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Kirkland Development has purchased the property that currently houses Joe's Crab Shack, left, and Who Song &amp; Larry's, as seen Dec. 12, 2018.

Vancouver council supportive of plan to transform ‘eyesore’ property along I-5 Bridge

Kirkland Development has purchased the property that currently houses Joe's Crab Shack, left, and Who Song &amp; Larry's, as seen Dec. 12, 2018.

March 22, 2021, 9:16pm Business

The city of Vancouver and real estate company Kirkland Development are hammering out the details of a proposed public boardwalk and mixed-use development on a plot of land directly east of the Interstate 5 bridge -- the 2.3-acre plot currently occupied by longtime local restaurants Who Song & Larry’s and… Read story

Alicia Sojourner started her role as Vancouver's director of diversity, equity and inclusion on March 1.

Alicia Sojourner leads Vancouver’s new equity department

Alicia Sojourner started her role as Vancouver's director of diversity, equity and inclusion on March 1.

March 22, 2021, 6:02pm Clark County News

Vancouver’s new director of diversity, equity and inclusion knows firsthand what it’s like to be on the receiving end of bias. Read story

Herrera Beutler helps launch bipartisan addiction, mental health task force

March 22, 2021, 9:25am Clark County News

Earlier this month, U.S. Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, David Trone, D-Maryland, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania and Ann McLane Kuster, D-New Hampshire, announced the creation of the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, according to a news release. Read story

Proponents of a recent nearby zoning amendment argued that the 7-Eleven on Northeast 76th Street and Northeast Covington Road, pictured Tuesday, serves as an example of why the change was necessary.

Clark County Council balances job creation with affordable housing in land-use decisions

Proponents of a recent nearby zoning amendment argued that the 7-Eleven on Northeast 76th Street and Northeast Covington Road, pictured Tuesday, serves as an example of why the change was necessary.

March 21, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

When a Clark County housing advisory committee recently held a lengthy discussion on the need for mixed dwelling types, one comment in particular stood out. Read story

Fireworks available for purchase in Clark County.

Group launches fireworks petition drive in Clark County

Fireworks available for purchase in Clark County.

March 20, 2021, 2:36pm Clark County News

The grappling over fireworks restrictions in Clark County may not have reached its grand finale. A group of activists has started a petition drive. Read story

David Gellatly is running for Vancouver City Council.

Former Clark County GOP chair Gellatly running for Vancouver council

David Gellatly is running for Vancouver City Council.

March 19, 2021, 3:49pm Clark County News

The former leader of the Clark County Republican Party is running for Vancouver City Council. Read story

Lucy Lauser, a Democrat running for Congress in Washington&#039;s 3rd Congressional District and a transgender woman, poses with a sign.

Washougal woman running for 3rd District on ‘anti-authoritarian’ platform

Lucy Lauser, a Democrat running for Congress in Washington&#039;s 3rd Congressional District and a transgender woman, poses with a sign.

March 19, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

A Washougal woman is joining the race for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, launching her bid for the seat as a “libertarian Democrat.” Read story

Virtual State of the County address set for April 6

March 18, 2021, 6:01am Clark County News

Clark County's 2021 State of the County address will take place at 6:30 p.m. April 6. Read story

Former Clark County Councilor announced he is running for the Vancouver City Council seat currently held by Laurie Lebowsky. Lebowsky has said she will not run for reelection and has endorsed Blom.

Lebowsky won’t run for Vancouver City Council, supports Blom

Former Clark County Councilor announced he is running for the Vancouver City Council seat currently held by Laurie Lebowsky. Lebowsky has said she will not run for reelection and has endorsed Blom.

March 16, 2021, 6:09pm Clark County News

Vancouver City Councilor Laurie Lebowsky will not seek re-election in November and will instead back the candidacy of a former Clark County councilor. Read story

Signs outside the Vancouver Navigation Center in March 2020 notify visitors of the closure due to COVID-19 concerns.

Vancouver moves ahead with sale of Navigation Center

Signs outside the Vancouver Navigation Center in March 2020 notify visitors of the closure due to COVID-19 concerns.

March 16, 2021, 6:01pm Clark County News

Vancouver will move forward with the sale of its day shelter for the homeless, the city council decided Monday, and begin negotiations with Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries staff looking to purchase the facility and transform it into its new headquarters. Read story