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Jim Moeller speaks with The Columbian's Editorial Board in Vancouver on July 17, 2018. Moeller died Wednesday following a years-long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 67.

Former state, Vancouver political leader Jim Moeller dies

Jim Moeller speaks with The Columbian's Editorial Board in Vancouver on July 17, 2018. Moeller died Wednesday following a years-long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 67.

March 9, 2023, 10:30am Clark County News

Former Washington legislator and Vancouver city councilor Jim Moeller died Wednesday following a yearslong battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 67. Read story

Clark County property tax payments due April 30

March 9, 2023, 5:59am Clark County News

Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper is reminding property owners that the first installment of 2023 property taxes is due April 30. Because April 30 falls on a Sunday, payments submitted on May 1 will still be accepted. Read story

18th District lawmakers Rivers, McClintock, Cheney plan pair of town halls

March 9, 2023, 5:58am Clark County News

State Sen. Ann Rivers and Reps. Stephanie McClintock and Greg Cheney from the 18th Legislative District will hold a pair of town halls on Saturday to update residents on the 2023 legislative session. Read story

The 179th Street interchange was built in the early 1960s.

State funding for 179th Street project might be delayed

The 179th Street interchange was built in the early 1960s.

March 8, 2023, 6:45pm Clark County News

While a final state budget is still weeks away, early reports from the Legislature and the Washington State Department of Transportation suggest a revised transportation budget could have a big impact on the county’s Northeast 179th Street project. Read story

Cars and trucks travel past the upgraded La Center junction on Interstate 5. The upgrades were paid for by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

Ridgefield, La Center officials say ilani proves a winning hand

Cars and trucks travel past the upgraded La Center junction on Interstate 5. The upgrades were paid for by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

March 5, 2023, 6:05am Business

It’s been nearly six years since ilani opened its doors in 2017. Much has changed in the intervening years, perhaps none more so than the relationships the Cowlitz Indian Tribe has with the cities of La Center and Ridgefield. Read story

Workshops address Clark County Commission on Aging plan updates

March 4, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

The Clark County Commission on Aging is hosting two workshops on forthcoming updates to the county’s Aging Readiness Plan. The public workshops are being held to assess plan implementation and strategies and brainstorm new policy ideas. Read story

Battle Ground has suspended its police K9 program effective March 1. Battle Ground Police Department dog Luca, a male 4-year-old German shepherd, seen here in 2016.

Battle Ground Police Department suspends K-9 program

Battle Ground has suspended its police K9 program effective March 1. Battle Ground Police Department dog Luca, a male 4-year-old German shepherd, seen here in 2016.

March 3, 2023, 5:22pm Clark County News

Citing a multitude of factors, the Battle Ground Police Department announced Friday it has suspended its police dog program. The suspension was effective March 1. Read story

The Clark County Law Enforcement Center opened in 1984.

Clark County gets new medical vendor for jail, juvenile services

The Clark County Law Enforcement Center opened in 1984.

March 1, 2023, 6:20pm Clark County Health

With the county’s previous contract set to expire, the Clark County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a new three-year medical vendor contract for the jail and juvenile services. Read story

Clark County Fire Marshal sets lottery for fireworks permits

February 28, 2023, 6:04am Business

Applications are now being accepted for a retail fireworks permit lottery to be held by the Clark County Fire Marshal’s office on March 27. Fireworks cannot be sold in the county without a permit. Read story

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

Clark County Council approves revised proclamation in support of Black History Month

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

February 22, 2023, 5:27pm Clark County News

With just a week remaining in February, the Clark County Council on Tuesday evening unanimously approved a proclamation in support of Black History Month, with this year’s theme being “Black Resistance.” Read story