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Mike Westby, CEO of Westby Associates, left, shares an elbow bump with U.S. Sen. Patty Murray as she tours Family Solutions, a Vancouver mental health agency, on Wednesday morning.

Mental health matters, Sen. Patty Murray says during tour of Family Solutions nonprofit

Mike Westby, CEO of Westby Associates, left, shares an elbow bump with U.S. Sen. Patty Murray as she tours Family Solutions, a Vancouver mental health agency, on Wednesday morning.

June 1, 2022, 5:42pm Clark County Health

Local providers may see an increase of crucial funding to address youth mental health and substance use disorders. Read story

Frank Wallace, left, along with one of his sons John Wallace, center, and Deb Wallace look at a reproduction of a May 30, 1925 issue of The Dispatch-Herald of Erie, Pa. There were various stories plastered on its front page and, among them, had themes that would relate to his future career as someone who served in the Air Force during World War II.

Reprint of hometown newspaper among events celebrating 97th birthday of Vancouver WWII veteran

Frank Wallace, left, along with one of his sons John Wallace, center, and Deb Wallace look at a reproduction of a May 30, 1925 issue of The Dispatch-Herald of Erie, Pa. There were various stories plastered on its front page and, among them, had themes that would relate to his future career as someone who served in the Air Force during World War II.

June 1, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Frank Wallace watched as 500 copies of his hometown’s newspaper, dated from May 30, 1925, zoomed on belts overhead. Read story

Patriot Guard Riders prepare to lower the casket of Francis E. Dick into his gravesite at the Fort Vancouver Military Cemetery on Feb. 13, 2019. The group will do as much or as little as the family asks, Patriot Guard Rider Lynn Vaughn said.

Patriot Guard Riders defend fallen heroes across the Northwest

Patriot Guard Riders prepare to lower the casket of Francis E. Dick into his gravesite at the Fort Vancouver Military Cemetery on Feb. 13, 2019. The group will do as much or as little as the family asks, Patriot Guard Rider Lynn Vaughn said.

May 30, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

It’s not uncommon for a Patriot Guard Rider to travel hundreds of miles on a motorcycle to attend a stranger’s funeral. Read story

Janie Peto pauses in the hallway of her Vancouver home to view a portrait of her son, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jason Peto. He died from injuries sustained during his service in Sangin, Afghanistan, in 2010.

‘Every day is Memorial Day’ for Vancouver Gold Star family

Janie Peto pauses in the hallway of her Vancouver home to view a portrait of her son, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jason Peto. He died from injuries sustained during his service in Sangin, Afghanistan, in 2010.

May 29, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News Free

As Janie Peto heard her son’s laughter through the screen, tears welled in her eyes and her hand searched for the dog tag that hung around her neck. Read story

An honor guard made of multiple branches of the military practices posting the colors before the 2019 Memorial Day service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Monday morning, May 27, 2019.

Memorial Day observances planned in Clark County

An honor guard made of multiple branches of the military practices posting the colors before the 2019 Memorial Day service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Monday morning, May 27, 2019.

May 27, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

After a two-year absence, those wishing to honor fallen service members at Vancouver’s chief memorial event will be able to gather again at the Vancouver Barracks. Read story

Herrera Beutler plans telephone town hall

May 24, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

Southwest Washingtonians can share their thoughts on U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s work in Congress during her upcoming live telephone town hall scheduled for 5:30 p.m. June 1. Read story

Atlas Shives, 2, of Vancouver, from left, joins his parents, Brendon and Lucia Shives, as they pass the Esther Short Park playground area Friday afternoon. Playground construction is scheduled to begin in June.

Work on new Esther Short Park playground to start in June

Atlas Shives, 2, of Vancouver, from left, joins his parents, Brendon and Lucia Shives, as they pass the Esther Short Park playground area Friday afternoon. Playground construction is scheduled to begin in June.

May 24, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

Washington’s oldest public square will soon welcome its new playground after a fire left it scorched and dangerous for children to use. Read story

Brent Hennrich of Vancouver announced Friday that he is stepping aside in the race for the 3rd Congressional District to support fellow Democrat Marie Perez.

Democrat Hennrich withdraws from 3rd Congressional District race

Brent Hennrich of Vancouver announced Friday that he is stepping aside in the race for the 3rd Congressional District to support fellow Democrat Marie Perez.

May 20, 2022, 5:01pm Clark County News

Brent Hennrich of Vancouver, a Democrat competing to replace U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in Congress, announced Friday that he will withdraw from the race and endorse fellow Democrat Marie Perez. Read story

National Park Service reaches out to teachers

May 19, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News Free

The National Park Service invites local K-12 teachers to participate in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program from July 10 to Aug. 20 to learn about place-based education from rangers. Read story

Mori is named Vancouver’s new police chief

May 18, 2022, 9:01pm Clark County News

Assistant Police Chief Jeffrey Mori has been selected as the Vancouver Police Department’s next leader, the city announced Wednesday. Read story