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FILE - A sign for flu and covid vaccinations is displayed at a pharmacy store in Palatine, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. The flu is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the country after weeks of apparent decline., according to data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

New COVID vaccines arrive in WA as respiratory virus season approaches

FILE - A sign for flu and covid vaccinations is displayed at a pharmacy store in Palatine, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. The flu is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the country after weeks of apparent decline., according to data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

September 3, 2024, 7:37am Health

Washington state’s summer surge of COVID-19 is showing early signs of waning after a particularly infectious couple of months — but don’t relax just yet, public health experts say. Respiratory virus season is right around the corner. Read story

The Waterfront Gateway project is expected to bridge downtown Vancouver to the waterfront district.

Affordable housing project in Vancouver’s Waterfront Gateway gets $4.5M in state funds

The Waterfront Gateway project is expected to bridge downtown Vancouver to the waterfront district.

September 3, 2024, 6:09am Business

The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded $4.5 million to an affordable housing project in Vancouver’s Waterfront Gateway. Read story

Camas School District Superintendent John Anzalone talks aboard the Book MoBus at Helen Baller Elementary School in 2022.

‘Actions must be taken’: Camas schools face $14M budget shortfall

Camas School District Superintendent John Anzalone talks aboard the Book MoBus at Helen Baller Elementary School in 2022.

September 3, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

The Camas School District’s four-year budget projection shows tough financial times ahead. Read story

Trent Standard, right, kisses his daughter Hazel, 2, on the cheek while mom Janet holds her Friday at Homestead Park in east Vancouver. The Standards are hosting a Walk-A-Thon fundraiser Saturday at Evergreen High School to raise money for their daughter who has a rare condition called Smith-Magenis syndrome.

Fighting for visibility: Vancouver couple raise awareness for daughter with rare genetic condition, host Walk-A-Thon fundraiser

Trent Standard, right, kisses his daughter Hazel, 2, on the cheek while mom Janet holds her Friday at Homestead Park in east Vancouver. The Standards are hosting a Walk-A-Thon fundraiser Saturday at Evergreen High School to raise money for their daughter who has a rare condition called Smith-Magenis syndrome.

September 3, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

When Janet and Trent Standard welcomed their daughter two years ago, they not only embraced parenthood but soon advocacy after discovering she was born with a rare genetic condition. Read story

Visitors to Columbia Riverfront RV Park in Woodland enjoy sunshine Wednesday. The Port of Woodland recently purchased the property and will maintain it as an RV park.

Port of Woodland buys and is operating an upscale RV park along Columbia River

Visitors to Columbia Riverfront RV Park in Woodland enjoy sunshine Wednesday. The Port of Woodland recently purchased the property and will maintain it as an RV park.

September 3, 2024, 6:06am Business

The Port of Woodland has bought and is now operating an upscale RV park along the Columbia River outside of Woodland. Read story

The extradition team initially included four Clark County deputies and a supervisor, Sgt. Dave Nelson. They transported about 200 people last year.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office team goes to great lengths bringing fugitives to justice

The extradition team initially included four Clark County deputies and a supervisor, Sgt. Dave Nelson. They transported about 200 people last year.

September 3, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

When someone who is wanted for suspected crimes in Clark County is arrested elsewhere, it’s the job of a team at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office to bring them here to face charges. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Another heat wave is heading Clark County’s way

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

September 3, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News

Whoa! I mentioned that Sept. 1 was the beginning of the meteorological fall season but nature throws a curveball and will make a huge statement this week that summer still reigns. After marine clouds and scattered drizzle Monday, today we begin to clear and warm up past our seasonal high… Read story

2024 Hands Across The Bridge annual event, which starts at Esther Short Park and eventually heads to the I-5 Bridge where attendees hold hands the entire length of the bridge.

Hands Across the Bridge celebrates recovery from addiction

2024 Hands Across The Bridge annual event, which starts at Esther Short Park and eventually heads to the I-5 Bridge where attendees hold hands the entire length of the bridge.

September 2, 2024, 4:19pm Clark County News

Years ago, Mable Clark put her hands together in prayer and begged on her knees for God to take her addiction away. Read story

Demonstrators demanded a cease-fire deal and the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip after the deaths of six hostages in the Palestinian territory, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.

Rare strike disrupts Israel while Biden says Netanyahu isn’t doing enough to reach Gaza deal

Demonstrators demanded a cease-fire deal and the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip after the deaths of six hostages in the Palestinian territory, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.

September 2, 2024, 10:09am Latest News

A rare general strike in Israel to protest the failure to return hostages held in Gaza led to disruptions around the country on Monday, while U.S. President Joe Biden added to the pressure by saying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu isn't doing enough to reach a deal for a cease-fire. Read story

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she boards Air Force Two to travel to Detroit and Pittsburgh for campaign events, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday Sept. 2, 2024.

Harris set to oppose sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese firm during joint Pennsylvania event with Biden

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she boards Air Force Two to travel to Detroit and Pittsburgh for campaign events, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday Sept. 2, 2024.

September 2, 2024, 9:33am Latest News

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to use Monday's joint campaign appearance in the industrial city of Pittsburgh with President Joe Biden to say that U.S. Steel should remain domestically owned — coinciding with the White House's earlier opposition to the company's planned sale to Nippon Steel of Japan. Read story