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A rendering showing the nearly complete design of the Main Street Promise project. Construction on the multimillion-dollar downtown Vancouver project is slated to begin early next year.

Main Street Promise: Vancouver fine-tunes design for 10-block zonevideo icon

A rendering showing the nearly complete design of the Main Street Promise project. Construction on the multimillion-dollar downtown Vancouver project is slated to begin early next year.

July 19, 2023, 6:09am Business

The city of Vancouver is finalizing its plan to spend millions of dollars on the reconstruction of Main Street to enhance downtown and improve pedestrian access. Read story

A Vancouver Fire Department fire boat sprays water under the Grant Street Pier at the Waterfront Vancouver grand opening on Sept. 29, 2018.

Vancouver City Council finalizes tourism plan

A Vancouver Fire Department fire boat sprays water under the Grant Street Pier at the Waterfront Vancouver grand opening on Sept. 29, 2018.

July 6, 2023, 6:27pm Business

Just in time for the summer swarm of tourists, the city of Vancouver has finalized a 25-page tourism plan designed to attract visitors to the city. Read story

The Heights area near the former Tower Mall in Vancouver.

Vancouver OKs plan to measure progress on transportation, housing, culture, safety and more

The Heights area near the former Tower Mall in Vancouver.

June 30, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

How does a government measure its own progress? Read story

A resolution passed by the Vancouver City Council opposes the sale of dogs at retail pet stores — which only applies to one business in the city.

Vancouver City Council opposes foie gras, fur sales, sale of dogs at retail stores

A resolution passed by the Vancouver City Council opposes the sale of dogs at retail pet stores — which only applies to one business in the city.

June 29, 2023, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

For months, a group of Vancouver residents wearing black shirts that state “Ban Force Feeding” have attended city council meetings, public hearings and community forums in hopes of prompting the city to take action against businesses that propagate animal cruelty. Read story

The city of Vancouver is removing a rule that allows developers to receive the tax exemption if they produce a public benefit project, such as a public plaza or mural. The city will replace this option with an in-lieu fee, meaning that developers will be eligible for the exemption if they give some of the money they saved to the city to be used for affordable housing.

Vancouver moves toward expanding developer tax break to more parts of the city

The city of Vancouver is removing a rule that allows developers to receive the tax exemption if they produce a public benefit project, such as a public plaza or mural. The city will replace this option with an in-lieu fee, meaning that developers will be eligible for the exemption if they give some of the money they saved to the city to be used for affordable housing.

June 27, 2023, 1:35pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

The Vancouver City Council Monday night took several steps to expand the coverage area for a developer tax break meant to spur the construction of affordable housing. Read story

A crowd listens to a presentation from City of Vancouver Housing Programs Manager Samantha Whitley Monday during a community forum at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School.

Vancouver residents voice concerns about housing, costs at forum with city councilors

A crowd listens to a presentation from City of Vancouver Housing Programs Manager Samantha Whitley Monday during a community forum at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School.

June 13, 2023, 2:44pm Clark County News

Dozens of Vancouver residents spent Monday’s sunny afternoon at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School to hear from the city about housing issues and share their thoughts regarding the city’s housing crisis. Read story

Portable toilets and a hand-washing station are among the facilities available for clients at the Living Hope Safe Stay Community on July 14, 2022.

Vancouver approves $1M to upgrade Safe Stay Communities

Portable toilets and a hand-washing station are among the facilities available for clients at the Living Hope Safe Stay Community on July 14, 2022.

June 7, 2023, 5:26pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The city of Vancouver is investing more than $1 million into its Safe Stay communities to help people experiencing homelessness find temporary housing. Read story

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

Vancouver City Council awards $4.23M to organizations that support affordable housing

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

May 23, 2023, 5:38pm Clark County News

More than $4.2 million will soon go toward four Vancouver organizations to support the city’s affordable housing and homelessness initiatives. Read story

The Vancouver City Council on Monday gave the first of two required approvals to extend a moratorium on new warehouse projects of greater than 250,000 square feet, smaller than the 287,704 square foot Aurora Logistics warehouse at 2600 N.W. 32nd Ave. in Vancouver.

Vancouver takes first step toward extending warehouse moratorium

The Vancouver City Council on Monday gave the first of two required approvals to extend a moratorium on new warehouse projects of greater than 250,000 square feet, smaller than the 287,704 square foot Aurora Logistics warehouse at 2600 N.W. 32nd Ave. in Vancouver.

May 23, 2023, 2:15pm Business

The Vancouver City Council Monday night took the first of two steps to delay construction of large-scale warehouses within city limits for an additional six months. Read story

Filing week for the August primary in Clark County runs through Friday (iStock.com)

Late flurry of candidates closes out filing week for fall Clark County elections

Filing week for the August primary in Clark County runs through Friday (iStock.com)

May 19, 2023, 7:17pm Clark County News

Friday marked the final day of filing week for local primary races in Clark County with a flurry of last-second additions to the ballot. As of 5 p.m., 19 more candidates filed for their respective races. Read story