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

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)

January 17, 2023, 4:47pm Clark County News

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

Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce in the business of helping

January 15, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

Creating big change with few resources isn’t easy, but the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce proved last year that it is possible. Read story

Clark County composter training begins in February

January 14, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a free, seven-week training series. The training will prepare new volunteers to be sustainability ambassadors in the community and experts in composting techniques, recycling, food-waste reduction, green cleaning and other sustainable living habits. Read story

Mary Umtuch, left, descendent of Chief Umtuch, chats with visitors at Battle Ground Community Library including Bev Jones of Battle Ground, right, as they check out an exhibit featuring some of Battle Ground's Native American history Thursday.

Descendants visit Chief Umtuch exhibit at Battle Ground Community Library

Mary Umtuch, left, descendent of Chief Umtuch, chats with visitors at Battle Ground Community Library including Bev Jones of Battle Ground, right, as they check out an exhibit featuring some of Battle Ground's Native American history Thursday.

January 12, 2023, 6:16pm Clark County News

Just after Christmas, Mary Umtuch logged on to her computer to check for the video updates her family members usually post during the holidays. Instead, she found a short video about an exhibit at the Battle Ground Community Library and a claim the mystery surrounding the death of her famous… Read story

Lader appointed Clark County Public Works director

January 12, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Clark County Public Works has a new director. County Manager Kathleen Otto earlier this week appointed Ken Lader as director of the department, effective immediately. Read story

Clark County’s growth management plan to get update

January 10, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

Clark County Community Planning is starting the process of updating the local Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, as required by the state’s Growth Management Act. Read story

Body and dash cameras for the Clark County Sheriff's Office are among the investments the Clark County Council is planning with the proceeds from the new public safety tax that went into effect Jan. 1.

Clark County, its cities plan for new sales tax proceeds

Body and dash cameras for the Clark County Sheriff's Office are among the investments the Clark County Council is planning with the proceeds from the new public safety tax that went into effect Jan. 1.

January 10, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

Clark County shoppers likely haven’t noticed, but a new sales tax went into effect on Jan. 1. The new tax is the public safety sales tax, which adds one penny for every $10 spent. Read story

The Washington state Capitol building.

2023 Legislative Preview: Can Washington Democrats, GOP span differences?

The Washington state Capitol building.

January 8, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

When the Washington Legislature’s 2023 session convenes on Monday, the biggest challenge for lawmakers won’t be a specific bill package but whether Republicans and Democrats can bridge their ideological divide to work together. Read story

Battle Ground author Don Higgins explains how he found the many documents included in an exhibit about the city's history at the Battle Ground Community Library.

Book details history of how city of Battle Ground was named

Battle Ground author Don Higgins explains how he found the many documents included in an exhibit about the city's history at the Battle Ground Community Library.

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

Given Battle Ground’s recent population boom, it is perhaps not surprising that many newcomers — and probably some old-timers, too — don’t exactly know how the city got its name. Read story

Clark County sets workshops on aging readiness plan

January 5, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Clark County is holding public workshops to discuss updates to its aging readiness plan. Read story