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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.

Six new COVID-19 cases confirmed, county total at 137

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 3, 2020, 6:36pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County’s confirmed COVID-19 cases grew by six on Friday to 137 total cases. Clark County Public Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick confirmed that five long-term care facilities in the county have had a case since the virus was discovered in Clark County in early March. Read story

Pacific Middle School science teacher Tyler Carlson holds the map for his scavenger hunt at Pacific Community Park in Vancouver on Thursday.

Pacific Middle School science teacher’s scavenger hunt keeps students engaged

Pacific Middle School science teacher Tyler Carlson holds the map for his scavenger hunt at Pacific Community Park in Vancouver on Thursday.

April 3, 2020, 5:11pm Clark County Health

A Vancouver middle school science teacher helped his students make the most of social distancing with an independent scavenger hunt in Pacific Community Park this week. Read story

Sen.

Cleveland seeking reelection to state Senate

Sen.

April 3, 2020, 4:23pm Clark County News

Sen. Annette Cleveland, the Democrat from Vancouver, is again running to represent Washington’s 49th Legislative District in Olympia. Read story

Vancouver Deputy City Manager Lenda Crawford died earlier this week from complications of injuries she suffered in a fall.

Vancouver city official dies after fall

Vancouver Deputy City Manager Lenda Crawford died earlier this week from complications of injuries she suffered in a fall.

April 3, 2020, 11:29am Clark County News

Vancouver’s deputy city manager Lenda Crawford died earlier this week. Read story

Officials nix study for Rose Quarter project

April 3, 2020, 6:03am Clark County News

The Oregon Transportation Commission on Thursday approved a key step forward for the proposed project to widen Interstate 5 through Portland's Rose Quarter area. Read story

Health exchange’s new sign-up deadline May 8

April 3, 2020, 6:02am Clark County News

The Washington Health Benefit Exchange is extending its special enrollment period for individuals who are uninsured. Read story

Premera waives costs for COVID-19 treatment

April 3, 2020, 6:01am Clark County News

Premera Blue Cross has announced it is waiving consumer cost shares and deductibles for treatment related to COVID-19 for its fully insured, Medicare and individual market customers through Oct. 1. Read story

Cars pass through the intersection of Northeast Everett Street and Northeast Lake Road in Camas on Thursday at the site of a roundabout.

Roundabout construction in Camas postponed at last minute

Cars pass through the intersection of Northeast Everett Street and Northeast Lake Road in Camas on Thursday at the site of a roundabout.

April 3, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

A much-anticipated intersection revamp in Camas was delayed at the last minute after nearly avoiding the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. Read story

Car campers park their vehicles with space between them as they take refuge during the COVID-19 crisis at Vancouver Mall on Thursday. It was the first day officials were registering vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis to park at the mall. Participants have access to portable toilets and hand-washing stations.

Vancouver Mall parking camp opens for people living in vehicles

Car campers park their vehicles with space between them as they take refuge during the COVID-19 crisis at Vancouver Mall on Thursday. It was the first day officials were registering vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis to park at the mall. Participants have access to portable toilets and hand-washing stations.

April 3, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

When Gerhard Bush-Tschosik found out that a site at Vancouver Mall would start offering free, protected 24-hour parking for people living in their vehicles, he showed up the night before to make sure he’d get a spot. Read story

Firefighters and paramedics with Clark County Fire District 6 drive through Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver on Wednesday to applaud medical professionals for their dedication during the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Fire District 6 salutes Legacy Salmon Creek’s health care professionalsvideo icon

Firefighters and paramedics with Clark County Fire District 6 drive through Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver on Wednesday to applaud medical professionals for their dedication during the novel coronavirus outbreak.

April 2, 2020, 6:49pm Clark County Health

Following national and international trends, Clark County Fire District 6 personnel saluted medical professionals Wednesday night with lights and sirens outside Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Read story