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A sign and a barbed wire fence keeps visitors out of the artillery impact area at Camp Bonneville. Residents said recent information provided to the state Department of Ecology shows law enforcement is exceeding its allowed use of the property.

Camp Bonneville shooting range: FBI, ATF and Portland Police under scrutiny for usage practices

A sign and a barbed wire fence keeps visitors out of the artillery impact area at Camp Bonneville. Residents said recent information provided to the state Department of Ecology shows law enforcement is exceeding its allowed use of the property.

January 30, 2025, 1:15pm Clark County News

New information provided to Clark County and the state Department of Ecology has raised concerns about how Camp Bonneville is being used by law enforcement agencies. Read story

Jeff Grisso of Battle Ground completed walking the equivalent distance of the circumference of the Earth on Saturday, crossing the finish line at the Battle Ground Community Center.

He walked 24,901 miles in Battle Ground, picking up trash along the way

Jeff Grisso of Battle Ground completed walking the equivalent distance of the circumference of the Earth on Saturday, crossing the finish line at the Battle Ground Community Center.

January 29, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Life

Over the past 6½ years, Jeff Grisso has become as familiar a sight on Battle Ground’s roadways as traffic jams and stoplights. Read story

Will Phillips, president and owner of Vancouver Cyclery, wheels an e-bike out at his shop Thursday. Starting in April, the Washington State Department of Transportation is offering rebates of up to $1,200 for e-bike purchases.

E-bike sales growing in Clark County with a rebate from the state coming in April

Will Phillips, president and owner of Vancouver Cyclery, wheels an e-bike out at his shop Thursday. Starting in April, the Washington State Department of Transportation is offering rebates of up to $1,200 for e-bike purchases.

January 25, 2025, 6:10am Business

Following on the success of Washington’s electric vehicle rebate program, state officials have announced a new rebate program aimed at making electric bicycles more affordable. The program will be managed by the Department of Transportation. Read story

A sign is displayed at an electric vehicle charging station. (AP Photo/Joshua A.

Cowlitz Indian Tribe will install EV stations near ilani thanks to federal funds

A sign is displayed at an electric vehicle charging station. (AP Photo/Joshua A.

January 16, 2025, 10:51am Business

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is one of five tribal communities in the state, along with the city of Renton, to receive funding for new electric vehicle charging stations. Read story

Vanessa Gaston attends a joint meeting with the Vancouver City Council and the Clark County Council in 2017.

Clark County ethics commission dismisses complaint against Gaston

Vanessa Gaston attends a joint meeting with the Vancouver City Council and the Clark County Council in 2017.

January 15, 2025, 2:24pm Clark County News

Clark County’s ethics commission dismissed a complaint filed against Vanessa Gaston, director of the county’s community services department, during a Friday meeting. Read story

County seeks volunteers for ag advisory team

January 14, 2025, 1:46pm Clark County News Free

Clark County is seeking volunteers to serve on the new Agricultural Advisory Commission, which will make recommendations on issues affecting agriculture to the county manager, county council, planning commission and other boards. Read story

Battle Ground seeks volunteers for climate team

January 14, 2025, 1:44pm Clark County News Free

The city of Battle Ground is looking for volunteers interested in serving on its climate policy advisory team. Read story

Fort Vancouver is celebrating its bicentennial.

Cover for Interstate 5 connecting Fort Vancouver to downtown gets $30M boost

Fort Vancouver is celebrating its bicentennial.

January 14, 2025, 1:20pm Business

Plans to put a lid on Interstate 5, or at least a section of it, recently got a $30 million boost. Read story

Ridgefield accepting applications to fill council vacancy

January 13, 2025, 2:01pm Clark County News Free

The city of Ridgefield is accepting applications to fill the Position 1 seat left vacant after Councilor Ron Onslow, who also served as mayor, resigned Jan. 10. Read story

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Woman seriously injured in Battle Ground hit-and-run crash

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January 13, 2025, 1:24pm Clark County News

Battle Ground police are investigating a weekend hit-and-run that left a pedestrian seriously injured. Read story