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Stories by Shari Phiel

Columbian staff writer

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue firefighters extinguish a house fire Dec. 13, 2022, northeast of La Center that displaced a family of five.

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue levy lid lift would bump rate back to 2017 level

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue firefighters extinguish a house fire Dec. 13, 2022, northeast of La Center that displaced a family of five.

April 26, 2024, 3:45pm Clark County News

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue commissioners Thursday unanimously voted to put a levy lid lift on the August primary ballot. A levy lid lift allows a tax district to increase its levy rate above the annual 1 percent increase allowed by state law. Read story

A screenshot from body-worn camera footage in a shooting in Salmon Creek shows Clark County sheriff’s Deputy Jim Payne pointing a weapon at a suspect in carjackings. The suspect pulled a weapon from his pocket.

Handgun recovered after Clark County deputies killed carjacking suspect, will be sent for testing

A screenshot from body-worn camera footage in a shooting in Salmon Creek shows Clark County sheriff’s Deputy Jim Payne pointing a weapon at a suspect in carjackings. The suspect pulled a weapon from his pocket.

April 26, 2024, 2:17pm Clark County News

A handgun connected with the suspect in a series of carjackings who was later fatally shot by Clark County sheriff’s deputies has been sent to the Washington State Patrol for testing. Read story

Wil Fuentes, candidate for Clark County Council (Contributed photo)

Vancouver man seeks county position: Wil Fuentes will run for District 3 seat held by Bowerman

Wil Fuentes, candidate for Clark County Council (Contributed photo)

April 25, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News

Vancouver resident Wil Fuentes announced Tuesday he will run for the Clark County Council District 3 seat in the upcoming 2024 general election. The seat is currently held by Karen Bowerman, who has not yet indicated whether she plans to run for reelection. Read story

Garden plots take shape at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. Clark County continues to weigh its options for the farm and how to make the property financially viable.

78th Street Heritage Farm plan strives for sustainability

Garden plots take shape at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. Clark County continues to weigh its options for the farm and how to make the property financially viable.

April 25, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

Clark County’s agricultural gem, the 78th Street Heritage Farm, could operate more like an agriculturally focused community park in the future. Read story

Smoke and vapor coming from locomotives being repaired at BNSF&rsquo;s maintenance yard have residents in the Lincoln neighborhood worried about pollution exposure.

‘Pollutants’ from BNSF locomotives in rail yard called ‘outrageous’ by Lincoln neighborhood residents

Smoke and vapor coming from locomotives being repaired at BNSF&rsquo;s maintenance yard have residents in the Lincoln neighborhood worried about pollution exposure.

April 24, 2024, 6:07am Business

Smoke and steam billowing from locomotives parked at BNSF Railway’s maintenance yard near West 39th Street has some residents worried about what’s ending up in their air. Read story

Vancouver artist Alyn Spector will display his Pacific Garbage Patch Babies sculptures during an upcoming fundraiser for the Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington.

Vancouver artist turns ocean’s trash into treasure. Meet the Pacific Garbage Patch Babies

Vancouver artist Alyn Spector will display his Pacific Garbage Patch Babies sculptures during an upcoming fundraiser for the Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington.

April 22, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

For the past year, Vancouver resident Alyn Spector has been letting his garbage pile up. From bread bags and food containers to shopping bags and other single-use plastics, Spector has been setting aside his family’s refuse — all in the name of art. Taking inspiration from the Garbage Pail Kids… Read story

Intersection at Northeast 72nd Avenue, 239th Street northwest of Battle Ground changing to all-way stop

April 17, 2024, 5:59am Clark County News

The intersection at Northeast 72nd Avenue and 239th Street northwest of Battle Ground will change from a two-way stop to an all-way stop on Thursday. Read story

Clark County Auditor’s Office awarded Association of Local Government Auditors’ Knighton Award

April 17, 2024, 5:58am Clark County News

The Clark County Auditor’s Office has been awarded the Association of Local Government Auditors’ Knighton Award. Read story

Volunteers needed for Clark County Historic Preservation Commission

April 17, 2024, 5:57am Clark County News

Clark County is seeking two volunteers to serve on the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. Read story

Clark County Green Business Program to host education event on sustainable food practices

April 17, 2024, 5:56am Clark County News

The Clark County Green Business Program will host a free educational event for businesses to learn about sustainable food practices. Read story