Southwest Washington is about to get a makeover. Read more… Source: The Columbian
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Vancouver group among those suing Washington over squirrel
Vancouver Audubon Society and several other environmental groups are suing the state for failing to protect habitat for the endangered western gray squirrel. Read more… …
3rd District candidate Leslie Lewallen opens office in Camas
CAMAS — Supporters gathered Friday afternoon to help Leslie Lewallen decorate her campaign’s new offices in downtown Camas. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Housing affordability dominates two town halls by legislators from 17th, 49th districts
Housing affordability dominated the conversation at two legislative town halls this week, where lawmakers from the 49th and 17th Legislative districts took questions from constituents.…
Ballots heading out Friday for March 12 presidential primary
Washington’s March 12 presidential primary is just around the corner. Clark County’s elections office will mail ballots Friday, and they should arrive in mailboxes no…
18th Legislative District lawmakers provide legislative update on crime, health care, guns, housing
BATTLE GROUND — Crime, health care, gun rights and housing affordability — that’s what constituents wanted to discuss at Battle Ground City Hall on Saturday…
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, U.S. Agriculture deputy secretary tour United Grain Export Terminal
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez stood on top of the largest grain elevator on the West Coast, which is also the tallest structure in Vancouver,…
Battle Ground City Council approves downtown zoning change that affects automotive businesses
With little discussion, the Battle Ground City Council on Monday unanimously approved a zoning change that will affect automotive businesses in the downtown commercial district.…
Vancouver waterfront apartment building will get $3.11M tax break over eight years
The Vancouver City Council awarded a tax exemption that boosts the city’s affordable housing fund to a seven-story apartment building planned for the waterfront. Read…
Sen. Cleveland takes the reins as health panel chair, juggling meetings and legislation
OLYMPIA — For state Sen. Annette Cleveland, a typical day in session is a bit like playing Frogger — a mad dash across the hallway…