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A path winds through flower beds at the Port of Vancouver&rsquo;s Terminal 1. The port used bird-friendly building practices for its Terminal 1 reconstruction project.

Vancouver planning is for the birds: Codes will help reduce bird collisions with buildings

A path winds through flower beds at the Port of Vancouver&rsquo;s Terminal 1. The port used bird-friendly building practices for its Terminal 1 reconstruction project.

October 3, 2024, 6:10am Business

Mid-September to mid-October is one of the busiest times for birds migrating to warmer, southern climes. Sadly, many will never reach their destination. A study from the American Bird Conservancy released in August found that collisions with buildings resulted in the deaths of more than a billion birds in the… Read story

Tony Tommasini, from left, Doug Kreuzer and Kari Dupler of the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership conduct an amphibian study as part of the fish habitat restoration efforts on the East Fork Lewis River. The $54 million in Climate Commitment Act funds allocated to the project would be at risk if Initiative 2117 passes in November.

Clark County could lose millions of dollars for projects if voters OK I-2117 to repeal cap-and-invest

Tony Tommasini, from left, Doug Kreuzer and Kari Dupler of the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership conduct an amphibian study as part of the fish habitat restoration efforts on the East Fork Lewis River. The $54 million in Climate Commitment Act funds allocated to the project would be at risk if Initiative 2117 passes in November.

October 3, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Environmental projects in Clark County stand to lose millions of dollars generated by the state’s cap-and-invest program if voters repeal it in November. Read story

Sherry Erickson and James Oneil are vying on the Nov. 5 ballot to replace outgoing utility Commissioner Jim Malinowski.

Candidates for Clark Public Utilities commissioner say they want to keep customers’ rates low

Sherry Erickson and James Oneil are vying on the Nov. 5 ballot to replace outgoing utility Commissioner Jim Malinowski.

October 2, 2024, 3:01pm Clark County News

Both candidates seeking to represent Clark Public Utilities District 1 say they want to keep electricity rates low. Read story

League of Women Voters cancels tonight’s forum after Benton says he cannot attend

September 30, 2024, 9:26am Clark County News Free

The League of Women Voters has canceled tonight's forum for the state Legislature 18th District Senate seat.  Read story

Ridgefield City Council to host forum with council candidates

September 30, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News

The Ridgefield City Council will host a town hall public forum to introduce two candidates for City Council Position 6, Rian Davis and Darcy Rourk. Read story

Woodland High School seniors Rachel Young, left, and Ariana Vega, center, talk with teacher Shari Conditt during an advanced government class at Woodland High School in early 2020. Experts say allowing students to discuss controversial subjects in the classroom can build more critical readers, thinkers and voters.

In this Woodland classroom, students practice voting, having civil discussions. Now the teacher has a national award.

Woodland High School seniors Rachel Young, left, and Ariana Vega, center, talk with teacher Shari Conditt during an advanced government class at Woodland High School in early 2020. Experts say allowing students to discuss controversial subjects in the classroom can build more critical readers, thinkers and voters.

September 30, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News

Woodland High School teacher Shari Conditt thought she was being called to the gym on Tuesday for an ordinary start-of-the-school-year assembly. Read story

Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, left, listens as White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler answers a question Tuesday during an editorial board meeting at The Columbian. The two are vying for the 17th Legislative District Senate seat.

Senate candidates Harris and Keethler have contrasting visions in 17th District racevideo icon

Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, left, listens as White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler answers a question Tuesday during an editorial board meeting at The Columbian. The two are vying for the 17th Legislative District Senate seat.

September 28, 2024, 6:12am Clark County News

The candidates for state Senate in the 17th Legislative District have contrasting views on the best way to address homelessness, child care and climate change. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

Five Vancouver city charter amendments on November ballot would update language and procedures

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

September 28, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Vancouver residents will consider five city charter amendments on the November ballot, mostly regarding minor tweaks to outdated language and procedures. Read story

League of Women Voters issues revised candidate forum schedule

September 27, 2024, 3:46pm Clark County News

The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Clark County has issued a revised schedule for candidate forums ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. Read story

Veterinary staff at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington examine a 6-month-old dog at the shelter in 2018. The county is facing significant increases to its contracts rates for Humane Society services.

Humane Society for Southwest Washington says costs are up, asks for per animal increase from Clark County

Veterinary staff at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington examine a 6-month-old dog at the shelter in 2018. The county is facing significant increases to its contracts rates for Humane Society services.

September 26, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

Services provided to Clark County by the Humane Society for Southwest Washington will soon cost more. A lot more. Read story