Jack Heffernan
The Columbian
Vancouver, WA, United States
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Camas City County candidates address leadership turnover
The eight candidates running in Camas City Council primary races have offered several ideas to prevent continued turnover of city leadership. → Read More
Heat, drought ignite concerns about fireworks in Clark County
Fireworks sales for Fourth of July begin Monday in unincorporated Clark County, though a recent heat wave and drought conditions have raised concerns. → Read More
Clark County fireworks sales to begin Monday
Residents can use fireworks from 9 a.m. to midnight on the Fourth of July. Those who use illegal fireworks or any fireworks outside of permitted hours are subject to a $500 fine for first-time offenses. → Read More
Clark County Public Health to curtail vaccination efforts
Clark County Public Health is winding down its COVID-19 vaccination efforts. → Read More
Ridgefield to get 6th roundabout as city eyes safety, efficiency
Another roundabout is coming to Ridgefield later this year, part of a trend over the past couple of decades that is expected to continue. → Read More
Battle Ground seeking applicants for council
The Battle Ground City Council is seeking applicants for an open council position. → Read More
Clark County Charter Review Commission appoints Green as co-chair
Clark County Charter Review Commissioner Chuck Green has been appointed co-chair of the commission, following the resignation of Commissioner Mike Dalesandro. → Read More
Columbia River Connector Trail project linking existing trails is complete
WASHOUGAL — City leaders on Monday celebrated the completion of a long-awaited trail project along the Columbia River. → Read More
Ridgefield to complete Gee Creek Trail with $1.2 million federal grant
RIDGEFIELD — The city’s growing trail network will add a key connector in the next couple of years. → Read More
Vancouver Police Corporal Rey Reynolds announces bid for Clark County sheriff
A Vancouver Police corporal will run for Clark County sheriff next year. → Read More
Clark County Charter Review Commission seeks public feedback in series of forums
The Clark County Charter Review Commission will seek public feedback during a series of forums in June. → Read More
Survey to seek input on Comcast experiences in Clark County
Some Clark County and Vancouver residents will soon receive a survey requesting feedback about their experiences with Comcast. → Read More
Clark County filing week wraps up as familiar Republicans join races
The final day of filing for elections later this year yielded at least 27 new candidates, including some familiar names in local Republican politics. → Read More
Still no verdict in Benton lawsuit trial
Don Benton’s lawsuit trial against Clark County will continue after jurors completed their second full day of deliberations Wednesday with no verdict. → Read More
Camas to begin search to fill mayoral position
The city of Camas will soon begin the process of filling its open mayoral position. → Read More
Sandra Day resigns from Ridgefield City Council
Ridgefield City Councilmember Sandra Day is stepping down next month. → Read More
Jury seated in Don Benton lawsuit against Clark County
A jury has been seated in the trial over a lawsuit brought by Don Benton and two others against Clark County. → Read More
Jury selection begins in Don Benton lawsuit against county
Jury selection began Monday in a lawsuit against Clark County being pursued by Don Benton — a former Republican state senator, county official and Trump appointee — and two former county employees. → Read More
La Center considers contracting police services
The city of La Center is considering contracting out law enforcement services with a neighboring agency. → Read More
Drive-through site for Clark County tax payments
A drive-through, drop-off window for Clark County tax payments will be available later this month. → Read More