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Leverich Park encompasses picnic areas and forested trails. The park turns 70 this year.

A tale of two Leverich Parks and two milestones

Leverich Park encompasses picnic areas and forested trails. The park turns 70 this year.

April 27, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News Subscriber ExclusiveUpdated 1 day ago

Leverich Park reaches a major milestone this year — or maybe two. Read story

Janet and Phil Landesberg sued for the right to display political signs more than 60 days before an election, as previously required by their homeowners association at Fairway Village in east Vancouver.

East Vancouver couple prevail over homeowners association on when political signs can go up before election

Janet and Phil Landesberg sued for the right to display political signs more than 60 days before an election, as previously required by their homeowners association at Fairway Village in east Vancouver.

April 27, 2024, 6:13am Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

Homeowners associations can no longer dictate when residents put up political yard signs thanks to a Vancouver couple’s lawsuit. Read story

Courtesy of the City of Camas (Courtesy of the City of Camas)

Everett Street Corridor plans raise concerns over parking in Camas

Courtesy of the City of Camas (Courtesy of the City of Camas)

April 27, 2024, 6:12am Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

The Everett Street Corridor improvement project will eventually create a multimodal traffic corridor and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. But parking remains a concern. Read story

Undocumented immigrants face challenges finding affordable housing, especially in Clark County.

Housing a top struggle for undocumented immigrants in Clark County

Undocumented immigrants face challenges finding affordable housing, especially in Clark County.

April 27, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Rent was going up again for the decaying Vancouver apartment where Isabel lived with her husband and two sons. And though it was difficult to pay, she knew her family would scrape together any amount of money to stay in their home. Read story

Mary Templeton talks with Lake Stevens School District students on April 18.

‘I’m very proud of that work’: Mary Templeton to leave Washougal schools June 30

Mary Templeton talks with Lake Stevens School District students on April 18.

April 27, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

After leading the Washougal School District through strikes, budget cuts and the COVID-19 pandemic, Superintendent Mary Templeton is leaving. Read story

Wagner Moura and Kirsten Dunst in a scene from &ldquo;Civil War,&rdquo; a journalism movie now in local theaters.

From the newsroom: Our reporters like these journalism films

Wagner Moura and Kirsten Dunst in a scene from &ldquo;Civil War,&rdquo; a journalism movie now in local theaters.

April 27, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

I am not a movie buff, but I noticed a new journalism movie is playing in theaters and getting good reviews. The film is called “Civil War” and is described by the movie website Fandango like this: Read story

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Jeff Snell, center, talks to Fort Vancouver High School students on Tuesday during the students&rsquo; walk-out to protest the district&rsquo;s cuts to 262 staff positions next year.

Budget cuts looming over Vancouver Public Schools create stress, uncertainty

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Jeff Snell, center, talks to Fort Vancouver High School students on Tuesday during the students&rsquo; walk-out to protest the district&rsquo;s cuts to 262 staff positions next year.

April 27, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News Updated 1 day ago

Iliana Gerianos admits she used to think her Mandarin Chinese teacher disliked her. As the years went by, however, Gerianos, a junior at Columbia River High School, said she realized she had it all wrong. Read story

Top Stories: The end of BowFlex; another In-N-Out; Battle Ground teacher arrested on sex abuse charges

April 27, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. Read story

Nursing student and Vancouver resident Magnus Kofoed talks about his schooling experience Wednesday at Concordia University St. Paul in Portland.

‘Kind of a win-win’: Concordia University St. Paul helps meet booming nursing demand

Nursing student and Vancouver resident Magnus Kofoed talks about his schooling experience Wednesday at Concordia University St. Paul in Portland.

April 27, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Health Updated 2 days ago

About four years ago, Vancouver resident Magnus Kofoed was unsure of the next step in his professional career. Now, Kofoed is just two weeks away from graduating from the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Concordia University St. Paul in Portland, which partners with local hospitals, including PeaceHealth… Read story

U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by the FTC on Tuesday.

Vancouver Clinic: FTC’s ban of noncompete clauses is unhealthy

U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by the FTC on Tuesday.

April 27, 2024, 6:02am Business Updated 2 days ago

The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday voted to ban noncompete agreements, which bar employees from leaving their jobs to work for competitors. Business groups then filed lawsuits to block the FTC’s move. At least one local business would like to see those efforts succeed. “Vancouver Clinic invests significant time and… Read story