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7 recent cougar sightings in Clark County, 3 livestock killed
At least seven cougar-related incidents were reported in Clark County in May, including three cases of cougars killing livestock in the area, according to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Predatory Wildlife Incident webpage.
Stuck in the likely path of a new I-5 bridge, Vancouver property owners struggle with uncertainty
VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) is still slowly moving through the federal environmental review process, aiming for 2026 to start construction on the $6 billion megaproject that will replace the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River, extend a light rail line to Vancouver and upgrade much of the surrounding five miles of freeway.
Co-owner of two Clark County automotive businesses convicted for violating Clean Air Act
The co-owner of two Clark County automotive businesses was convicted on Thursday, May 23, in the U.S. District Court in Tacoma of conspiracy and 11 felony counts of violating the federal Clean Air
Clark County leads the way regarding Washington retail sales
VANCOUVER, Wash. — New data regarding Clark County's retail sales shows a booming growth in comparison to other counties in Washington. Experts believe that Clark County is growing up and has been for years. The Vancouver waterfront is a prime example of a "build it and they will come" atmosphere. The sleepy bedroom community of Clark County is a thing of the past. Single family homes, condominiums, and apartment buildings are going up and filling up.
Census data shows thousands of people leaving Portland — but they may not be going far
Portland’s population went down by more than 4,000 residents between July 2022 and July 2023, according to recent U.S. Census Data. But that doesn’t mean people are abandoning the Portland metro region altogether — though, it could mean they are leaving Oregon. Vancouver, Washington, gained nearly 1,950 residents during the same time period.
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