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Stephen Flach of Vancouver, from left, his daughter, Lauren, 11, his wife, Courtney, and his son, Robert, 15, have tried to find the silver lining in the COVID-19 quarantine.

Cooped up Clark County clans cope amid coronavirus

Stephen Flach of Vancouver, from left, his daughter, Lauren, 11, his wife, Courtney, and his son, Robert, 15, have tried to find the silver lining in the COVID-19 quarantine.

April 26, 2020, 6:05am Clark County Life

In the recent pre-pandemic past, the Flach family of Vancouver was always on the go. Read story

Toilet paper at Woodland-based American Paper Converting Inc.

Despite squares to spare, Clark County residents still come up short in hunt for toilet paper

Toilet paper at Woodland-based American Paper Converting Inc.

April 9, 2020, 5:30am Business

Despite reassurances that most toilet paper is made right here in the United States and there’s no shortage of supply, Clark County shoppers still frequently find store shelves bare of this essential household item during the COVID-19 crisis. Read story

Fireworks light the night sky to the delight of the crowd during Fourth of July festivities at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Thursday evening, July 4, 2019.

July 4 fireworks show canceled at Fort Vancouver National Site

Fireworks light the night sky to the delight of the crowd during Fourth of July festivities at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Thursday evening, July 4, 2019.

April 8, 2020, 5:55pm Clark County News

COVID-19 is scotching yet another beloved community event: the 2020 fireworks spectacular at Fort Vancouver National Site. Read story

In this Sunday, March 22, 2020, photo, provided by Christina Hunter, Briana Danyele sews cloth face masks that say &quot;We Got This!&quot; in her mother&#039;s living room in Greer, S.C., which will be sent to health care workers. Legions of everyday Americans are sewing masks for desperate hospitals, nursing homes and homeless shelters amid the expanding coronavirus pandemic.

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver accepting homemade masks

In this Sunday, March 22, 2020, photo, provided by Christina Hunter, Briana Danyele sews cloth face masks that say &quot;We Got This!&quot; in her mother&#039;s living room in Greer, S.C., which will be sent to health care workers. Legions of everyday Americans are sewing masks for desperate hospitals, nursing homes and homeless shelters amid the expanding coronavirus pandemic.

March 29, 2020, 6:00am Clark County Health

The widespread shortage of face masks for medical workers has inspired crafters to swoop in with needle and thread. Read story

Patrons of Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries can access the Libby app to check out e-books.

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries’ valuable resources available at home

Patrons of Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries can access the Libby app to check out e-books.

March 27, 2020, 6:05am Clark County Life

With libraries closed, information hounds who otherwise prefer to peruse shelves of bound sheaves of paper must instead look to the digital realm. Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries’ website has plenty to offer. So much, in fact, that it can be overwhelming. Read story

ilani casino near La Center.

ilani to close until end of March

ilani casino near La Center.

March 16, 2020, 8:14pm Business

ilani will close until the end of the month due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the tribal casino's general manager announced Monday. Read story

Customers crowd the Vancouver Farmers Market in 2019.

Vancouver Farmers Market opening delayed

Customers crowd the Vancouver Farmers Market in 2019.

March 16, 2020, 7:42pm Clark County Life

The COVID-19 outbreak will delay the opening of the Vancouver Farmers Market's 2020 season, which had been planned for Saturday. Read story

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Crash near Battle Ground kills one, injures two

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March 15, 2020, 7:33pm Clark County News

A multi-vehicle crash north of Battle Ground Lake State Park on Sunday afternoon killed one and injured two others, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office. Read story

Burgerville will suspend dine-in service during the COVID-19 outbreak but drive-thrus will remain open.

Burgerville shifts to drive-thru, home delivery

Burgerville will suspend dine-in service during the COVID-19 outbreak but drive-thrus will remain open.

March 13, 2020, 10:27pm Business

Burgerville is suspending dine-in service during the COVID-19 outbreak, the company announced on Friday. The restaurants will shift to drive-thru and home delivery only. Beginning Monday, Burgerville also will eliminate breakfast and adjust hours. Burgerville will continue paying all employees scheduled through March 22 at half-pay if their hours are… Read story

A coronavirus health alert sign is posted at one of the entrances to the Firstenburg Tower on Monday morning at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.

COVID-19 prompts groups to cancel events around Clark County

A coronavirus health alert sign is posted at one of the entrances to the Firstenburg Tower on Monday morning at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.

March 10, 2020, 7:57pm Clark County Health

Libraries and other organizations are canceling events after recent confirmation of a local COVID-19 case, even though Clark County Public Health hasn’t yet recommended taking that step. Read story