Shari Phiel
The Columbian
Kelso, WA, United States
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Ridgefield swears in new police chief
Ridgefield’s interim police chief, Cathy Doriot, was sworn in as the city’s new chief of police on Thursday. Doriot has been serving as interim chief for four months. → Read More
Clark County property tax payments due April 30
Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper is reminding property owners that the first installment of 2023 property taxes is due April 30. Because April 30 falls on a Sunday, payments submitted on May 1 will still be accepted. → Read More
State funding for 179th Street project might be delayed
While a final state budget is still weeks away, early reports from the Legislature and the Washington State Department of Transportation suggest a revised transportation budget could have a big impact on the county’s Northeast 179th Street project. → Read More
Clark County Fire Marshal sets lottery for fireworks permits
Applications are now being accepted for a retail fireworks permit lottery to be held by the Clark County Fire Marshal’s office on March 27. Fireworks cannot be sold in the county without a permit. → Read More
Clark County Council approves revised proclamation in support of Black History Month
With just a week remaining in February, the Clark County Council on Tuesday evening unanimously approved a proclamation in support of Black History Month, with this year’s theme being “Black Resistanc → Read More
Bridge inspections to close Clark County park trails in March
Access to trails and recreation facilities at three Clark County regional parks will be restricted during March to allow for bridge inspections. The inspections will require one-day closures. → Read More
Battle Ground Bricks and Banners program taking orders
Battle Ground Bricks and Banners program, which honors local men and women who have served in the U.S. military, is accepting orders through March 1. → Read More
Clark County Elections office to perform special election count Wednesday morning
The Clark County Elections office will perform a hand count of approximately 600 randomly selected ballots beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday. → Read More
ilani breaks ground on expansion of Meeting & Entertainment Center
COWLITZ INDIAN RESERVATION — Amid a dusting of snow, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and the team from ilani broke ground Tuesday on a 10,000-square-foot expansion to its Meeting & Entertainment Center. → Read More
Search for Camas police chief continues
CAMAS — After conducting interviews for a new Camas police chief, the city announced Thursday it is continuing its search for the time being. → Read More
City/County Telecommunications Commission to review Comcast service
Are Comcast cable television subscribers in Vancouver and Clark County satisfied with their service? That question and others will be discussed during the City/County Telecommunications Commission’s biennial review March 1. → Read More
Clark County Board of Health seeks youth volunteer
The Clark County Board of Health is seeking a volunteer for the Public Health Advisory Council. → Read More
Ridgefield hires Chuck Green as new director of Public Works
Ridgefield’s Public Works department welcomed a familiar face when longtime resident Chuck Green was named director on Tuesday. → Read More
Clark County seeking applicants for drainage District No. 5 board
The Clark County Council is seeking nominations and applications to fill a vacant position for the three-member board that oversees Drainage Improvement District No. 5. → Read More
Clark County seeking volunteers for animal control board
Clark County is seeking volunteers for the animal protection and control advisory board. → Read More
Parker’s Landing Historical Park trees getting a makeover
Heritage trees at Parker’s Landing Historical Park in Washougal will be getting a free makeover on Jan. 30 thanks to Cascade Tree Works. There are seven heritage trees at the park including five apple trees, a cherry tree and English walnut. → Read More
Cost of improvements at Harmony Sports Complex have almost doubled
Like other municipalities, Clark County is wrestling with cost overruns on its capital projects. On Wednesday, the county council weighed how to move forward with planned improvements at the Harmony Sports Complex. → Read More
Clark County begins update to comprehensive plan
Clark County has begun updating its Comprehensive Growth Management Plan. Last updated in 2016, the plan is a long-range policy guide for managing the county’s growth over a 20-year period. → Read More
Clark County Elections to mail out special election ballots Friday
On Friday, Clark County Elections will mail ballots for the Feb. 14 special election to all eligible registered voters living within the city of Vancouver, Vancouver Public Schools, Washougal School District and Woodland Public Schools. → Read More
Camas High School band gets $10,000 donation
Camas High School’s marching band received a $10,000 donation from Oregon-based CBM Systems during a special gathering at the school Friday. → Read More