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An SUV crashed into a school bus Wednesday morning in the Image neighborhood, injuring four people. Two students and the driver of the SUV were taken to area hospitals in ambulances, and another student&rsquo;s parents drove them to the hospital.

Three students injured when SUV crashes into Evergreen schools bus in east Vancouver

An SUV crashed into a school bus Wednesday morning in the Image neighborhood, injuring four people. Two students and the driver of the SUV were taken to area hospitals in ambulances, and another student&rsquo;s parents drove them to the hospital.

January 24, 2024, 2:29pm Clark County News

Three students and a fourth person suffered minor injuries Wednesday morning when an SUV reportedly ran a red light and crashed into a school bus in east Vancouver. Read story

The scene of a Sunday night crash in which a Chevrolet Impala, driven by a suspected drunk driver, rear-ended a Washington State Department of Transportation truck, pushing it into another truck on the shoulder of Interstate 5 near Milepost 8. All six of the road workers who were injured in the crash were discharged from hospitals by Monday afternoon.

‘If it sounds like we’re angry … we’re angry’: WSDOT leaders push back after road workers injured in I-5 crash

The scene of a Sunday night crash in which a Chevrolet Impala, driven by a suspected drunk driver, rear-ended a Washington State Department of Transportation truck, pushing it into another truck on the shoulder of Interstate 5 near Milepost 8. All six of the road workers who were injured in the crash were discharged from hospitals by Monday afternoon.

January 24, 2024, 6:05am Business

Road officials were angry Tuesday morning as they reflected on a Sunday night crash that hospitalized six Washington State Department of Transportation workers who were attempting to fix potholes on Interstate 5 north just past where it merges with Interstate 205. Read story

The walk-behind trencher a 16-year-old boy was using to dig a channel for fence posts while working for a Vancouver construction company over the summer. He was dragged under the blade of the machine, and his injuries required both of his legs to be amputated.

Vancouver construction company fined for teenager’s injuries that resulted in amputation of his legs

The walk-behind trencher a 16-year-old boy was using to dig a channel for fence posts while working for a Vancouver construction company over the summer. He was dragged under the blade of the machine, and his injuries required both of his legs to be amputated.

January 23, 2024, 7:31pm Business

Labor officials have fined a Vancouver construction company more than $150,000 after a 16-year-old boy’s legs were amputated following an injury last summer while working on a site in La Center. Read story

Vancouver police plans volunteer open house

January 23, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News

The Vancouver Police Department is hosting an open house for people interested in volunteer opportunities. Read story

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Crash on I-5 north near Ridgefield sends seven to hospitals

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January 22, 2024, 5:48pm Clark County News

Seven people were taken to area hospitals Sunday after a Portland woman crashed into pickups that were waiting for lane closures to make road repairs on Interstate 5 near the Clark County Fairgrounds. Read story

A Clark County Fire District 6 truck responds to a call in Hazel Dell. Fire trucks were equipped with chains on tires to navigate icy neighborhood streets after freezing rain turned lingering snow slick.

Clark County’s first responders keep their cool in face of icy conditions

A Clark County Fire District 6 truck responds to a call in Hazel Dell. Fire trucks were equipped with chains on tires to navigate icy neighborhood streets after freezing rain turned lingering snow slick.

January 19, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

The chains on the tires of Clark County sheriff’s Deputy Slav Pavlenko’s patrol SUV clanked against the pavement Thursday afternoon as he drove down Highway 99. Read story

Tessa Gorman is sworn in as the new U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington. Gorman has served 23 years with the office and she called it a privilege to be tasked with leading it. (Photo contributed by the U.S.

Tessa Gorman sworn in as newest U.S. attorney for Western Washington

Tessa Gorman is sworn in as the new U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington. Gorman has served 23 years with the office and she called it a privilege to be tasked with leading it. (Photo contributed by the U.S.

January 18, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The newest U.S. attorney for Western Washington, Tessa Gorman, was sworn in Tuesday, capping her decadeslong career with the office. Read story

A Vancouver Fire Department truck that police say a man stole Monday night from the scene of a medical call near downtown Vancouver. Linn County, Ore., sheriff&rsquo;s deputies found the truck Tuesday morning in Albany, Ore., and arrested a man who was found in a nearby house.

Man arrested in Oregon in theft of Vancouver Fire Department vehicle

A Vancouver Fire Department truck that police say a man stole Monday night from the scene of a medical call near downtown Vancouver. Linn County, Ore., sheriff&rsquo;s deputies found the truck Tuesday morning in Albany, Ore., and arrested a man who was found in a nearby house.

January 16, 2024, 4:22pm Clark County News

Deputies in Oregon arrested a man who investigators say stole a Vancouver Fire Department truck Monday night from the scene of a medical call near downtown Vancouver. Read story

Volunteer Gene Waid, left, lends a hand at the first-floor information desk of the Clark County Courthouse while directing people to where they need to go at the local justice hub on a recent Friday morning. After more than a decade doing a variety of jobs at the courthouse, Waid has become familiar with the myriad things that bring people to the downtown complex.

‘Can I help you?’: Volunteer Gene Waid directs people to services at Clark County Courthouse

Volunteer Gene Waid, left, lends a hand at the first-floor information desk of the Clark County Courthouse while directing people to where they need to go at the local justice hub on a recent Friday morning. After more than a decade doing a variety of jobs at the courthouse, Waid has become familiar with the myriad things that bring people to the downtown complex.

January 11, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

As dozens of people walk through the front doors of the Clark County Courthouse on Friday mornings, many of them don’t know where they’re going. But as they look around, a volunteer calls out to them. Read story

Clark County sheriff&rsquo;s Deputy Drew Kennison poses in front of his new patrol SUV on Friday before returning to his first patrol shift Saturday morning since a snow-heavy tree crushed his previous vehicle. The incident caused Kennison&rsquo;s left leg to be amputated above the knee, but he immediately sought to return to work.

Clark County sheriff’s Deputy Drew Kennison stands tall after losing part of left leg when tree crushed patrol vehiclevideo icon

Clark County sheriff&rsquo;s Deputy Drew Kennison poses in front of his new patrol SUV on Friday before returning to his first patrol shift Saturday morning since a snow-heavy tree crushed his previous vehicle. The incident caused Kennison&rsquo;s left leg to be amputated above the knee, but he immediately sought to return to work.

January 10, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Saturday marked Clark County sheriff’s Deputy Drew Kennison’s return to patrol — less than a year after a snow-heavy tree branch fell onto his SUV, causing his left leg to be amputated above the knee. Read story