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An empty bottle of tetanus, diphthera and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine on display.

Clark County sees 60 cases of whooping cough; most are among the unvaccinated

An empty bottle of tetanus, diphthera and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine on display.

June 14, 2024, 3:20pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health has identified 60 cases of whooping cough in the county since the beginning of the year — four times more than at this point last year. Read story

The Pacific apartment building was completed with help from a loan from the Community Foundation of Southwest Washington, who recently held their annual luncheon. Community Foundation President Matt Morton said he hopes the organization can build more accessible housing for underserved communities through its new initiative.

Community Foundation launches loan program to help nonprofits build affordable housing

The Pacific apartment building was completed with help from a loan from the Community Foundation of Southwest Washington, who recently held their annual luncheon. Community Foundation President Matt Morton said he hopes the organization can build more accessible housing for underserved communities through its new initiative.

June 13, 2024, 4:41pm Clark County News

After 40 years of serving the region through local giving, the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington will invest in the community in a new way starting this fall. Read story

Officer Cole Larson of the Vancouver Police Department confiscates a device for smoking fentanyl from a motorist while on patrol on April 4.

More Clark County street drugs include more than one illicit substance. Combination makes treatment more difficult

Officer Cole Larson of the Vancouver Police Department confiscates a device for smoking fentanyl from a motorist while on patrol on April 4.

June 13, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Health

An annual report published by addiction treatment provider Ideal Option found substance use involving two or more illicit drugs has remained prevalent in Washington, making treatment for patients far more complex. Read story

Dozens of nurses gather outside PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center while taking part in an informational picket Thursday morning, April 18, 2024. Demonstrators, who said care was not impacted during the event, were fighting for safe staffing and fair wages.

PeaceHealth nurses ratify new contract with Vancouver hospital

Dozens of nurses gather outside PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center while taking part in an informational picket Thursday morning, April 18, 2024. Demonstrators, who said care was not impacted during the event, were fighting for safe staffing and fair wages.

June 7, 2024, 3:50pm Clark County Health

Nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver voted to ratify a new labor contract Thursday evening after 10 hours of voting. Read story

Nighttime paving on Highway 14 that starts Monday in Vancouver will cause delays

June 6, 2024, 6:30pm Clark County News Free

Starting Monday, nighttime paving will cause delays for people traveling on state Highway 14 in east Vancouver between Interstate 205 and Southeast 164th Avenue, the Washington State Department of Transportation said. Read story

Blue skies and sunshine drew warm weather enthusiasts to the shoreline along the Columbia River near Columbia Shores Condominiums on Thursday afternoon. Forecasters predict the warm weather will stick around through the weekend.

Clark County heads toward warm weekend weather with temperatures in the 80s

Blue skies and sunshine drew warm weather enthusiasts to the shoreline along the Columbia River near Columbia Shores Condominiums on Thursday afternoon. Forecasters predict the warm weather will stick around through the weekend.

June 6, 2024, 6:22pm Clark County News

Clark County residents can finally retire their umbrellas, as warm temperatures, sunny skies and mellow winds are on the horizon for the weekend. Read story

Firefighters battle a blaze that destroyed a large shop building Monday morning on a property north of Ridgefield. A woman was found dead inside the shop. The Clark County Medical Examiner&rsquo;s Office on Thursday identified her as 44-year-old Melissa Adams of Ridgefield.

44-year-old woman found dead in shop fire north of Ridgefield

Firefighters battle a blaze that destroyed a large shop building Monday morning on a property north of Ridgefield. A woman was found dead inside the shop. The Clark County Medical Examiner&rsquo;s Office on Thursday identified her as 44-year-old Melissa Adams of Ridgefield.

June 6, 2024, 11:48am Clark County News

The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office on Thursday identified a 44-year-old woman as the person found dead in a shop fire north of Ridgefield on Monday morning. Read story

Nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center picket outside the hospital on Thursday morning, April 18, 2024.

PeaceHealth nurses will vote on contract that includes raises but doesn’t increase staffing levels

Nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center picket outside the hospital on Thursday morning, April 18, 2024.

June 5, 2024, 12:02pm Business

Nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center will vote Thursday on a contract that includes higher wages but does not increase minimum staffing requirements at the Vancouver hospital. Read story

Picketers greet morning drivers outside PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on April 18.

‘People are just much more willing to fight’: More health care workers in Clark County push to unionize

Picketers greet morning drivers outside PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on April 18.

May 28, 2024, 6:05am Business

Unionization efforts across the health care field continue to increase in Clark County and beyond as workers steadily organize to secure more workplace protections. Read story

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Vancouver man, 65, out on bail when arrested on further child molestation charges

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May 24, 2024, 2:44pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man was arrested Tuesday on child rape and molestation charges, the Vancouver Police Department said Wednesday in a news release. Read story