The Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Program cleared another bureaucratic funding hurdle Thursday when Metro, Portland’s regional governing body, voted to spend $1.9 billion in funding…
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‘We were a little startled’: Political notes left in Hazel Dell neighborhood may be work of ‘The Appler’
By The Citizen on July 29, 2025
Hazel Dell resident Kelvin Johnston wasn’t sure what to make of the disconcerting note pinned to a plant by his front door. Read more… Source:…
As Clark County Fair prepares to open, council contemplates future of the fairgrounds — and $170M in improvements
By The Citizen on July 26, 2025
Since the grand opening of the exhibition hall in 2005, little has changed at the Clark County fairgrounds, even as so much around it has.…
Surge in Clark County code enforcement has owners of equestrian facilities on the ropes
By The Citizen on July 25, 2025
A surge in code enforcement against Clark County equestrian barns has left owners puzzled and unsettled. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Two challenge incumbent Harless for Vancouver City Council seat in August primary
By The Citizen on July 24, 2025
Two candidates are challenging Vancouver City Councilor Kim Harless for her seat in the Aug. 5 primary election. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Special filing period set in August for offices in Clark County with no candidates
By The Citizen on July 22, 2025
Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey will hold a special three-day filing period for three offices that failed to attract any candidates during filing week in…
Primary ballots go in the mail Tuesday
By The Citizen on July 11, 2025
Clark County officials will put ballots for the Aug. 5 primary and special election in the mail Tuesday. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County won’t put a criminal justice tax increase on the ballot until next year
By The Citizen on July 10, 2025
Clark County Council members decided Wednesday not to put a law and justice funding measure on the November ballot. Instead, they supported the county manager’s…
Clark County wants a business park near iTech Prep but Mount Vista residents say the rural neighborhood needs preserving
By The Citizen on July 10, 2025
Residents living in the Mount Vista neighborhood along Northeast 159th Avenue object to Clark County’s plan to rezone their rural, residential neighborhood as a business…
Motion to remove fluoride from Camas’ drinking water fails for lack of support from council
By The Citizen on July 8, 2025
CAMAS — Fluoride will remain in Camas’ drinking water. Read more… Source: The Columbian