When Jamie Spinelli became Vancouver’s homeless response manager, she visited other cities to learn about their strategies. Now, other cities are seeking advice from her.…
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‘It’s a partnership that’s going to benefit both sides’: Cascadia Technical Academy’s maritime tech program at Port of Vancouver celebrated
Got a kid longing to work on the high seas? Clark County now has a high school program for that. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘This is their community too’: Ridgefield City Council creates youth commission
RIDGEFIELD — A new city of Ridgefield Youth Commission will give young people a chance to influence city policies. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver residents’ top concerns at forum? Population growth, abandoned vehicles, homelessness
Dozens of Vancouver-area residents turned out to the Vancouver City Council’s quarterly community forum Monday evening to get city officials’ input on everything from homelessness…
William Lothspeich was Columbia River’s first principal in 1962; his grandson is following in his footsteps
When Darby Meade became Columbia River High School’s new principal this year, he followed in the footsteps of his grandfather. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Washougal’s city engineer tapped to be Camas’ public works director
The city of Camas has named Scott Collins as its next public works director. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Weather Eye: Expect rainy days, cooler temperatures as we enter October
Light rain began to fall around 8 a.m. Monday and continued off and on during the day. Rainfall as of early Monday afternoon was on…
Assistant city attorney for Vancouver joins race for Clark County prosecutor
A second candidate has announced a bid for Clark County prosecutor. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Plane lost control, flew into trees in fatal crash at Goheen Field north of Battle Ground, FAA report says
A plane that crashed Friday at Goheen Field north of Battle Ground had lost control under unknown circumstances before flying into trees west of the…
Identity Clark County seeks nominations for 2026 Ed Lynch board seat
The nonprofit business leaders group Identity Clark County is accepting nominations for the 2026 Ed Lynch honorary board seat. Read more… Source: The Columbian