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Cowlitz County Deputies Landen Jones, left, and James Doyle after rescuing Nathan Mueller of Vancouver and his dog from a ledge above the Kalama River on Sunday afternoon.

Vancouver man, dog rescued from ledge

Cowlitz County Deputies Landen Jones, left, and James Doyle after rescuing Nathan Mueller of Vancouver and his dog from a ledge above the Kalama River on Sunday afternoon.

March 6, 2023, 12:07pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man and his dog were rescued Sunday afternoon after becoming stuck on a ledge about 100 feet above the Kalama River. Read story

The development team that owns the Vancouver Innovation Center plan to propose a new master plan, Masterplan 2.0, to incorporate more high-density housing and open space.

Vancouver Innovation Center a community by design

The development team that owns the Vancouver Innovation Center plan to propose a new master plan, Masterplan 2.0, to incorporate more high-density housing and open space.

March 6, 2023, 6:05am Business

The developers at the Vancouver Innovation Center have big dreams for the parcel of land that was once home to Hewlett-Packard’s Vancouver campus. Read story

Washington State Capitol in Olympia (Amanda Snyder/Crosscut)

Washington lawmakers work to keep public records from the public — again

Washington State Capitol in Olympia (Amanda Snyder/Crosscut)

March 6, 2023, 6:04am Editor's Choice

This is the untold story about how the Washington Legislature has spent more than 15 years trying to consolidate its power in an effort to make sure it can keep secrets from the public. Read story

Cars and trucks travel past the upgraded La Center junction on Interstate 5. The upgrades were paid for by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

Ridgefield, La Center officials say ilani proves a winning hand

Cars and trucks travel past the upgraded La Center junction on Interstate 5. The upgrades were paid for by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

March 5, 2023, 6:05am Business

It’s been nearly six years since ilani opened its doors in 2017. Much has changed in the intervening years, perhaps none more so than the relationships the Cowlitz Indian Tribe has with the cities of La Center and Ridgefield. Read story

Hayes Freedom High School is pictured Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2020. As the Camas School District faces potentially $6 million in budget cuts, parents worry Hayes and other small schools could see changes as a result.

Camas School District cuts spark fears

Hayes Freedom High School is pictured Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2020. As the Camas School District faces potentially $6 million in budget cuts, parents worry Hayes and other small schools could see changes as a result.

March 5, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

News of impending budget cuts in the Camas School District has spread panic among one group of parents and students, who fear one of the district’s alternative choice schools, the Hayes Freedom School, may be shut or consolidated elsewhere into the district. Read story

Manufactured home parks were once an affordable option for those on a fixed income but increasing space rents have squeezed many seniors who can afford it the least.

Rent increases hit residents of Woodland mobile home park

Manufactured home parks were once an affordable option for those on a fixed income but increasing space rents have squeezed many seniors who can afford it the least.

March 5, 2023, 6:00am Business

Many people see mobile home ownership as an affordable option, especially seniors gearing up for retirement. However, even though they own their manufactured homes, they rent the land that their homes sit on. There is no legislation to protect mobile home owners from intense rent increases. Read story

La Center Superintendent Peter Rosenkranz walks down a hallway lined at La Center High School in 2019.

La Center School District updated gender policy sparks complaint with state

La Center Superintendent Peter Rosenkranz walks down a hallway lined at La Center High School in 2019.

March 3, 2023, 6:13am Clark County News

The debate over teachers’ ability to ask students their preferred pronouns in the La Center School District has taken a new turn, with the district updating its “gender inclusive schools” policy to involve parents in all discussions about pronoun usage and restrict such conversations in the classroom. Read story

Carts by the Park (Rachel Pinsky)

Work up an appetite for these 5 eclectic places to enjoy a meal in Ridgefield

Carts by the Park (Rachel Pinsky)

March 3, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Business

Ridgefield is rapidly changing. We could debate the merits of this farming town transforming into a suburb or whether opening a Costco is a good idea, but fortunately my job is to discuss food. I think most of us would agree that opening more good places to eat is a… Read story

Two mixed-use concepts are being considered for Waterfront Vancouver's Block 11 site. This high-rise option would incorporate more units and more underground parking than the mid-rise option.

Waterfront Vancouver lot set to grow upward in 2024

Two mixed-use concepts are being considered for Waterfront Vancouver's Block 11 site. This high-rise option would incorporate more units and more underground parking than the mid-rise option.

March 2, 2023, 6:00am Business

A mixed-use residential building with affordable-housing units has been proposed for what is currently one of the parking lots at the Waterfront Vancouver, according to pre-planning documents submitted to the city of Vancouver. Read story

Bicyclist killed in east Vancouver crash

March 1, 2023, 11:24am Clark County News

A bicyclist died Tuesday night after being hit by a car outside of a crosswalk near the Fircrest neighborhood. Read story