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Southwest Washington lawmakers back bill to help bars fill job ranks

February 9, 2023, 7:18pm Clark County News

State Rep. Kevin Waters, R-Stevenson, has introduced a bill he says will help reduce the worker shortage for many of the state’s bars and taverns. House Bill 1730 would allow individuals ages 18 to 20 to work in certain age-restricted businesses. The bill is co-sponsored by Democratic Rep. Monica Stonier… Read story

A Pacific Lifestyle Homes subdivision is under construction at the intersection of Northwest 179th Street and Northwest 11th Avenue south of Ridgefield. While it will add to the available supply of homes in the county, the demand still far exceeds the supply, causing rising prices.

Survey: Residents less satisfied with services in Ridgefield

A Pacific Lifestyle Homes subdivision is under construction at the intersection of Northwest 179th Street and Northwest 11th Avenue south of Ridgefield. While it will add to the available supply of homes in the county, the demand still far exceeds the supply, causing rising prices.

February 5, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Results from the city of Ridgefield’s most recent community survey are in. The survey found residents are slightly less satisfied with their city’s government, a trend that City Manager Steve Stuart said is being seen across the state and nation. Read story

Clark County Board of Health seeks youth volunteer

February 4, 2023, 5:59am Clark County Health

The Clark County Board of Health is seeking a volunteer for the Public Health Advisory Council. Read story

Chuck Green

Ridgefield hires Chuck Green as new director of Public Works

Chuck Green

February 3, 2023, 5:47pm Clark County News

Ridgefield’s Public Works department welcomed a familiar face when longtime resident Chuck Green was named director on Tuesday. Read story

Clark County seeking applicants for drainage District No. 5 board

February 1, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

The Clark County Council is seeking nominations and applications to fill a vacant position for the three-member board that oversees Drainage Improvement District No. 5. Read story

Clark County seeking volunteers for animal control board

February 1, 2023, 5:59am Clark County News

Clark County is seeking volunteers for the animal protection and control advisory board. Read story

Washington Sen. Annette Cleveland is sponsoring a bill in the Washington Legislature that would allow optometrists to perform some surgeries.

Vancouver legislator proposes bill to allow optometrists to perform surgery

Washington Sen. Annette Cleveland is sponsoring a bill in the Washington Legislature that would allow optometrists to perform some surgeries.

January 31, 2023, 5:34pm Clark County News

A proposed bill from state Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, that would allow optometrists to perform a wider range of services came under fire Tuesday morning during a public hearing before the Senate Health and Long Term Care committee. Read story

Goal of Zach’s Law: Educate Washingtonians about cold-water shock

January 29, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

On an unusually warm spring day in March 2021, Centralia teen Zachary Rager jumped from the Chehalis River Bridge into the river below. It was something he and his friends had done many times before, but this time it would cost Rager his life. Read story

Parker’s Landing Historical Park trees getting a makeover

January 26, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Heritage trees at Parker’s Landing Historical Park in Washougal will be getting a free makeover on Jan. 30 thanks to Cascade Tree Works. There are seven heritage trees at the park including five apple trees, a cherry tree and English walnut. Read story

Harmony Sports Complex soccer fields

Cost of improvements at Harmony Sports Complex have almost doubled

Harmony Sports Complex soccer fields

January 25, 2023, 7:12pm Clark County News

Like other municipalities, Clark County is wrestling with cost overruns on its capital projects. On Wednesday, the county council weighed how to move forward with planned improvements at the Harmony Sports Complex. Read story