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Columbian county government and small cities reporter

Battle Ground seeking applicants for council

June 19, 2021, 5:55am Clark County News

The Battle Ground City Council is seeking applicants for an open council position. Read story

Washougal City Hall (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Three vie to be mayor of Washougal

Washougal City Hall (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

June 16, 2021, 6:02am Clark County News

Candidates in the Washougal mayoral race are open to continuing the Camas-Washougal Fire Department partnership in light of the city’s recent financial shortcomings. Read story

A worker removes garbage from a homeless encampment in northeast Vancouver on Thursday morning, April 29, 2021. Vancouver's new homeless resources coordinator is presenting her strategy for supported camp sites.

Clark County Council approves $15.5 million to address homelessness

A worker removes garbage from a homeless encampment in northeast Vancouver on Thursday morning, April 29, 2021. Vancouver's new homeless resources coordinator is presenting her strategy for supported camp sites.

June 15, 2021, 8:34pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council has approved the use of $15.5 million in federal funds to address increased homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

Clark County Charter Review Commissioner Chuck Green, left, has been appointed co-chair of the commission following the resignation of Commissioner Mike Dalesandro.

Clark County Charter Review Commission appoints Green as co-chair

Clark County Charter Review Commissioner Chuck Green, left, has been appointed co-chair of the commission following the resignation of Commissioner Mike Dalesandro.

June 13, 2021, 6:01am Clark County News

Clark County Charter Review Commissioner Chuck Green has been appointed co-chair of the commission, following the resignation of Commissioner Mike Dalesandro. Read story

A children's playground and homes are pictured in a neighborhood in northeast Battle Ground on Wednesday morning. Infrastructure is at the top of the list of the city's draft housing action plan.

Infrastructure improvements top list as Battle Ground develops housing plan

A children's playground and homes are pictured in a neighborhood in northeast Battle Ground on Wednesday morning. Infrastructure is at the top of the list of the city's draft housing action plan.

June 10, 2021, 7:51pm Clark County News

Infrastructure investments top a lengthy list of priorities as Battle Ground develops a plan to address its housing needs. Read story

The long-awaited completion of the Columbia River Connector Trail project, linking up Washougal Waterfront Park at the Port of Camas-Washougal to Steamboat Landing Park, is pictured on Monday morning.

Columbia River Connector Trail project linking existing trails is complete

The long-awaited completion of the Columbia River Connector Trail project, linking up Washougal Waterfront Park at the Port of Camas-Washougal to Steamboat Landing Park, is pictured on Monday morning.

June 8, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

City leaders on Monday celebrated the completion of a long-awaited trail project along the Columbia River. Read story

A $1.2 million federal grant will fund completion of the north segment of the Gee Creek Trail, fully connecting existing segments.

Ridgefield to complete Gee Creek Trail with $1.2 million federal grant

A $1.2 million federal grant will fund completion of the north segment of the Gee Creek Trail, fully connecting existing segments.

June 5, 2021, 6:03am Clark County News

The city’s growing trail network will add a key connector in the next couple of years. Read story

The Clark County Public Service Center.

3 Latino employees file racial discrimination lawsuit against Clark County

The Clark County Public Service Center.

June 2, 2021, 6:40pm Clark County News

Three Latino Clark County Public Works employees have filed a federal racial discrimination lawsuit against the county. Read story

Rey Reynolds (Contributed photo)

Vancouver police Cpl. Rey Reynolds announces bid for Clark County sheriff

Rey Reynolds (Contributed photo)

June 1, 2021, 4:32pm Clark County News

A Vancouver Police corporal will run for Clark County sheriff next year. Read story

The fence surrounding the Battle Ground skate park sits ripped open at its northwest corner on Friday.

Battle Ground officials debate about park fence after vandalism

The fence surrounding the Battle Ground skate park sits ripped open at its northwest corner on Friday.

May 29, 2021, 8:42pm Clark County News

A fence has caused some offense in Battle Ground. Read story