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An Albertsons grocery store is seen in Boise, Idaho, on Oct. 14, 2022. The attorneys general of California, Illinois and the District of Columbia are suing Albertsons in an effort to stop the grocery chain from paying a nearly $4 billion dividend to its shareholders, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. (Sarah A.

Kroger-Albertsons merger: Sens. Murray, Cantwell say plan a threat to consumers

November 2, 2022, 6:18pm Business

Criticism is mounting locally and around the state to the announced merger between Kroger, parent company of Fred Meyer and QFC, and Albertsons, parent company of Albertsons and Safeway. Read story

A garage that was heavily damaged by an explosion, possibly from an accidental discharge of a firework, Wednesday afternoon in Vancouver's Ogden neighborhood. Two occupants were displaced.

Explosion heavily damages Vancouver home’s garage

November 2, 2022, 3:03pm Clark County News

Two people were displaced after an explosion, possibly caused by an accidental discharge of a firework, heavily damaged a home’s garage Wednesday afternoon in Vancouver’s Ogden neighborhood. Read story

Washington's 3rd Congressional District candidate Joe Kent, R-Yacolt, speaks at a Sept. debate in Hazel Dell.

3rd Congressional District candidate Kent tied to firm not named by campaign

November 2, 2022, 6:08am Clark County News

A deeper dive into Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate Joe Kent’s 2021 wage and tax statement shows ties to another company not previously named by the campaign. Read story

Arguably the biggest change from the days of the Columbia River Crossing project a decade ago, the Coast Guard now requires a preliminary navigation determination to be created much earlier in the review process.

I-5 Bridge replacement officials learn from past, hope policy changes smooth path to new span

November 2, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

One of the biggest hurdles the Interstate Bridge Replacement program faces has moved much closer to the starting line, thanks to policy changes made following the failed Columbia River Crossing megaproject. Read story

Golden Tent Mongolian Grill near Vancouver Mall in 2017.

Affordable housing development proposed near Vancouver Mall

November 1, 2022, 3:39pm Business

The city of Vancouver received a pre-application on Oct. 24 for a new five-story, multifamily affordable housing complex near Vancouver Mall. Read story

Clark County sheriff candidate John Horch stands next to a campaign sign on Northwest 139th Street in Salmon Creek.

Horch admits early job issues at Clark County Sheriff’s Office

November 1, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

With one week left before the Nov. 8 general election, Clark County sheriff candidate John Horch addressed concerns about disciplinary actions in the early years of his 33-year employment with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

Clark County sheriff candidate Rey Reynolds stands in front of a campaign sign in Walnut Grove.

Vancouver Police Department probes Rey Reynolds’ comments on trans people

November 1, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

The Vancouver Police Department is investigating complaints against Cpl. Rey Reynolds over statements he made during an appearance on an online Christian political show, “Cross Politic,” alongside Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate Joe Kent. Reynolds made the appearance as a candidate for Clark County sheriff. Read story