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Laurie Arndt of Vancouver, right, talks to city councilors at Monday&rsquo;s community forum at the Educational Service District 112 building in Vancouver.

‘We’re being hit on so many levels’: Vancouver residents raise concerns about taxes, crime, streets

Laurie Arndt of Vancouver, right, talks to city councilors at Monday&rsquo;s community forum at the Educational Service District 112 building in Vancouver.

September 24, 2024, 1:49pm Clark County News

Vancouver residents who showed up to speak with city councilors at a Monday community forum expressed concerns about the upcoming police levy, crime at two of Vancouver Housing Authority’s apartment buildings and efforts to make streets more pedestrian friendly. Read story

Fishing enthusiasts of all ages gather along the shoreline at Klineline Pond in Salmon Creek in May 2020.

Clark County plans to make significant improvements to Klineline Pond; learn more at public meetings

Fishing enthusiasts of all ages gather along the shoreline at Klineline Pond in Salmon Creek in May 2020.

September 23, 2024, 12:13pm Clark County News

Clark County residents will have two opportunities to learn more about planned improvements for the Klineline Pond section of Salmon Creek Regional Park. Read story

The Federal Reserve&rsquo;s interest rate cut will trickle down to mortgage rates, but local real estate agents and brokers predict that will in turn drive home prices up.

Clark County could see home prices go up as more buyers tempted by lower mortgage rates, experts say

The Federal Reserve&rsquo;s interest rate cut will trickle down to mortgage rates, but local real estate agents and brokers predict that will in turn drive home prices up.

September 21, 2024, 6:11am Business

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in four years on Wednesday, with an unexpectedly significant reduction of 0.5 percent. Read story

CEO Paul Burgess introduces Fourth Plain Forward&rsquo;s Birth Keepers doula program Sept. 7.

“Give us the dollars to do the work, and we will do the work”: Clark County nonprofits balance transparency with trust

CEO Paul Burgess introduces Fourth Plain Forward&rsquo;s Birth Keepers doula program Sept. 7.

September 21, 2024, 6:11am Business

Paul Burgess at times feels like he’s chasing his tail. When he became executive director of Fourth Plain Forward in 2022, he was the only employee. Since then, the nonprofit founded to energize the neighborhoods along Vancouver’s Fourth Plain corridor has grown to 11 full-time staff members. Read story

Dean Hergesheimer, outside his Fairgrounds neighborhood home in April 2022, and his neighbors have been battling the county&rsquo;s decision not to improve their road despite new homes added to the area.

Clark County residents who challenge government have uphill legal battle

Dean Hergesheimer, outside his Fairgrounds neighborhood home in April 2022, and his neighbors have been battling the county&rsquo;s decision not to improve their road despite new homes added to the area.

September 20, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

Everyone is equal under the law, or at least that’s how the American legal system is supposed to work. But ask anyone who’s ever challenged city hall or a county or state government if that’s true and you may get a different answer. Read story

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington hosted a tree-planting event in 2023 for Make a Difference Day with separately marked planting areas for each individual or household.

City of Vancouver proposes to cut funding for Watershed Alliance due to budget restrictions

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington hosted a tree-planting event in 2023 for Make a Difference Day with separately marked planting areas for each individual or household.

September 19, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington may lose funding from the city of Vancouver in January. Read story

A Clark County Public Works crew replaces filter cartridges in an underground vault on Hazel Dell Avenue. Public Works&rsquo; clean water division is proposing new stormwater rates to keep pace with required services.

Clark County Council to review report on county stormwater rates, possible increase

A Clark County Public Works crew replaces filter cartridges in an underground vault on Hazel Dell Avenue. Public Works&rsquo; clean water division is proposing new stormwater rates to keep pace with required services.

September 18, 2024, 11:30am Clark County News

For the past nine months, Clark County Public Works’ clean water division has been studying whether the rates charged for its services generate enough revenue. The county council will review the resulting report at an Oct. 1 public hearing. For property owners, the study could mean increases in the annual… Read story

Vancouver resident Abby Griffith, left, who is blind, navigates train tracks while leaving the Vancouver train station with Kail Hibbs of the city of Vancouver on Monday afternoon. The journey took place ahead of the city&rsquo;s Week Without Driving challenge to highlight the importance of mobility access in the region.

Disability advocates challenge Vancouver’s elected leaders to go a week without driving

Vancouver resident Abby Griffith, left, who is blind, navigates train tracks while leaving the Vancouver train station with Kail Hibbs of the city of Vancouver on Monday afternoon. The journey took place ahead of the city&rsquo;s Week Without Driving challenge to highlight the importance of mobility access in the region.

September 18, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Health

For many, the daily commute is a routine task. For people with disabilities, it can be much more complex. Read story

A driver passes by apartments at 2909 N.E. 57th Ave., Vancouver. International Air and Hospitality Academy currently uses the building to house its students. However, the building will soon be mixed-income housing.

Vancouver City Council OKs $900K loan, tax breaks for developer to remodel building for mixed-income housing

A driver passes by apartments at 2909 N.E. 57th Ave., Vancouver. International Air and Hospitality Academy currently uses the building to house its students. However, the building will soon be mixed-income housing.

September 18, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council on Monday night approved a loan of up to $900,000 and a multifamily tax exemption to rehabilitate student housing called Village 57 Apartments and turn it into mixed-income housing, including 25 affordable units. Read story

The Meridian apartment complex, left, is pictured across the street from The Pacific in central Vancouver.

Vancouver Housing Authority working with police to beef up security at two supportive housing buildings

The Meridian apartment complex, left, is pictured across the street from The Pacific in central Vancouver.

September 17, 2024, 12:13pm Clark County News

Vancouver Housing Authority’s CEO said the amount of drug-trafficking at two of the agency’s permanent supportive housing buildings is unlike anything he’s ever seen. But he assured the Vancouver City Council during a Monday presentation that the agency is taking action to protect tenants and neighbors. Read story