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Gather and Feast Farm owner Mark Lopez stands on his La Center property in 2022. He supports revising Clark County&rsquo;s codes to enable rural events. The county is forming a task force to consider changes to its existing codes governing commercial events in rural areas.

Clark County Council forming task force to review code that only allows wineries to host rural events

Gather and Feast Farm owner Mark Lopez stands on his La Center property in 2022. He supports revising Clark County&rsquo;s codes to enable rural events. The county is forming a task force to consider changes to its existing codes governing commercial events in rural areas.

December 13, 2023, 3:01pm Clark County News

Clark County has begun recruiting members for a newly formed task force that will look at whether the county’s existing code for commercial events — weddings, birthday and graduation parties, receptions and other small gatherings — in rural areas should be changed. Read story

After its windows were broken in recent weeks, Bleu Door Bakery decided to sell Broken Window cookies so the community could show support for the business.

Vancouver businesses’ windows broken during spate of vandalism

After its windows were broken in recent weeks, Bleu Door Bakery decided to sell Broken Window cookies so the community could show support for the business.

December 12, 2023, 5:12pm Business

Bleu Door Bakery has been a staple of Vancouver’s Uptown Village for more than a decade. It’s well known in the community for its decadent pastries and cookies. Read story

King County Regional Homeless Authority chief ombudsperson Katara Jordan, left, and ombudsperson Em Ishiki work in their downtown Seattle office last month. The authority started an ombuds program for people experiencing homelessness in King County. The program, which launched in 2021, could be a model for Clark County.

Ombuds program in King County gives those experiencing homelessness an ally in navigating system, resolving problems

King County Regional Homeless Authority chief ombudsperson Katara Jordan, left, and ombudsperson Em Ishiki work in their downtown Seattle office last month. The authority started an ombuds program for people experiencing homelessness in King County. The program, which launched in 2021, could be a model for Clark County.

December 12, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

Katara Jordan adjusts her cellphone against her ear with one hand while the other dances across her laptop’s keyboard. Read story

The Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is pictured May 1, 2020.

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics switches to lottery admission

The Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is pictured May 1, 2020.

December 11, 2023, 7:05pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, the biggest magnet school in Vancouver Public Schools, is changing its application process from a merit-based approach to a lottery system. Read story

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Early morning police chase in Orchards area ends in 2 arrests

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December 11, 2023, 9:54am Clark County News

Two people were arrested and a third remains outstanding after a police chase early Monday morning on state Highway 503 in Orchards. Read story

A dedication sign welcomes visitors to Crown Park, shown in December 2021. The park is slated for a full remodel.

Crown Park Renovation: Camas City Council OKs full remodel

A dedication sign welcomes visitors to Crown Park, shown in December 2021. The park is slated for a full remodel.

December 11, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

The majority of the Camas City Council said last week they support moving forward with renovations for all of Crown Park instead of taking a piecemeal approach or halting the master planning project altogether. Read story

The city of Vancouver is proposing major traffic changes to Fourth Plain Boulevard from F Street to Andresen Road.

Vancouver to receive nearly $5.7 million for improvements along Fourth Plain, Cantwell announces

The city of Vancouver is proposing major traffic changes to Fourth Plain Boulevard from F Street to Andresen Road.

December 9, 2023, 6:34pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver will receive nearly $5.7 million for improvements on Fourth Plain Boulevard as part of the Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., announced Saturday. Read story

From left to right: Stuart Rouse, 64, Melissa Rouse, 19, Cristina Rouse, 63, and Kristina Rouse, 33. The family, along with Eric Rouse, 57, were identified by relatives as those killed Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide in Orchards.

‘Our hearts are shattered’: Five dead in apparent murder-suicide in Orchards identified as Rouse family

From left to right: Stuart Rouse, 64, Melissa Rouse, 19, Cristina Rouse, 63, and Kristina Rouse, 33. The family, along with Eric Rouse, 57, were identified by relatives as those killed Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide in Orchards.

December 7, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Family members confirmed the Rouse family as the five people killed Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide at an Orchards home. Read story

Neighbors are concerned about safety on Southeast McGillivray Boulevard in east Vancouver.

Vancouver’s plan to remove lanes from McGillivray Boulevard has residents concerned about safety, congestion

Neighbors are concerned about safety on Southeast McGillivray Boulevard in east Vancouver.

December 7, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

A Tuesday meeting about proposed changes to McGillivray Boulevard in east Vancouver drew a crowd of about 40 with concerns about the project. Read story

Lewis River Highway is closed in both directions near Cougar.

Atmospheric river pushes through Clark County, causing flooding, road closures, record temperatures

Lewis River Highway is closed in both directions near Cougar.

December 6, 2023, 8:10pm Clark County News Free

An atmospheric river pushed through the region early this week, causing flooding, road closures and record-breaking temperatures. Read story