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Violent protesters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol on Wednesday in Washington. It was a stunning day as a number of lawmakers and then the mob of protesters tried to overturn America's presidential election, undercut the nation's democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.

Clark County teachers address U.S. Capitol chaos as unfolding history

January 7, 2021, 8:26pm Clark County News

One day after pro-Trump supporters breached the U.S. Capitol building in an attempt to stop Congress from certifying that President-elect Joe Biden won the election, Mountain View High School history teacher Dan Larson put a pause on a World War I unit in favor of current history unfolding. 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 noncommittal on new impeachment of Trump

January 7, 2021, 8:15pm Clark County News

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, declined to say Thursday whether she will vote to impeach President Donald Trump should House leadership follow through on their intent to draw up articles. Read story

Former Prairie High football boosters president faces allegations of theft

January 7, 2021, 5:51pm Clark County News

The former president of the Falcon Football Boosters at Prairie High School faces allegations in Clark County Superior Court that she stole tens of thousands of dollars from the nonprofit. Read story

Clark County reports 128 new COVID-19 cases, one new death

January 7, 2021, 12:26pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County reported 128 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Thursday as health officials warned the impact of a post-holiday surge in cases will be more evident next week. Read story

Becky Gross of Vancouver keeps the pace while crossing the Vancouver Land Bridge near Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Vancouver Parks and Recreation launched a free, socially distanced program that consists of new activities every week, including a tour of Fort Vancouver.

‘Go Play, Vancouver!’ challenges encourage outdoor activities

January 7, 2021, 6:07am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Sure, the weather is crummy, the days are short, and pretty much every group activity is canceled for the foreseeable future. But why should that spoil the great outdoors? Read story

Weather Eye: Constant parade of storms setting a dreary pattern

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

Our weather pattern hasn’t changed much with storms scheduled to arrive about every 24 to 36 hours. One thing to note is that freezing levels may be rising by the weekend and into next week with rain possible at the ski areas. Not good news there. Read story

Herrera Beutler: Reports of chaos were not exaggerated

People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.

I was on the House floor as the protesters overran police and pounded on the doors. The Capitol Police barricaded us in. We were told to get down and to get our gas masks. Eventually, we were ushered out. Capitol police who were escorting me told me they had found… Read story