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New ‘Discover Washougal Art Map’ helps visitors find public artwork throughout city of Washougal
WASHOUGAL — If you’ve strolled around Washougal recently, you may have noticed a few pieces of public art popping up here and there over the past few years. Petroglyph sculptures jazz up Washougal’…
Making a difference: William Zalpys
Carolyn Schultz-Rathbun For ClarkCountyToday.com FERN PRAIRIE — Fern Prairie Cemetery Commissioner William Zalpys can make arrests. Although Zalpys says he has never used it, state law gives him th…
‘There’s nothing there!’ Crowd gathered to see 1992 time capsule opening at Vancouver school shocked, dismayed at suspected theft
VANCOUVER — What was supposed to be an afternoon full of reminiscing and remembering “the good old days” of 1992 turned into a day of sadness and disappointment at the Lieser School in Vancouver Fr…
Lateral police officers offered $10,000 hiring bonus
BATTLE GROUND — The Battle Ground Police Department is seeking experienced, motivated police officers to join its team of professional law enforcement officers and support staff. In addition to exc…
Oregon’s decision to abandon long-standing agreement with Washington compromises salmon and integrity
By Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas I applaud our own Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission for its 7-2 vote on Jan. 14 to reach a compromise that has our state moving in the right direction for conservati…
Battle Ground students receive Chromebooks through technology program
BATTLE GROUND — Battle Ground Public Schools is launching a 1:1 (one-to-one) computing initiative that will put a Chromebook into the hands of every student in grades third through 12th for use at…
Youth actors, stage crew prepare for upcoming performances of ‘Shrek the Musical Jr.’
WASHOUGAL — Although performances of Journey Theater Arts Group’s “Shrek the Musical Jr.” won’t start until the weekend of Feb. 24, Kristi Foster, executive artistic director for Journey Theater Ar…
With bond funding for sewer extension now secure, La Center’s plans for mixed-use ‘town center’ near interstate begin to gel
LA CENTER — Trying to keep pace with the rapidly changing landscape to their west — where the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s new ilani casino-resort is now fewer than three months away from its mid-April o…
Rep. Liz Pike introduces bill to create bi-state bridge legislative work group
VANCOUVER — Rep. Liz Pike is rallying the troops for another effort at finding solutions to Columbia River bridge issues. “Giving up has never been an option,’’ said Pike (R-Camas), who recently in…
You might want to check the facts when it comes to Benton’s legacy with Clark County
I always get a kick out of situations where a popular narrative doesn’t match what actually took place. You know, it’s the old “don’t let the facts get in the way of a good story’’ dynamic. Earlier…
Vancouver Lake Regional Park to remain closed for post-storm cleanup
VANCOUVER – Clark County Parks crews were busy cutting trees and removing debris at Vancouver Lake Regional Park Wednesday following winter weather that hammered the park this month. More than 100…
Support for children and families to be discussed at four community cafés
VANCOUVER – Area residents interested in ensuring the best start for every Clark County child are encouraged to attend four community cafés this winter and spring. Each event includes the screening…