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Firefighters look over the charred remains of a house that was destroyed by fire at 1101 W. 19th St., in Vancouver's Hough neighborhood, as seen Tuesday morning. Alan McCall, 59, of Vancouver was arrested after allegedly setting his own house on fire Monday afternoon. His family said he suffers from undiagnosed mental health problems, and they've been unable to get him help.

Vancouver man accused of setting house on fire, assaulting neighbor

Firefighters look over the charred remains of a house that was destroyed by fire at 1101 W. 19th St., in Vancouver's Hough neighborhood, as seen Tuesday morning. Alan McCall, 59, of Vancouver was arrested after allegedly setting his own house on fire Monday afternoon. His family said he suffers from undiagnosed mental health problems, and they've been unable to get him help.

September 29, 2020, 6:04pm Clark County News

The family of a Vancouver man accused of setting his house on fire and assaulting a neighbor says he has been suffering from mental health issues for nearly two months, and despite their efforts, they’ve been unable to get him help. Read story

A parking lot at Clark College is nearly empty of cars as students and staff hold classes remotely on Monday morning.

Clark College will continue with remote learning for winter quarter

A parking lot at Clark College is nearly empty of cars as students and staff hold classes remotely on Monday morning.

September 29, 2020, 4:55pm Clark County News

Remote learning will continue at Clark College through March, the community college announced Tuesday. Read story

The former Motel 6 is just east of Interstate 205 in Vancouver.

Medical examiner IDs victim of fatal fire in Vancouver

The former Motel 6 is just east of Interstate 205 in Vancouver.

September 29, 2020, 2:08pm Clark County News

The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man killed in a fire Saturday at a former Motel 6 as Christopher D. Schoenwald.  Read story

Clark County COVID-19 activity moves farther into ‘high’ range

September 29, 2020, 12:40pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County's COVID-19 activity level moved farther into the "high" range Tuesday, further pushing back the timeline for school reopening, in the latest data reported by public health officials. Read story

I-5 south slow through Vancouver; crash closes lanes on Highway 500 east

September 29, 2020, 8:06am Clark County News

The Tuesday commute was rough for drivers on both the east and west sides of Vancouver.  Read story

Motorists drive past a small memorial for two boys who died in January, as seen near the intersection Northeast 23rd Street and Northeast 112th Avenue. The kids -- Taylor Crepeau, 14, and Andrew Friedt, 17 -- were hit by a car while trying to cross Northeast 112th Avenue.

Pedestrian safety upgrades continue along Northeast 112th Avenue

Motorists drive past a small memorial for two boys who died in January, as seen near the intersection Northeast 23rd Street and Northeast 112th Avenue. The kids -- Taylor Crepeau, 14, and Andrew Friedt, 17 -- were hit by a car while trying to cross Northeast 112th Avenue.

September 29, 2020, 6:04am Clark County News

A new sidewalk installed along Northeast 112th Avenue in east Vancouver marks the latest step in improving safety along a notoriously dangerous road for pedestrians. Read story

Free Clinic of Southwest Washington gets $50K to aid pandemic work

September 29, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Health

The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington has received a $50,000 grant to help it adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

Vancouver Parks and Recreation creates new after-school program

September 29, 2020, 6:01am Clark County News

Vancouver Parks and Recreation on Monday will launch a new free after-school program serving children ages 6 through 12. Read story

Land in east Vancouver earmarked for Evergreen Habitat for Humanity homes

September 29, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity announced Thursday it has purchased 1.39 acres of land at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on which to build nine homes for low-income families. Read story

Weather Eye: Expect fair weather, temperatures in 80s all week

September 29, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

A quick look around our state at 5 p.m. Monday, I found that the warmest city was right here in Vancouver at 85 degrees for a high. In fact, it was the only location that was in the 80s, even in Central and Eastern Washington. Thanks to a flow of east… Read story