Stories by Shari Phiel

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Clark County Elections to mail out special election ballots Friday

January 25, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

On Friday, Clark County Elections will mail ballots for the Feb. 14 special election to all eligible registered voters living within the city of Vancouver, Vancouver Public Schools, Washougal School District and Woodland Public Schools. Read story

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee delivers his 2023 State of the State address at the Capitol in Olympia on Jan. 10. Inslee took the rare step of testifying at a Senate committee meeting Tuesday to show his support for a proposed state constitutional amendment protecting the right to abortion in Washington.

Abortion bills get legislative hearing; Vancouver Sen. Cleveland sponsors 1 of 2 measures that aim to preserve access

January 24, 2023, 7:36pm Clark County Health

Women’s access to reproductive health care and abortions were at the forefront in Olympia Tuesday as two bills were the focus of a public hearing before the Senate Health and Long Term Care committee. Read story

Some boaters and anglers using the Ridgefield boat launch on Mill Street, left, want to see the launch either expanded or a new launch built.

Users push Port of Ridgefield to expand, add boat ramps, make other improvements

January 24, 2023, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

When the Port of Ridgefield began looking at options for developing its 40-acre waterfront property last year, expanding or improving its two boat launches wasn’t among them. The popular launches — a two-lane facility for boats, and a separate concrete put-in area for kayaks — provide access to Lake River,… Read story

Camas High School band director Richard Mancini, right, accepts a $10,000 donation from CBM Systems' Benjamin Reng during band class on Friday.

Camas High School band gets $10,000 donation

January 22, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Camas High School’s marching band received a $10,000 donation from Oregon-based CBM Systems during a special gathering at the school Friday. Read story

Art teacher Michelle Hankins, standing at right, helps her daughter Ruby decide what colors would best complement her duck drawing during a Saturday art workshop at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.

If it looks like a duck … it could become a stamp

January 21, 2023, 8:30pm Clark County News

With rain and sometimes even flurries falling Saturday, it was the kind of weather that’s perfect for ducks. It was also the perfect day for drawing ducks. Read story

Land near Lucia, Moulton falls to become a park after state transfers parcel to Clark County

The State Board of Natural Resources approved transfer of the Hantwick property near Yacolt to Clark County (The Columbian files)

After more than three years of discussions and negotiations, the state Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday approved the transfer of an 80-acre parcel of land southwest of Yacolt to Clark County. The land to be transferred is between the Hantwick trailhead, just east of Lucia Falls Regional Park, and… Read story

Stories by Shari Phiel

Columbian staff writer

Clark County Elections to mail out special election ballots Friday

Abortion bills get legislative hearing; Vancouver Sen. Cleveland sponsors 1 of 2 measures that aim to preserve access

Users push Port of Ridgefield to expand, add boat ramps, make other improvements

Camas High School band gets $10,000 donation

If it looks like a duck … it could become a stamp

Dogs, van stolen from Jantzen Beach hotel

Two-car crash north of Yacolt sends two to hospital

East Fork Lewis River habitat restoration at risk in Inslee’s budget

Clark County councilors get earful as residents object to proposed cement plant

Land near Lucia, Moulton falls to become a park after state transfers parcel to Clark County