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Declan Reagan, 5, sits atop the shoulders of his father, Francis Reagan, Tuesday outside the Washougal Police Department, where his dad serves as a police officer. Declan received a bone marrow transplant in July after being diagnosed with two types of cancer. “A woman in another country gave him the chance to have a life, and that’s really cool” says his mother, Lauren Reagan.

Vancouver boy gets bone marrow transplant

September 11, 2017, 6:06am Clark County Health

In the last year and a half, Declan Reagan has been told he has cancer three times. In fighting those cancers, Declan has already hit the lifetime maximum for a class of chemotherapy drugs. Read story

Gabriel Baker, a retail project manager at Nautilus Inc., demonstrates the Bowflex Hybrid Velocity Trainer at its Innovation Center in Vancouver. The company says new product innovation will be its foundation.

Invention, innovation vital to the future of Vancouver’s Nautilus

September 10, 2017, 6:00am Business

The heartbeat of Nautilus Inc. may well sound like the hum of shoes against a treadmill’s belt. It is music to the ears of executives at Vancouver’s fitness equipment maker. Read story

The ever-changing language and tolerance of LGBTQ and the gender spectrum is changing the way teenagers deal with sex.

Teen sexuality topic of Kiggins talk

September 8, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Health

An old joke goes that sex was invented on or around the release of the first Rolling Stones record. Read story

Letter carrier Curt Waser protects himself from wildfire smoke with a mask issued by the postal service as he walks his route through Uptown Village on Wednesday morning, Sept. 6, 2017.

Poor air conditions continue, but winds should help soon

September 6, 2017, 12:04pm Clark County Health

With wildfires burning in three directions, smoke continues to linger over Southwest Washington, though it’s expected to begin a gradual decline in the coming days. Read story

Alexander Fuller of Vancouver walks down Main Street in Vancouver on Tuesday wearing a face mask to protect himself from smoke and ash in the air caused by the Eagle Creek Fire in the Columbia River Gorge.

Officials extend air-pollution advisory, caution residents

September 5, 2017, 9:24pm Clark County Health Free

Health officials are urging people to limit their exposure to outdoor air as smoke and ash from wildfires in the Columbia River Gorge blanket Southwest Washington. Read story

Hundreds gather on the pedestrian sidewalk of the Interstate 5 Bridge on Monday to join hands and say the Serenity Prayer in celebration of their recovery from addiction.

Hands Across the Bridge participants celebrate support, sense of community

September 4, 2017, 5:43pm Clark County Health

Family. Friends. Self-respect. Read story

A smokey haze falls over Vancouver Lake as people enjoy the sandy beach and cool water on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017.

Gorge fires, heat bring bad air to Clark County

September 4, 2017, 4:54pm Clark County Health

Wildfires in the Columbia River Gorge continued to blaze Monday, blanketing the region in a haze as temperatures hit the 90s for the fourth consecutive day. Read story

Tristin Fuller, left, and his twin brother, Justin, both 11, spend a few moments bonding with their 8-week-old puppy, Kona,at their La Center home Tuesday morning. The boys are among the 3,200 children who have been cared for in the NICU at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center since its opening in 2005.

Twins born prematurely at Legacy Salmon Creek are now 11 and thriving

September 4, 2017, 6:30am Clark County Health

Pregnant with twins, Heather and Jason Fuller knew they would likely be welcoming their babies before their due date. Twins, Jason said, often arrive a couple of weeks early. Read story

Charity care tests hospitals

September 3, 2017, 6:05am Clark County Health

Vancouver’s two hospitals are spending about $10 million less each year on medical care for those who can’t pay — a result of the Affordable Care Act provisions that required everyone to have health insurance and expanded the Medicaid program. Read story

Natural health, wellness expert offers free seminar

August 30, 2017, 12:17pm Clark County Health

Paul Reed, owner of Bridge Chiropractic, is offering a free dinner event for people interested in improving their health. Reed, a nationally known natural health and wellness expert and Vancouver native, will discuss various alternative health care options and offer tips for decreasing body fat, increasing energy, lowering cholesterol and… Read story