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The Vancouver City Council holds a workshop April 22, to discuss A Stronger Vancouver.

A Stronger Vancouver hearing tonight

The Vancouver City Council holds a workshop April 22, to discuss A Stronger Vancouver.

November 25, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council is holding its first public hearing on A Stronger Vancouver, granting city residents a chance to comment on the expansive proposed package of projects and services that would be paid for by various taxes. Read story

Camas Mayor-elect Barry McDonnell at Camas City Hall, where he was in a day of meetings with department heads and city officials on Friday. McDonnell will be sworn in Tuesday after winning an improbable write-in campaign he launched a month before the November election.

Camas mayor-elect emphasizes importance of working together as a community

Camas Mayor-elect Barry McDonnell at Camas City Hall, where he was in a day of meetings with department heads and city officials on Friday. McDonnell will be sworn in Tuesday after winning an improbable write-in campaign he launched a month before the November election.

November 25, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Anastasia and Barry McDonnell have bounced around the country in their 15-plus years of marriage, but the two feel like they finally found a home in Camas. Read story

The City of Vancouver entrance sign is seen at the corner of Sixth and C streets in downtown Vancouver.

City council scrutinizes A Stronger Vancouver priorities, revenue options

The City of Vancouver entrance sign is seen at the corner of Sixth and C streets in downtown Vancouver.

November 20, 2019, 8:44pm Clark County News

As the Vancouver City Council starts to whittle down the scope of a comprehensive, multimillion-dollar proposal aimed at carrying the city sustainably through the next decade, city leaders are starting to look more critically at their options for raising revenue. Read story

Battle Ground Mayor Mike Dalesandro

Dalesandro giving up role as Battle Ground mayor

Battle Ground Mayor Mike Dalesandro

November 19, 2019, 6:12pm Clark County News

For Mike Dalesandro, serving as the mayor of Battle Ground has been about getting out and meeting people. Read story

Anthony Ringering of Vancouver strolls across Block 10 in downtown Vancouver. The block is slated to be redeveloped by Holland Partner Group.

Vancouver city council gives Block 10 developer tax break

Anthony Ringering of Vancouver strolls across Block 10 in downtown Vancouver. The block is slated to be redeveloped by Holland Partner Group.

November 18, 2019, 10:14pm Business

A property tax exemption designed to spur more affordable housing was granted to the developer of Block 10 by the Vancouver City council Monday evening, drawing some protest from the community — and Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle — over what should be considered “affordable.” Read story

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, speaks to members of The Columbian&#039;s Editorial Board  in 2019.

Herrera Beutler co-sponsor of bill that aims to extend Medicaid for moms

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, speaks to members of The Columbian&#039;s Editorial Board  in 2019.

November 17, 2019, 8:03pm Clark County News

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, co-sponsored a bill last week that would give states incentives to extend the length of time new moms on Medicaid receive coverage. Read story

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov.

Inslee, Brown to sign I-5 Bridge agreement Monday in Vancouver

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov.

November 15, 2019, 4:16pm Clark County News

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown will be in Vancouver Monday to announce a joint effort for replacing the Interstate 5 Bridge. Read story

(The Columbian files)

Woodland levy lid lift failing by 5 votes; ballots challenged

(The Columbian files)

November 14, 2019, 5:29pm Clark County News

Woodland residents voted down a levy lid lift to fund police personnel and equipment by 18 votes in 2017, and a similar levy request is heading for an even closer finish this year. Read story

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler speaks to members of The Columbianis editorial board Wednesday morning, Oct. 9, 2019.

Herrera Beutler’s spokeswoman declines to comment on impeachment hearings

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler speaks to members of The Columbianis editorial board Wednesday morning, Oct. 9, 2019.

November 13, 2019, 9:28pm Clark County News

A spokeswoman for U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, declined to comment on the content of Wednesday’s open congressional hearings with an ambassador and a State Department official. Read story

The Clark County Council, from left, Temple Lentz, Julie Olson, Chair Eileen Quiring, John Blom and Gary Medvigy at a meeting in July 2019.

Clark County nixes plans for rural industrial land bank

The Clark County Council, from left, Temple Lentz, Julie Olson, Chair Eileen Quiring, John Blom and Gary Medvigy at a meeting in July 2019.

November 13, 2019, 7:53pm Clark County News

Clark County’s plans for a rural industrial land bank in Brush Prairie are officially dead. Read story