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Many of WSU Clark County Extension's Master Gardeners start their crops at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell.

Clark County to buy 10-acre parcel to benefit wetland project at 78th Street Heritage Farm

Many of WSU Clark County Extension's Master Gardeners start their crops at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell.

August 18, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Clark County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the purchase of a nearly 10-acre parcel of land on the east side of the 78th Street Heritage Farm. Read story

Customers take a minute to decide their lunch order while visiting the food carts at Living Hope Church on Northeast Andresen Road.

Living Hope Church wants Vancouver food cart owners to help pay $45K bill for traffic study

Customers take a minute to decide their lunch order while visiting the food carts at Living Hope Church on Northeast Andresen Road.

August 18, 2023, 6:03am Business

A land use permit that Living Hope Church did not acquire until months after its food cart pod was established came with an unexpected traffic study fee of $45,000. Now Living Hope wants food cart owners to help foot the bill. Read story

The Oregon Health & Science University campus in Portland is seen in 2016.

OHSU to acquire Legacy Health in merger; combined entity will have 32,000 employees

The Oregon Health & Science University campus in Portland is seen in 2016.

August 17, 2023, 3:19pm Business

Legacy Health and Oregon Health & Science University announced Wednesday that the two health care systems are combining. Read story

To make Highway 14 safer, WSDOT is implementing new safety measures such as a temporary queue warning system will be installed near the work zone, and some of the project ramp meters will be activated earlier than scheduled.

Officials in Clark County concerned about troubling trend in work zone crashes

To make Highway 14 safer, WSDOT is implementing new safety measures such as a temporary queue warning system will be installed near the work zone, and some of the project ramp meters will be activated earlier than scheduled.

August 17, 2023, 6:09am Clark County News

Swimming at Frenchman’s Bar, walks by the fort and long sips from Alderbrook’s pink lemonade fountains can be synonymous with the smoldering and long summer days in Clark County. Read story

Leticia Amezcua looks for clothes Wednesday at The Giving Closet. Amezcua said she's been shopping for her family here for 15 years. Founder Denise Currie says the free community store could be forced to close in as little as five months if it does not find new funding sources.

Vancouver’s Giving Closet might close doors after loss of major donors

Leticia Amezcua looks for clothes Wednesday at The Giving Closet. Amezcua said she's been shopping for her family here for 15 years. Founder Denise Currie says the free community store could be forced to close in as little as five months if it does not find new funding sources.

August 17, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

When The Giving Closet opens at 10:30 a.m., a line of adults and children stream in. The kids bolt for the toy section. The parents head for the racks filled with clothes. Read story

Phillip Dick, who has been a volunteer at Living Hope Church for four years, takes a moment to rest while helping those in need at the church's cooling center. The facility featured air conditioning, water, fresh fruit, snacks and fudge bars for those looking to escape the heat.

‘What’s a cooling center?’: Many in Clark County in need have no idea facilities exist

Phillip Dick, who has been a volunteer at Living Hope Church for four years, takes a moment to rest while helping those in need at the church's cooling center. The facility featured air conditioning, water, fresh fruit, snacks and fudge bars for those looking to escape the heat.

August 16, 2023, 6:08am Clark County Health

J.P. Walmer spent the first day living outside chasing the shade to stay out of the 103-degree heat. Read story

Vancouver Police Department hires two assistant chiefs

August 16, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

Earlier this summer, the Vancouver Police Department brought in two assistant chiefs, filling roles that had been vacant for nearly a year. Read story

Pedestrians and traffic travel along Main Street in downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver eyes easing rules on size of buildings

Pedestrians and traffic travel along Main Street in downtown Vancouver.

August 15, 2023, 6:06pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Vancouver City Council on Monday night took the first step to loosen restrictions on the size of building footprints in downtown Vancouver. Read story

(Photo contributed by The Port of Vancouver)

Scientist: Floating wetlands a natural solution for algae blooms in Clark County lakes

(Photo contributed by The Port of Vancouver)

August 15, 2023, 6:07am Business

A litany of solutions exist that can rid the region’s waters of contaminants and persistent algae blooms, yet one contender remains relatively unknown. Read story

Coopers Hawk Perched on Tree (iStock.com)

Cooper’s hawks in the ’hood in Clark County

Coopers Hawk Perched on Tree (iStock.com)

August 15, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

The constant sound of crying and screaming shattered the peace around my home a few weeks ago. The intense, ongoing racket was alarming, even shocking — until I started enjoying it. In the end, all that desperate wailing is what helped me make a positive identification. Read story