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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown talk to reporters before signing a memorandum of intent to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge during an event in November at the Murdock Charitable Trust in Vancouver. The governors have taken on bigger responsibilities during the coronavirus pandemic, which has lacked an efficient, uniform federal response.

Volley of Washington, Oregon orders like ‘policy pingpong’

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown talk to reporters before signing a memorandum of intent to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge during an event in November at the Murdock Charitable Trust in Vancouver. The governors have taken on bigger responsibilities during the coronavirus pandemic, which has lacked an efficient, uniform federal response.

April 1, 2020, 6:01am Clark County Health

In early March, Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown ramped up COVID-19 precautions. Read story

First black forest supervisor for U.S. Forest Service to tell her story

April 1, 2020, 5:02am Clark County Life

Gloria Brown was the first African American woman to be named as a forest supervisor for the U.S. Forest Service. Read story

Vancouver house fire kills dog, cat

March 31, 2020, 6:09pm Clark County News

A house fire in Vancouver’s Kevanna Park neighborhood killed two pets Tuesday. Read story

A Clark County Fire District 10 engine rolled over off a narrow unpaved road northeast of La Center on Monday. Crews were responding to a sick call.

Fire truck flips over in north Clark County

A Clark County Fire District 10 engine rolled over off a narrow unpaved road northeast of La Center on Monday. Crews were responding to a sick call.

March 31, 2020, 1:09pm Clark County News

A fire truck responding to a medical call Monday on an unpaved road in north Clark County toppled over into a small creek, likely putting the emergency vehicle permanently out of commission. Read story

Clark County Fire & Rescue personnel battle a barn fire on 239th Street.

Barn catches fire near Battle Ground

Clark County Fire & Rescue personnel battle a barn fire on 239th Street.

March 31, 2020, 12:42pm Clark County News

Explosions and flames prompted an emergency response to a burning barn near Battle Ground on Monday. Read story

Frank Lopez, who works in security at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, wears a mask and gloves as he waits to direct COVID-19 patients and other visitors Friday afternoon.

Clark County confirmed COVID-19 cases climb to 116

Frank Lopez, who works in security at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, wears a mask and gloves as he waits to direct COVID-19 patients and other visitors Friday afternoon.

March 31, 2020, 11:04am Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health confirmed six new COVID-19 cases Tuesday morning. The county now has 116 confirmed cases. Read story

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

Weather Eye: Sorry, looks like we’ll have to wait for those sunny skies

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

March 31, 2020, 6:02am Clark County News

The forecast models giveth and the forecast models taketh away. What looked like on Saturday a possible chance for some sunny and warm weather by this weekend has faded off the horizon as more cool and wet weather rolls along all week. I was trying to keep things shining. Read story

Nancy Bowser of Vancouver stands outside Vancouver Clinic&#039;s administrative office. A family friend in China sent Bowser 100 surgical masks and 10 N95 respirator masks from China. Bowser decided to donate them to Vancouver Clinic, which is short of masks. A spokeswoman for the clinic said it has received nearly 10,000 donated masks in the past week.

Vancouver woman donates 110 masks to Vancouver Clinic after friend sends them from China

Nancy Bowser of Vancouver stands outside Vancouver Clinic&#039;s administrative office. A family friend in China sent Bowser 100 surgical masks and 10 N95 respirator masks from China. Bowser decided to donate them to Vancouver Clinic, which is short of masks. A spokeswoman for the clinic said it has received nearly 10,000 donated masks in the past week.

March 31, 2020, 6:01am Clark County Health

There wasn’t anything particularly remarkable about Nancy Bowser’s Monday afternoon visit to the Vancouver Clinic’s administrative office. It was what she carried in a small bag that was remarkable. Read story

At Camp Evergreen and other child care centers, staff are advised to keep children 6 feet apart while allowing 10 or fewer people in any given classroom.

Clark County child care providers strike balance between safety, necessity

At Camp Evergreen and other child care centers, staff are advised to keep children 6 feet apart while allowing 10 or fewer people in any given classroom.

March 31, 2020, 6:01am Clark County News

As health care workers, first responders and grocery store employees slog through the coronavirus outbreak, area school districts are providing a reprieve from the stress of widespread school cancellations. Read story

Two arrested in alleged robbery stemming from drug deal

March 30, 2020, 6:21pm Clark County News

Two Vancouver men appeared Friday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of robbery for allegedly setting up another man who was trying to buy cocaine. Read story