U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez stood on top of the largest grain elevator on the West Coast, which is also the tallest structure in Vancouver,…
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Battle Ground City Council approves downtown zoning change that affects automotive businesses
By The Citizen on February 7, 2024
With little discussion, the Battle Ground City Council on Monday unanimously approved a zoning change that will affect automotive businesses in the downtown commercial district.…
Vancouver waterfront apartment building will get $3.11M tax break over eight years
By The Citizen on February 6, 2024
The Vancouver City Council awarded a tax exemption that boosts the city’s affordable housing fund to a seven-story apartment building planned for the waterfront. Read…
Woodland council OK’d hefty severance packages prior to officials’ terminations. Here’s their reasoning.
By The Citizen on January 30, 2024
LONGVIEW — In November, four of seven Woodland city councilors voted to increase the size of severance packages for three top city officials shortly before…
Sen. Cleveland takes the reins as health panel chair, juggling meetings and legislation
By The Citizen on January 25, 2024
OLYMPIA — For state Sen. Annette Cleveland, a typical day in session is a bit like playing Frogger — a mad dash across the hallway…
Battle Ground Public Schools proposes new capital levy on Feb. 13 special election ballot
By The Citizen on January 24, 2024
Battle Ground Public Schools is proposing a new capital levy on the upcoming Feb. 13 special election ballot. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Money from state will help fund road work on Northeast 152nd Avenue
By The Citizen on January 17, 2024
The Clark County Council on Tuesday approved a $3.5 million grant agreement with the state for the reconstruction of Northeast 152nd Avenue between Northeast Padden…
Donald Trump will be on Clark County’s GOP primary ballot, but his votes may not count
By The Citizen on January 16, 2024
Clark County voters will see Donald Trump’s name on the March 12 GOP presidential primary ballot regardless of the outcome of any legal challenges to…
Ethics complaint against Clark County auditor Kimsey alleges mishandling of 2022 voter registration challenge of candidate who is facing voter fraud charges
By The Citizen on December 29, 2023
Vancouver attorney Angus Lee on Thursday filed an ethics complaint against Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey. He alleges Kimsey’s handling of a 2022 voter registration…
City of Vancouver on track in plan to be carbon neutral by 2040
By The Citizen on December 23, 2023
A year has passed since Vancouver approved its plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2040. Read more… Source: The Columbian