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John Blom and Kim Harless are in a tight race for Vancouver City Council Position 1.

Vancouver City Council candidates Blom, Harless see eye-to-eye on issuesvideo icon

John Blom and Kim Harless are in a tight race for Vancouver City Council Position 1.

October 6, 2021, 6:02am Clark County News

At first glance, Vancouver city council candidates Kim Harless and John Blom don’t seem to have much in common. Read story

Clark County seeks Clean Water Commission candidates

October 6, 2021, 5:56am Clark County News

Clark County is seeking candidates to fill one position on the Clean Water Commission. The position will begin in January 2022 and end December 2024. Read story

Battle Ground City Hall.

Battle Ground votes down ‘medical freedom’ ordinance

Battle Ground City Hall.

October 4, 2021, 10:49pm Clark County News

Following a heated exchange, the Battle Ground City Council on Monday voted down a proposed “medical freedom” ordinance in a 4-2 vote. Read story

Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, announced Friday she will not seek re-election to the state Senate.

Sen. Ann Rivers stepping down from Legislature to take job in Longview

Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, announced Friday she will not seek re-election to the state Senate.

October 4, 2021, 11:28am Clark County News

State Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, is stepping down from her position as 18th District representative, after accepting the position of community development director for the city of Longview. According to a Monday press release, Rivers will begin her new job this week. 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

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.

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

One proposed redistricting map for Washington.

Proposed congressional, legislative district maps for Washington open for public comment

One proposed redistricting map for Washington.

September 29, 2021, 3:22pm Clark County News

Washington has taken another step forward in its once-a-decade redrawing of the state’s political boundaries. On Tuesday, the four voting members of the Washington State Redistricting Commission released proposed congressional district maps for public review and comment. Read story

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Vancouver, police union agree on camera policy, pay raise

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September 29, 2021, 6:07am Clark County News

Vancouver police officers will welcome 2022 with a 2 percent raise in pay. The increase was part of a memorandum of understanding between the city and the Vancouver Police Officers’ Guild approved Monday by the city council. Read story

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes (The Columbian files)

Vancouver city manager Holmes gets 10% salary increase

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes (The Columbian files)

September 28, 2021, 5:55pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council on Monday unanimously approved a 10 percent pay hike for City Manager Eric Holmes. The raise, which is retroactive to June 1, puts Holmes’ salary at $293,091 plus benefits. Read story

The Interstate 5 bridge pictured from the air on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Clark County Council: Yes to Interstate 5 Bridge, no to tolls

The Interstate 5 bridge pictured from the air on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

September 23, 2021, 6:22pm Clark County News

Clark County is ready to lend its support to the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement project, but it had some specific requests for the group overseeing the project. In a 3-2 vote, the county council on Wednesday passed a resolution in support of the project based on a list of specific… Read story

Officer Brian Ruder hauls away a load of debris left by houseless people along the Columbia River in 2015. The Vancouver City Council passed an ordinance Monday night allowing camping during the day for nighttime-working houseless people, and also to begin the process of selecting "supportive campsites" around the city.

Vancouver City Council OKs day camping for homeless who work nights

Officer Brian Ruder hauls away a load of debris left by houseless people along the Columbia River in 2015. The Vancouver City Council passed an ordinance Monday night allowing camping during the day for nighttime-working houseless people, and also to begin the process of selecting "supportive campsites" around the city.

September 22, 2021, 6:00am Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council passed an ordinance Monday night allowing camping during the day for nighttime-working houseless people and to begin the process of selecting “supportive campsites” around the city that will offer sanitation and other services. Read story