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Clark County’s Community Court ‘way different from regular court’, sees success in helping the homeless

July 13, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

Jacob Anderson isn’t sure when he lost hope. He had big dreams of being an artist and a therapist like the one who helped him through hard times in junior… Read story

Late-night releases from Clark County Jail leave people on streets with nowhere to go

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

People are sometimes released from the Clark County Jail late at night or in the wee hours of the morning. Read story

The city of Vancouver and Clark County are going back and forth over the process to get funding from the county for a homeless shelter.

Clark County Council again raises doubts about funding for Vancouver homeless shelter

The city of Vancouver and Clark County are going back and forth over the process to get funding from the county for a homeless shelter.

June 7, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

The Clark County Council is once again leaning toward making the city of Vancouver go through a lengthy committee process to acquire the funding it needs from the county to create a 150-bed homeless shelter. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

Inflation, slowing growth cited as $43M budget deficit looms for Vancouver in 2025

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

June 5, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Facing a projected $43 million deficit in 2025, the city of Vancouver will have to make budget cuts for the first time in a decade due to inflation and slowing growth, according to City Manager Eric Holmes. Read story

Volunteer Mark Gutman lends a hand during the AARP Tax-Aide program at the Luepke Senior Center in 2022. The Clark County Assessor&rsquo;s Office will hold events from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on May 17 at the Firstenburg Community Center in the Resource Classroom and May 31 at the Luepke Senior Center to help people apply for a state property tax exemption program for seniors and people with disabilities.

Clark County homeowners age 61 or older may qualify for a property tax break but many don’t know it

Volunteer Mark Gutman lends a hand during the AARP Tax-Aide program at the Luepke Senior Center in 2022. The Clark County Assessor&rsquo;s Office will hold events from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on May 17 at the Firstenburg Community Center in the Resource Classroom and May 31 at the Luepke Senior Center to help people apply for a state property tax exemption program for seniors and people with disabilities.

May 14, 2024, 11:51am Business

Older homeowners and people with disabilities could be saving thousands in property taxes but Clark County Assessor’s Office staff say a state tax-exemption program is underutilized. Read story

Construction workers hold a piece of siding in place at a development in east Vancouver. The city has awarded millions of local and federal dollars to housing and homelessness services that will produce hundreds of affordable housing units.

Vancouver council awards millions to add affordable housing and shelter beds

Construction workers hold a piece of siding in place at a development in east Vancouver. The city has awarded millions of local and federal dollars to housing and homelessness services that will produce hundreds of affordable housing units.

May 7, 2024, 3:15pm Clark County News

Millions of dollars for affordable housing, rental assistance and services for homeless people are coming to Vancouver this summer. Read story

A rendering of Eaton Park, a 95-unit affordable housing complex planned for Battle Ground. It's unclear whether the project will continue after a proposal was rejected by the Battle Ground City Council.

Battle Ground council rejects partnership to almost double amount of affordable housing in the city

A rendering of Eaton Park, a 95-unit affordable housing complex planned for Battle Ground. It's unclear whether the project will continue after a proposal was rejected by the Battle Ground City Council.

April 3, 2024, 6:04am Business

The Battle Ground City Council has voted 4-3 against allowing Vancouver Housing Authority to work with a private developer to create a project that would almost double the amount of affordable housing being planned in the city. Read story

Battle Ground City Manager Erin Erdman announced her resignation after 10 years serving the city of Battle Ground.

Battle Ground city manager resigns to take top spot in Kennewick

Battle Ground City Manager Erin Erdman announced her resignation after 10 years serving the city of Battle Ground.

March 28, 2024, 1:40pm Clark County News

Battle Ground City Manager Erin Erdman announced her resignation Wednesday after 10 years of service with the north Clark County city. Read story

Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, second from right, joins fellow lawmakers as she speaks to the crowd during the 2024 Legislative Review at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Wednesday morning.

2024 Legislative Review: Southwest Washington lawmakers tout session’s successes

Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, second from right, joins fellow lawmakers as she speaks to the crowd during the 2024 Legislative Review at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Wednesday morning.

March 20, 2024, 7:25pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

Southwest Washington lawmakers gathered Wednesday morning at the Hilton Vancouver Washington to discuss the recent legislative session and its implications for the business community. Read story

Steve Slocum stands before his very stuffed yard in Vancouver. His neighbors complain that the place is a fire hazard and a magnet for rodents. The city is trying to &ldquo;nudge&rdquo; Slocum toward code compliance. Slocum says he intends to keep pushing back.

Dangerous junk or weird art? Mannequins and mess on Rose Village property frustrates neighbors

Steve Slocum stands before his very stuffed yard in Vancouver. His neighbors complain that the place is a fire hazard and a magnet for rodents. The city is trying to &ldquo;nudge&rdquo; Slocum toward code compliance. Slocum says he intends to keep pushing back.

March 16, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life

The owner of a spectacularly strange and overstuffed rural property near Battle Ground, which was destroyed in July 2021 by an intentionally sparked fire, has brought what he calls his weird sense of humor to Vancouver. His neighbors are not amused. Read story