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Stories by Shari Phiel

Columbian staff writer

(Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Clark County Council continues planning for next 20 years of population growth

(Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

April 13, 2024, 6:04am Clark County News

The Clark County Council this month will continue the lengthy process of planning for the next two decades of population growth. The council will meet to discuss where new housing, jobs and population growth should go. Read story

A pair of weeks-old baby squirrels rest on a blanket Wednesday at Squirrel Refuge in Vancouver. The organization rescues baby squirrels, opossums, mice, rabbits and other critters.

Clark County residents urged to take hands-off approach to baby animals encountered in the wild

A pair of weeks-old baby squirrels rest on a blanket Wednesday at Squirrel Refuge in Vancouver. The organization rescues baby squirrels, opossums, mice, rabbits and other critters.

April 11, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

You’re out for a walk, enjoying a sunny spring day, when you suddenly spot a baby squirrel out of its nest or maybe a tiny bunny hiding under a clump of grass. What should you do? Do you take the animal home and care for it yourself or leave it… Read story

Vancouver City Hall (iStock.com)

Vancouver excels on permit audit, receiving among highest scores

Vancouver City Hall (iStock.com)

April 9, 2024, 6:28pm Clark County News

When it comes to issuing permits, the city of Vancouver received among the highest scores in a recently completed audit by the Washington State Auditor’s Office. Read story

Video footage caught Benjamin J. Silva, 36, forcefully pushing past police lines at the tunnel entrance of the Capitol building&rsquo;s Lower West Terrace, and placing one hand against an officer&rsquo;s riot shield, according to a federal affidavit. Silva declined comment about the allegations.

Yacolt man pleads guilty to charge in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Video footage caught Benjamin J. Silva, 36, forcefully pushing past police lines at the tunnel entrance of the Capitol building&rsquo;s Lower West Terrace, and placing one hand against an officer&rsquo;s riot shield, according to a federal affidavit. Silva declined comment about the allegations.

April 8, 2024, 12:52pm Clark County News

A Yacolt man pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to a felony charge of civil disorder for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol and disruption of a joint session of Congress convened to confirm the 2020 presidential election results. Read story

A beach treatment plan may help Vancouver Lake&rsquo;s availability for swimming and other recreational uses this summer.

Algae treatment plan in works to keep Vancouver Lake swimming open as long-term strategies developed

A beach treatment plan may help Vancouver Lake&rsquo;s availability for swimming and other recreational uses this summer.

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

Warm summer days aren’t far away, and neither is the return of Vancouver Lake’s algae bloom. This year may be different, though. Read story

A home near the border of Camp Bonneville is visible from Northeast 68th Street in Vancouver on June 21, 2019.

Camp Bonneville concerns may delay contract between Clark County, FBI

A home near the border of Camp Bonneville is visible from Northeast 68th Street in Vancouver on June 21, 2019.

April 4, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

New and old concerns about the FBI’s continued use of a shooting range at Camp Bonneville could delay contract negotiations between the federal agency and Clark County Council. Read story

Ballots for special election in mail Friday

April 3, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News

Clark County will mail ballots for the April 23 special election Friday. Ballots will go to registered voters residing within the city of Camas or Ridgefield School District. Read story

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, worked to secure $3 million in federal funding for Discover Clean Water Alliance&rsquo;s wastewater treatment plant in the Felida area. Needed upgrades and improvements should be completed during the 2025-26 biennium.

Murray, Perez secure $3 million for Salmon Creek Wastewater Treatment facility improvement project

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, worked to secure $3 million in federal funding for Discover Clean Water Alliance&rsquo;s wastewater treatment plant in the Felida area. Needed upgrades and improvements should be completed during the 2025-26 biennium.

April 2, 2024, 6:43pm Clark County News

A multimillion-dollar project to improve the Salmon Creek Wastewater Treatment facility — and prepare for Clark County’s expected population growth — is moving forward thanks to $3 million in federal funding. Read story

Clark County joins effort to prevent food waste

March 29, 2024, 5:27am Clark County News

Joining an international sustainability effort, the Clark County Council on Tuesday proclaimed April 1-7 as Food Waste Prevention Week. Read story

Open house for Harmony Sports Complex in east Vancouver slated for April 10

March 29, 2024, 5:27am Clark County News

Improvements planned for the Harmony Sports Complex in east Vancouver will be the focus of a Clark County open house. Read story