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Gov. Jay Inslee declared a moratorium on evictions in mid-March. It was extended in July to Oct. 15.

Washington works to launch rental aid program

Gov. Jay Inslee declared a moratorium on evictions in mid-March. It was extended in July to Oct. 15.

July 28, 2020, 6:15am Clark County News

A statewide moratorium on evictions meant to prevent a wave of homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic was recently extended to Oct. 15. Read story

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

Vancouver Public Schools creates 4 jobs to aid diversity, equity, inclusion initiative

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

July 28, 2020, 6:05am Clark County News

Vancouver Public Schools announced the creation of four new positions it says will expand the district’s recently announced diversity, equity and inclusion initiative. Read story

Longshore worker Jason Rasmussen, from left, talks with Zack Merrill, sales account manager for the Port of Vancouver, and Alex Strogen, the port's chief commercial officer, as they look over blades for wind turbines. The Port of Vancouver received the largest wind turbines blades ever to reach the West Coast on Monday.

Port of Vancouver unloads record shipment of wind turbine blades

Longshore worker Jason Rasmussen, from left, talks with Zack Merrill, sales account manager for the Port of Vancouver, and Alex Strogen, the port's chief commercial officer, as they look over blades for wind turbines. The Port of Vancouver received the largest wind turbines blades ever to reach the West Coast on Monday.

July 28, 2020, 6:05am Business

Workers at the Port of Vancouver looked the size of ants on Monday as they stood near the largest wind turbine blades to ever reach the West Coast. Read story

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

Weather Eye: Hot spell short-lived; expect a bit cooler rest of week

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

July 28, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Sunday was a hot one for sure and by reaching 100 degrees, we broke the old record of 99 degrees set in 1998. Did it feel as hot as that to you? Afternoon humidity was down to 13 percent which is quite unusual for us, more of a desert feeling.… Read story

Vancouver Lake appears to be covered in blue-green algae.

Blue-green algae continues spreading at Vancouver Lake

Vancouver Lake appears to be covered in blue-green algae.

July 28, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Clark County Public Health conducted more testing at Vancouver Lake on Monday to check on toxin levels in the water. Read story

Battle Ground school board selects new District 5 director

July 28, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

BATTLE GROUND -- The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors selected Jackie Maddux to fill the District 5 director position vacated by Tina Lambert, who resigned earlier this year. Maddux was sworn in on June 22. Read story

Clark County Council schedules 3 listening sessions on system racism

July 28, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

The Clark County Council and several local organizations have scheduled three listening sessions on systemic racism beginning this week. Read story

With recent temperatures nearing 100 degrees, area residents flocked to their favorite swimming holes Sunday and Monday to beat the heat. Sunday was the first 100-degree day in Vancouver in three years. Despite the crowds, Vancouver’s Calvin Clark, 17, kept social distancing in mind as he basked in the sunshine while joining his family Monday afternoon at Wintler Park. By noon, a sign notified beachgoers that the parking lot was full. Temperatures in Clark County are forecast to be slightly cooler, but to remain in the 80s and 90s for the rest of the week.

Summer scorcher: sun, sand & social distancing

With recent temperatures nearing 100 degrees, area residents flocked to their favorite swimming holes Sunday and Monday to beat the heat. Sunday was the first 100-degree day in Vancouver in three years. Despite the crowds, Vancouver’s Calvin Clark, 17, kept social distancing in mind as he basked in the sunshine while joining his family Monday afternoon at Wintler Park. By noon, a sign notified beachgoers that the parking lot was full. Temperatures in Clark County are forecast to be slightly cooler, but to remain in the 80s and 90s for the rest of the week.

July 27, 2020, 6:36pm Clark County News

With recent temperatures nearing 100 degrees, area residents flocked to their favorite swimming holes Sunday and Monday to beat the heat. Read story

Triplex fire in Hough neighborhood displaces four

July 27, 2020, 6:06pm Clark County News

A fire at a small, two-story triplex displaced four tenants of a second-story unit early Monday morning. Read story

Washington State University Vancouver is seen in February 2018.

Washington State University Vancouver fall classes will be online

Washington State University Vancouver is seen in February 2018.

July 27, 2020, 4:35pm Clark County News

Less than a week ago, Washington State University Vancouver officials were showing students in a video conference what their smaller, socially-distanced classes would look like come August. Read story