Washington’s spirits and beer distributors are up in arms over an effort to rethink how the state taxes alcohol. Read more… Source: The Columbian
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Weather Eye: Enjoy summerlike weather today, pleasant weekend
April finally squeezed in a final burst of April showers early Tuesday bringing 0.13 of an inch of moisture in the rain gauge in Vancouver.…
Habit Burger & Grill opens in Vancouver
Vancouver is now home to one more fast food restaurant. Habit Burger & Grill opened to the public Wednesday. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Online rumors about downtown Vancouver shooting are false; police were training
Vancouver police refuted online claims Wednesday afternoon spreading misinformation about a mass casualty incident and a police shooting in downtown Vancouver, saying officers were instead…
Harless seeks reelection to Vancouver City Council
Vancouver City Councilor Kim Harless is seeking reelection, the Vancouver native announced Wednesday. Read more… Source: The Columbian
The fences are down around the Esther Short park bell tower but the work isn’t quite done
Vancouver city officials are hopeful they’ll be able to open the Esther Short Park water feature in time for summer after crews have completed the…
It’s not just federal workers who have seen a softening job market in Clark County
As signs point to Clark County’s job market softening, the county’s latest employment data shows federal employment to be the same as it was in…
Students, parents, teachers ask Camas schools to save music programs from cuts
CAMAS — Those worried about proposed cuts to middle and high school music programs packed the Camas school board’s meeting room Monday evening. Read more… …
Battle Ground schools: ‘No matter how much we don’t want this to happen, cuts are going to happen’
BATTLE GROUND — Many in the room sniffled and shed tears as the Battle Ground school board on Monday unanimously approved teacher and administrator layoffs…
HP Inc.’s plans in east Vancouver push forward with city council approval
The Vancouver City Council on Monday approved technology hardware company HP Inc.’s plan to turn part of a former rock quarry into a mix of…