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Columbia County’s plan to convert 800 acres of farmland raises environmental concerns
One Oregon county plan to turn hundreds of acres of farmland into future heavy industry site has been criticized and potential legal challenges as it fears it could pollute the air and water.Columbia County on Wednesday agreed to rededicate…
DOJ and Clark County Jail Resolve Suspected Americans with Disabilities Act | USAO-WDWA
Seattle - The Clark County Jail in Vancouver, Washington, and the US Department of Justice today reached a settlement agreement to ensure equal access to prison services for the deaf or hard of hearing. The investigation and settlement…
Simone Biles is flying to the Olympic Games in Tokyo with teammate MyKayla Skinner
Why Simone Biles is the GOATSimone Biles, Get ready to say "Kon'nichiwa" to Tokyo.
The 24-year-old gymnast, who won four gold medals at the Rio 2016 Games, has just left for the 2020 Olympic Games, which start on July 23. And of course…
RJ Schinner expands to a new location
RJ Schinner Co., Inc., a commercial wholesale redistributor, announced the opening of its 19th store. The new facility is located in Vancouver, Washington and will serve customers in Washington, Oregon,…
Smile everyone! The American Empress’ pedal boat is back on the river
Kirk Williamson
Imagine you are facing a bus full of people, all wearing masks. You wear one too, of course.
They were tested for Covid-19 upon arrival. You met the bus driver and you helped the first 45 guests on the American…
TikTok and Washougal’s Blind Lumberjack and Whimsical Painter | 14.-20. July 2021
Anni Furniss heard shuffling steps. When she looked up from the piano she was basking with thick brushstrokes for a fundraiser, she saw John's hand accidentally rest on the wet paint. That first encounter sparked a conversation…
Gerald Desmond Bridge demolition contract awarded by Long Beach Ports Commission – Press…
The Long Beach Harbor Commission cleared a Washington-based construction company for a $ 27.5 million contract to demolish the old Gerald Desmond Bridge, a massive project tentatively scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2022 and end…
“Vangroovy”: Locals share ideas for Vancouver’s nicknames
From The Wet Coast to Vancity to Van, check out some of the ideas Vancouverites came up with for their city's nickname
Do you have a nickname for your city?
Whether you love or hate life in Vancouver - or even if the feeling is…