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Chinook Indian Nation Vice Chair Sam Robinson, from left, Cowlitz Indian Tribe spiritual leader Tanna Engdahl, Cowlitz Indian Tribe Council Chair Patty Kinswa-Gaiser and Mildred Robinson lead campers in song during Camp Confluence at the Cathlapotle Plankhouse in the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.

Camp Confluence in session at Cathlapotle Plankhouse in Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Chinook Indian Nation Vice Chair Sam Robinson, from left, Cowlitz Indian Tribe spiritual leader Tanna Engdahl, Cowlitz Indian Tribe Council Chair Patty Kinswa-Gaiser and Mildred Robinson lead campers in song during Camp Confluence at the Cathlapotle Plankhouse in the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.

July 20, 2023, 6:51pm Clark County News

The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a hand-built symbol of Indigenous history. Read story

Community members and District 6's fire crew push a new fire engine into Station 62.

Clark County’s Fire District 6 christens new fire engine

Community members and District 6's fire crew push a new fire engine into Station 62.

July 13, 2023, 6:18pm Clark County News

On Thursday, Clark County’s Fire District 6 unveiled its new fire engine at its Felida Station during an honorary “Push-In” ceremony. Read story

Park guide Sarah Weber has a group of Bike Clark County campers take the junior ranger oath Tuesday at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site fosters next generation

Park guide Sarah Weber has a group of Bike Clark County campers take the junior ranger oath Tuesday at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

July 13, 2023, 6:07am Clark County Life

For years, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site has highlighted the cultural, historical and archaeological stories of Washington. This summer, it is reaching out to a new generation to shape the future of park stewardship. Read story

A 3D rendering of the interior of Essential Provisions Market. In the center is a greenhouse businessman Carl Bain hopes to include.

Local man eyes downtown Vancouver for grocery store

A 3D rendering of the interior of Essential Provisions Market. In the center is a greenhouse businessman Carl Bain hopes to include.

July 8, 2023, 6:09am Business

A local entrepreneur wants to open a grocery market in downtown Vancouver and sell only independent and noncorporate-produced goods. Read story

In 2022, Abby Griffith traveled to Wolaita, Ethiopia, to provide Braille technology for students with blindness. As recipient of the 2022 Holman Prize for Blind Ambition, a prestigious international award, her work did not go unnoticed.

Vancouver woman shares vision with blind African students

In 2022, Abby Griffith traveled to Wolaita, Ethiopia, to provide Braille technology for students with blindness. As recipient of the 2022 Holman Prize for Blind Ambition, a prestigious international award, her work did not go unnoticed.

July 6, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

After navigating an education system in Ethiopia without access to resources for people with blindness, Vancouver resident Abby Griffith wanted change. Not just for herself, but for students worldwide. Read story

Architect Sharilyn Hidalgo, left, leads a tour through the Mullen-Polk Foundation's new facility, Our Next Generation II, on Thursday at the building's ground-breaking ceremony.

New facility for foster children in Clark County breaks ground

Architect Sharilyn Hidalgo, left, leads a tour through the Mullen-Polk Foundation's new facility, Our Next Generation II, on Thursday at the building's ground-breaking ceremony.

June 30, 2023, 5:18pm Clark County News

Soft sunbeams slip through the bay windows of a three-story building that will soon be the home for foster children in Clark County. Read story

Washington has the most expensive gas in the nation. AAA says pipeline maintenance is at least partly to blame.

New explanation emerges for increase in Washington fuel prices

Washington has the most expensive gas in the nation. AAA says pipeline maintenance is at least partly to blame.

June 28, 2023, 6:08am Business

A new explanation has emerged for Washington’s gas prices, which are some of the highest in the nation. Read story

The Ilchee Statue sits along Southeast Columbia Drive in late June. Fourth of July weekend in the northwest will likely be a sunny one.

Temperatures to climb for holiday weekend in Clark County

The Ilchee Statue sits along Southeast Columbia Drive in late June. Fourth of July weekend in the northwest will likely be a sunny one.

June 26, 2023, 7:06pm Clark County News

June 21 set in motion the first official day of summer and the forecast over the next week is in alignment. Read story