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Stories by Jack Heffernan

Columbian county government and small cities reporter

The Clark County Council has approved contracts worth $2.9 million for two roundabouts around the Interstate 5/179th Street interchange in north Clark County. The roughly 2,200-acre area has been slated for extensive housing and retail.

Clark County Council OKs $2.9 million for roundabouts on N.E. 179th Street east of Interstate 5

The Clark County Council has approved contracts worth $2.9 million for two roundabouts around the Interstate 5/179th Street interchange in north Clark County. The roughly 2,200-acre area has been slated for extensive housing and retail.

January 5, 2021, 5:53pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council on Tuesday approved $2.9 million for two roundabouts on Northeast 179th Street east of Interstate 5 serving an area slated for extensive housing and commercial development. Read story

Tim and Cathy Tran watch a pie-eating contest in 1971 while studying at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Ore.

Camas resident’s memoir describes escape from communist Vietnam to successful life in U.S.

Tim and Cathy Tran watch a pie-eating contest in 1971 while studying at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Ore.

January 3, 2021, 6:00am Clark County News

Tim Tran stood, drenched and in shock, near the Saigon River in Vietnam in 1977. Read story

Battle Ground City Hall.

Battle Ground officials enthusiastic about city’s 2021 budget

Battle Ground City Hall.

December 31, 2020, 6:43pm Clark County News

Battle Ground city officials are bullish about the city’s $53.6 million total budget in 2021, despite uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

Denice Larson-Morrison of Windhaven Therapeutic Riding, from left, joins Jessica Dunford and her son, Gabriel Larson, as they work with Sara, a black-colored horse, and Rawhide, a cream-colored horse, in La Center on the morning of Dec. 24.

Clark County aims to amend code for equestrian facilities

Denice Larson-Morrison of Windhaven Therapeutic Riding, from left, joins Jessica Dunford and her son, Gabriel Larson, as they work with Sara, a black-colored horse, and Rawhide, a cream-colored horse, in La Center on the morning of Dec. 24.

December 29, 2020, 6:27pm Clark County News

Clark County is aiming to propose changes to permit and code requirements for equestrian facilities in the first few months of 2021. Read story

The Boy Scouts will hold their annual Christmas tree recycling event on Jan. 7.

Clark County residents urged to recycle Christmas trees

The Boy Scouts will hold their annual Christmas tree recycling event on Jan. 7.

December 29, 2020, 3:33pm Clark County News

Clark County Public Health officials are asking residents to recycle Christmas trees. Read story

Karen Bowerman is sworn in as a Clark County councilor during a virtual ceremony Monday morning, as seen in this screen grab from the event.

Bowerman sworn in as new Clark County councilor

Karen Bowerman is sworn in as a Clark County councilor during a virtual ceremony Monday morning, as seen in this screen grab from the event.

December 28, 2020, 5:00pm Clark County News

Karen Bowerman has been sworn in as a member of the Clark County Council, which is now in position to pursue more conservative priorities. Read story

Shannon Holliday, manager at Carol's Corner Cafe, left, chats with Kathryn Tilkin of Hockinson, center, as the restaurant receives a generous holiday tip from Tilkin and her friends on Dec. 18. The group picked up a to-go order of 25 cinnamon rolls and left a holiday card with $3,100 to support the restaurant, which has been struggling due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Hockinson women donate $3,100 to help Carol’s Corner Cafe weather virus

Shannon Holliday, manager at Carol's Corner Cafe, left, chats with Kathryn Tilkin of Hockinson, center, as the restaurant receives a generous holiday tip from Tilkin and her friends on Dec. 18. The group picked up a to-go order of 25 cinnamon rolls and left a holiday card with $3,100 to support the restaurant, which has been struggling due to COVID-19 restrictions.

December 25, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

A group of Hockinson women recently took the idea of supporting local restaurants to a new level as small businesses continue to grapple with COVID-19 restrictions. Read story

The Clark County Public Service Center.

Interim Clark County Manager Kathleen Otto might become permanent manager

The Clark County Public Service Center.

December 22, 2020, 6:04am Clark County News

Interim Clark County Manager Kathleen Otto could soon have the job permanently. Read story

The city of Camas is acquiring 115 acres of land on the west side of Green Mountain, as seen Monday afternoon, with the intent of preserving open space.

Camas to acquire 115 acres on Green Mountain, looks to expand recreation area

The city of Camas is acquiring 115 acres of land on the west side of Green Mountain, as seen Monday afternoon, with the intent of preserving open space.

December 16, 2020, 6:03am Clark County News

Camas will soon acquire 115 acres of land on the west side of Green Mountain after a recent deal that the city’s mayor described as “almost” too good to be true. Read story

Dennis Hill appointed to La Center City Council

December 12, 2020, 6:04am Clark County News

A new member has joined the La Center City Council. Read story