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Morning Press: Medical office shooting; Inslee pushes capital gains tax; audio from police shooting of Kevin Peterson; Clark County vaccinations

December 26, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories from the week. Read story

The Fort Vancouver Seafarers Center isn&#039;t able to host its annual Christmas party for ship crews this year, so instead the volunteers are aiming to deliver 1,100 gift bags.

Fort Vancouver Seafarers Center adapts to distribute Christmas gift bags

The Fort Vancouver Seafarers Center isn&#039;t able to host its annual Christmas party for ship crews this year, so instead the volunteers are aiming to deliver 1,100 gift bags.

December 26, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Crewing a cargo ship is an isolating experience in the best of times, let alone nine months into a pandemic. That’s why it’s more important than ever to make sure the world’s seafarers aren’t forgotten during the holiday season, says Kent Williams, executive director of the Fort Vancouver Seafarers Center. Read story

Steve Helland, left, and Marty Forsmann, both of Vancouver, load mashed potatoes and stuffing into to-go containers on Friday at a Christmas meal distribution event at WareHouse &#039;23.

Filling plates for free Christmas meal in Vancouver ‘fulfilling’

Steve Helland, left, and Marty Forsmann, both of Vancouver, load mashed potatoes and stuffing into to-go containers on Friday at a Christmas meal distribution event at WareHouse &#039;23.

December 25, 2020, 5:28pm Clark County News

Chilly weather and steady rain didn’t dampen the holiday spirit at Beaches Restaurant and Bar’s Christmas meal distribution event at WareHouse ’23 on Friday. Read story

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Speeding driver blamed for Vancouver crash

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December 25, 2020, 7:31am Clark County News

A Vancouver woman was reported injured and four vehicles were damaged in a Christmas Eve crash at the intersection of Fourth Plain Boulevard and Highway 503. Read story

What’s open and what’s closed for Christmas

December 25, 2020, 6:05am Clark County News

MAIL: Post offices closed. No regular home delivery. The postal unit at the Shell gas station, 1605 N.W. Sixth Ave., Camas, is open 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day of the year. Read story

Madeline McMillen poses with some of the 728 toys donated by friends, family and businesses. &quot;I want children to have good Christmases and make sure they&#039;re still loved,&quot; the Prairie High School sophomore said.

Prairie High School sophomore’s heart beats for kids in need

Madeline McMillen poses with some of the 728 toys donated by friends, family and businesses. &quot;I want children to have good Christmases and make sure they&#039;re still loved,&quot; the Prairie High School sophomore said.

December 25, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Each holiday season, Madeline McMillen’s big heart for helping others grows even larger. Read story

Shannon Holliday, manager at Carol&#039;s Corner Cafe, left, chats with Kathryn Tilkin of Hockinson, center, as the restaurant receives a generous holiday tip from Tilkin and her friends on Dec. 18. The group picked up a to-go order of 25 cinnamon rolls and left a holiday card with $3,100 to support the restaurant, which has been struggling due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Hockinson women donate $3,100 to help Carol’s Corner Cafe weather virus

Shannon Holliday, manager at Carol&#039;s Corner Cafe, left, chats with Kathryn Tilkin of Hockinson, center, as the restaurant receives a generous holiday tip from Tilkin and her friends on Dec. 18. The group picked up a to-go order of 25 cinnamon rolls and left a holiday card with $3,100 to support the restaurant, which has been struggling due to COVID-19 restrictions.

December 25, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

A group of Hockinson women recently took the idea of supporting local restaurants to a new level as small businesses continue to grapple with COVID-19 restrictions. Read story

Firefighter Cory Anderson, right, joins colleagues during a simulated accident using their new heavy extrication equipment, which is capable of stabilizing up to 20,000 pounds and actively lifting 10 tons, at Vancouver Fire Department headquarters.

Heavy lift boosts Vancouver Fire Department technical rescue team

Firefighter Cory Anderson, right, joins colleagues during a simulated accident using their new heavy extrication equipment, which is capable of stabilizing up to 20,000 pounds and actively lifting 10 tons, at Vancouver Fire Department headquarters.

December 24, 2020, 5:24pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Fire Department has purchased an early holiday present in the form of new heavy extrication equipment for its technical rescue team. Read story

The Vancouver City Council gathers for its first meeting of 2020 — before the pandemic — at Vancouver City Hall in January.

Vancouver Task Force on Council Representation in search of consensus

The Vancouver City Council gathers for its first meeting of 2020 — before the pandemic — at Vancouver City Hall in January.

December 24, 2020, 5:12pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

After a year of debating strategies to diversify Vancouver’s government, the Task Force on Council Representation remains divided on which measures will ultimately move the needle. Read story

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Clark County reports 187 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

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December 24, 2020, 12:48pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County recorded 187 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Thursday as state health officials noted that disease transmission appears to be hitting a plateau. Read story