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Wrong-way crash on Highway 14 leaves driver dead, two injured in Vancouver, says WSP

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December 21, 2023, 7:25am Clark County News

A Vancouver woman driving the wrong way on state Highway 14 was killed Wednesday night when she caused a multivehicle crash, according to the Washington State Patrol. Read story

An Amtrak Cascades train makes a brief stop in Vancouver to pick up passengers Dec. 20. Amtrak Cascades added two new round trips between Portland and Seattle in December that theoretically make it possible to commute from Vancouver to Portland by train.

Is Amtrak Cascades a new commuter option from Vancouver into Portland?

An Amtrak Cascades train makes a brief stop in Vancouver to pick up passengers Dec. 20. Amtrak Cascades added two new round trips between Portland and Seattle in December that theoretically make it possible to commute from Vancouver to Portland by train.

December 21, 2023, 6:07am Business

The 65,000 Clark County residents who commute into Oregon each day for work have nearly all had to choose between their vehicles or C-Tran buses as their conveyance — until now. Read story

Crews lay down gravel on a new road being built by Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad to service future mining activity in the Chelatchie Bluff mineral lands. Residents in the area are concerned about the impacts the road work and mining will have on the environment.

Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad ordered to cease road-building, expansion

Crews lay down gravel on a new road being built by Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad to service future mining activity in the Chelatchie Bluff mineral lands. Residents in the area are concerned about the impacts the road work and mining will have on the environment.

December 20, 2023, 6:36pm Business

Federal authorities have ordered Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad to cease its road-building and rail-yard-expansion efforts in Chelatchie following a Nov. 16 visit to the site by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Marines Fisheries Service and Environmental Protection Agency. Read story

A variety of the West Coast ice creamery Salt & Straw's unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut.

Salt & Straw sets January opening date for Waterfront Vancouver

A variety of the West Coast ice creamery Salt & Straw's unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut.

December 20, 2023, 1:13pm Business

Portland ice cream phenom Salt & Straw is opening its Waterfront Vancouver location Jan. 5 — a joyful announcement for Vancouver’s ice cream fans. Read story

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Man’s burning body found on downtown Vancouver sidewalk; police say no foul play suspected

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December 20, 2023, 1:06pm Clark County News

Vancouver police are investigating after a man’s burning body was found early Wednesday morning on a sidewalk in downtown Vancouver. No foul play is suspected at this time. Read story

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Vancouver City Council gives City Manager Eric Holmes $27,000 raise

Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes (The Columbian files)

December 19, 2023, 5:54pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver city councilors believe Eric Holmes is doing such an exceptional job as city manager that they gave him an 8.5 percent raise, or $27,000 annually, Monday. Holmes now makes $344,000, up from $317,000. Read story

The Columbian files WaferTech, pictured here in 2003, was the first dedicated semiconductor contract manufacturer in the United States. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Camas chipmaker WaferTech changes name to TSMC Washington, expanding global reach

The Columbian files WaferTech, pictured here in 2003, was the first dedicated semiconductor contract manufacturer in the United States. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

December 19, 2023, 12:07pm Business

After nearly 30 years of operating in Camas as WaferTech, the TSMC chipmaker has officially taken a new name — TSMC Washington. Read story

Steve Hilken, one of the owners of Courses Golf &amp; Grill opening in east Vancouver, takes a swing as he demonstrates a new golf simulator last week.

Courses Golf & Grill aims for perfect mix of food, drink, sport at restaurant opening in east Vancouver

Steve Hilken, one of the owners of Courses Golf &amp; Grill opening in east Vancouver, takes a swing as he demonstrates a new golf simulator last week.

December 19, 2023, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Golf isn’t ideal for players during the region’s rainy, icy and snowy seasons. Read story

The Washington Department of Ecology designated the upper Green River watershed and its tributaries as &ldquo;outstanding resource waters,&rdquo; warranting a high level of protection due to its ecological and recreational benefits.

Ecology protects Southwest Washington’s upper Green River, giving it, its tributaries the state’s highest level of protection

The Washington Department of Ecology designated the upper Green River watershed and its tributaries as &ldquo;outstanding resource waters,&rdquo; warranting a high level of protection due to its ecological and recreational benefits.

December 19, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Southwest Washington’s upper Green River watershed and its tributaries now have the state’s highest level of protection from future water degradation. Read story

A sign welcomes visitors and residents to La Center.

La Center plans downtown expansion that could include annexing 14-acres, waterfront recreation

A sign welcomes visitors and residents to La Center.

December 19, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

Mayor Thomas Strobehn and Community Development Director Bryan Kast unveiled a plan called Downtown 2.0 to expand La Center’s footprint during the city council’s annual retreat Saturday. Read story