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Small business owner Edward Eley, right, gets an estimate for customers Robert Cherry III, left, and Krystal Rodda, both of Vancouver, at Rollin Right Bike Repair and Service. Clark County was recently ranked as one of the best counties for small businesses in the state.

Small businesses right at home in Clark County

Small business owner Edward Eley, right, gets an estimate for customers Robert Cherry III, left, and Krystal Rodda, both of Vancouver, at Rollin Right Bike Repair and Service. Clark County was recently ranked as one of the best counties for small businesses in the state.

July 4, 2023, 6:08am Business

Clark County is home to many small businesses. According to a new study from SmartAsset, that may not be a coincidence. The website ranked Clark County as one of the best counties for small businesses in the state. Read story

People in favor of canceling student debt protest outside the Supreme Court, Friday, June 30, 2023, in Washington. A sharply divided Supreme Court has effectively killed President Joe Biden's $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans. Biden says in a statement that "this fight is not over" and he's blasting Republicans over the issue. Biden says he'll have more to say when he speaks to the nation on Friday afternoon.

Students in Clark County challenged by college debt

People in favor of canceling student debt protest outside the Supreme Court, Friday, June 30, 2023, in Washington. A sharply divided Supreme Court has effectively killed President Joe Biden's $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans. Biden says in a statement that "this fight is not over" and he's blasting Republicans over the issue. Biden says he'll have more to say when he speaks to the nation on Friday afternoon.

July 1, 2023, 6:07am Clark County News

Months ago, higher education leaders in Southwest Washington beamed at the possibility of seeing student loan debt forgiven. With President Joe Biden’s move blocked, thousands of local students are back in the same spot of financial vulnerability. Read story

Stormwater Partners announces student video contest winners

July 1, 2023, 5:50am Community

Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington has announced the winners of the third annual Students for Clean Water video contest. Clark County middle and high school students submitted more than 60 videos for the contest. Five $500 first-place prizes and five $100 honorable mention prizes were awarded to the following: Read story

The Taco Bell Foundation recently awarded Assistance League Southwest Washington a $15,000 grant.

Taco Bell Foundation awards $15,000 to Assistance League Southwest Washington

The Taco Bell Foundation recently awarded Assistance League Southwest Washington a $15,000 grant.

July 1, 2023, 5:15am Community

The Taco Bell Foundation recently awarded Assistance League Southwest Washington a $15,000 grant. The money is designated to benefit the league’s Operation School Bell program, which supplies new clothing and literacy supplies to local schoolchildren. Read story

Gustavo Villalobos Carranza appears in Clark County Superior Court, accused of killing his 2 year-old child Sunday in Portland.

Vancouver man gets life in daughter’s killing

Gustavo Villalobos Carranza appears in Clark County Superior Court, accused of killing his 2 year-old child Sunday in Portland.

June 30, 2023, 4:56pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison in Oregon for killing his 2-year-old daughter. Read story

The Heights area near the former Tower Mall in Vancouver.
A resolution passed by the Vancouver City Council opposes the sale of dogs at retail pet stores — which only applies to one business in the city.

Vancouver City Council opposes foie gras, fur sales, sale of dogs at retail stores

A resolution passed by the Vancouver City Council opposes the sale of dogs at retail pet stores — which only applies to one business in the city.

June 29, 2023, 6:06am Business

For months, a group of Vancouver residents wearing black shirts that state “Ban Force Feeding” have attended city council meetings, public hearings and community forums in hopes of prompting the city to take action against businesses that propagate animal cruelty. Read story

Vancouver man arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing teen in Woodland

June 28, 2023, 8:03pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man was arrested last week over accusations, dating back to 2016, that he sexually assaulted a child while he resided in Woodland, according to court documents. Read story

Barbara Nordstrom submitted the recipe for this scrumptious Strawberry-Raspberry Pie, a favorite at family Fourth of July gatherings since the 1940s.

Strawberry-Raspberry Pie makes Fourth of July berry special

Barbara Nordstrom submitted the recipe for this scrumptious Strawberry-Raspberry Pie, a favorite at family Fourth of July gatherings since the 1940s.

June 28, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

The Fourth of July lands at a rather awkward time, berry-wise. Strawberry season is mostly over and raspberry season isn’t yet in full swing. Nevertheless, pies must be baked for hungry Independence Day revelers, whether the occasion is a backyard barbecue or a community Fourth of July picnic. We, the… Read story

The city of Vancouver is removing a rule that allows developers to receive the tax exemption if they produce a public benefit project, such as a public plaza or mural. The city will replace this option with an in-lieu fee, meaning that developers will be eligible for the exemption if they give some of the money they saved to the city to be used for affordable housing.

Vancouver moves toward expanding developer tax break to more parts of the city

The city of Vancouver is removing a rule that allows developers to receive the tax exemption if they produce a public benefit project, such as a public plaza or mural. The city will replace this option with an in-lieu fee, meaning that developers will be eligible for the exemption if they give some of the money they saved to the city to be used for affordable housing.

June 27, 2023, 1:35pm Business

The Vancouver City Council Monday night took several steps to expand the coverage area for a developer tax break meant to spur the construction of affordable housing. Read story