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

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

Ridgefield approves tax increment financing plan

November 4, 2023, 6:05am Business

After reaching agreement with Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue, the Ridgefield City Council on Thursday unanimously approved an ordinance establishing a tax increment financing area near Interstate 5. The tax program will… Read story

The draft Transportation System Plan update identifies policies, programs and projects that the city should pursue and examine during the next 20 years. One of the projects listed in the document involves upgrading the mobility lane at Grand Boulevard, pictured here, to a protected mobility lane.

Vancouver Transportation System Plan open for public comment

The draft Transportation System Plan update identifies policies, programs and projects that the city should pursue and examine during the next 20 years. One of the projects listed in the document involves upgrading the mobility lane at Grand Boulevard, pictured here, to a protected mobility lane.

November 1, 2023, 6:51pm Clark County News

One of Vancouver’s key transportation documents that guides investments in the city’s transportation system over the next 20 years is open for public comment until Nov. 20. Read story

The City of Battle Ground seal on the side of a C-Tran bus at Battle Ground City hall (The Columbian files)

Battle Ground OKs eight-year multifamily tax break for West Main Commons project

The City of Battle Ground seal on the side of a C-Tran bus at Battle Ground City hall (The Columbian files)

August 9, 2023, 6:09am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Battle Ground’s city council on Monday begrudgingly approved an eight-year multifamily tax break for Deacon Development, the company behind the West Main Commons project west of the Best Western hotel. Read story

It was standing-room only during a Thursday evening town hall in July at the Battle Ground Community Library to discuss the closure of Larch Corrections Center.

Battle Ground urges state to keep Larch Corrections Center operating

It was standing-room only during a Thursday evening town hall in July at the Battle Ground Community Library to discuss the closure of Larch Corrections Center.

August 8, 2023, 6:14pm Clark County News

The city of Battle Ground on Monday joined a growing list of local governments opposed to the planned closure of Larch Corrections Center near Yacolt. Read story

A new public safety tax helped pay for body cams for the Clark County Sheriff's Office.

Public safety tax revenue flows to Clark County, its cities

A new public safety tax helped pay for body cams for the Clark County Sheriff's Office.

July 28, 2023, 6:07am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Distributions from the countywide public safety sales tax, which went into effect Jan. 1, have begun reaching Clark County and its cities. Read story

A grant for $500,000 will be used to make improvements to a Lacamas Lake Regional Park trailhead. According to the release, Camas will use the funds to improve the trailhead at the south end of the park, including paved parking, restrooms, pathways accessible to those with disabilities, picnic areas, signs, landscaping, and improved stormwater systems.

Camas parks to get $2.25M for projects to improve Lacamas Lake trails, parking

A grant for $500,000 will be used to make improvements to a Lacamas Lake Regional Park trailhead. According to the release, Camas will use the funds to improve the trailhead at the south end of the park, including paved parking, restrooms, pathways accessible to those with disabilities, picnic areas, signs, landscaping, and improved stormwater systems.

July 21, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

The city of Camas was awarded three grants totaling $2.25 million from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office’s Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, according to a press release from the state agency Tuesday. Read story

Battle Ground City Hall.

Three-way contest for Battle Ground City Council Position 3

Battle Ground City Hall.

July 18, 2023, 4:01pm Clark County News

Among the races on the Aug. 1 primary ballot is the three-way contest between Daniel Dingman, Victoria Ferrer and Craig Wigginton for the Battle Ground City Council Position 3 seat. Read story

Battle Ground City Hall.

3 vie for Battle Ground City Council’s Position 7

Battle Ground City Hall.

July 17, 2023, 6:10pm Clark County News

Among the handful of races on the Aug. 1 primary election ballot is the Battle Ground City Council Position 7 seat currently held by Mayor Philip Johnson. Read story

Construction of The Broadstone Apartments continues at the Vancouver waterfront on July 7. Once complete, the developers will receive an eight-year tax exemption on the building, during which 36 of the 180 units will be restricted to households earning the median area income or less.

Multifamily tax exemption affordability option hasn’t been effective in Vancouver

Construction of The Broadstone Apartments continues at the Vancouver waterfront on July 7. Once complete, the developers will receive an eight-year tax exemption on the building, during which 36 of the 180 units will be restricted to households earning the median area income or less.

July 15, 2023, 6:13am Business Subscriber Exclusive

It’s been 12 years since the city of Vancouver added the affordability option to the multifamily tax exemption. How effective has it been? Read story