The Washington Court of Appeals denied a labor union’s request for an emergency injunction Wednesday that would have postponed layoffs at Larch Corrections Center. Layoffs…
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Trial opens for Vancouver parents accused of starving son to death; defense blames 15-year-old’s medical problems
By The Citizen on October 18, 2023
“How much hunger can a child endure? How small can a child become before their body stops working?” Senior Deputy Prosecutor Erik Podhora asked a…
‘If this is a food desert, this is your oasis’: New Seasons brings groceries back to downtown Vancouver
By The Citizen on October 18, 2023
With much fanfare, New Seasons Market on Main Street opened to the public Wednesday, ending a decades-long food desert in Vancouver’s downtown and uptown areas.…
Clark County, state saw violent crime increase in ’22
By The Citizen on October 17, 2023
The FBI’s 2022 national crime statistics released Monday show that while national violent crime decreased last year, it increased in Washington and Clark County. Read…
New spillway bridge at Columbia Springs aims to keep visitors connected to nature
By The Citizen on October 17, 2023
A few miles upstream from the old bridge everybody talks about, an “upcycled” metal bridge went in last week with a minimum of fuss. Read…
Spanning History: The long, winding road to I-205 Bridge
By The Citizen on October 14, 2023
Scott Skeans inched his sky blue 1961 Ford Falcon forward on Interstate 205 on the rainy afternoon of Dec. 15, 1982. Read more… Source: The…
Priorities for Lacamas, Round and Fallen Leaf lakes? Alleviate the algae
By The Citizen on October 14, 2023
A draft management plan for reducing toxic algal blooms in Lacamas, Round and Fallen Leaf lakes envisions a $4.1 million, 10-year effort including chemical neutralization…
Aerospace firm eyes Washougal; Manufacturer’s plan would bring at least 100 jobs to county
By The Citizen on October 14, 2023
A California-based aerospace manufacturer has made an offer to purchase a 3.4-acre lot in the Port of Camas-Washougal’s industrial park, where it plans to construct…
Woman found dead by downtown Vancouver railroad tracks ID’d
By The Citizen on October 13, 2023
The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office identified a 26-year-old woman as the person who was found dead Oct. 6 near train tracks in downtown Vancouver.…
National settlement reached, but Washington Kaiser workers still want to strike
By The Citizen on October 13, 2023
Kaiser Permanente health care workers in Washington have voted 99 percent in favor to authorize a strike on Nov. 1 over what they say are…