Vancouver native Josh Iwata used to dream of driving a fancy new Tesla electric car away from the local showroom. Read more… Source: The Columbian
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Clark County Council ready to repeal ordinance that allows mining in Chelatchie Bluff area
By The Citizen on March 27, 2025
The Clark County Council is ready to repeal a 2022 ordinance that added surface mining zoning to 330 acres in the Chelatchie Bluff area. The…
Lawsuit claims Clark County Council violated law when it removed Belkot from C-Tran board over light-rail vote
By The Citizen on March 27, 2025
Public outrage at the Clark County Council for ousting Councilor Michelle Belkot from C-Tran’s board of directors has made its way to the courts. Ridgefield…
Diana Perez to seek reelection to Vancouver City Council
By The Citizen on March 26, 2025
Vancouver City Councilor Diana Perez on Wednesday announced she will seek re-election this fall. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue leaders worry about service cuts as cities, ports adopt taxing scheme that grabs new revenue
By The Citizen on March 25, 2025
RIDGEFIELD — Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue leaders worry fire and emergency services will have to cut back as other jurisdictions adopt a taxing scheme that harnesses…
Mayor details Vancouver’s growth, priorities and future in State of the City address
By The Citizen on March 25, 2025
Changes and ambiguity on the federal level will not keep the city of Vancouver from pursuing improvements in safety, housing and homelessness, and economic development,…
Is it time to light up downtown Washougal?
By The Citizen on March 24, 2025
While driving back to Washougal after an early morning indoor cycling class in east Vancouver on March 14, Lori Reed couldn’t help but notice the…
Residents say speeding cars keep crashing into their east Vancouver homes because of a roundabout
By The Citizen on March 22, 2025
Neighbors blame a decade-old roundabout in east Vancouver for sending speeding cars smashing into their homes. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver’s online mapping tool aims to help residents understand proposed land use changes
By The Citizen on March 21, 2025
A new online mapping tool from the city of Vancouver is making it easier for residents to understand how proposed land use changes could affect…
Clark County Council renews contract for Tri-Mountain Golf Course through end of 2026
By The Citizen on March 19, 2025
Fans of Tri-Mountain Golf Course can breathe a little easier. The county-owned golf course will remain open through the end of next year — but…