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Volunteers needed for annual trail counts Sept. 10-16
Community News

Volunteers needed for annual trail counts Sept. 10-16

The city of Vancouver and its community partners are seeking volunteers to help count local trail users this September as part of the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project.

Aug 13, 2019

Battle Ground Public Schools schedule back-to-school events
Youth

Battle Ground Public Schools schedule back-to-school events

School offices in the Battle Ground School District are now open again after being closed for summer break. The district has scheduled a number of back-to-school events at Battle Ground schools.

Aug 12, 2019

City of Vancouver accepting grant applications for projects that boost tourism
Community News

City of Vancouver accepting grant applications for projects that boost tourism

The city of Vancouver is accepting lodging tax grant applications for projects or events that will increase tourism to the city.

Aug 12, 2019

Wildlife commissions to discuss Columbia River salmon policies
Sports

Wildlife commissions to discuss Columbia River salmon policies

The Joint-State Columbia River Fishery Policy Review Committee is working to find common ground on jointly managed fisheries. The committee, which includes three commissioners from Washington and t…

Aug 12, 2019

Increased DUI enforcement scheduled this weekend
Community News

Increased DUI enforcement scheduled this weekend

This weekend the Vancouver, Battle Ground and Washougal Police Departments and Clark County Sheriff’s Office will have additional officers enforcing the DUI laws, in an effort to keep drunk, drugge…

Aug 9, 2019

Jamie Herrera Beutler to host 9th annual Jobs Fair on Tue., Aug. 27
Business

Jamie Herrera Beutler to host 9th annual Jobs Fair on Tue., Aug. 27

Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler announced this week she will host her ninth annual Southwest Washington Jobs Fair on Tue. , Aug. 27. The jobs fair will be held at Warehouse ‘23 in Vancouver. Sh…

Aug 9, 2019

Annual Vintage & Art Faire brings art and vintage antiques to downtown Camas
People

Annual Vintage & Art Faire brings art and vintage antiques to downtown Camas

The 11th annual Camas Vintage & Art Faire will return to the tree-lined streets of Downtown Camas this year on Sat. , Aug. 24, from 9 a. m. -3 p. This event brings over 60 vintage and art vendors t…

Aug 9, 2019

Garden Anniversary Party will honor 103 years of the National Park Service
Community News

Garden Anniversary Party will honor 103 years of the National Park Service

The Friends of Fort Vancouver invite area residents to attend what they are describing as “a lovely summer’s evening’’ on Fri. , Aug. 24, from 5 p. m. to 7 p. at the historic garden at Fort Vancouver.

Aug 9, 2019

Commission on Aging to hear about advance care planning/healthcare directives
Community News

Commission on Aging to hear about advance care planning/healthcare directives

Area seniors can learn how to navigate the process of completing your Healthcare Directive and Durable Power of Attorney at the next meeting of the Commission on Aging, 4:30 p. m. Wed. , Aug. 21.

Aug 9, 2019

Fish and Wildlife Commission supports request of $24.5 million operating budget in 2020
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Fish and Wildlife Commission supports request of $24.5 million operating budget in 2020

Members of the Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the department’s request to seek $24. 5 million in increased operating funds, plus $26 million in capital funds, during the 2020 state legislati…

Aug 8, 2019

Vancouver seeks tree enthusiasts to serve on Urban Forestry Commission
Community News

Vancouver seeks tree enthusiasts to serve on Urban Forestry Commission

The city of Vancouver is seeking applicants to fill two positions on its Urban Forestry Commission. Applications must be received by 5 p. m. Fri. , Sept. 6. The vacancy is for two full, four-year t…

Aug 8, 2019

Give More 24! aims to raise $1.6 million for area nonprofits
Community News

Give More 24! aims to raise $1.6 million for area nonprofits

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington is powering its sixth-annual Give More 24! day of giving, scheduled for Thu. , Sept. 19. The event runs from midnight to midnight and encourages lo…

Aug 8, 2019

Opposing statements sought for Nov. 5 ballot measures
Community News

Opposing statements sought for Nov. 5 ballot measures

The Clark County Auditor’s Office provides a printed voters’ guide with information about candidates and ballot measures for voters to make informed decisions when voting the ballot for each primar…

Aug 8, 2019

Paving work begins Monday on SR 500 between I-5, SR 503
Transportation

Paving work begins Monday on SR 500 between I-5, SR 503

Work to repave a nearly 6-mile stretch of State Route 500, between Interstate 5 and Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard (SR 503), in Vancouver began Mon. , Aug. 5. Contractor crews working for the Was…

Aug 5, 2019

Clark Public Utilities renewable energy project sets production record
Community News

Clark Public Utilities renewable energy project sets production record

Participants in the Clark Public Utilities Community Solar program will see the largest state incentive returns to date, thanks to a record-setting solar energy production year.

Aug 5, 2019

Vancouver’s Access to Recreation Day Camp celebrates successes with talent show
People

Vancouver’s Access to Recreation Day Camp celebrates successes with talent show

Last week, over a dozen campers from Vancouver Parks and Recreation’s Access to Recreation Day Camp performed several songs and dances. The campers, ages 13-30, were celebrating the end of their 5-…

Aug 5, 2019

National Night Out to be observed in Clark County
Community News

National Night Out to be observed in Clark County

Clark County law enforcement and community members will come together to promote neighborhood safety and partnership as part of National Night Out on Tue. , Aug. 6, in communities across Clark County.

Aug 2, 2019

Clark County Sheriff’s Office to hold hiring workshop
Community News

Clark County Sheriff’s Office to hold hiring workshop

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office has immediate openings for positions in Corrections, Enforcement and Sheriff’s Support roles. The Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free informational workshop for tho…

Aug 2, 2019