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May 15, 2025
Clark County Chief Public Defender Christopher Swaby, center, reaffirms his professional oath, along with other Clark County attorneys for National Law Day of Action on May 1. The new state budget roughly doubles funding allocated to counties for public defense services, but Swaby said he still wishes the state would do more. (The Columbian files)

Washington’s budget boosts public defense funding

While Clark County’s chief public defender says he’s grateful the Legislature more than doubled funding for public defense services in its new budget, he still wishes the state would do more.

May 15, 2025
Fireworks sit on shelves June 25 at Bomber Brothers Fireworks in Orchards, just north of Vancouver city limits. Fireworks are banned in Vancouver but not in unincorporated Clark County. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Clark County councilors discuss ban on fireworks

As local fire officials begin preparing for the Fourth of July fireworks season, county councilors are again discussing the merits of restricting fireworks use in unincorporated Clark County.

April 24, 2025
Mug name:Michelle Belkot
Mug name:Clark County councilor

C-Tran board delays actions tied to light rail

The C-Tran board of directors decided this week to postpone any change in bylaws governing the transit agency’s involvement in planning, cost analysis and negotiations for light rail on the planned Interstate 5 Bridge replacement.

April 17, 2025
Washougal resident Tanya Irvin, left, enjoys a fresh salad while chatting with Vancouver resident Ann Wygal at the Washougal Community Center on Thursday afternoon. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

‘Anxiety is through the roof’

Meals on Wheels People is asking for community support as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services lays off 10,000 employees, a move that may hamper the nonprofit’s ability to address hunger and isolation among older adults.