Gov. Jay Inslee is “cautiously optimistic” that state legislators will approve his proposed 2024 supplemental budget released Wednesday. Inslee met with The Columbian’s Editorial Board…
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Firearms forensics: Scientists specializing in guns at Vancouver crime lab love their fulfilling role in court system
By The Citizen on December 16, 2023
When forensic scientist Johan Schoeman takes the stand in Clark County Superior Court, he often brings plastic models of the components of a bullet. Step…
Vancouver-based property-management owners told to pay $1M for unlawful eviction notices
By The Citizen on December 16, 2023
Vancouver-based property-management owners Denise and Michael Werner have been ordered to pay nearly $1 million in penalties for unlawfully issuing eviction notices and threatening to…
Vancouver’s fourth Safe Stay opens; Gov. Jay Inslee says communities are life saving for homeless residents
By The Citizen on December 16, 2023
A handful of people who were experiencing homelessness in Vancouver will be home for the holidays. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Bail set at $1.05 million for suspect in Vancouver shootings; Records state man asked for return of military-style guns
By The Citizen on December 16, 2023
A judge set bail at $1.05 million for a Vancouver man accused of shooting vehicles outside a Clark County sheriff’s deputy’s home and at a…
Vancouver’s Living Hope Church to host live Nativity scene in conjuction with a sock drive
By The Citizen on December 15, 2023
Living Hope Church will host its annual living Nativity scene this weekend. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Battle Ground City Council revises video policy for its meetings to deter hackers
By The Citizen on December 14, 2023
The city of Battle Ground is changing its meeting procedures for city council meetings after the Dec. 4 meeting livestream feed was interrupted by a…
Multifamily construction: Occupancy rates in Clark County hit healthy level, rents remain steady, real estate company says
By The Citizen on December 14, 2023
With Clark County’s multifamily occupancy rate healthy after having been tight coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, rents in the area have remained steady. And…
Vancouver woman home returns after medical crisis abroad
By The Citizen on December 14, 2023
Vancouver resident Diana James this week returned to the United States after being stuck in a Portugal hospital for the past seven months. Read more… …
Clark County Council forming task force to review code that only allows wineries to host rural events
By The Citizen on December 13, 2023
Clark County has begun recruiting members for a newly formed task force that will look at whether the county’s existing code for commercial events —…