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Clark Public Utilities could consider rate increase in face of $17.7 million shortfall

December 5, 2023, 3:00pm Business

Facing a $17.7 million budget shortfall, the Clark Public Utilities Board of Commissioners will consider possible rate increases come January — changes that haven’t been made in more than a… Read story

Orchards murder-suicide among 41 mass killings in the United States since January, according to AP

December 5, 2023, 10:45am Clark County News

Two more mass killings happened in the United States on Sunday in Texas and Washington. Read story

The Lower White Salmon Coalition, a collection of local organizations, recently published its 157-page package touching on conservation, landownership and recreation strategies for the titular waterway. The group created the document to serve as guidance during eventual land sales from PacifiCorp, the company that owns 550 acres surrounding the White Salmon River.

Lower White Salmon Coalition releases its long-range vision for White Salmon River corridor

The Lower White Salmon Coalition, a collection of local organizations, recently published its 157-page package touching on conservation, landownership and recreation strategies for the titular waterway. The group created the document to serve as guidance during eventual land sales from PacifiCorp, the company that owns 550 acres surrounding the White Salmon River.

December 5, 2023, 6:07am Clark County News

In October 2011, the ground shuddered as 700 pounds of dynamite exploded Condit Dam to release the White Salmon River from its century of captivity. Read story

Commissioners for the Port of Vancouver unanimously approved the port&rsquo;s $102 million 2024 budget last week, a $24.1 million increase over last year&rsquo;s budget.

Port of Vancouver’s 2024 budget climbs $24M over 2023

Commissioners for the Port of Vancouver unanimously approved the port&rsquo;s $102 million 2024 budget last week, a $24.1 million increase over last year&rsquo;s budget.

December 5, 2023, 6:06am Business

The Port of Vancouver Board of Commissioners approved the port’s $102 million budget last week, a $24.1 million increase over last year’s budget. Read story

Leticia Amezcua looks for clothes Aug. 16 at The Giving Closet. Amezcua said she&rsquo;s been shopping for her family here for 15 years.

‘We’ve been saved’: Community steps up for The Giving Closet in Vancouver, keeping store for low-income people open

Leticia Amezcua looks for clothes Aug. 16 at The Giving Closet. Amezcua said she&rsquo;s been shopping for her family here for 15 years.

December 5, 2023, 6:05am Business

A few months ago, Denise Currie thought her store with free items for people with low incomes, The Giving Closet, would close by Christmas. But after media outlets, including The Columbian, shared her plight, the donations came flooding in from community members. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: More rain on tap; mountains expected to see snowfall

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

December 5, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

We had a bit of a break in the weather action Monday, which was quite welcome after the rainy weekend. As of 4 p.m. Monday Vancouver had 2.17 inches in the rain bucket, well ahead of seasonal averages for the first few days of December. Rain was close by, however,… Read story

Five people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide at a home in Orchards, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office.

Take care of yourself, check on neighbors after tragedies

Five people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide at a home in Orchards, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office.

December 4, 2023, 5:44pm Clark County Health

Tragedies within a community can elicit a wide range of emotions from residents. Read story

Abe Lepak speaks to the media after five people were killed Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide in his Orchards neighborhood, according to the Clark County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, as seen Monday morning.

Shooter kills wife, adult daughters and brother before turning gun on himself in apparent murder-suicide in Orchards

Abe Lepak speaks to the media after five people were killed Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide in his Orchards neighborhood, according to the Clark County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, as seen Monday morning.

December 4, 2023, 3:15pm Clark County News

A man shot his wife, their two adult daughters and his adult brother before turning the gun on himself, leaving five dead Sunday in an Orchards house. The apparent murder-suicide shocked neighbors who said the family was friendly but largely kept to themselves. Read story

More rain on the way as Clark County remains under flood watch

December 4, 2023, 7:29am Clark County News

After a wet weekend, Clark County and the Interstate 5 corridor in Oregon and Southwest Washington can expect more of the same with the entire area under a flood watch, according to a Monday morning update from the National Weather Service in Portland.  Read story

Between 1962 and 1972, average weekday crossings on the Interstate 5 Bridge more than doubled. Even on average days the congestion frustrated many Clark County residents. If a flat tire or empty gas tank occurred on the bridge, not to mention collisions or other accidents, it could take hours to clear.

Taxes, tolls, tugboats: Interstate 5 Bridge faced growing pains

Between 1962 and 1972, average weekday crossings on the Interstate 5 Bridge more than doubled. Even on average days the congestion frustrated many Clark County residents. If a flat tire or empty gas tank occurred on the bridge, not to mention collisions or other accidents, it could take hours to clear.

December 4, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

The Columbian has explored the history of the Interstate 5 Bridge — from the first ferry service in 1846 to the opening of the second span — in a series of stories over the past year. Read story