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Tony Tommasini, from left, Doug Kreuzer and Kari Dupler of the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership conduct an amphibian study as part of the fish habitat restoration efforts on the East Fork Lewis River. The $54 million in Climate Commitment Act funds allocated to the project would be at risk if Initiative 2117 passes in November.

Battle Ground contractor Tapani to helm East Fork Lewis River restoration project

Tony Tommasini, from left, Doug Kreuzer and Kari Dupler of the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership conduct an amphibian study as part of the fish habitat restoration efforts on the East Fork Lewis River. The $54 million in Climate Commitment Act funds allocated to the project would be at risk if Initiative 2117 passes in November.

February 13, 2025, 11:56am Business

Battle Ground contractor Tapani Inc. has been selected as the primary contractor for Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership’s habitat restoration project on the East Fork Lewis River. Read story

Volunteers sort produce Jan. 24 at One Life Pantry in Vancouver. The nonprofit has been serving Vancouver residents for 25 years.

‘A little bit of hope’: One Life Pantry in Vancouver provides food to those in need

Volunteers sort produce Jan. 24 at One Life Pantry in Vancouver. The nonprofit has been serving Vancouver residents for 25 years.

February 13, 2025, 6:09am Clark County News

Matthew Peterson gently places cans into cardboard boxes, each settling with a soft thud. Behind him, a steady stream of One Life Pantry volunteers continues the process, filling boxes and shelves with food that will go to residents in need the next day. Read story

Aria apartments in downtown is one of six Vancouver complexes that will have SWTCH Energy EV charging stations installed for residents.

Canadian company plans to put EV charging stations in six Vancouver apartment complexes

Aria apartments in downtown is one of six Vancouver complexes that will have SWTCH Energy EV charging stations installed for residents.

February 12, 2025, 12:59pm Business

SWTCH Energy, a provider of multivehicle electric charging stations based in Toronto, Canada, announced Tuesday it is partnering with Greystar to build seven new multivehicle stations in Clark County. Read story

Superior Court Judge Emily Sheldrick presides over the unlawful detainer docket Thursday afternoon at the Clark County Courthouse in Vancouver. Clark County once again has the highest number of eviction filings per capita in the state. Attorneys and judges warn they won’t be able to keep up if the rising case load continues.

Clark County again has highest eviction rate per capita in Washington and it shows no signs of slowing

Superior Court Judge Emily Sheldrick presides over the unlawful detainer docket Thursday afternoon at the Clark County Courthouse in Vancouver. Clark County once again has the highest number of eviction filings per capita in the state. Attorneys and judges warn they won’t be able to keep up if the rising case load continues.

February 11, 2025, 6:10am Business

For the second consecutive year, Clark County had the highest per capita rate of eviction filings of any Washington county in 2024, according to Washington Administrative Office of the Courts data. Read story

Vancouver Housing Authority owns both The Pacific, pictured here, and The Meridian apartment complexes. The buildings used to be riddled with crime and drug trafficking, but the nonprofit partnered with Vancouver Police Department to tackle the issue.

VHA makes progress on crime and drug trafficking at The Pacific and The Meridian apartments in central Vancouver

Vancouver Housing Authority owns both The Pacific, pictured here, and The Meridian apartment complexes. The buildings used to be riddled with crime and drug trafficking, but the nonprofit partnered with Vancouver Police Department to tackle the issue.

February 10, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News

The passageway between The Pacific and The Meridian apartment complexes was tranquil on a recent afternoon — a stark contrast to several months ago, when people openly used and dealt drugs there. Read story

The winter sun casts shadows of Sebastian Stoecker, 3, of Vancouver, left, as he plays with his mom, Bailey Stoecker, at Esther Short Park on Jan. 23. Stoecker struggles to pay her bills despite working full time as a caregiver.

‘It never seems to be enough’: Clark County residents earning a bit over minimum wage struggle to pay bills, stave off homelessness

The winter sun casts shadows of Sebastian Stoecker, 3, of Vancouver, left, as he plays with his mom, Bailey Stoecker, at Esther Short Park on Jan. 23. Stoecker struggles to pay her bills despite working full time as a caregiver.

February 8, 2025, 6:14am Business

Although Washington’s minimum wage went up to $16.66 an hour Jan. 1, Clark County workers earning that — and even a bit more — describe triaging bills and bunking with other families to make ends meet. Read story

Tari Atwood pulls her mother’s oxygen tanks out of her car Wednesday at the Salmon Creek Vancouver Clinic. Atwood, who is her mother’s full-time caretaker, said she has expressed concerns about ADA accessibility within the facility for years.

‘Disenfranchised’: Caregiver raises concerns about ADA accessibility at Vancouver Clinic

Tari Atwood pulls her mother’s oxygen tanks out of her car Wednesday at the Salmon Creek Vancouver Clinic. Atwood, who is her mother’s full-time caretaker, said she has expressed concerns about ADA accessibility within the facility for years.

February 8, 2025, 6:13am Business

A Vancouver woman has raised concerns about accessibility at Vancouver Clinic after facing challenges while attending health care appointments with her disabled mother. Read story

Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program lead teacher Emily Weil, right, works with students Sirenna Johal, from left, Jocelyn Avalos and Timothy Lepikash on Tuesday at Innovative Services NW in the Mary Firstenburg Family Center in Vancouver.

Innovative Services NW receives more than $30,000 to help fund large projects on the horizon

Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program lead teacher Emily Weil, right, works with students Sirenna Johal, from left, Jocelyn Avalos and Timothy Lepikash on Tuesday at Innovative Services NW in the Mary Firstenburg Family Center in Vancouver.

February 7, 2025, 6:05am Clark County News

For the past 62 years, Innovative Services NW’s mission has stayed the same: ensuring vulnerable Clark County families have access to equal employment, education and therapy opportunities. Read story

If the Legislature approves the funding as submitted, Clark County would receive $356,989 for maintenance and upgrades to its 600 bioretention facilities.

Clark County could get $11.4 million from the state for water quality projects

If the Legislature approves the funding as submitted, Clark County would receive $356,989 for maintenance and upgrades to its 600 bioretention facilities.

February 6, 2025, 4:24pm Clark County News

The latest round of proposed funding from the state Department of Ecology, announced Wednesday, could see $11.4 million in grants awarded to Clark County, the Port of Vancouver, the Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington, Clark Public Utilities and the cities of Vancouver and Washougal if approved by the Legislature. Read story

Preview of the site plans for the 132nd Cottage Homes that are planned at the corner of Northeast 132nd Avenue and 46th Street.

Three low-income housing projects in Vancouver get money from state

Preview of the site plans for the 132nd Cottage Homes that are planned at the corner of Northeast 132nd Avenue and 46th Street.

February 6, 2025, 6:08am Community Funded Journalism

Three Vancouver low-income housing projects are receiving money from the state to defray development costs. Read story