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Clark Public Utilities

Clark County approves nearly $1 million for a new heating energy assistance program

July 26, 2024, 6:02am Business

The Clark County Council unanimously approved a nearly $1 million contract for a new heating energy assistance program, expanding it to people who may not have been previously eligible. Read story

Clark Public Utilities candidates talk about nuclear power, metering, broadband

July 16, 2024, 6:06am Business

Three Vancouverites are in the running for a six-year term on the Clark Public Utilities board, with a primary election set for Aug. 6. Read story

In Our View: All contenders for utilities commissioner worthy

July 18, 2024, 6:03am Editorials

In a race for Public Utilities Commissioner from District 1, voters will find three knowledgeable, articulate candidates who have strong credentials for filling the nonpartisan position. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for either Chris Thobaben or Sherry Erickson while also recognizing James Oneil as a worthy candidate. Read story

The recent hot weather likely won't effect remaining snowpack in the higher elevations because the snow is already gone. What does this mean for local water sources?

‘Most of our snow is already gone,’ Washington climatologist says; recent heat wave had little impact

July 10, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

The recent spate of hot weather sent many Clark County residents scrambling to find a cool escape. However, the soaring temperatures had little impact on snowpack melt coming from the mountains. Read story

Water and fresh fruit on ice helped local residents stay cool at the Living Hope Church cooling center on June 28, 2021.

Utility offers tips to beat the heat as Clark County heat wave expected to last through middle of week

July 6, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News

It looks like our recent hot weather will be sticking around longer than expected. Forecasters originally thought the hottest days would come over the weekend but now say high temperatures will continue through the middle of next week. Read story

Commissioners voted unanimously to raise her salary this year.

Clark Public Utilities’ CEO gets a 5% pay bump, she makes $351,750 a year plus a car allowance and benefits

July 4, 2024, 2:36pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

Clark Public Utilities’ general manager and CEO is getting a 5 percent pay bump this year. Read story

Energy Adviser: Homebuyers should note residence’s energy costs

Buying a home is a complicated process. No matter how confident a buyer is in their budgeting process, unforeseen costs almost always slip in at some point. One of the costs which is often overlooked by homebuyers but may be an important factor when deciding whether to purchase or pass… Read story

‘Wildfire risk is growing in our area’: Fire agencies working now to protect Southwest Washington

The Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge, right, appears lush from Cascade Locks with the Bridge of the Gods on Tuesday morning. Rain now doesn’t mean we won’t have wildfires later. “We went from a ‘normal fire season’ being 100,000 acres to the 10-year average we’re working with right now, which is in the 400,000-acre range,” said Kyle Thomas-Milward from the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

With rainy weather still in the forecast, it may seem like an odd time to be talking about wildfire. But that’s what Clark County fire districts and other agencies have been doing as they prepare for blazes that have become more common here. Read story