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A new downtown Vancouver gallery opens with two local artists
“Silent Gestures, Wild Blooms” pairs Russell Ford’s figurative sculpture with KC Madsen’s painting and sculpture. The free show also introduces a new gallery inside Clark County’s remodeled public-service lobby.
Rosa Parks Way and Greeley signal rebuild is complete
PBOT has finished the North Portland crossing and signal project. New equipment adds a crosswalk, accessible ramps and coordinated signal timing.
Free Portland yard trees: the next pickup is October 10
Portland residents can register for up to three trees for private property. The Wilshire Park pickup runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Waterfront Park redesign gains a second $750,000 planning grant
Portland’s waterfront competition is moving from broad vision toward concepts the public can review in early 2027. The grants pay for planning and design work; the much larger construction bill remains ahead.
Vancouver’s rebuilt Main Street reopens after a $26 million overhaul
The city finished its largest infrastructure project ahead of the original spring 2027 schedule. A public celebration is set for October 7, while planting and other minor work continue through Thanksgiving.
FROM THE REGION
Clark County leaf coupons cover free disposal through December 31
Residents can take up to five cubic yards of leaves to five designated sites. Russian-language coupons are available.
A new downtown Vancouver gallery opens with two local artists
“Silent Gestures, Wild Blooms” pairs Russell Ford’s figurative sculpture with KC Madsen’s painting and sculpture. The free show also introduces a new gallery inside Clark County’s remodeled public-service lobby.
Rosa Parks Way and Greeley signal rebuild is complete
PBOT has finished the North Portland crossing and signal project. New equipment adds a crosswalk, accessible ramps and coordinated signal timing.
Vancouver’s rebuilt Main Street reopens after a $26 million overhaul
The city finished its largest infrastructure project ahead of the original spring 2027 schedule. A public celebration is set for October 7, while planting and other minor work continue through Thanksgiving.
Free Portland yard trees: the next pickup is October 10
Portland residents can register for up to three trees for private property. The Wilshire Park pickup runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Waterfront Park redesign gains a second $750,000 planning grant
Portland’s waterfront competition is moving from broad vision toward concepts the public can review in early 2027. The grants pay for planning and design work; the much larger construction bill remains ahead.
Clark County opens four forums on community service needs
The first forum is October 5 in Battle Ground, followed by online, Vancouver and Camas sessions later this month.
Clark County opens applications for about $2.37 million in housing and community funds
A pre-submittal workshop is October 9. Preliminary eligibility materials are due November 2, with complete applications due December 4.
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Clark County leaf coupons cover free disposal through December 31
Residents can take up to five cubic yards of leaves to five designated sites. Russian-language coupons are available.
COMMUNITY
Clark County leaf coupons cover free disposal through December 31
Residents can take up to five cubic yards of leaves to five designated sites. Russian-language coupons are available.
Free Portland yard trees: the next pickup is October 10
Portland residents can register for up to three trees for private property. The Wilshire Park pickup runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Clark County opens four forums on community service needs
The first forum is October 5 in Battle Ground, followed by online, Vancouver and Camas sessions later this month.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Vancouver’s rebuilt Main Street reopens after a $26 million overhaul
The city finished its largest infrastructure project ahead of the original spring 2027 schedule. A public celebration is set for October 7, while planting and other minor work continue through Thanksgiving.
Waterfront Park redesign gains a second $750,000 planning grant
Portland’s waterfront competition is moving from broad vision toward concepts the public can review in early 2027. The grants pay for planning and design work; the much larger construction bill remains ahead.