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Students from Hough Early Learning Center in Vancouver greet Sen. Patty Murray on Wednesday as she arrives at the center.

Murray: ‘There is a child care crisis’ in U.S.

Students from Hough Early Learning Center in Vancouver greet Sen. Patty Murray on Wednesday as she arrives at the center.

April 4, 2018, 8:20pm Clark County News

Hailey Heath and Kimberly Pincheira pay more per month in child care than they do for their mortgages. But they both feel lucky to have found child care at all. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

City leaders’ pay could rise 3% in 2019, 2% in 2020

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

April 3, 2018, 8:36pm Clark County News

As it stands now, the Vancouver mayor, mayor pro tem and city councilors could see a 3 percent raise in 2019 and a 2 percent raise in 2020. Read story

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle highlights progress on the Vancouver waterfront during her first State of the City address at City Hall Thursday.

State of City: Vancouver doing well

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle highlights progress on the Vancouver waterfront during her first State of the City address at City Hall Thursday.

March 29, 2018, 8:16pm Clark County News

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle said Thursday everyone should be proud of how far Vancouver has come, but they need to also be aware of how much work the city has before it. Read story

Democratic U.S. Sens.

Murray, Cantwell sign anti-harassment letter

Democratic U.S. Sens.

March 28, 2018, 7:32pm Clark County News

All 22 female U.S. senators signed a letter Wednesday calling on Senate leadership to reform congressional sexual harassment and discrimination rules. Signees include Washington’s Democratic Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray. Read story

The view from the terrace at Vancouver Community Library provides a look at the future downtown elementary school site earlier this month. s seen in the background in early March. So far, the library is the only completed phase of the Library Square Project in Vancouver's LIFT development area.

Bill boosts city of Vancouver’s infrastructure program

The view from the terrace at Vancouver Community Library provides a look at the future downtown elementary school site earlier this month. s seen in the background in early March. So far, the library is the only completed phase of the Library Square Project in Vancouver's LIFT development area.

March 27, 2018, 6:20pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is getting a boost to its Local Infrastructure Financing Tool program. Although a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee last week was news to city staff, the potential impact is “huge,” according to Community and Economic Development Director Chad Eiken. Read story

A homeless man, who prefers not to be named, sits on a bench Feb. 8 at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver rejects day center appeal

A homeless man, who prefers not to be named, sits on a bench Feb. 8 at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver.

March 26, 2018, 10:38pm Clark County News

More than two years have passed since Share opened a day center for the homeless in a location the city of Vancouver knew could only temporarily fill the need. Now — nearly 150 days after finalizing a proposal — the city can finally move forward with opening a permanent day… Read story

Adam Shetler, left, is planning to run against Councilor Laurie Lebowsky for Vancouver City Council, position 1 in November.

Man plans bid for Vancouver City Council

Adam Shetler, left, is planning to run against Councilor Laurie Lebowsky for Vancouver City Council, position 1 in November.

March 26, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

Another candidate has already announced a try for Vancouver City Council Position 1, with two months to go until candidates can formally file. Adam Shetler, 43, says he’s planning to run. Read story

Democratic U.S. Sens.

Senators’ push for housing, kids pays off

Democratic U.S. Sens.

March 22, 2018, 8:50pm Clark County News

Washington Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray secured funding provisions in the $1.3 trillion spending package working its way through Congress. The bill was approved by the House on Thursday. Read story

Garrett Holiday, left, and Isaiah Romero check out one of four recently finished murals painted on the walls of buildings along East Fourth Plain Boulevard. The murals were created as part of the Fourth Plain Forward effort.

Fourth Plain initiative notches some successes

Garrett Holiday, left, and Isaiah Romero check out one of four recently finished murals painted on the walls of buildings along East Fourth Plain Boulevard. The murals were created as part of the Fourth Plain Forward effort.

March 19, 2018, 9:04pm Clark County News

It’s been four years since the city of Vancouver formally designated its Fourth Plain Forward Action Plan and began work renewing the arterial connecting west and east Vancouver. The area is home to a diverse community where 36 percent are nonwhite. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

2 to 4% pay hike eyed for city leaders

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

March 19, 2018, 8:48pm Clark County News

No formal recommendations have yet been made, but it’s likely Vancouver’s mayor, mayor pro tem and city council will see a raise between 2 and 4 percent in 2019 and 2020. Read story