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Derek Ranta, Waste Connections district manager, walks through the curbside oil area at West Van Materials Recovery Center on Monday afternoon.

Advocates want to see recycling rates in Clark County, state climb beyond already solid numbers

Derek Ranta, Waste Connections district manager, walks through the curbside oil area at West Van Materials Recovery Center on Monday afternoon.

November 15, 2023, 6:09am Business

Washington’s recycling rate soars beyond the rest of the country, but leaders in the state’s waste and recycling industry want this number to climb even higher. Read story

Clark County is considering establishing a public defenders office rather than contracting with local attorneys to provide for indigent defense. At left, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Tony Golik appears in Clark County Superior court in 2022.

Clark County Council approves $3 million in ARPA funds to start public defenders office

Clark County is considering establishing a public defenders office rather than contracting with local attorneys to provide for indigent defense. At left, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Tony Golik appears in Clark County Superior court in 2022.

November 15, 2023, 6:07am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

After many starts and stops and years of input from attorneys and court and county officials, Clark County is getting a public defense office. Read story

Single-family homes in Vancouver are larger than those in Portland on average, according to new data.

Clark County homes are larger on average than Portland’s; extra square footage is driving up prices

Single-family homes in Vancouver are larger than those in Portland on average, according to new data.

November 15, 2023, 6:05am Business

Homes in Vancouver are much larger on average than similarly priced homes in Portland. It’s an attractive quality of Vancouver for buyers looking for a home in the region, but it’s also driving up home prices. Read story

The Vancouver City Council gave the first of two required approvals to extend a moratorium on new warehouse projects of greater than 250,000 square feet in May.

Vancouver sets hearing on warehouse code, proposes changes to rules for large structures

The Vancouver City Council gave the first of two required approvals to extend a moratorium on new warehouse projects of greater than 250,000 square feet in May.

November 14, 2023, 6:20pm Clark County News

With Vancouver’s yearlong warehouse moratorium set to expire on Dec. 6, the Vancouver City Council will host a public hearing on the proposed changes to the warehouse code on Monday, Nov. 20. Read story

This undated photo shows Pacific Wood Treating before it shut down in 1993. The Port of Ridgefield has completed its environmental cleanup of the site.

Soil sampling to determine cleanup plan for Ridgefield yards dealing with Pacific Wood Treating contaminants

This undated photo shows Pacific Wood Treating before it shut down in 1993. The Port of Ridgefield has completed its environmental cleanup of the site.

November 14, 2023, 6:07am Business

Toxic remnants from a wood treating facility’s operations linger in Ridgefield residents’ yards decades after the company halted operations, prompting a fresh round of sampling and further cleanup. Read story

(Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Latest Clark County election results show no change in outcomes

(Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

November 13, 2023, 6:11pm Clark County News

The latest round of election results from the Nov. 7 general election posted on Monday showed no change in race outcomes. Read story

While some union health care worker have a contract agreement with Kaiser, imaging specialists — including mammography and X-Ray technicians — and pharmacy technicians are still on strike in the Northwest.

Kaiser Permanente pharmacy techs, imaging specialists continue strike amid ongoing contract negotiations

While some union health care worker have a contract agreement with Kaiser, imaging specialists — including mammography and X-Ray technicians — and pharmacy technicians are still on strike in the Northwest.

November 13, 2023, 3:26pm Clark County Health

More than 900 imaging specialists and pharmacy technicians at Kaiser Permanente are continuing to strike across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The walkout is expected to last until the end of this week. Read story

More than half of the population of homeless students in Clark County are people of color.

New study finds a majority of Clark County’s homeless students are students of color

More than half of the population of homeless students in Clark County are people of color.

November 11, 2023, 6:08am Clark County News

A new study released last month shows a majority of Clark County’s homeless students are students of color. Read story

Chess tournament returned to Clark County this fall with over 100 players facing off on Oct. 14.

Scholastic chess clubs and tournaments return to Southwest Washington

Chess tournament returned to Clark County this fall with over 100 players facing off on Oct. 14.

November 11, 2023, 5:41am Community

What started in Centralia on Feb. 4 at the Southwest Washington high school and middle school chess championships is continuing now with further tournaments in Clark County. Read story

Construction was in progress this summer on The Broadstone Apartments at the Vancouver waterfront. Construction of apartments may slow down as rents lower and vacancy rates increase.

Clark County rents are down, vacancies up; news good for renters, but may deter developers

Construction was in progress this summer on The Broadstone Apartments at the Vancouver waterfront. Construction of apartments may slow down as rents lower and vacancy rates increase.

November 10, 2023, 6:06am Business

Apartment rents are down and vacancies are up from last year in Clark County — a good sign for renters but a possible deterrent for developers. Read story