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Arunner passes near Round Lake in Camas.

Round Lake tests show elevated cyanotoxins

Arunner passes near Round Lake in Camas.

June 25, 2020, 7:14pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health has upgraded its advisory at Round Lake in Camas after test results revealed elevated levels of cyanotoxins in the water. Read story

(The Associated press files)

Jobless claims in Clark County take ‘two steps forward, one step back’

(The Associated press files)

June 25, 2020, 6:29pm Business

Although initial unemployment insurance claims rose by 10 percent last week in Clark County, the number of continued claims dropped by 7 percent. Roughly 121 new people applied for unemployment in Clark County last week, and 1,100 people returned to work after a spell with unemployment insurance. Read story

The Vancouver City Attorney’s Office is dismissing the criminal case against Kelly C. Carroll, 61, of Battle Ground, who was accused of violating Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order in June by reopening her pet grooming business, because of newly discovered evidence.

Battle Ground pet groomer accused of defying stay-home order

The Vancouver City Attorney’s Office is dismissing the criminal case against Kelly C. Carroll, 61, of Battle Ground, who was accused of violating Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order in June by reopening her pet grooming business, because of newly discovered evidence.

June 25, 2020, 5:34pm Business

A woman is facing a criminal charge in Clark County District Court for allegedly violating Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, when she reopened her Vancouver pet grooming shop in May. Read story

Furloughs affect local office of state agency

June 25, 2020, 6:04am Clark County News

Employees of the Developmental Disabilities Administration's headquarters and field service offices will be furloughed every Monday through July 20 due to a state budget shortfall from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

Light traffic moves along Interstate 5 in Vancouver on June 18. Clark County is seeing some air-quality benefits from lighter traffic, but they&#039;re being offset by an uptick in backyard burning.

Pollution from vehicles down in Clark County, but outdoor burning rises

Light traffic moves along Interstate 5 in Vancouver on June 18. Clark County is seeing some air-quality benefits from lighter traffic, but they&#039;re being offset by an uptick in backyard burning.

June 25, 2020, 6:03am Clark County News

The cloud of COVID-19 comes with a thin silver lining: air pollution usually caused by commuting vehicles is down in major metropolitan areas, due to more people staying home. Read story

Trish Masters, from left, and George Gittelson of Vancouver try a taste from a bottle of Tuttorosso as associate Wynn Anderson pours a sample at Brian Carter Cellars on Wednesday. Wineries are open under Phase 2, and Brian Carter Cellars opened its doors for the first time on Wednesday.

Vancouver waterfront’s newest tasting room opens as wineries, patrons sample new normal

Trish Masters, from left, and George Gittelson of Vancouver try a taste from a bottle of Tuttorosso as associate Wynn Anderson pours a sample at Brian Carter Cellars on Wednesday. Wineries are open under Phase 2, and Brian Carter Cellars opened its doors for the first time on Wednesday.

June 25, 2020, 6:02am Business

Trish Masters and George Gittelson sipped a red blend called Tuttorosso at The Waterfront Vancouver’s newest tasting room, Brian Carter Cellars, which opened for the first time on Wednesday. Read story

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

Weather Eye: Clouds helped us stay out of the 80s, but not for long

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

June 25, 2020, 6:02am Clark County News

The clouds that moved through Clark County helped keep our afternoon highs out of the hot category Wednesday and in the comfortable mid-70s. Tuesday was a different story with that scorching 94 degrees, the second high temperature in the 90s for us so far this season. It was hot, yes,… Read story

Vancouver man wins award for aviation story

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

A Vancouver man was among 19 people to receive a prestigious award for media portrayals of the Marine Corps. Read story

Ridgefield school board member resigns

June 25, 2020, 5:58am Clark County News

Ridgefield School District board member Scott Gullickson has resigned after 12 years. Read story

A 48-bed secure mental health facility may be built in the field next to Columbia River Mental Health Services in Vancouver&#039;s Bagley Downs neighborhood. The campus would consist of either two or three buildings.

State seeks input on proposed behavioral health facility in Vancouver

A 48-bed secure mental health facility may be built in the field next to Columbia River Mental Health Services in Vancouver&#039;s Bagley Downs neighborhood. The campus would consist of either two or three buildings.

June 24, 2020, 5:40pm Clark County Health

The Department of Social and Health Services is seeking public input by Aug. 28 on a proposed 48-bed secure behavioral health facility in Vancouver. Read story