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Renee Devereux of the Oregon Rail Heritage Center takes in the view of the SP&amp;S 700, a steam locomotive that ran thousands of passenger trains through the Columbia River Gorge. It&#039;s been out of service since 2015 due to a federally required boiler inspection and maintenance. It may run again in 2021. At top, the SP&amp;S 700 is equipped with eight drive wheels, each 77 inches in diameter.

Vancouver man heads nonprofit whose volunteers are rebuilding SP&S 700 steam locomotive for possible 2021 run

Renee Devereux of the Oregon Rail Heritage Center takes in the view of the SP&amp;S 700, a steam locomotive that ran thousands of passenger trains through the Columbia River Gorge. It&#039;s been out of service since 2015 due to a federally required boiler inspection and maintenance. It may run again in 2021. At top, the SP&amp;S 700 is equipped with eight drive wheels, each 77 inches in diameter.

December 24, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

It's a well-known fact that Santa Claus loves steam trains, and so does the dedicated crew rebuilding one of the nation's largest and best-preserved steam locomotives. Read story

A colorful Christmas tree adds a festive touch for shoppers and workers at Vancouver Mall. Despite COVID-19 occupancy restrictions, general manager Tracy Peters said, the mall has done relatively well during the current holiday shopping season.

Vancouver Mall mostly weathers storm in COVID-19 holiday season

A colorful Christmas tree adds a festive touch for shoppers and workers at Vancouver Mall. Despite COVID-19 occupancy restrictions, general manager Tracy Peters said, the mall has done relatively well during the current holiday shopping season.

December 24, 2020, 6:00am Business

Retailers adjust to pandemic, state restrictions by reimagining holiday season Read story

The Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver Police Department and Washington State Patrol investigate a shooting in Hazel Dell on Oct. 29.

Radio traffic around fatal police shooting of Kevin Peterson paints chaotic scenevideo icon

The Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver Police Department and Washington State Patrol investigate a shooting in Hazel Dell on Oct. 29.

December 24, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News Free

Radio traffic from the night of the fatal police shooting of Kevin Peterson Jr. paints a chaotic scene that unfolded in about 10 minutes’ time — from when he arrived until authorities approached him as he lay on the ground. Read story

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Investigation into Thanksgiving shooting complete

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December 23, 2020, 6:04pm Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that regional investigators have finished looking into a Vancouver police shooting on Thanksgiving and released a summary of their findings. Read story

A vial with the COVID-19 vaccine is pictured at PeaceHealth Urgent Care Memorial on Tuesday morning.

Clark County nears 2,000 known COVID-19 vaccinations

A vial with the COVID-19 vaccine is pictured at PeaceHealth Urgent Care Memorial on Tuesday morning.

December 23, 2020, 4:12pm Clark County Health

Between COVID-19 vaccinations and hospitalizations, Clark County is seeing some encouraging signs to end a bleak year. Read story

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Man missing from VA campus in Vancouver

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December 23, 2020, 2:05pm Clark County News Free

The VA Portland Health Care System is asking for help in locating a man who went missing from its Vancouver campus shortly after midnight Wednesday. Read story

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Clark County reports 100 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths on Wednesday

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December 23, 2020, 1:30pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County recorded 100 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths Wednesday, according to Clark County Public Health. Read story

Police officers and officials congregate outside the building where a shooting reportedly happened on Tuesday, December 22, at the 505 building at the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.

Colleagues mourn loss of woman, 20, killed in medical office murder-suicide

Police officers and officials congregate outside the building where a shooting reportedly happened on Tuesday, December 22, at the 505 building at the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.

December 23, 2020, 12:35pm Clark County News

Liliya Zagariya, a 20-year-old volunteer emergency medical technician with dreams of becoming a paramedic, was working at a Vancouver medical office Tuesday afternoon when a man walked in, shot her in the chest and then turned the weapon on himself. Read story

The Camas School District Zellerbach Administration Center is pictured Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2020.

Smaller Clark County school districts plan kids’ return

The Camas School District Zellerbach Administration Center is pictured Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2020.

December 23, 2020, 6:03am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County’s smaller school districts are starting to formulate new reopening plans to welcome more students back into buildings after winter break. Read story

Signs direct shoppers where to pick up their purchases through the Retail To Go program at Vancouver Mall. The mall remains closed, but several retailers are providing curbside pick-up services.

Clark County gained 500 jobs in November

Signs direct shoppers where to pick up their purchases through the Retail To Go program at Vancouver Mall. The mall remains closed, but several retailers are providing curbside pick-up services.

December 23, 2020, 6:02am Business

Clark Country gained about 500 jobs in November, continuing a slow economic recovery. Read story