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Vancouver man in court accused of slashing tires on more than 30 cars

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August 27, 2024, 4:24pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man appeared in court Monday accused of slashing tires on at least 37 vehicles — causing an estimated $14,000 in damage — in Vancouver’s Carter Park neighborhood. Read story

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Suspect arrested after vehicles exchange gunfire in Hazel Dell parking lot, says Clark County Sheriff’s Office

A Clark County Sheriff's Office vehicle.

August 27, 2024, 7:59am Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s office is investigating after two vehicles exchanged gunfire Monday evening in a parking lot in Hazel Dell. Read story

Michael Curtis of Washougal greets a dog along the Columbia River, in 2024. Curtis has raised more than $56,000 for Northwest Battle Buddies through his 1,000-mile journey down the Columbia River on a stand-up paddleboard.

Washougal man paddles entire length of the Columbia River on a paddleboard, raising $56K for NW Battle Buddies

Michael Curtis of Washougal greets a dog along the Columbia River, in 2024. Curtis has raised more than $56,000 for Northwest Battle Buddies through his 1,000-mile journey down the Columbia River on a stand-up paddleboard.

August 27, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

After seven years, three surgeries, 18 months of physical therapy and 1,000 miles of rigorous paddleboarding, Michael Curtis is about to complete the most ambitious journey of his self-described “adventurous life.” Read story

Tabby Stokes, left, and Alizz Quarles, serve as chairwoman and vice chairwoman of Hands Across the Bridge. The event celebrating addiction recovery begins at 10 a.m. Monday in Esther Short Park.

Recovery from addiction achievable: Hands Across the Bridge set for Labor Day

Tabby Stokes, left, and Alizz Quarles, serve as chairwoman and vice chairwoman of Hands Across the Bridge. The event celebrating addiction recovery begins at 10 a.m. Monday in Esther Short Park.

August 27, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Health

Tabby Stokes and Alizz Quarles will take the Esther Short Park stage again on Labor Day to kick off the 23rd annual Hands Across the Bridge event with a hopeful message that’s worth repeating: Recovery from addiction is achievable. Read story

Greg Kimsey

Judge dismisses Rob Anderson’s legal challenges against Clark County

Greg Kimsey

August 26, 2024, 5:11pm Clark County News

Washougal resident Rob Anderson was in Clark County Superior Court last week related to two of his legal challenges against the county, both of which were dismissed. Read story

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Vancouver man accused of stealing $73,000 worth of collectible stamps from Hazel Dell-area store

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

August 26, 2024, 5:02pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man is accused of stealing more than $70,000 worth of collectible stamps from a Hazel Dell-area store and trying to sell them to another stamp store. Read story

Former Ridgefield School District superintendent Nathan McCann is pictured at Ridgefield High School on August 26, 2019. McCann, who resigned in August 2023, was the subject of a Title IX investigation last year after an employee filed a complaint describing an angry outburst about a school policy. The investigation found McCann was not guilty of committing acts of gender discrimination or sexual harassment, but interviews with staff included in investigation documents revealed many female employees felt he displayed a pattern of unprofessional behavior toward them during his nine-year tenure.

Investigation into former Ridgefield schools chief found pattern of mistreatment after female employees speak out

Former Ridgefield School District superintendent Nathan McCann is pictured at Ridgefield High School on August 26, 2019. McCann, who resigned in August 2023, was the subject of a Title IX investigation last year after an employee filed a complaint describing an angry outburst about a school policy. The investigation found McCann was not guilty of committing acts of gender discrimination or sexual harassment, but interviews with staff included in investigation documents revealed many female employees felt he displayed a pattern of unprofessional behavior toward them during his nine-year tenure.

August 26, 2024, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

A 2023 investigation into former Ridgefield School District Superintendent Nathan McCann found he exhibited a pattern of mistreating female employees throughout his nine-year tenure, but that such behavior did not amount to a violation of Title IX. Read story

Heidi Leonard of Vancouver walks downstairs through her apartment building complex. Leonard lives at The Pacific and said the supportive housing needs more security and accountability.

Can Housing First work in the face of Clark county’s fentanyl crisis? Residents say apartments are rife with drug use and crime

Heidi Leonard of Vancouver walks downstairs through her apartment building complex. Leonard lives at The Pacific and said the supportive housing needs more security and accountability.

August 24, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

Heidi Leonard lives at The Pacific apartments, but some days, the 51-year-old wishes she were still homeless. Read story

Andy and Tiffany Regan stand in front of their newly opened Camas Cheese Co. shop at 231 N.E. Fourth Ave., in downtown Camas earlier this month.

‘Like love, cheese should be shared’: Camas Cheese Co. opens in downtown Camas

Andy and Tiffany Regan stand in front of their newly opened Camas Cheese Co. shop at 231 N.E. Fourth Ave., in downtown Camas earlier this month.

August 24, 2024, 6:10am Business

A new downtown Camas business is on a mission to expand palates. Read story

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Vancouver company says an AI real estate agent would save homebuyers money; human real estate agents doubt AI can replace them

An image generated by artificial intelligence through the company OpenAI, which owns ChatGPT.

August 24, 2024, 6:10am Business

A new Vancouver-based company called Joy is creating an AI real estate agent that will give buyers back 70 percent of the sales commission. Read story