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The Lewis and Clark Bridge spanning the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon.

Lewis and Clark Bridge to close July 16

The Lewis and Clark Bridge spanning the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon.

May 3, 2023, 5:51pm Clark County News

The Lewis and Clark Bridge is closing for vehicles July 16 and could remain that way for up to eight days amid construction. Read story

Cars and trucks travel north on the Interstate 5 Bridge, seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers.

Oregon governor pauses toll plans until 2026

Cars and trucks travel north on the Interstate 5 Bridge, seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers.

May 2, 2023, 7:56pm Clark County News

Oregon interstates will live to see another toll-free year. Read story

Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files A family passes by Camas Slices in downtown Camas on April 10, 2021. A holding company affiliated with the nearby Journey Community Church recently purchased the former Camas Slices building on the corner of Northeast Cedar Street and Northeast Fourth Avenue in downtown Camas, as well as the adjacent building that once housed a State Farm insurance office. Church leaders say they plan to host community focus groups this spring to help gather ideas about how it might turn the former pizza shop into a youth-centered space.

Camas church draws concerns

Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files A family passes by Camas Slices in downtown Camas on April 10, 2021. A holding company affiliated with the nearby Journey Community Church recently purchased the former Camas Slices building on the corner of Northeast Cedar Street and Northeast Fourth Avenue in downtown Camas, as well as the adjacent building that once housed a State Farm insurance office. Church leaders say they plan to host community focus groups this spring to help gather ideas about how it might turn the former pizza shop into a youth-centered space.

May 2, 2023, 5:17pm Business

Fans of Camas Slices, downtown Camas’ only pizza joint, were dismayed to learn this month that the 2-year-old eatery would be closing its doors on April 23. Read story

A no-parking sign blocks an entrance to the empty lot that is the proposed location of the third Safe Stay site in downtown Vancouver.

Third Safe Stay Community construction costs stall timeline

A no-parking sign blocks an entrance to the empty lot that is the proposed location of the third Safe Stay site in downtown Vancouver.

May 2, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

The intersection of West 11th and Daniels streets will soon be the home to up to 40 Clark County residents transitioning out of homelessness. Read story

Dustin Brink, 31, appears Monday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree murder. He is accused of beating a former roommate to death with a hammer in January.

Judge sets bail at $2 million for Vancouver man accused of killing former roommate

Dustin Brink, 31, appears Monday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree murder. He is accused of beating a former roommate to death with a hammer in January.

May 1, 2023, 5:12pm Clark County News

A judge set bail Monday at $2 million for a Vancouver man accused of beating a former roommate to death with a hammer in January and taking his gun. Read story

Open House Ministries received $1 million toward its new 30-unit transitional family apartment building, which is now under construction at 1212 Jefferson St. in Vancouver.

Open House Ministries gains grant to build more affordable housing

Open House Ministries received $1 million toward its new 30-unit transitional family apartment building, which is now under construction at 1212 Jefferson St. in Vancouver.

May 1, 2023, 4:32pm Clark County News

Faith-based nonprofit Open House Ministries received significant funding to continue its efforts in relieving family homelessness in Vancouver. Read story

Culinary school students walk to class on Sept. 19 outside of Gaiser Hall during the first day of classes at Clark College.

Clark College’s proposed cuts drawing backlash

Culinary school students walk to class on Sept. 19 outside of Gaiser Hall during the first day of classes at Clark College.

April 30, 2023, 6:06am Business

Proposed budget cuts are rarely met with anything other than frustration and disdain. Read story

A bear caught on a residential lawn in the Gorge was transported miles away, released and hazed with loud noise and rubber buckshot -- an attempt to scare it away from humans permanently -- in remote, rural Snowden.

Habitat loss brings bears, cougars closer to suburbs, cities in Southwest Washington

A bear caught on a residential lawn in the Gorge was transported miles away, released and hazed with loud noise and rubber buckshot -- an attempt to scare it away from humans permanently -- in remote, rural Snowden.

April 30, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

This is the time of year when Clark County starts receiving visits from huge bellies on hairy legs. Read story

Nonprofit organizations in Clark County and around the state are counting down to GiveBig — a fundraising drive over 48 hours on May 2-3.

Give More 24! doubles down with GiveBIG

Nonprofit organizations in Clark County and around the state are counting down to GiveBig — a fundraising drive over 48 hours on May 2-3.

April 30, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington is teaming up with more than 130 nonprofits in the area for a 48-hour fundraising campaign this week. Read story

Children play on the merry-go-round at the newly reopened Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. The merry-go-round is at ground level and has seats to make it more accessible to kids with different abilities.

Vancouver’s Esther Short Park now has a playground for everybody

Children play on the merry-go-round at the newly reopened Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. The merry-go-round is at ground level and has seats to make it more accessible to kids with different abilities.

April 29, 2023, 8:57pm Clark County News

Shrieks and shouts of joy filled Esther Short Park on Saturday morning as kids in tie-dye, Keens and shirts boasting images of cartoon characters and superheroes moved throughout the newly reopened playground. Read story