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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

Shane Bowman, left, and Josh Vandergelder are running for Battle Ground City Council Position 2. CR Wiley, who also filed in the race, did not provide The Columbian a photo.

Bowman faces challengers for Battle Ground council

Shane Bowman, left, and Josh Vandergelder are running for Battle Ground City Council Position 2. CR Wiley, who also filed in the race, did not provide The Columbian a photo.

July 15, 2023, 6:09am Clark County News

Ballots for the Aug. 1 primary and special election went out in the mail Friday, which means voters could receive them as early as this weekend. Read story

Vancouver City Hall in downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver to add $140.2M to 2023-24 budget

Vancouver City Hall in downtown Vancouver.

May 4, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is working to increase its 2023-24 budget by $140.2 million. Read story

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

Clark County Council ready to discuss growth plan

Members of the Clark County Council are pictured after new councilors took the oath of office at the Clark County Public Service Center on Jan. 3, 2023. Councilors are Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Karen Bowerman, on screen, Gary Medvigy and Sue Marshall.

April 13, 2023, 6:09pm Clark County News

Clark County officials are trying to envision just how large the county will by 2045, and they’re seeking the public’s help as they do it. Read story