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Preparations for first annual Parkersville Day continue
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Preparations for first annual Parkersville Day continue

Parkersville Day will be held on the first Saturday of every June, and the first of the planned annual events will be held this year on June 4, from noon to 3 p. m. in Parker’s Landing Historical P…

May 13, 2022

Volunteer clean-up projects start this week in downtown Vancouver
People

Volunteer clean-up projects start this week in downtown Vancouver

Vancouver’s Downtown Association, the city of Vancouver, and the Parks Foundation of Clark County are teaming up with volunteers to have a clean-up day Saturday — one of three events that focus on…

May 12, 2022

Every vote counts in Battle Ground’s 63rd annual District Art Show
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Every vote counts in Battle Ground’s 63rd annual District Art Show

The 63rd annual Battle Ground Public Schools District Art Show gives the community a chance to pick their favorite student creations by voting online for the first-ever People’s Choice Award.

May 12, 2022

Surface treatment work in various county locations to begin Monday
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Surface treatment work in various county locations to begin Monday

Beginning Monday (May 16), crews will begin to seal cracks in the roads and pave some small areas that have sunk or deteriorated.

May 12, 2022

First annual SUMMER FEST announced for Independence Day Weekend
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First annual SUMMER FEST announced for Independence Day Weekend

The annual fireworks show at Fort Vancouver will once again not take place this year on the Fourth of July. Instead, the first annual SUMMER FEST will take place on Sun. , July 3.

May 10, 2022

Candidate filing period and online candidate filing begins May 16
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Candidate filing period and online candidate filing begins May 16

The filing period for citizens wishing to become candidates for elective office is rapidly approaching.

May 10, 2022

Commission to hear creative communication, outreach strategies to help older residents
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Commission to hear creative communication, outreach strategies to help older residents

The May meeting will also include a brief presentation on the Clark-Cowlitz Fire and Rescue CARES and Fall Prevention programs.

May 10, 2022

County Council seeks applicants for volunteer Solid Waste Advisory Commission
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County Council seeks applicants for volunteer Solid Waste Advisory Commission

The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for a volunteer position on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission. The position represents southwest Clark County.

May 10, 2022

Battle Ground Community Center gets new landscaping
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Battle Ground Community Center gets new landscaping

On May 2, members of the Battle Ground City Council visited the Community Center to review the recently installed landscaping improvements.

May 9, 2022

Vancouver Police arrest male after two-hour negotiation
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Vancouver Police arrest male after two-hour negotiation

Vancouver Police arrested 43-year-old Casey S. Keith Thursday evening after a two-hour negotiation.

May 6, 2022

Battle Ground Police investigate auto prowls and thefts
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Battle Ground Police investigate auto prowls and thefts

The Battle Ground Police Department has received several reports of auto prowls and thefts since May 2.

May 6, 2022

Community Foundation opens registration for Give More 24!
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Community Foundation opens registration for Give More 24!

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington created the regional giving day to help nonprofits raise awareness and funds for programs serving Clark, Cowlitz and Skamania County residents.

May 6, 2022

Drug take-back event collects 3,743 pounds of unused medications and syringes in Southwest Washington
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Drug take-back event collects 3,743 pounds of unused medications and syringes in Southwest Washington

More than 875 residents in Clark and Skamania counties safely dropped off a total of 3,743 pounds of unused medications and syringes during a multi-site drug take-back event on April 30.

May 5, 2022

County seeks volunteers to write for and against statements for safety sales tax proposition
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County seeks volunteers to write for and against statements for safety sales tax proposition

The Clark County Council this week voted to propose a safety sales tax ballot measure to fund body-worn cameras, additional staffing and other expenses for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

May 4, 2022

County manager seeks volunteers to serve on newly formed Ethics Commission
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County manager seeks volunteers to serve on newly formed Ethics Commission

The new Code of Ethical Conduct is the result of a voter-approved amendment to the county charter.

May 4, 2022

Battle Ground parks filled with volunteers for Park Appreciation Day
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Battle Ground parks filled with volunteers for Park Appreciation Day

Park Appreciation Day celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Month and Earth Day, and is a great way for the community to gather together to help support parks and keep Battle Ground beautiful.

May 2, 2022

City of Vancouver seeks volunteers to serve on Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
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City of Vancouver seeks volunteers to serve on Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The city of Vancouver is seeking local parks and recreation enthusiasts to fill three vacancies on its Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC). The deadline to apply for these positions is…

May 2, 2022

Adopt-A-Bench Program launching in downtown Camas
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Adopt-A-Bench Program launching in downtown Camas

Benches in Downtown Camas are over 20 years old and many are broken or in disrepair.

Apr 30, 2022