County, city, and municipal government affairs, policies, and decisions
Clark County will host two public events in March to update residents on planned improvements at Hazel Dell Community Park, including an open house on March 7 and an online Q&A on March 11.
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Brad Benton, a member of the Clark County Charter Review Commission, has announced his candidacy for the Clark County Council’s District 5 seat, a race with regional implications for communities along the I‑5 corridor.
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Clark County’s planning commission has recommended expanding urban growth boundaries into surrounding farmlands, a move with potential implications for communities along the I‑5 corridor, including parts of Cowlitz County.
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Clark County has approved $5.5 million to advance a long-delayed affordable housing project in Battle Ground, clearing a major hurdle for the development to proceed.
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Eugene’s council has again rejected a proposal to fine drivers for giving money to panhandlers — a debate echoing similar tensions across the Northwest over traffic safety, free speech, and how communities respond to visible poverty.
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Portland’s newly announced $169 million budget deficit—driven largely by shelter and public safety costs—could shape regional pressures felt across Southwest Washington.
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Portland is reassessing how to allocate unexpectedly large housing funds, a decision with ripple effects for communities across Southwest Washington.
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Vancouver is considering a building code change aimed at lowering the cost of constructing smaller apartments, a move that could influence housing policy and development expectations in Cowlitz County.
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A petition to cancel Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank’s library events has reignited statewide debate over public forum rules, safety concerns, and the responsibilities of public institutions — with implications for communities across Southwest Washington.
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Local officials in Clark County continue monthly coordination through the ECHO group to address homelessness, offering insights relevant to communities along the I‑5 corridor, including Cowlitz County.
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