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Volunteer Jane Skelly writes down data at the Eco-Blitz at Vancouver Lake. Volunteers recording wildlife in and around the lake.

Clues found on ground at Eco-Blitz species search

Volunteer Jane Skelly writes down data at the Eco-Blitz at Vancouver Lake. Volunteers recording wildlife in and around the lake.

September 24, 2016, 8:13pm Clark County News

"We got scat down here!" Jane Skelly said. Read story

Jenny Thompson, the executive director for the Vancouver Police Activities League, falls into the dunk tank Thursday at Mill Creek Pub during Give More 24!

Give More 24! raises $915,539 for local causes

Jenny Thompson, the executive director for the Vancouver Police Activities League, falls into the dunk tank Thursday at Mill Creek Pub during Give More 24!

September 23, 2016, 10:31am Churches & Religion

Thursday’s all-day giving spree, Give More 24!, raised $915,539 for Southwest Washington charities. While almost $85,000 shy of the day’s $1 million fundraising goal, it's about $240,000 more than was raised last year. Read story

Vancouver Police Department Lt. Steve Neal, right, pushes the target Thursday to dunk Jenny Thompson, the executive director for the Vancouver Police Activities League, into the water at Mill Creek Pub in Battle Ground during Give More 24!

Give More 24! aims to bring in $1 millionvideo icon

Vancouver Police Department Lt. Steve Neal, right, pushes the target Thursday to dunk Jenny Thompson, the executive director for the Vancouver Police Activities League, into the water at Mill Creek Pub in Battle Ground during Give More 24!

September 22, 2016, 9:05pm Clark County News

Brad Richardson stood alone in the middle of Propstra Square on Thursday morning wearing a blue bike helmet that had an iPhone on a selfie stick taped to it. He was talking — seemingly to himself — about the history of the Short family, the namesake of Esther Short Park. Read story

Margaret and Art Rojsza of Artus Construction walk up the completed stairs they built at Wintler Park&#039;s east entrance.

Wintler Park’s new stairs are built to last

Margaret and Art Rojsza of Artus Construction walk up the completed stairs they built at Wintler Park&#039;s east entrance.

September 21, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Life

Accessing Wintler Park from the east just got a little easier and safer. Read story

An accessory dwelling unit under construction, right, is seen next to a house along Daniels Street on Sept.

Sweet on in-law suites

An accessory dwelling unit under construction, right, is seen next to a house along Daniels Street on Sept.

September 18, 2016, 6:02am Business

Someone could mistake the small house off Daniels Street for a garage. And, actually, an old carport was torn down to make way for the 506-square-foot home. Read story

Pat Kearns of the band Blue Skies for Black Hearts plays a few songs for the staff at MacKay Sposito as part of 2014&#039;s Give More 24! charity event. This year&#039;s 24-hour event is scheduled for Thursday.

It’s that time again: Give More 24!

Pat Kearns of the band Blue Skies for Black Hearts plays a few songs for the staff at MacKay Sposito as part of 2014&#039;s Give More 24! charity event. This year&#039;s 24-hour event is scheduled for Thursday.

September 17, 2016, 6:03am Clark County News

Clark County's annual midnight-to-midnight giving spree, Give More 24!, aims to raise $1 million for local charities on Thursday. Read story

Lines for the cash registers and fitting rooms zigzagged through the store during the grand opening of H&amp;M at Vancouver Mall.

H&M opens outlet at Vancouver Mall

Lines for the cash registers and fitting rooms zigzagged through the store during the grand opening of H&amp;M at Vancouver Mall.

September 15, 2016, 7:47pm Business

Swedish clothing retailer H&M opened Thursday at Vancouver Mall. Read story

Ridgefield is home to a cluster of new housing developments west of Interstate 5 along Pioneer Street.

Clark County housing market hits $300K

Ridgefield is home to a cluster of new housing developments west of Interstate 5 along Pioneer Street.

September 15, 2016, 7:40pm Clark County News

Clark County’s housing market reached an entirely new level last month when the median sale price passed $300,000. Read story

Outdoor living is a featured element in this year&#039;s Parade of Homes in the Ridgefield area, which is put on annually by the Building Industry Association of Clark County.

Outdoor living focus of 39th Parade of Homes

Outdoor living is a featured element in this year&#039;s Parade of Homes in the Ridgefield area, which is put on annually by the Building Industry Association of Clark County.

September 15, 2016, 6:05am Business

In the market for a high-end home, or just daydreaming about one? The 39th annual Parade of Homes kicks off Friday at Carty Road Estates in north Clark County, with Cascade West Development, Quail Homes and Everest Homes showing off the latest in home building, landscaping and interior design. Read story

Clark County income climbs 4.1%

September 14, 2016, 9:07pm Clark County News

The median household income in Clark County increased 4.1 percent to $64,275 between 2014 and 2015, according to U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey estimates released Wednesday. Read story