A 13-year-old human trafficking victim came to the Children’s Justice Center nine times but refused to testify against those who were exploiting her. Tracking her…
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Clark County Council says Vancouver’s police levy would create more work for the county without paying for it
By The Citizen on October 18, 2024
The Clark County Council on Friday adopted a resolution warning that passage of Vancouver’s Proposition 4, which would raise property taxes to add 80 new…
State audit found Vancouver lacking when it came to police inventory controls
By The Citizen on October 17, 2024
State auditors dinged the city of Vancouver for not having systems in place to adequately track Vancouver Police Department equipment, such as firearms. Read more… …
Vancouver looks at cuts to police, fire, roads and community services to close $43M budget deficit
By The Citizen on October 15, 2024
Vancouver officials are weighing cuts to police, fire, parks and recreation, streets and environmental programs. Read more… Source: The Columbian
34th Street traffic backup concerns east Vancouver residents and the city council
By The Citizen on October 10, 2024
Neighbors and Vancouver City Council members expressed concern about street changes after a backup Monday morning that motorists say stretched 12 blocks from the intersection…
Should Vancouver fix the air quality issues in Fruit Valley before adding more housing?
By The Citizen on October 5, 2024
Lewis Record, 80, remembers the whisper of swaying branches and crisp scent of the air as he picked prunes in Fruit Valley in the 1950s.…
Vancouver may cut funding for Columbia Springs, a $50,000 hit to the nonprofit
By The Citizen on October 4, 2024
The city of Vancouver has proposed cutting funding for environmental education nonprofit Columbia Springs in December. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘I’ve run out of energy:’ As Vancouver police Chief Mori steps down, he hopes for more attention to officers’ well-being
By The Citizen on October 4, 2024
Vancouver police Chief Jeff Mori planned to stick around longer. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver is planning for the birds: Codes will help reduce bird collisions with buildings
By The Citizen on October 3, 2024
Mid-September to mid-October is one of the busiest times for birds migrating to warmer, southern climes. Sadly, many will never reach their destination. A study…
City of Vancouver proposes to cut funding for Watershed Alliance due to budget restrictions
By The Citizen on September 19, 2024
Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington may lose funding from the city of Vancouver in January. Read more… Source: The Columbian