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Clark County deputies arrest two people, look for third man in string of robberies

November 20, 2024, 11:42am Clark County News Updated 8 hours ago

Clark County sheriff’s deputies arrested two men believed to be involved in a string of robberies and thefts targeting people selling things online. The sheriff’s office is looking for a… Read story

Man and his dog rescued from sailboat in stormy conditions on the Columbia River

November 20, 2024, 7:43am Clark County News Updated 8 hours ago

A man and his dog were rescued from a sailboat on the Columbia River on Tuesday night after the pair struggled to get off the boat in stormy conditions. Read story

Residents on Monday ask the Vancouver City Council to ban camping along West Mill Plain Boulevard (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

West Vancouver residents plead with city to clear homeless camp along West Mill Plain Boulevard

Residents on Monday ask the Vancouver City Council to ban camping along West Mill Plain Boulevard (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

November 19, 2024, 2:48pm Clark County News Updated 8 hours ago

A dozen west Vancouver residents pleaded with the city council on Monday to clear a homeless encampment along West Mill Plain Boulevard. Read story

The Clark County Council is considering a levy lid lift in February to fund more deputies.

Clark County Council looks at levy lid lift to fund 30 new sheriff’s deputies

The Clark County Council is considering a levy lid lift in February to fund more deputies.

November 19, 2024, 1:07pm Clark County News Updated 8 hours ago

The Clark County Council is considering asking voters to approve a levy lid lift to fund 30 new sheriff’s deputies, on the heels of Vancouver voters rejecting a similar city levy this month. Read story

A for sale sign sits outside a vacant building on Northeast 94th Avenue in Vancouver. The building is a potential site for the city of Vancouver&rsquo;s 150-bed bridge shelter. The city passed a 0.1 percent business and occupation tax on retail to pay for the bridge shelter.

Vancouver council OKs tax increases and new taxes to close $43M deficit and pay for homeless ‘bridge shelter’

A for sale sign sits outside a vacant building on Northeast 94th Avenue in Vancouver. The building is a potential site for the city of Vancouver&rsquo;s 150-bed bridge shelter. The city passed a 0.1 percent business and occupation tax on retail to pay for the bridge shelter.

November 19, 2024, 12:58pm Business Updated 8 hours ago

People parking, buying movie tickets and shopping in Vancouver can expect to pay more starting next year. Read story

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

Cuts to domestic violence prosecution center because of Vancouver budget woes imperil public safety, say officials

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

November 18, 2024, 1:32pm Clark County News Updated 1 day ago

As Vancouver prepares to make cuts to address a $43 million budget deficit, one cut officials are considering is to the area’s domestic violence prosecution center. The unit leader says the cuts could be a hit to public safety. Read story

Construction is nearing completion on Laurel Manor, an affordable housing building for seniors.

82 affordable housing units will open to those 62 and older in January in central Vancouver

Construction is nearing completion on Laurel Manor, an affordable housing building for seniors.

November 18, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News Updated 1 day ago

Laurel Manor, an affordable housing complex for those 62 and older, will begin welcoming tenants early next year. Read story

Members of the community visit the fourth Safe Stay community off Main Street during its opening ceremony in December. Clark County saw a 35 percent jump in veterans entering housing programs.

Number of homeless veterans in Clark County dropped by 25% in 2023

Members of the community visit the fourth Safe Stay community off Main Street during its opening ceremony in December. Clark County saw a 35 percent jump in veterans entering housing programs.

November 18, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News Updated 1 day ago

Fewer veterans were living on the streets in Clark County last year as more moved into housing. Homelessness among veterans also fell nationwide. 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 approves increases to clean-water rates for first time since 2015

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.

November 16, 2024, 6:11am Business

With only three members present, the Clark County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved increases to annual clean-water fees — the first increase since 2015. Read story

The Wolfe Courts pickleball courts at Hathaway Park in Washougal have been targeted by thieves this fall.

‘We’re just a target’: Pickleball players call for more security at Washougal court after theft

The Wolfe Courts pickleball courts at Hathaway Park in Washougal have been targeted by thieves this fall.

November 16, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Life

The president of the Camas-Washougal Pickleball Club is calling for increased security measures at Wolfe Courts after a storage box containing a defibrillator and a variety of equipment was stolen in late October. Read story