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David Alt poses with his wife, Helen Alt. David Alt liked to hike and be outdoors. He died in November at age 75 due to complications from coronavirus. His son, David Alt II, is sharing his father&#039;s COVID-19 story in hopes that people who hear it will take the virus more seriously. &quot;We have a larger responsibility to the community,&quot; he said.

Vancouver man’s ‘life was cut short’ by COVID-19

David Alt poses with his wife, Helen Alt. David Alt liked to hike and be outdoors. He died in November at age 75 due to complications from coronavirus. His son, David Alt II, is sharing his father&#039;s COVID-19 story in hopes that people who hear it will take the virus more seriously. &quot;We have a larger responsibility to the community,&quot; he said.

January 15, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Health

When David Alt II was attending college in Pullman, he used to come home to visit his dad in Vancouver, and help him build an A-frame house. Read story

Marshall Awards accepting nominations

January 15, 2021, 6:02am Clark County News

Nominations are open through Feb. 25 for the General George C. Marshall Leadership Awards, which honors Clark County residents for their commitment to public service and leadership. Read story

Grocery Outlet opens Orchards store

January 15, 2021, 6:01am Business

A new Grocery Outlet opened in Orchards on Thursday, adding to the list of two others in Vancouver. Read story

Marco Perez of Tapias Landscaping, right, works in the front yard of a home under construction in the Parker&#039;s Abby development in Vancouver on Tuesday. New home construction is booming in Vancouver, but the region still faces a housing supply crunch. Below, signs mark two homesites that have been sold at the Stonehaven development in Vancouver.

New home listings in Southwest Washington see biggest late-year surge amid spike in demand

Marco Perez of Tapias Landscaping, right, works in the front yard of a home under construction in the Parker&#039;s Abby development in Vancouver on Tuesday. New home construction is booming in Vancouver, but the region still faces a housing supply crunch. Below, signs mark two homesites that have been sold at the Stonehaven development in Vancouver.

January 15, 2021, 6:01am Business

Southwest Washington’s housing market closed out 2020 with a strong December, posting seasonally high sales that exceeded those of the prior year and drove inventory levels to yet another record low even as new listings also saw year-over-year gains. That’s according to the latest report from the Regional Multiple Listing… Read story

COVID-19 outbreak at Larch climbs to 280

January 14, 2021, 6:31pm Clark County Health

The Washington State Department of Corrections reported Thursday that 280 inmates at Larch Corrections Center have tested positive for COVID-19 to date. All of the cases have occurred in the last 30 days. Read story

The homepage of the Washington State Employment Security Department.

Total jobless claims decline in Clark County

The homepage of the Washington State Employment Security Department.

January 14, 2021, 6:10pm Business

Two weeks ago, the total number of unemployment claims in Clark County — 17,455 — was the greatest since August. Read story

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, speaks as the House debates the objection to confirm the Electoral College vote from Pennsylvania, at the U.S. Capitol early Thursday.

Herrera Beutler’s impeachment vote sees backlash from Republicans in Clark County

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, speaks as the House debates the objection to confirm the Electoral College vote from Pennsylvania, at the U.S. Capitol early Thursday.

January 14, 2021, 5:29pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s vote Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump continues to ripple through Republican circles in Clark County, with some voters calling on local party leaders to formally renounce the congresswoman. Read story

Shanahan's Irish Pub is located at 209 West McLoughlin Boulevard., as seen on Friday morning, March 1, 2019.

Vancouver police arrest arson suspect in Shanahan’s fire

Shanahan's Irish Pub is located at 209 West McLoughlin Boulevard., as seen on Friday morning, March 1, 2019.

January 14, 2021, 2:07pm Clark County News

A 40-year-old Vancouver man has been arrested in connection with a Saturday fire at Shanahan’s Pub & Grill in downtown Vancouver. Read story

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Clark County reports 106 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths, on Thursday

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January 14, 2021, 12:12pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County recorded 106 new COVID-19 cases but no new deaths on Thursday, according to Clark County Public Health. Read story

Jersey Mike’s sub shop opens on S.E. Mill Plain

January 14, 2021, 6:05am Business

A new Jersey Mike's sub shop opened Wednesday at 11600 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. in Vancouver. It's the second store in the chain to come to Clark County; the first is in Hazel Dell. Read story