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Rep. Vicki Kraft introduces transportation amendment for corridor between Washington and Oregon
OLYMPIA — Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, offered an amendment to the House transportation budget proposal to explore the possibility of an additional bridge, or other passage, between southwest Was…
Senate approves Rep. Liz Pike’s short-line rail jobs bill
OLYMPIA — A bill authored by 18th District Rep. Liz Pike that could open the door for new jobs along short-line railroads in Clark County and Eastern Washington passed the Senate, 41-8, Wednesday.…
Woodland High School’s Mary Ann Sturdivan named ESD 112 Region Classified School Employee of the Year
WOODLAND — A Woodland School District employee has been named 2017 Classified School Employee of the Year for the Educational Service District 112 (ESD 112) region. The award is given by the Office…
Kindergarten registration underway in Vancouver School District
VANCOUVER — Kindergarten registration for the 2017-18 school year began this week in the Vancouver School District. Any child who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2017, is eligible to ente…
Vancouver Fire Department celebrates 150th anniversary in April
VANCOUVER — This month, the Vancouver Fire Department celebrates 150 years of service to the community. To commemorate this landmark year, a mural by local artist Guy Drennan will be painted on the…
Washington’s salmon fisheries set for 2017
SACRAMENTO, CA. — Washington anglers can expect a mixed bag of salmon fisheries this year with slightly increased opportunities in the ocean, season similar to last year in the Columbia River. The…
Weather doesn’t deter children from annual Klineline Kids Fishing event
VANCOUVER — A little inclement weather didn’t deter the crowds or enthusiasm at this weekend’s Klineline Kids Fishing event at Salmon Creek Park/Klineline Pond. The two-day event began in the wind…
Making a difference: Mark Moreland
Carolyn Schultz-Rathbun For ClarkCountyToday.com BATTLE GROUND — By the time Mark Moreland was 15, he was playing in four orchestras and dreaming of a career as a professional violinist. Then his f…
Commission on Aging meeting to focus on normal vs. unexpected signs of aging
VANCOUVER — Aging reflects changes that occur over the course of life. Some changes are normal and expected as we age, and others, such as memory loss and confusion, are not. Learn what is normal a…
Great trees create great streets: Vancouver celebrates Arbor Month
VANCOUVER — The city of Vancouver unfurls a month long community celebration of trees this April, starting with a traditional Arbor Day planting event from 10-11 a.m. Wed., April 12 at Clark Colleg…
Area residents invited to celebrate parks on Battle Ground’s 5th annual Park Appreciation Day
BATTLE GROUND — Parks offer countless opportunities for connecting with nature, activities, family, friends and neighbors. Join Battle Ground leaders in celebrating their community’s parks the morn…
Senate unanimously passes Rep. Brandon Vick legislation to give small businesses more access to capital
OLYMPIA — The state Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Brandon Vick that would increase access to capital for small businesses and startup companies. Vick says House Bill 1593…
Rep. Vicki Kraft’s legislation to help disabled veterans approved by House
OLYMPIA — A measure that would provide disabled veterans with a sales tax exemption for costs associated with adapted housing was approved by the state House of Representatives Friday. House Bill 2…
Vancouver Farmers Market open for 2017 season
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Farmers Market is open for the 2017 season with dozens of area vendors displaying their products and talents. The market is open through Oct. 29 on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3…
Cowlitz Tribe holds event to celebrate opening of I-5 interchange
LA CENTER — Leaders and members of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe joined other area residents Tuesday at dedication and blessing of the newInterstate 5, Exit 16 interchange, which opened hours later. Beg…
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear appeal on Cowlitz Casino case
LA CENTER — The legal battle over the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s mega casino complex near the La Center I-5 junction appears to be over. On Mon., April 3, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a certiorari pet…
Six dates remain for spring cleaning around Clark County
VANCOUVER — A series of free Green Neighbors Recycling Day events will expand opportunities for Clark County residents to recycle a variety of items. Event times and locations are: Yacolt: April 8,…
Celebrate art, poetry, spring’s return and more at First Friday events throughout downtown Vancouver tonight
VANCOUVER — Looking for something to do tonight? Galleries and businesses throughout downtown Vancouver are gearing up for the first springtime First Friday, which kicks off at 5 p.m., Fri., April…