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A cyclist navigates through traffic on Columbia Street south of the intersection with West Sixth Street in 2018.

Columbia Street bike lane project revived with little fanfare by Vancouver council

A cyclist navigates through traffic on Columbia Street south of the intersection with West Sixth Street in 2018.

May 10, 2021, 9:07pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council awarded a contract to repave and restripe Columbia Street in downtown, a seemingly banal move that in fact represents the revival of a long-sought and hotly debated plan to swap the arterial’s street parking for bicycle lanes. Read story

Public Meetings

May 9, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

Public Meetings Read story

State Sen. Don Benton at the legislative outlook breakfast at the Vancouver Hilton Friday December 11, 2015.

Don Benton suit: Clark County on trial starting Monday

State Sen. Don Benton at the legislative outlook breakfast at the Vancouver Hilton Friday December 11, 2015.

May 2, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

A trial begins Monday in a lawsuit against Clark County being pursued by Don Benton, a former Republican state senator and county official, and two former county employees. Read story

State Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic, left, talks with state Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, right, on the otherwise empty floor of the Washington House, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. With most representatives attending remotely, lawmakers were considering a proposed new tax in Washington state on capital gains that would be imposed on the sale of stocks and bonds in excess of $250,000. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Washington Legislature wraps up: Included on list of wins are capital gains, carbon output

State Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic, left, talks with state Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, right, on the otherwise empty floor of the Washington House, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. With most representatives attending remotely, lawmakers were considering a proposed new tax in Washington state on capital gains that would be imposed on the sale of stocks and bonds in excess of $250,000. (AP Photo/Ted S.

May 2, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

Democrats scored one victory after another over the course of this year’s 105-day legislative session, as lawmakers in the majority party eschewed incremental change in favor of sweeping, long-sought goals. Read story

Washington State University Vancouver is seen in February 2018.

State budget invests in Southwest Washington schools, community

Washington State University Vancouver is seen in February 2018.

April 27, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

The Legislature passed a $6.3 billion capital budget Saturday, cementing a plan that includes major investments in Southwest Washington’s community and schools. Read story

Vancouver was awarded a $7.1 million contract to start construction on Fire Station 11, as seen Tuesday morning, April 27, 2021.

Vancouver awards $7 million contract for Fire Station 11 construction

Vancouver was awarded a $7.1 million contract to start construction on Fire Station 11, as seen Tuesday morning, April 27, 2021.

April 26, 2021, 8:13pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver awarded a $7.13 million contract at Monday’s council meeting, marking the next major step toward construction of the city’s Fire Station 11 facility. Read story

Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, left, presides over a session of the House, with most representatives attending remotely, on April 22 at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Cleveland takes wait-and-see stance on capital gains tax vote

Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, left, presides over a session of the House, with most representatives attending remotely, on April 22 at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S.

April 22, 2021, 7:32pm Clark County News

Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, said Thursday that she’s unsure how she’ll vote on a revised version of the bill that would establish a capital gains tax in Washington. Read story

Former senator Al Bauer at an intersection where activities to welcome students to the first day of classes at Washington State University Vancouver on Aug. 24, 2015.

Longtime Clark County legislator Albert ‘Al’ Bauer dies at 92

Former senator Al Bauer at an intersection where activities to welcome students to the first day of classes at Washington State University Vancouver on Aug. 24, 2015.

April 21, 2021, 12:17pm Clark County News

Albert “Al” Bauer, who for 30 years represented Clark County residents in the Washington Legislature, died after suffering a stroke late last week. He was 92. Read story

A police officer wears a newly issued body camera outside the 34th precinct in New York in 2017. The Clark County Sheriff&#039;s Office would like to start a pilot program to use body cameras.

Clark County Council gives go-ahead for body-worn and dash camera program

A police officer wears a newly issued body camera outside the 34th precinct in New York in 2017. The Clark County Sheriff&#039;s Office would like to start a pilot program to use body cameras.

April 20, 2021, 8:38pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council has approved a body-worn and dash camera program for the county Sheriff’s Office. Read story

Rep.

Herrera Beutler would vote to censure Maxine Waters over Chauvin trial comments

Rep.

April 20, 2021, 3:35pm Clark County News

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, said she would vote to censure Rep. Maxine Waters over her comments calling on protesters to get “confrontational” at a demonstration a few miles away from where Derek Chauvin’s trial was being held. Read story