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People wear face masks as they ride an escalator at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Face masks sold out and temperature checks at airports and train stations became the new norm as China strove Tuesday to control the outbreak of a new coronavirus that has reached four other countries and territories and threatens to spread further during the Lunar New Year travel rush.

Official: Despite case in state, coronavirus risk low in Clark County

People wear face masks as they ride an escalator at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Face masks sold out and temperature checks at airports and train stations became the new norm as China strove Tuesday to control the outbreak of a new coronavirus that has reached four other countries and territories and threatens to spread further during the Lunar New Year travel rush.

January 27, 2020, 7:21pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health has started the outreach and education process around coronavirus, but Southwest Washington residents shouldn’t be worried over the virus outbreak at this point, even with a case in Snohomish County. Read story

Brittany Ashworth, owner of Premier Cirque in Hazel Dell, swings during a Saturday trapeze class. She founded the business because she was tired of commuting to classes in Portland.

Circus arts classes in Hazel Dell gain popularity, offer unique workout

Brittany Ashworth, owner of Premier Cirque in Hazel Dell, swings during a Saturday trapeze class. She founded the business because she was tired of commuting to classes in Portland.

January 26, 2020, 6:05am Clark County Health

After a couple of tries, Kelley Baker kicked up her leg and hooked it around the bar during her first trapeze class at Premier Cirque in Hazel Dell. Pulling yourself up to sit on a trapeze is -- in and of itself -- a workout, even before you try any… Read story

Pyperann Jones, 22 months, relaxes with her mother, Taylor Jones, and one of the family's dogs, Bonnie, 1, at their Vancouver home.

Vancouver hospice program cares for pets so owners can be with dying loved ones

Pyperann Jones, 22 months, relaxes with her mother, Taylor Jones, and one of the family's dogs, Bonnie, 1, at their Vancouver home.

January 25, 2020, 6:00am Clark County Health

Clayton Jones was afforded little time to be a kid, which is why his parents got him two puppies — Bonnie and Clyde, pitbull-border collie mixes, who are sister and brother. Read story

Woodland couple Rachel and Jamison Dye have created The Cancer Box, which they hope will help others fight cancer. The boxes, expected to be available in April, will cost about $90 per delivery.

Woodland cancer survivor, husband create The Cancer Box

Woodland couple Rachel and Jamison Dye have created The Cancer Box, which they hope will help others fight cancer. The boxes, expected to be available in April, will cost about $90 per delivery.

January 20, 2020, 7:38pm Business

When Rachel Dye heard she only had a 13 percent chance of living for another five years, those numbers seemed low to her. Read story

Alzheimer’s blood test could surface in near future

January 20, 2020, 6:15am Clark County Health

A blood biomarker test for Alzheimer’s disease might be available to the public within the next three years. Read story

Laura Lou Pape-McCarthy leads a movement class to help patients with Parkinson's disease prevent falls, improve speech and facial expressions, and find a sense of community. Pape-McCarthy leads the class in upper body and vocal stretches. The class is offered through Parkinson's Resources of Oregon.

Vancouver class helps patients deal with Parkinson’s disease, build a community

Laura Lou Pape-McCarthy leads a movement class to help patients with Parkinson's disease prevent falls, improve speech and facial expressions, and find a sense of community. Pape-McCarthy leads the class in upper body and vocal stretches. The class is offered through Parkinson's Resources of Oregon.

January 20, 2020, 6:15am Clark County Health

Fifteen people sit in a circle around Laura Lou Pape-McCarthy on Wednesday in the Fur Willow Room at PeaceHealth’s campus off Main Street in Vancouver. Read story

Tommy Neal, 72, takes a piano lesson with Rachel Risor at Music World in Hazel Dell. “This is the best thing I’ve ever done — not just playing randomly but learning each time,” he said.

Older adults love getting in tune in Clark County

Tommy Neal, 72, takes a piano lesson with Rachel Risor at Music World in Hazel Dell. “This is the best thing I’ve ever done — not just playing randomly but learning each time,” he said.

January 19, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Health

Learning your way around the fingerboard of the double bass is like learning your way around life, Steve Becker has found: so many options, so much reaching and stretching to play the right note the right way. Read story

Clark County Public Health Environmental Health Specialist Maggie Yaddof, left, makes a few notes during her inspection of the kitchen at the Fargher Lakehouse.

Working in Clark County: Maggie Yaddof, environmental health specialist at Clark County Public Health

Clark County Public Health Environmental Health Specialist Maggie Yaddof, left, makes a few notes during her inspection of the kitchen at the Fargher Lakehouse.

January 18, 2020, 6:00am Business

Upon entering the Fargher Lakehouse restaurant, you’re immediately struck with a sense of home. Read story

Battle Ground Public Schools directors Troy McCoy, left and Monty Anderson, right, listen to a community member speak in opposition to the adoption of new sex education curriculum meeting on Oct. 14. About 150 people attended the first reading of the sexual health education curriculum Monday, many of whom voiced concerns about the appropriateness of the curriculum.

Battle Ground schools approve sex education option

Battle Ground Public Schools directors Troy McCoy, left and Monty Anderson, right, listen to a community member speak in opposition to the adoption of new sex education curriculum meeting on Oct. 14. About 150 people attended the first reading of the sexual health education curriculum Monday, many of whom voiced concerns about the appropriateness of the curriculum.

January 14, 2020, 5:55pm Clark County Health

Comprehensive sexual health education is making its way to Battle Ground high schools — but only as an option. Read story

Vancouver massage therapist accused of inappropriately touching female clients

January 11, 2020, 9:03pm Clark County Health

State health officials have suspended a Vancouver massage therapist's credentials, pending further legal action, after he allegedly inappropriately touched five female clients. Read story