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Last Wednesday was an important day for Camas resident Dave Miller. That was the day crews finished installing his new Tesla roof. Yes, that Tesla.

The Vancouver City Council unanimously voted Monday to contract with Outsiders Inn, a Vancouver-based nonprofit, to operate campsites for homeless people.

Congestion pricing tolling to ‘manage’ traffic isn’t being discussed State of Oregon officials are moving forward with plans to toll not only I-205 in the vicinity of the Abernethy Bridge near Oregon City, but eventually all of I-205 and all of I-5 “from the border with Washington” to potentially the Boone Bridge near Wilsonville. This is of concern to Southwest Washington citizens and Clark County residents because roughly 75,000 Clark County residents commute to Oregon for work, pay...

Ron Keil, founder of Clark County grocery store chain, dies at 88 By Will Campbell, Columbian Assistant Metro Editor Published: July 5, 2021, 6:05pm Share: 3 Photos Former local grocery store owner Ron Keil died on June 29 at age 88. (The Columbian files) Photo Gallery Former local grocery store chain owner Ron Keil, who founded and owned Keil’s Grocery and built his small empire to seven stores in Clark County and around ...

When it comes to lowering your energy consumption and reducing your carbon footprint, photovoltaic power is tough to beat — even in the cloudy Pacific Northwest. But, as with any significant investment in your home or business, it’s wise to consider your circumstances and weigh your options carefully.

Efforts to reduce traffic, encourage alternative transportation and improve safety on the roads should be rooted in reality.

Cheers: To a new fire station. The city of Vancouver is moving toward construction of Fire Station 11, just outside the city limits along Northeast 130th Avenue. The plan is part of a larger goal to improve response times for the Vancouver Fire Department.

Bart Hansen and Sam Coturri are officially announcing their “Spring Release” wines. Dane Cellars is releasing the 2018 Chenin Blanc from the Buddha’s Dharma vineyard and the 2018 Grenache from Rossi Ranch. Sam Coturri is releasing the “A Deux Tetes” series with a 2019 Grenache Rose from the Miller Vineyard in Napa, a 2018 Grenache from Rossi Ranch and the 2018 Grenache from Oakville Ranch. All the wines are currently available by visiting their websites. [EP182]

Virtual Vancouver City Council meeting interrupted by ‘upsetting and shocking’ comments At least 2 men join Zoom meet, direct hateful language at city councilors By Jack Heffernan, Columbian county government and small cities reporter Published: January 18, 2021, 5:49pm Share: A motorist navigates a roundabout near Vancouver City Hall. (The Columbian files) A virtual Vancouver City Council meeting this weekend was briefly hal...