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Owner Ratany Ouk decorates the exterior of her shop Ratany Bloom at 1911 Main St. in Vancouver&rsquo;s Uptown Village. A recent survey shows three quarters of small retailers rely heavily on holiday shoppers.

Holiday shopping season critical to Clark County’s small businesses

Owner Ratany Ouk decorates the exterior of her shop Ratany Bloom at 1911 Main St. in Vancouver&rsquo;s Uptown Village. A recent survey shows three quarters of small retailers rely heavily on holiday shoppers.

November 29, 2023, 6:07am Business

Clark County’s retailers are just starting their busy season, a time that is critically important to small retailers nationwide. Still, a new survey shows consumers may not be aware of how beneficial it is to small businesses when consumers spend their dollars locally. Read story

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

Clark County Council begins process to address climate change with growth management plan update

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

November 29, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News Updated 1 day ago

The Clark County Council on Tuesday took two incremental steps toward shaping the county’s response to climate change. Read story

All-Region Girls Cross Country runner of the year, Charlotte Wilson, of Union High School is pictured on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 16, 2023.

All-Region Girls Cross Country: Charlotte Wilson, Union

All-Region Girls Cross Country runner of the year, Charlotte Wilson, of Union High School is pictured on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 16, 2023.

November 29, 2023, 6:05am Latest News

Charlotte Wilson wrapped up her cross country career at Union High School by finishing ninth in Class 4A at the state meet on Nov. 4. Her time of 18 minutes, 54.6 seconds was the fastest of any local runner that day in Pasco. Read story

Printed proofs of All-Region special e-edition pages from The Columbian

Tim Martinez: One idea leads to a celebration

Printed proofs of All-Region special e-edition pages from The Columbian

November 28, 2023, 7:35pm Latest News Updated 2 days ago

Tim Martinez: High school sports Read story

A federal jury last week found in favor of a Vancouver police Sgt. Julie Ballou's retaliation claims against the city of Vancouver after she raised concerns of sex discrimination when she was passed over for promotions. In 2018, Sgt. Julie Ballou participated in a camp for kids in Vancouver, talking to them about police work.

Vancouver police sergeant prevails on claim in lawsuit against city

A federal jury last week found in favor of a Vancouver police Sgt. Julie Ballou's retaliation claims against the city of Vancouver after she raised concerns of sex discrimination when she was passed over for promotions. In 2018, Sgt. Julie Ballou participated in a camp for kids in Vancouver, talking to them about police work.

November 28, 2023, 6:03pm Clark County News Updated 16 hours ago

A federal jury last week found in favor of some of a Vancouver police sergeant’s retaliation claims against the city of Vancouver after she raised concerns of sex discrimination when she was passed over for promotions. Read story

An M-44 cyanide device is seen in Pocatello, Idaho. U.S. officials have reached a tentative deal with wildlife advocates trying to stop the use of predator-killing, poisoned traps known as “cyanide bombs” that injured an Idaho teenager and killed his dog.

U.S. Bureau of Land Management to end use of ‘cyanide bomb’ to kill coyotes and other predators, citing safety concerns

An M-44 cyanide device is seen in Pocatello, Idaho. U.S. officials have reached a tentative deal with wildlife advocates trying to stop the use of predator-killing, poisoned traps known as “cyanide bombs” that injured an Idaho teenager and killed his dog.

November 28, 2023, 5:38pm Latest News Updated 1 day ago

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has halted the use of spring-loaded traps that disperse cyanide powder to kill coyotes and other livestock predators, a practice wildlife advocates have tried to outlaw for decades due to safety concerns. Read story

The Clark County Food Bank is among the nonprofit organizations in Clark County that encourages the community to donate on Giving Tuesday.

Clark County nonprofits celebrate GivingTuesday, praise community support

The Clark County Food Bank is among the nonprofit organizations in Clark County that encourages the community to donate on Giving Tuesday.

November 28, 2023, 5:35pm Business Updated 2 days ago

Tuesday marked the 11th annual GivingTuesday, a day when many local nonprofits launched campaigns to generate community donations. Read story

John Ley, The Columbian files (The Columbian files)

Former legislative candidate John Ley pleads not guilty in voter fraud case; his lawyer says charges politically motivated

John Ley, The Columbian files (The Columbian files)

November 28, 2023, 5:32pm Clark County News Updated 1 day ago

Former legislative candidate John Ley pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court to felony voter fraud charges related to his unsuccessful run for an 18th Legislative District seat in 2022. Read story

Gary Van Dyne

Clark County Sheriff’s Office finds missing 77-year-old man

Gary Van Dyne

November 28, 2023, 4:33pm Clark County News FreeUpdated 1 day ago

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a 77-year-old man who's reportedly been missing in the Salmon Creek area since this morning.  Read story

The casket of former first lady Rosalynn Carter, arrives inside Glenn Memorial Church, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Atlanta.

Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents, including husband Jimmy

The casket of former first lady Rosalynn Carter, arrives inside Glenn Memorial Church, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Atlanta.

November 28, 2023, 2:55pm Latest News Updated 2 days ago

Rosalynn Carter was remembered Tuesday as a former U.S. first lady who leveraged her fierce intellect and political power to put her deep Christian faith into action by always helping others, especially those who needed it most. Read story