The Vancouver City Council’s final 2025 community forum set for Nov. 24 may be the last of its kind for a while. Read more… Source:…
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Political newcomers aim for Washougal City Council seat
By The Citizen on October 21, 2025
Two newcomers are vying for outgoing Washougal City Councilor Julie Russell’s position on the Nov. 4 ballot. Read more… Source: The Columbian
La Center working to make ‘dream’ downtown a reality
By The Citizen on May 21, 2025
LA CENTER — It’s been more than a year since La Center city officials announced a major downtown redevelopment plan. While it may look like…
Filing week produces challengers for Vancouver City Council seats
By The Citizen on May 9, 2025
As filing week comes to an end, new and familiar candidates are rushing to declare their intent to run for office in Clark County. As…
Vancouver looks at cuts to police, fire, roads and community services to close $43M budget deficit
By The Citizen on October 15, 2024
Vancouver officials are weighing cuts to police, fire, parks and recreation, streets and environmental programs. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County’s Community Court ‘way different from regular court’, sees success in helping the homeless
By The Citizen on July 13, 2024
Jacob Anderson isn’t sure when he lost hope. He had big dreams of being an artist and a therapist like the one who helped him…
Late-night releases from Clark County Jail leave some on streets
By The Citizen on June 27, 2024
People are sometimes released from the Clark County Jail late at night or in the wee hours of the morning. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County Council again raises doubts about funding for Vancouver homeless shelter
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
The Clark County Council is once again leaning toward making the city of Vancouver go through a lengthy committee process to acquire the funding it…
Clark County homeowners age 61 or older may qualify for a property tax break but many don’t know it
By The Citizen on May 14, 2024
Older homeowners and people with disabilities could be saving thousands in property taxes but Clark County Assessor’s Office staff say a state tax-exemption program is…
Vancouver council awards millions to add affordable housing and shelter beds
By The Citizen on May 7, 2024
Millions of dollars for affordable housing, rental assistance and services for homeless people are coming to Vancouver this summer. Read more… Source: The Columbian