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Kindergartner Tiffany Chang briefly drops her mask to enjoy a socially-distanced snack after recess at Eisenhower Elementary School in May. All students and staff will need to wear masks when the school year starts.

Clark County school districts, businesses take Inslee’s mask announcement in stride

Kindergartner Tiffany Chang briefly drops her mask to enjoy a socially-distanced snack after recess at Eisenhower Elementary School in May. All students and staff will need to wear masks when the school year starts.

July 29, 2021, 6:02am Business

Students and staff in K-12 schools statewide will continue to be legally required to wear masks as protection from COVID-19 under a mandate announced Wednesday by Gov. Jay Inslee. Read story

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Vancouver police locate missing Vancouver man, 68

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July 28, 2021, 8:15pm Clark County News

Vancouver police are seeking the public’s assistance locating a 68-year-old Vancouver man with dementia who went missing Wednesday afternoon. Read story

Safeway pharmacist Kristen Morin administers a dose of vaccine to Carol Hoak of Vancouver.

SW Washington study: Vaccination reduced senior COVID-19 hospitalizations by 90%

Safeway pharmacist Kristen Morin administers a dose of vaccine to Carol Hoak of Vancouver.

July 28, 2021, 9:56am Clark County Health

Being vaccinated against COVID-19 reduced the risk of hospitalization by 90 percent for people age 65 and older, according to a report released Wednesday by public health officials. Read story

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Teen dies, three hurt in two-car crash Tuesday in southeast Battle Ground

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July 27, 2021, 10:02pm Clark County News

A 17-year-old boy died and three others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday in southeast Battle Ground, according to the Battle Ground Police Department. Read story

Bartender Britton Brown disinfects a table after customers leave Heathen Brewing in Vancouver in July.

Clark County Public Health: Mask up indoors, vaccinated or not

Bartender Britton Brown disinfects a table after customers leave Heathen Brewing in Vancouver in July.

July 27, 2021, 4:16pm Clark County Health

Facing surging COVID-19 cases, Clark County Public Health is  recommending that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, resume wearing masks indoors to help prevent the spread of the disease. Read story

Candidates sought for open Clark-Cowlitz post

July 27, 2021, 6:01am Clark County News

The Clark County Auditor’s Office will open a special filing period from 8 a.m. Aug. 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 6 for Position 5 on the Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Board of Commissioners. Read story

Chipman, Coker tapped for Ridgefield council

July 24, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

The Ridgefield City Council this week appointed Judy Chipman and Rachel Coker to Positions 7 and 2, respectively, filling two vacancies created by council resignations. Read story

Medical Reserve Corps volunteer Ruth Gorley gives Vancouver resident Ryan Tydingco a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine May 8 at Clark County Public Health's short-term vaccination pod at Woodland High School. After an early rush of people, the flow had slowed down by the late morning for the drop-in vaccination event.

Vaccinations urged as COVID-19 cases rise in Clark County

Medical Reserve Corps volunteer Ruth Gorley gives Vancouver resident Ryan Tydingco a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine May 8 at Clark County Public Health's short-term vaccination pod at Woodland High School. After an early rush of people, the flow had slowed down by the late morning for the drop-in vaccination event.

July 24, 2021, 6:03am Clark County Health

As the coronavirus pandemic regains steam in Clark County, health officials are urging those who have not been vaccinated to wear face coverings in indoor spaces and get vaccinated as soon as possible. Read story

Law enforcement officers investigate the scene of a reported shooting at The Pointe Apartments on Friday evening.

Clark County sheriff’s deputy killed in Vancouver

Law enforcement officers investigate the scene of a reported shooting at The Pointe Apartments on Friday evening.

July 23, 2021, 9:45pm Clark County News

A Clark County sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed Friday evening in an incident at an east Vancouver apartment complex, prompting a large law enforcement response and manhunt that has led to several arrests. Read story

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is seeking the driver of this vehicle to interview as a possible witness in an investigation into a July 11 fatal crash in Hockinson.

Detectives seek public’s help finding possible witnesses to fatal July 11 crash in Hockinson

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is seeking the driver of this vehicle to interview as a possible witness in an investigation into a July 11 fatal crash in Hockinson.

July 22, 2021, 7:01am Clark County News

Detectives with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit are seeking the public’s assistance locating two vehicles whose drivers may be witnesses to a July 11 fatal crash in Hockinson. Read story