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Clark County

September 18, 2025
A visitor takes in the beauty of Fallen Leaf Lake in Camas on Monday morning. The park is one of dozens of properties Clark County has purchased through its Legacy Lands program, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in October. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Legacy Lands celebrates 40 years

If you have enjoyed a hike at Moulton Falls, a walk along the Salmon Creek Greenway or a day on the beach at Frenchman’s Bar, you can thank Clark County’s Legacy Lands program, which marks 40 years in October.

September 11, 2025
C-Tran Board Composition Review Committee members Sue Marshall, from left, Michelle Belkot and Matt Little listen to public comment Aug. 12 during a meeting at the transit agency’s headquarters in Vancouver. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

C-Tran committee supports 3-3-3 board makeup

Officials representing Clark County’s small cities on a committee revising the composition of C-Tran’s board of directors are willing to risk millions of dollars from the state if it means they get more representation.

September 4, 2025
Funding from the state’s Climate Commitment Act is helping C-Tran add a bus rapid transit line along Highway 99 that connects Vancouver’s waterfront and downtown areas to Hazel Dell and Salmon Creek. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Clark County gets $80M in climate funds

Funding to Clark County cities, nonprofits, public utilities, ports, school districts and others through the Climate Commitment Act has grown to nearly $80 million since Washington awarded the first grants in May 2024.