, 7:23pm Clark County News

Vancouver Fire Department officials are asking the city for $12.7 million a year for new personnel and equipment to meet its goal for prompt call responses. Read story

A developer has submitted preliminary plans to build a 250-unit affordable apartment complex in the Heights District. The Vancouver city council recently adopted the final version of the Heights District plan, ending a development moratorium on the area.

Want to help plan a city? Vancouver panel seeks volunteers

October 3, 2021, 6:03am Clark County News

Vancouver’s Planning Commission is seeking volunteers who are interested in community planning, urban design or housing policies to fill three seats on its seven-member board. Read story

Herrera Beutler says she’ll vote against $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill

September 30, 2021, 5:55pm Clark County News

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, said she intended to vote “no” on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill when it comes up for a vote on Capitol Hill. Read story

Stories by Lauren Ellenbecker

Columbian staff writer

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