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Vancouver changed the parameters of its Multifamily Tax Exemption Program this week, tying its "affordability" requirement to the city's median income ($65,000) instead of the broader Portland-metro area ($92,000).

City of Vancouver looks to redefine ‘affordability’ in housing

Vancouver changed the parameters of its Multifamily Tax Exemption Program this week, tying its "affordability" requirement to the city's median income ($65,000) instead of the broader Portland-metro area ($92,000).

November 28, 2020, 6:05am Business

The city of Vancouver is planning to revise a tax exemption program designed to incentivize affordable housing, requiring developers to meet a more stringent definition of “affordability” in order to qualify. Read story

Royce Pollard receives Symbol of Freedom Award

November 28, 2020, 6:02am Community

CDM Caregiving Services presented its inaugural Symbol of Freedom Award to Royce Pollard for his commitment and dedication to serving the country. Read story

Elisabeth Tizekker Jeff Garmire runs along the Colorado Trail in August. A camera crew followed him during part of his 500-mile journey and captured enough footage to create a documentary. The trailer is coming next month, he said, and he plans on submitting it to some film festivals.

Vancouver-born ultramarathoner elevates 2020 by breaking Colorado Trail record

Elisabeth Tizekker Jeff Garmire runs along the Colorado Trail in August. A camera crew followed him during part of his 500-mile journey and captured enough footage to create a documentary. The trailer is coming next month, he said, and he plans on submitting it to some film festivals.

November 28, 2020, 5:05am Clark County News

When Jeff Garmire set out to break the record for an unsupported traverse of the 500-mile Colorado Trail in August, he sought to avoid COVID-19 exposure by skipping the normal practice of stopping at towns along the way. Read story

Jennifer Lindsay and her daughter Elsa, 11, talk with an Old Navy employee as they wait in a socially distanced line on Friday at Vancouver Mall. Black Friday shoppers were a bit less numerous than usual in the morning, but foot traffic picked up in the afternoon.

Vancouver shoppers enjoy more low-key Black Friday

Jennifer Lindsay and her daughter Elsa, 11, talk with an Old Navy employee as they wait in a socially distanced line on Friday at Vancouver Mall. Black Friday shoppers were a bit less numerous than usual in the morning, but foot traffic picked up in the afternoon.

November 27, 2020, 7:16pm Business

Pam Stout and Sheri Kerr began their Black Friday at 6 a.m., heading to Fred Meyer for its annual sock sale, and the two shoppers found a vastly different experience with no crowds. Read story

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Vancouver police locate missing man, 28

Richard T Mcclory

November 21, 2020, 8:27pm Clark County News Free

The Vancouver Police Department is seeking the public's help locating a missing 28-year-old man.  Read story

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Vancouver police seek help locating missing man, 70

Randy Dean Bates

November 21, 2020, 6:41pm Clark County News Free

The Vancouver Police Department is asking for the public's assistance locating a missing 70-year-old man. Read story

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Pedestrian injured while attempting to cross I-205 freeway in Vancouver

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November 17, 2020, 7:11pm Clark County News

An unidentified pedestrian was injured Tuesday afternoon when they were struck by a car while attempting to walk across Interstate 205 in Vancouver, according to the Washington State Patrol. Read story

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Amber Alert subject from Montana found in downtown Vancouver

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November 17, 2020, 6:25am Clark County News

An 11-year-old girl who had been the subject of an Amber Alert in Montana was found late Monday in Vancouver, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Read story

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Vancouver passes $1.3 billion budget for 2021-22

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November 16, 2020, 10:01pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council passed the 2021-22 biennial budget Monday evening amid continued debate over how the city ought to spend its dollars on law enforcement. Read story

Dale Meier, left, listens to instructions from event organizer Jeff Wills on Saturday afternoon on the Interstate 205 bike path off of Highway 14. Several people assisted in clearing the bike path of leaves, garbage and roots.

Cyclists clear leaves, debris from Vancouver starting point of I-205 bike path

Dale Meier, left, listens to instructions from event organizer Jeff Wills on Saturday afternoon on the Interstate 205 bike path off of Highway 14. Several people assisted in clearing the bike path of leaves, garbage and roots.

November 14, 2020, 5:27pm Clark County News

A squad of local cyclists gathered Saturday to clear leaves, garbage, dirt, ivy and moss from the northern starting point of the Interstate 205 bike path — a chore they’ve accepted regularly over the past 15 years. Read story