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Trucks drive toward the Zimmerly gravel pit east of Washougal in July 2018. Operators of the pit, long the subject of opposition from neighbors and conservation groups, are seeking permission to keep extracting gravel from the site.

Clark County asked to OK gravel pit east of Washougal

Trucks drive toward the Zimmerly gravel pit east of Washougal in July 2018. Operators of the pit, long the subject of opposition from neighbors and conservation groups, are seeking permission to keep extracting gravel from the site.

February 28, 2023, 6:04am Business

A gravel pit that has been involved in years of disputes and lawsuits is in the public eye once again, as its owner and operator request approval to continue mining at the site. Read story

Recipients of Vancouver's Multifamily Tax Exemption program are required to integrate a public benefit aspect into their construction plan. For Aegis Phase 2, developers invested $300,000 in public art and $400,000 to improvements on Main Street.

Vancouver seeks to expand affordable housing tax breaks for developers

Recipients of Vancouver's Multifamily Tax Exemption program are required to integrate a public benefit aspect into their construction plan. For Aegis Phase 2, developers invested $300,000 in public art and $400,000 to improvements on Main Street.

February 27, 2023, 6:36pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is hoping to expand the eligible areas for developers to receive a tax exemption on affordable housing developments. Read story

Vancouver City Councilor Diana Perez pictured at an event on June 22, 2021. Perez was recently appointed to the National League of Cities' 2023 Race, Equity and Leadership council.

Vancouver city councilor named to National League of Cities panel

Vancouver City Councilor Diana Perez pictured at an event on June 22, 2021. Perez was recently appointed to the National League of Cities' 2023 Race, Equity and Leadership council.

February 22, 2023, 5:55pm Clark County News

Vancouver City Councilor Diana Perez was recently appointed by the National League of Cities to serve on its 2023 Race, Equity, and Leadership Council. Read story

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

Clark County Council approves revised proclamation in support of Black History Month

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

February 22, 2023, 5:27pm Clark County News

With just a week remaining in February, the Clark County Council on Tuesday evening unanimously approved a proclamation in support of Black History Month, with this year’s theme being “Black Resistance.” Read story

A sign advertises a past neighborhood meeting about Knife River's planned concrete batch plant on Northeast 101st Street. While the company hasn't filed a permit request yet, opponents are already organizing.

Opposition hardens against concrete plant planned for Clark County

A sign advertises a past neighborhood meeting about Knife River's planned concrete batch plant on Northeast 101st Street. While the company hasn't filed a permit request yet, opponents are already organizing.

February 22, 2023, 6:03am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Although the Knife River Corporation has yet to file its permit application with Clark County, residents living near a planned batch concrete plant aren’t wasting any time organizing their opposition. Read story

McKenzie and Molly Williams of Camas, from left, chat with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez during the open house for her new district office along Officers Row on Thursday afternoon.

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez finds her footing

McKenzie and Molly Williams of Camas, from left, chat with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez during the open house for her new district office along Officers Row on Thursday afternoon.

February 20, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

From car shop owner to Congress, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s life has changed considerably since last fall, but one telling detail remains unchanged: She doesn’t like wearing suits. Read story

The Clark County Public Service Center is pictured in Vancouver in 2020 (The Columbian files)

Clark County Council adds two members to county planning commission

The Clark County Public Service Center is pictured in Vancouver in 2020 (The Columbian files)

February 16, 2023, 8:25pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council on Tuesday selected two members for the county planning commission. The council welcomed back planning commission member Karl Johnson and appointed Jack Harroun. Read story

City staff provide a tour of Vancouver's second Safe Stay Community on Wednesday morning, April 27, 2022.

Clark County latest election tally shows no changes in levy results

City staff provide a tour of Vancouver's second Safe Stay Community on Wednesday morning, April 27, 2022.

February 16, 2023, 5:31pm Clark County News Free

There were no surprises Thursday with the latest ballot counts released from Clark County Elections. Results have not changed since the first round of ballots on election night. Read story

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

Vancouver affordable housing, school levies pass

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

February 15, 2023, 6:21pm Clark County News

Voters in Vancouver have given their support to an ambitious expansion of the city’s affordable housing program, approving a property tax levy to fund those programs for the next 10 years. Read story

Tents line West 12th Street near the Share House in downtown Vancouver on May 12, 2022.

Vancouver affordable housing levy passing in early returns

Tents line West 12th Street near the Share House in downtown Vancouver on May 12, 2022.

February 14, 2023, 9:42pm Clark County News

The Vancouver community is showing its support for the city’s affordable housing levy, Proposition 3, according to the first set of results released Tuesday night. Read story