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The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad is receiving $4.7 million from Washington transportation funds for the railroad's rehabilitation. In this 2002 photo, BYCX Railroad volunteers replace rotted ties on the north end of the line.

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad gets $4.7 million boost

November 27, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad is about to get an update thanks to $4.7 million from Washington transportation funds. Rehabilitation of the line will be broken into three phases, the first of which is scheduled to start this fall. Read story

Children wait in line with their families for a chance to ride dinosaurs. There were also bouncy houses, a jeep ride and a fossil dig for children.

Dinosaurs roar to life in Ridgefield

November 26, 2022, 6:28pm Clark County News

“Hello, there,” bellowed dino trainer Joe Johnson as I walked into the Clark County Event Center on Saturday morning. “Welcome to Jurassic Quest,” he continued, introducing his baby Tyrannosaurus rex to the crowd of giggling children around me. Read story

Roses adorn crosses at a makeshift memorial for the victims of a mass shooting at Club Q, gay nightclub, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Vancouver pastor condemned for anti-LGBTQ sermon

November 25, 2022, 8:10pm Churches & Religion

The pastor for Vancouver’s Sure Foundation Baptist Church is drawing online condemnation after a Tuesday sermon during which he said “it’s a good thing” five people were killed in a shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado, in what he acknowledged are hate-filled views. Read story

Clark County sheriff's deputies are investigating after employees at 7-Eleven stores in Hazel Dell and Orchards reported finding credit card skimmers -- a device installed on card readers that collects card information -- on their card readers Friday.

7-Eleven Stores report finding credit card skimmers

November 25, 2022, 5:50pm Clark County News

Clark County sheriff’s deputies are investigating after employees at 7-Eleven stores in Hazel Dell and Orchards reported finding credit card skimmers on their card readers Friday. Read story

Clam digging south of the Oysterville approach at the northern end of Long Beach Peninsula.

Razor clam dig closures in effect for all Washington beaches

November 24, 2022, 3:23pm Editor's Choice

The recreational razor clam season on all coastal beaches remains closed until further notice, shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Wednesday. Read story

Save the date: Mark your calendar for Clark County holiday events

Revelers gather in Esther Short Park early Friday evening after the annual lighting of the park’s Christmas tree.

November 24, 2022, 6:05am Clark County Life

Join the Rotary Club of Vancouver for the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony at 4 p.m. Friday at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. Enjoy entertainment, live music, carriage rides and holiday treats. Santa and the elves will help everyone make merry as thousands of twinkling lights come alive at 6… Read story

Washington lakes stocked for Black Friday trout fishing

The rainbow trout stocked out by the state for the Black Friday fishery run much larger than the average trout stocked out in spring and summer. The fish average a pound and a half, and can run to three pounds.

November 23, 2022, 6:05am Editor's Choice

Forget about standing in lines on the day after Thanksgiving this year, and think instead about casting a line in one of the many lakes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is still stocking this November. Read story