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Washougal freshman Benjamin Johansen competes in the pole vault on March 21 during a track and field meet at Columbia River High School. All high school athletics could be eliminated at Washougal High School if voters don't approve a replacement levy in April.

If Washougal, Woodland levies fail in April, sports face elimination

Washougal freshman Benjamin Johansen competes in the pole vault on March 21 during a track and field meet at Columbia River High School. All high school athletics could be eliminated at Washougal High School if voters don't approve a replacement levy in April.

March 28, 2023, 9:41am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

As a five-sport varsity athlete whose Washougal High School career is winding down, Chloe Johnson knows the powerful impact Washougal School District sports have had on her. Read story

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle addresses over 100 community members gathered for the State of the City event at Firstenburg Community Center on Monday, March 27, 2023. Participants were invited to discuss big picture questions that will help shape the City’s long-term vision for the community.

Vancouver’s State of the City address returns in person

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle addresses over 100 community members gathered for the State of the City event at Firstenburg Community Center on Monday, March 27, 2023. Participants were invited to discuss big picture questions that will help shape the City’s long-term vision for the community.

March 28, 2023, 9:41am Clark County News

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle gave her first in-person State of the City address in four years Monday night at the Firstenburg Community Center — and the community showed up, with reservations filling up days in advance. Read story

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

Washington House budget backs housing

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

March 27, 2023, 6:21pm Clark County News

The Washington House of Representatives unveiled its 2023-2025 operating budget on Monday, and tackling the ongoing housing crisis is at the forefront for the next biennium. Read story

The Washington State Auditor's Office.

Auditors flag half of Washington counties over COVID-19 aid

The Washington State Auditor's Office.

March 24, 2023, 6:18am Clark County Politics

As billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief flowed into Washington communities, many local officials appear to have overlooked background checks on contractors or detailed accounting of money passed to nonprofit partners. Read story

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

Washington Senate’s proposed budget includes $625 million for affordable housing projects

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

March 22, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

On Monday morning, the Washington Senate proposed a $7.9 billion capital budget that would allocate $625 million toward more affordable housing, developments near transit, and landlord mitigation assistance. Read story

Woodland City Hall is pictured in Woodland on Monday, April 13, 2020.

Woodland City Council appoints Aaron Alderman to fill vacancy

Woodland City Hall is pictured in Woodland on Monday, April 13, 2020.

March 20, 2023, 3:02pm Clark County News

The Woodland City Council appointed Aaron Alderman, 53, to the council Monday, filling the empty seat left behind by Karl Chapman when he resigned last month. Read story

Washington State Capitol Legislative Building (iStock.com)

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

Reps. Sharon Wylie and Monica Stonier prepare to light a candle in memory of the late Rep. Jim Moeller during a joint memorial session at the Capitol on Wednesday.

Late 49th District legislators Jim Moeller, Robert Schaefer honored at state Capitol service

Reps. Sharon Wylie and Monica Stonier prepare to light a candle in memory of the late Rep. Jim Moeller during a joint memorial session at the Capitol on Wednesday.

March 15, 2023, 7:12pm Clark County News

Washington legislators took a break from debating bills and arguing over budgets Wednesday morning to pay tribute to past senators and representatives who died since 2020 during a special joint memorial session. It was the first in-person memorial session held at the state Capitol since the start of the pandemic. Read story

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez visits the Source Climbing Center in downtown Vancouver on Feb. 10. The congresswoman answered questions about bank bailouts and Cowlitz County projects during a town hall Monday night in Longview.

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez talks timber, wood industry in Longview

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez visits the Source Climbing Center in downtown Vancouver on Feb. 10. The congresswoman answered questions about bank bailouts and Cowlitz County projects during a town hall Monday night in Longview.

March 15, 2023, 4:36pm Clark County News

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, answered questions about bank bailouts and Cowlitz County projects during a town hall Monday night in Longview. Read story