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Vancouver Mayor Pro Tem Ty Stober called for the IBR to study a tunnel in response to the Coast Guard and federal government requesting the program study a drawbridge.

Stober: Study tunnel for Interstate Bridge Replacement Program

Vancouver Mayor Pro Tem Ty Stober called for the IBR to study a tunnel in response to the Coast Guard and federal government requesting the program study a drawbridge.

March 13, 2023, 5:32pm Clark County News

Vancouver Mayor Pro Tem Ty Stober called for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program to conduct a new study of a tunnel after the Coast Guard and the federal government requested that program officials study a drawbridge in addition to a fixed-span crossing. Read story

C-Tran plans to fully transition to a zero-emission fleet by 2040.

Leading the charge for EVs in Clark County

C-Tran plans to fully transition to a zero-emission fleet by 2040.

March 12, 2023, 6:05am Business

We’ve all encountered supply-chain shortages recently, from eggs to semiconductors. Read story

State Sen. Ann Rivers, center, and Reps. Greg Cheney, left, and Stephanie McClintock from the 18th Legislative District engage in conversation Saturday with participants at a town hall at Washington State University Vancouver.

18th Legislative District lawmakers chat with constituents in Vancouver

State Sen. Ann Rivers, center, and Reps. Greg Cheney, left, and Stephanie McClintock from the 18th Legislative District engage in conversation Saturday with participants at a town hall at Washington State University Vancouver.

March 11, 2023, 7:40pm Clark County News

On the heels of the current legislative session, State Sen. Ann Rivers and Reps. Stephanie McClintock and Greg Cheney from the 18th Legislative District gathered on Saturday for a town hall. Read story

Workers test drive an electric street sweeper past a shared fuel station at the city of Vancouver Public Works Office as seen Tuesday morning. Vancouver could be one of many Washington cities that incorporate zero-emission vehicles into municipal fleets.

Vancouver Public Works sees potential in demo of all-electric street sweeper

Workers test drive an electric street sweeper past a shared fuel station at the city of Vancouver Public Works Office as seen Tuesday morning. Vancouver could be one of many Washington cities that incorporate zero-emission vehicles into municipal fleets.

March 11, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

A time may arrive when late-night rumblings of diesel-powered street fleets come to an end. Read story

Upstream manufacturers have counted on the Interstate 5 Bridge's twin lift spans to be able to move large items, like this oil drilling equipment en route to Alaska in 2011.

I-5 Bridge Replacement Program will also study drawbridge option

Upstream manufacturers have counted on the Interstate 5 Bridge's twin lift spans to be able to move large items, like this oil drilling equipment en route to Alaska in 2011.

March 10, 2023, 1:22pm Business

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program will study the possibility of building a new drawbridge over the Columbia River, program officials said Friday. Read story

Pat Henderson, left, and his daughter Paisley plant a variety of native trees and shrubs with other volunteers at an event in Camas hosted by the Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington. The pair have regularly volunteered with the nonprofit since 2019.

Vancouver dad, daughter dig spending time together volunteering

Pat Henderson, left, and his daughter Paisley plant a variety of native trees and shrubs with other volunteers at an event in Camas hosted by the Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington. The pair have regularly volunteered with the nonprofit since 2019.

March 10, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Weekend mornings are sacrosanct: an essential recovery period to comfortably twist in the confines of soft blankets and thoughts of having nothing to do and the whole day to do it. Read story

Clark County's first homebuyer down payment program was approved by the Clark County COuncil. The program was established at the request of Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper, who has been working on the program for two years.

Clark County to help homebuyers with down payment program

Clark County's first homebuyer down payment program was approved by the Clark County COuncil. The program was established at the request of Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper, who has been working on the program for two years.

March 10, 2023, 6:02am Business

On Tuesday, the Clark County Council approved an agreement with the Washington State Housing Finance Commission to establish the area’s first homebuyer down payment program. Read story

Washington State Department of Transportation workers secure the site of The Swamps homeless encampment in east Vancouver Wednesday afternoon where a fire broke out last week.

Portion of Vancouver homeless camp ‘The Swamps’ cleared after fire

Washington State Department of Transportation workers secure the site of The Swamps homeless encampment in east Vancouver Wednesday afternoon where a fire broke out last week.

March 9, 2023, 6:23pm Clark County News

After a fire last week scorched part of a houseless encampment in east Vancouver, the Washington State Department of Transportation is clearing out that side of the encampment for good. Read story

Clark Public Utilities' River Road Generating Plant burns natural gas to make about 225 megawatts of electricity, using a turbine similar to those used on jet engines in airplanes.

Clark Public Utilities divvies up $25 million

Clark Public Utilities' River Road Generating Plant burns natural gas to make about 225 megawatts of electricity, using a turbine similar to those used on jet engines in airplanes.

March 9, 2023, 6:01am Business

After another year of upholding conservative budgets and strict spending habits, Clark Public Utilities decided how to distribute $25 million from its 2022 electric surplus toward future developments. Read story

Alaire de Salvo, Janus Youth Programs shelter and outreach director, left, and case manager Robin Miller look over the clothes closet at Oak Bridge Youth Shelter. Oak Bridge, the first crisis intervention shelter of its kind in the Clark County area, serves both state-dependent and non-state-involved youth ages 9 to 17 and their families.

Service providers, survivors say human trafficking underreported in Clark County

Alaire de Salvo, Janus Youth Programs shelter and outreach director, left, and case manager Robin Miller look over the clothes closet at Oak Bridge Youth Shelter. Oak Bridge, the first crisis intervention shelter of its kind in the Clark County area, serves both state-dependent and non-state-involved youth ages 9 to 17 and their families.

March 7, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

In 2020, Tammy Michelson, a Vancouver Police Department crime analyst, investigated what she describes as the “most egregious case” of child sexual exploitation in the past several years. Read story