Freshman legislators from Clark County are finding their footing in Olympia. They have introduced bills aimed at health, education and the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement…
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Camp Bonneville neighbors say the county’s current uses of the property don’t match with the reuse plan
By The Citizen on February 14, 2025
Additional cleanup of unexploded munitions will likely be needed to make Camp Bonneville safe for public access as envisioned when the U.S. Army transferred the…
Battle Ground contractor Tapani to helm East Fork Lewis River restoration project
By The Citizen on February 13, 2025
Battle Ground contractor Tapani Inc. has been selected as the primary contractor for Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership’s habitat restoration project on the East Fork Lewis…
Canadian company plans to put EV charging stations in six Vancouver apartment complexes
By The Citizen on February 12, 2025
SWTCH Energy, a provider of multivehicle electric charging stations based in Toronto, Canada, announced Tuesday it is partnering with Greystar to build seven new multivehicle…
‘It never seems to be enough’: Clark County residents earning a bit over minimum wage struggle to pay bills, stave off homelessness
By The Citizen on February 8, 2025
Although Washington’s minimum wage went up to $16.66 an hour Jan. 1, Clark County workers earning that — and even a bit more — describe…
‘Disenfranchised’: Caregiver raises concerns about ADA accessibility at Vancouver Clinic
By The Citizen on February 8, 2025
A Vancouver woman has raised concerns about accessibility at Vancouver Clinic after facing challenges while attending health care appointments with her disabled mother. Read more… …
Innovative Services NW receives more than $30,000 to help fund large projects on the horizon
By The Citizen on February 7, 2025
For the past 62 years, Innovative Services NW’s mission has stayed the same: ensuring vulnerable Clark County families have access to equal employment, education and…
Clark County could get $11.4 million from the state for water quality projects
By The Citizen on February 7, 2025
The latest round of proposed funding from the state Department of Ecology, announced Wednesday, could see $11.4 million in grants awarded to Clark County, the…
Judge sides with Clark County and housing developers in lawsuit over 179th Street upgrade
By The Citizen on February 5, 2025
A judge earlier this week upheld Clark County’s approval of two housing developments in the Fairgrounds neighborhood that had been challenged by a nearby resident.…
Vancouver council approves contract for PFAS treatment at Water Station 9
By The Citizen on February 5, 2025
Removing forever chemicals from Vancouver’s municipal water supply remains a high priority for the city. On Monday, the city council approved a $1.3 million contract…