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Rock quarry request for surface mining overlay opposed

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December 16, 2022, 3:48pm Business

Cardai Hill Rock Quarry’s request for a surface mining overlay on 46 acres of a 76-acre parcel the company owns south of Woodland won’t be getting an endorsement from the Clark County Planning Commission. The commission voted 3-2 against recommending the mining overlay for approval to the county council at… Read story

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Sen. Lynda Wilson: More money isn’t solution to combating homelessness

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December 14, 2022, 7:50pm Clark County News

In an announcement Wednesday, Gov. Jay Inslee said he is committed to raising $4 billion over six years to address the state’s ongoing homelessness crisis by asking voters to approve a referendum that would allow the state to issue bonds outside of Washington’s debt limit. Read story

Volunteers sought for bike, pedestrian panel

December 13, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

Clark County is seeking volunteers for two open positions on the Clark Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Terms for both positions begin Jan. 1. Read story

The Washington Capitol Building in Olympia.

Southwest Washington senators, representatives, business leaders discuss outlook for 2023 session

The Washington Capitol Building in Olympia.

December 12, 2022, 5:59pm Business

Southwest Washington’s newest Republican state lawmakers — 18th District Reps. Stephanie McClintock and Greg Cheney — joined hundreds of business leaders, business owners and local officials for the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce’s annual legislative outlook Friday morning. Read story

Don Benton joins District 5 County Councilor Sue Marshall at the Clark County Elections Office on Friday to look over results from the manual recount of 12 precincts requested by Benton.

Clark County Council recount confirms Sue Marshall’s victory

Don Benton joins District 5 County Councilor Sue Marshall at the Clark County Elections Office on Friday to look over results from the manual recount of 12 precincts requested by Benton.

December 9, 2022, 6:31pm Clark County News

Defeated Clark County Council candidate Don Benton, victor Sue Marshall, Auditor Greg Kimsey, and dozens of election workers and observers crowded into the county elections office meeting room Friday as a partial recount requested by Benton wrapped up. Read story

Kathleen Otto, shown here in 2018, has been hired as county manager for Clark County.

Clark County Manager Otto’s pay to climb 20% over 3 years

Kathleen Otto, shown here in 2018, has been hired as county manager for Clark County.

December 8, 2022, 6:55pm Clark County News

County Manager Kathleen Otto will see per pay go up by more than 20 percent over the next three years under a new contract approved Tuesday by the Clark County Council. Read story

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Cardai Hill Rock Quarry seeks zoning overlay for 46 acres

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December 7, 2022, 7:12pm Business

Cardai Hill Rock Quarry is back before the Clark County Planning Commission with a request to add a surface mining overlay to roughly 76 acres of land currently zoned for rural residential and forest resource use. Read story

The Clark County Public Service Center is pictured in Vancouver on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

Clark County Council narrowly approves 2023 budget; vote splits on higher taxes

The Clark County Public Service Center is pictured in Vancouver on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

December 6, 2022, 6:09pm Clark County News

the last of the year — the Clark County Council on Tuesday narrowly approved the county’s 2023 budget after splitting in a 3-2 vote. Read story

Farm co-owner Shannon Joy, right, readies for a "carrot kiss" from 12-year-old therapy alpaca Jean-Pierre. Getting a kiss from the farm's alpacas and llamas is the highlight for many visitors.

Cute camelids for Christmas in Ridgefield

Farm co-owner Shannon Joy, right, readies for a "carrot kiss" from 12-year-old therapy alpaca Jean-Pierre. Getting a kiss from the farm's alpacas and llamas is the highlight for many visitors.

December 4, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life

Mention therapy animals, and many people think of a happy-go-lucky golden retriever or fluffy cat happily lounging on a lap. For Shannon Joy and her mother, Lori Gregory, their tastes run a bit larger than the average lap. Read story

Clark County’s sales tax leakage, the tax revenue lost when locals head to tax-free Oregon for shopping at stores such as the Jantzen Beach Target, has been on the decline for the last few years according to County Finance Director Mark Gassaway.

Clark County’s ‘sales tax leakage’ decreases

Clark County’s sales tax leakage, the tax revenue lost when locals head to tax-free Oregon for shopping at stores such as the Jantzen Beach Target, has been on the decline for the last few years according to County Finance Director Mark Gassaway.

December 4, 2022, 6:00am Business

Clark County’s sales tax leakage, the government revenue lost when locals head to tax-free Oregon for their shopping, has been on the decline for the last few years, according to County Finance Director Mark Gassaway. Read story