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FILE - This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Some political leaders are hailing a potential breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19: simple pin-prick blood tests or nasal swabs that can determine within minutes if someone has, or previously had, the virus. But some scientists have challenged their accuracy.

Two more Clark County COVID-19 cases die for 13 total deaths

FILE - This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Some political leaders are hailing a potential breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19: simple pin-prick blood tests or nasal swabs that can determine within minutes if someone has, or previously had, the virus. But some scientists have challenged their accuracy.

April 7, 2020, 3:06pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health confirmed 17 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, and two new deaths from the virus. Read story

A pilot was killed Monday morning when his ultralight aircraft crashed near a private airstrip in north Clark County.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office IDs man killed in plane crash

A pilot was killed Monday morning when his ultralight aircraft crashed near a private airstrip in north Clark County.

April 7, 2020, 2:27pm Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office has identified the pilot killed in an ultralight plane crash on Monday as 58-year-old Quin T. Banta.  Read story

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Deputies: SUV fatally strikes Battle Ground man in roadway

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April 7, 2020, 1:21pm Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office says an SUV struck and killed a pedestrian in Battle Ground on Monday night. Read story

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Police officer exchanges fire with motorist in central Vancouver

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April 7, 2020, 8:45am Clark County News

A police officer exchanged gunfire with a motorist during an early morning pursuit and manhunt in central Vancouver, according to the Vancouver Police Department. The officer suffered minor injuries. Read story

Paddle for Life’s dragon boat fundraiser off, but aid still sought

April 7, 2020, 6:04am Clark County Health

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Paddle for Life's annual dragon boat fundraiser was canceled. Read story

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

Weather Eye: Mild, sunny weather returns, at least till weekend

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

April 7, 2020, 6:03am Clark County News

We are well into our nice stretch of dry and mild weather. We finally resumed highs in the 60s Monday across the county. We may see some morning clouds today with afternoon clearing, so not a complete sunny day. That’s how things looked Monday afternoon as I write this. Maybe… Read story

Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County’s Mother’s Day plant sale canceled

April 7, 2020, 6:02am Clark County News

Out of concern for the safety of volunteers and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County canceled its popular Mother's Day weekend plant sale at the 78th Street Heritage Farm. It hopes to offer a sale this fall. Read story

Spanish-language teacher Melisa Troche leads a Zoom video call with her students in Vancouver on Monday. Troche led students through a craft activity to make bunnies in celebration of the spring season.  &quot;After not having seen my students for several weeks, today&#039;s purpose or goal was to be able to connect with them in a fun way instead of trying to teach a lesson,&quot; she said.

Distance learning reunites classmates, teachers in Clark County

Spanish-language teacher Melisa Troche leads a Zoom video call with her students in Vancouver on Monday. Troche led students through a craft activity to make bunnies in celebration of the spring season.  &quot;After not having seen my students for several weeks, today&#039;s purpose or goal was to be able to connect with them in a fun way instead of trying to teach a lesson,&quot; she said.

April 6, 2020, 7:59pm Clark County News

The news of extended school closures hit hard in Clark County, where many teachers were beginning distance learning for the first time Monday. Read story

A nurse holds a vial and a swab at a drive-up coronavirus testing station at a hospital in Seattle.  (AP Photo/Ted S.

Clark County reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 31 new cases

A nurse holds a vial and a swab at a drive-up coronavirus testing station at a hospital in Seattle.  (AP Photo/Ted S.

April 6, 2020, 7:00pm Clark County Health

COVID-19 has been confirmed in nine long-term care facilities in Clark County, and five deaths from the disease have been associated with those facilities. Read story

Kroger, which owns Fred Meyer, announces it's raising worker pay across the board. The company is also limiting the number of shoppers in stores at a time.

Clark County grocery stores limit customer numbers

Kroger, which owns Fred Meyer, announces it's raising worker pay across the board. The company is also limiting the number of shoppers in stores at a time.

April 6, 2020, 4:20pm Business

Kroger, the parent company of grocery store chains Fred Meyer and QFC, announced Monday that it will begin limiting the total number of customers allowed in its stores at a time, in order to encourage social distancing and help combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story