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Vancouver Girls Softball Association fields, Salmon Creek Greenway Trail closed due to sewer line leak

August 12, 2024, 5:22pm Clark County Health

The Vancouver Girls Softball Association fields and the Salmon Creek Greenway Trail are closed until further notice after a water line break caused a nearby sewer line to leak Monday morning. Read story

Clark Public Utilities installed solar panels on the roofs of five buildings, including Building 14 at the Port of Camas-Washougal’s industrial park in late 2023 and early 2024.

Housing, aging, solar: Three projects in Clark County honored by state

Clark Public Utilities installed solar panels on the roofs of five buildings, including Building 14 at the Port of Camas-Washougal’s industrial park in late 2023 and early 2024.

August 12, 2024, 2:33pm Business

Three Clark County projects were among the 12 winners of the 2024 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards, which recognize local governments and partners for exceptional land-use planning and development. Read story

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Vancouver man killed in I-5 crash in Portland

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August 12, 2024, 1:03pm Clark County News

A motorist killed in a crash on Interstate 5 on July 18 has been identified as 36-year-old Thomas Keough of Vancouver, according to the Portland Police Bureau. Read story

Various agencies in Clark County have warned that scams increase in the summer.

Scammers still pretending to be from the sheriff’s office to steal money

Various agencies in Clark County have warned that scams increase in the summer.

August 12, 2024, 11:31am Clark County News Free

Scammers are calling Clark County residents, pretending to be from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office or an attorney representing a family member, and requesting money, the sheriff’s office warned. Read story

Cpl. Sean Metevia, left, looks on during a solid waste sweep of the sound wall along Mill Plain Boulevard as Tiffini Dillard, in black sweatshirt, of Vancouver&rsquo;s Homelessness Assistance and Resource Team listens to a camper.

Members of Vancouver’s HART team face homelessness with compassion and sometimes disappointment

Cpl. Sean Metevia, left, looks on during a solid waste sweep of the sound wall along Mill Plain Boulevard as Tiffini Dillard, in black sweatshirt, of Vancouver&rsquo;s Homelessness Assistance and Resource Team listens to a camper.

August 10, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

In her job responding to Vancouver’s homeless encampments, Sheila Andrews often feels torn. Read story

The Chuukese organization, Sakura 39ers Youth Association, aims to reduce cultural barriers for Chuukese immigrants in Vancouver.

Vancouver Chuukese community strives to bridge barriers, foster culture

The Chuukese organization, Sakura 39ers Youth Association, aims to reduce cultural barriers for Chuukese immigrants in Vancouver.

August 10, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

Moving to Vancouver gives many Chuukese immigrants culture shock. This is a very different place from Chuuk, a cluster of volcanic islands in the Federated States of Micronesia. Read story

Former Vancouver Police Officer Keith Kircher appeared in Clark County Superior Court to face charges of perjury on Wednesday.

Former Vancouver police officer in court on perjury charges; investigators say he lied about responding to the Aurora mass shooting

Former Vancouver Police Officer Keith Kircher appeared in Clark County Superior Court to face charges of perjury on Wednesday.

August 7, 2024, 3:16pm Clark County News

A former Vancouver police officer made a first appearance Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court on two first-degree perjury charges after allegedly lying about his job experience when applying for search warrants in some of his assigned cases. Read story

Drug overdose deaths increased by about 20 percent in 2023 over 2022, according to preliminary data from the state of Washington.

Overdose deaths in Clark County soared in 2023, with use of fentanyl and meth together a major issue

Drug overdose deaths increased by about 20 percent in 2023 over 2022, according to preliminary data from the state of Washington.

August 1, 2024, 3:13pm Clark County Health

Overdose deaths in Clark County increased 21 percent in 2023 over 2022, with the use of fentanyl and methamphetamine together causing many of the deaths. Read story

A Holiday Inn Express and Suites rises above NorthStar Clinic. After initial pushback from neighbors, some surrounding businesses say they haven&rsquo;t experienced problems related to the clinic.

Neighbors were anxious about Vancouver addiction treatment facility opening; a year later, there are no issues

A Holiday Inn Express and Suites rises above NorthStar Clinic. After initial pushback from neighbors, some surrounding businesses say they haven&rsquo;t experienced problems related to the clinic.

August 1, 2024, 6:07am Business

Despite initial concerns from neighbors about a new addiction treatment facility in central Vancouver, surrounding businesses and clinic staff say they haven’t experienced any problems over the past year. Read story

American Homes 4 Rent now puts signs on their rentals alerting people its rentals are not listed on other websites.

A domestic violence survivor signed a lease for a Vancouver apartment she could afford; it was a scam, and she wasn’t alone

American Homes 4 Rent now puts signs on their rentals alerting people its rentals are not listed on other websites.

July 27, 2024, 6:14am Business

The 32-year-old single mother felt relieved. Although she had to leave her YWCA safe house for survivors of domestic violence, she found an affordable apartment in Vancouver where she could live with her two children. Read story