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Clark County’s initial weekly unemployment claims fall by 19 percent

The home page of the Washington Employment Security Department (The Columbian files)

August 13, 2020, 5:44pm Business

Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims in Clark County last week dropped 19 percent, from 1,147 to 924, dipping below the 1,000 weekly mark for the first since March 14. Read story

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COVID-19 mortality far outpaces recent influenza outbreaks, officials say

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August 13, 2020, 12:50pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health confirmed 21 new cases of novel coronavirus on Thursday morning, bringing the total for the week so far to 174.  Read story

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office works to recover the body of a missing Vancouver man from a ravine near Southeast 97th and Sunnybrook Boulevard in Clackamas.

Missing Vancouver man’s body recovered from ravine in Clackamas, Ore.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office works to recover the body of a missing Vancouver man from a ravine near Southeast 97th and Sunnybrook Boulevard in Clackamas.

August 13, 2020, 11:40am Clark County News

Law enforcement is conducting a death investigation after a missing Vancouver man’s body was found Thursday morning at the bottom of a ravine in Clackamas, Ore. Read story

The National Weather Service in Portland issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Saturday and Sunday in Clark County and Southwest Washington, as well as the Portland area.

NWS: Dangerously hot temperatures possible in Clark County this weekend

The National Weather Service in Portland issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Saturday and Sunday in Clark County and Southwest Washington, as well as the Portland area.

August 13, 2020, 10:42am Clark County News

The National Weather Service is warning that dangerously hot conditions are possible this weekend, with highs between 96 and 102 on both Saturday and Sunday. Read story

A sign advertises a house for sale in northeast Vancouver  in July.

Clark County sees big surge in housing numbers

A sign advertises a house for sale in northeast Vancouver  in July.

August 13, 2020, 6:04am Clark County Business

The Southwest Washington housing market saw big surges in new listings and closed sales in July, rebounding from the pandemic-induced spring slowdown and arriving at an activity level that matched where things stood a year ago. Read story

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

Weather Eye: Get ready to trade hazy skies for higher temperatures

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

August 13, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Has it seemed a little hazy lately? Yep, more wildfire smoke from Siberia — seems like we have a bout or two of that every summer lately. Good news is that the air circulation will change later today; however, we trade hazy skies for hot weather once again. Highs Friday… Read story

A motorist navigates a roundabout near Vancouver City Hall.

Vancouver’s financial hit from coronavirus milder than expected so far

A motorist navigates a roundabout near Vancouver City Hall.

August 13, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Vancouver’s financial situation during COVID-19 looks rosier than initially predicted, though the city is far from out of the woods. Read story

Alex Clemente, 10, of Ridgefield, background left, enjoys some time outside while putting the finishing touches on his chalk drawing while joined by his sister, Eva, 8, as she plays with bubbles during a day camp at the Marshall Community Center on Wednesday.

COVID-19 restrictions don’t prevent fun at Vancouver summer day camps

Alex Clemente, 10, of Ridgefield, background left, enjoys some time outside while putting the finishing touches on his chalk drawing while joined by his sister, Eva, 8, as she plays with bubbles during a day camp at the Marshall Community Center on Wednesday.

August 13, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Summer day camps through Vancouver Parks and Recreation are back on, after a five-week delay linked to ever-evolving COVID-19 regulations. But they look very different, compared with past years. Read story

Public Health upgrades advisory for Round Lake

August 13, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Clark County Public Health has upgraded its blue-green algae advisory at Round Lake in Camas to warning, according to Clark County Public Health's Twitter. Read story

The Clark County Council heard from county residents about their experiences with systemic racism during a virtual listening session Wednesday.

Clark County Council hears from residents about systemic racism

The Clark County Council heard from county residents about their experiences with systemic racism during a virtual listening session Wednesday.

August 12, 2020, 9:23pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council heard directly from county residents Wednesday about their experiences with systemic racism. Read story