Despite continuing declines in cardroom revenues, La Center’s economic and financial prospects remain healthy, according to Mayor Tom Strobehn. Read more… Source: The Columbian
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‘It’s a great day for the Cowlitz’: Tribe puts mobile treatment van into service
By The Citizen on August 25, 2023
COWLITZ INDIAN RESERVATION — The Cowlitz Indian Tribe on Friday put its new mobile medication-assisted treatment van into service following a traditional ceremonial blessing held…
After decades without trains running, rail development worries Clark County neighbors
By The Citizen on August 21, 2023
BATTLE GROUND — Life in the Whispering Poplars mobile home park is fairly quiet for resident Karen Colwell. Yes, there’s noise from the traffic along…
Jenny Creek Fire north of La Center now 90 percent contained
By The Citizen on August 18, 2023
LA CENTER — Small plumes of smoke rose from the blackened rubble of a house fire that spread to the wildland behind it the night…
Battle Ground urges state to keep Larch Corrections Center operating
By The Citizen on August 9, 2023
The city of Battle Ground on Monday joined a growing list of local governments opposed to the planned closure of Larch Corrections Center near Yacolt.…
Updated Clark County election results show few changes
By The Citizen on August 3, 2023
Updated elections results from the Aug. 1 primary and special election showed little change in race outcomes, although voter turnout did improve slightly. Read more… …
Repairs to begin on North Fork Lewis River Bridge on Interstate 5
By The Citizen on July 26, 2023
As the saying goes, nothing is certain except death, taxes and Southwest Washington bridges requiring work or replacement. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Benno Dobbe donates land to Woodland for splash pad
By The Citizen on June 22, 2023
WOODLAND — While the future of a swimming pool in Woodland remains unclear, an alternative water feature is in the works. Read more… Source: The…
Woodland man sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempted rape, kidnapping
By The Citizen on July 30, 2020
A Woodland man who tried to abduct a Vancouver employment agency employee to fulfill an apparent rape fantasy was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in…
Yacolt councilor faces backlash, calls for resignation
By The Citizen on July 23, 2020
A Yacolt town council member who introduced a proclamation “acknowledging and denouncing systemic and institutional racism” is facing calls for her resignation. Councilmember Amy Boget…