Changes are underway at Vancouver City Hall, where the government is aiming to stem the spread of COVID-19 through social-distancing measures that require the shuttering…
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House passes sweeping COVID-19 relief bill
The U.S House of Representatives early Saturday passed an emergency bill to stem the health and economic consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak, a package that…
Clark County Manager Shawn Henessee resigns
Clark County Manager Shawn Henessee has resigned amid recent doubts about his future with the county. Following scheduled executive sessions Friday morning, the Clark County…
Today’s State of the County address canceled
Clark County canceled its annual State of the County address on Wednesday, six hours before it was scheduled to begin, citing the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.…
Clark County limits RV parking on public roads
Clark County has adopted a series of parking restrictions aimed at reducing the number of recreational vehicles used as living spaces on public roads. The…
City of Vancouver staffer who took cruise negative for virus
A Vancouver city staffer who shared a cruise ship with a passenger later found to have COVID-19 does not have the virus, the city announced…
Clark County Council updates Heritage Farm master plan after delay
Clark County has updated its master plan for the 78th Street Heritage Farm following a process that took much longer than anticipated. The county council…
Vancouver City Council scales back Heights District Plan
A plan to develop one of central Vancouver’s sleepier neighborhoods into a major urban core is undergoing revisions after residents voiced concerns about how the…
Clark County manager’s job hunt clouds future locally
Clark County Manager Shawn Henessee’s future with the county is in doubt after the administrator recently sought employment elsewhere. Henessee interviewed for a city manager…
Election Day: Here’s where to drop off ballots in Clark County
It’s Election Day, and ballots for the presidential primary must be postmarked by today to be counted. As of Monday, the Clark County Elections Office…