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Gramor’s proposal for Block 10 in Vancouver would include a 250-unit apartment building with ground-floor retail — including a grocery store — as well as underground and above-ground parking.

Grocer, housing planned for vacant downtown Vancouver lot

Gramor’s proposal for Block 10 in Vancouver would include a 250-unit apartment building with ground-floor retail — including a grocery store — as well as underground and above-ground parking.

March 13, 2017, 1:19pm Business

A vacant lot in the heart of downtown Vancouver, known locally as Block 10, could be turned into a 250-unit apartment building with a grocery store, city officials announced Monday. Read story

Community leaders address concerns of area’s immigrants

March 9, 2017, 9:38pm Clark County News

Southwest Washington community and civic leaders addressed the fear and anxiety pulsing through the region’s immigrant population and promised their support. Read story

Most members of county’s House delegation back school levy bill

March 9, 2017, 9:11pm Clark County News

Republican Paul Harris joined the majority of his House colleagues Thursday, voting to stave off the “levy cliff” on Thursday and give a measure of certainty to school districts that were worried about a drop in school funds next year. Read story

Officials push for I-5 Bridge measure

March 9, 2017, 8:40pm Clark County News

Clark County officials drove to Olympia on Thursday to urge lawmakers to approve a measure kick-starting discussions over how to replace the antiquated Interstate 5 Bridge. Read story

Vancouver City Hall

Lobbyist to Vancouver leaders: Get ready to play defense

Vancouver City Hall

March 7, 2017, 7:35pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver’s lobbyist — who represents the city’s interests in Olympia — told council members this week to get ready to start playing defense. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

Vancouver battles in city hall contest finals

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

March 7, 2017, 6:05am Clark County News

Vancouver City Councilor Jack Burkman wants to know: Have you even seen the city hall in Peoria, Ill.? Read story

The Interstate 5 Bridge is seen near the Port of Vancouver Terminal One in May 13.

House bill backing I-5 Bridge replacement wins approval

The Interstate 5 Bridge is seen near the Port of Vancouver Terminal One in May 13.

March 6, 2017, 5:23pm Clark County News

Southwest Washington lawmakers are determined to prove to their counterparts in Oregon that they are ready to revive conversations about a replacing the Interstate 5 Bridge. Read story

Our federal voices: Disagreements in Congress

March 5, 2017, 6:05am Clark County Health

At a town hall last month, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler faced tough questions from constituents who are worried about losing their health care. Read story

Dr. Storm Dickerson performs a bilateral nipple-sparing mastectomy in 2013 at PeaceHealth Medical Center in Vancouver. At right is Julie Blomdahl, RNFA.

Trumping Obamacare: Affordable Care Act reform

Dr. Storm Dickerson performs a bilateral nipple-sparing mastectomy in 2013 at PeaceHealth Medical Center in Vancouver. At right is Julie Blomdahl, RNFA.

March 5, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Health

Since President Obama's Affordable Care Act was signed seven years ago this month, it has remained in the forefront of controversy. Nearly 114,000 Clark County residents are enrolled, but many voters remain dissatisfied. Leaders at the federal and state level are divided, but nonetheless reform seems likely. Today, we look… Read story

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Stonier school bill passes state House

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March 4, 2017, 4:59pm Clark County Politics

Former teacher and current state Rep. Monica Stonier kept granola bars in her classroom for students she knew weren’t getting enough food at home. Read story