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Clockwise right to left, Cindy Eisenman, Dion Gutkind and Melanie Wilson of the East County Citizens Alliance tend to a small "demonstration" garden on state Route 14 close to the Washougal River Road roundabout in January 2023. ECCA members planted the garden to prepare for the 4,000-square-foot wildflower bed they will be planting on the highway later in 2023.

Group makes plan to beautify stretch of Highway 14 in Washougal

Clockwise right to left, Cindy Eisenman, Dion Gutkind and Melanie Wilson of the East County Citizens Alliance tend to a small "demonstration" garden on state Route 14 close to the Washougal River Road roundabout in January 2023. ECCA members planted the garden to prepare for the 4,000-square-foot wildflower bed they will be planting on the highway later in 2023.

March 19, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

First, East County Citizens Alliance volunteers started picking up litter from state Highway 14 between Camas and Washougal. Then, they “adopted” the stretch of road through the Washington State Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway program. Read story

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

Weather Eye: March wetter than normal for a change; colder, too

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

March 19, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

How about that heavy all-day rain last Monday? Vancouver recorded a record rainfall of 1.21 inches. That was a soaker and more typical of a dark, cold, gray December day. Read story

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Affordable-housing measures see mixed success in Olympia

Washington State Capitol Legislative Building (iStock.com)

March 19, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

In the thick of the Legislature’s 105-day session, various bills aiming to provide more affordable housing for Washington residents are gaining traction, while others have fizzled out on the floor. Read story

State legislators, from left, Rep. Kevin Waters, Sen. Lynda Wilson and Rep. Paul Harris from the 17th District answered question about the legislative session during a town hall meeting Saturday at the Port of Camas-Washougal.

17th District legislators return to town halls

State legislators, from left, Rep. Kevin Waters, Sen. Lynda Wilson and Rep. Paul Harris from the 17th District answered question about the legislative session during a town hall meeting Saturday at the Port of Camas-Washougal.

March 18, 2023, 8:28pm Clark County News

A standing-room-only audience greeted 17th District legislators Sen. Lynda Wilson, Rep. Paul Harris and Rep. Kevin Waters during a town hall meeting at the Port of Camas-Washougal on Saturday morning. Read story

As executive director of Furry Friends, Jenn Hutchman has her paws full. From managing staff, facilitating adoptions, to performing intake medical checkups for the shelter's newest tenants.

Working in Clark County: Jenn Hutchman, Furry Friends

As executive director of Furry Friends, Jenn Hutchman has her paws full. From managing staff, facilitating adoptions, to performing intake medical checkups for the shelter's newest tenants.

March 18, 2023, 6:03am Business

For avid readers of the In Your Neighborhood section of the Sunday paper, the name Furry Friends is likely to ring a bell. Read story

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From the Newsroom: A new way to see our top stories

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March 18, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

For an industry that is hundreds of years old, newspapers sure change a lot. Just in my career, I’ve seen the advent of direct-to-plate printing, digital photography and using email and the internet as essential news gathering tools. Read story

Top Stories: Shooting suspect in court; Amaro’s Table; Corwin Beverage

March 18, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

Here are the top stories on columbian.com this week: Read story

Clark County Green Neighbors seeks applications for natural ‘host gardens’

March 18, 2023, 5:23am Clark County News

Clark County Green Neighbors is accepting applications for host gardens for the 2023 Natural Garden Tour. The annual tour, which offers self-guided tours to the community, features gardens across the county that are maintained using earth-friendly techniques. Read story

Hough Elementary School students play drums and march Friday during the Paddy Hough Parade in Vancouver.

Easy being green as Paddy Hough Parade returns to Vancouver

Hough Elementary School students play drums and march Friday during the Paddy Hough Parade in Vancouver.

March 17, 2023, 6:48pm Clark County News

Blue skies met a sea of green Friday afternoon in Vancouver, as students from Hough Elementary School convened for the long-awaited return of the Paddy Hough Parade, a St. Patrick’s Day tradition. Read story

Clark County special election test set for March 23

March 17, 2023, 5:03pm Clark County News

Clark County Elections will perform a logic and accuracy test of programming used to tabulate ballots in the upcoming April 25 special election beginning at 9 a.m. March 23. Read story