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Child abuse reports in Washington down nearly 50 percent

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April 18, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Washington has seen a nearly 50 percent reduction in child abuse intakes since early February, a concerning statistic regarding the state of mandatory reporting in Washington during the coronavirus pandemic. Read story

Longview man accused in Hazel Dell bank robbery

April 17, 2020, 8:34pm Clark County News

A Longview man appeared Thursday in Clark County Superior Court to face allegations in a March bank robbery in Hazel Dell. Read story

The Skamania County Sheriff&#039;s Office says three hikers swam across Lewis River and needed to be rescued after they were unable to make it back across Thursday night.

Hikers unable to make it back across Lewis River rescued

The Skamania County Sheriff&#039;s Office says three hikers swam across Lewis River and needed to be rescued after they were unable to make it back across Thursday night.

April 17, 2020, 7:31pm Clark County News

The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office says three hikers swam across Lewis River and needed to be rescued after they were unable to make it back across. Read story

Two volunteers walk through the Clark County Fair before the doors open in 2018.

Clark County Fair CEO says August event is on

Two volunteers walk through the Clark County Fair before the doors open in 2018.

April 17, 2020, 3:23pm Clark County Life

If any local event would mark a real return to normal, that would be the Clark County Fair, held every early August. Read story

Courtesy of Clark County Public Health

Clark County COVID-19 death toll at 16; total cases at 277

Courtesy of Clark County Public Health

April 17, 2020, 11:26am Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health confirmed Friday morning that a man in his 80s is the 16th, and latest, COVID-19 death in Clark County. Public Health also confirmed 12 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the county’s total to 277 cases. Read story

Sandy Swimming Hole in Washougal closes until May 4

April 17, 2020, 6:03am Clark County Health

WASHOUGAL -- A popular Washougal swimming hole has closed to promote social distancing. Read story

Late filing penalties waived for Clark County businesses

April 17, 2020, 6:02am Business

Clark County will waive business personal property late filing penalties until May 31 in response to Gov. Jay Inslee's stay-at-home order. Read story

Camas resident Sarah Leland, who is an ICU nurse, is recovering after having a case of COVID-19 that started in mid-March. &quot;I&#039;ve been very lucky to be able to be at home,&quot; the 39-year-old said. She is preparing to return to work next week.

Camas nurse recounts coming through COVID-19

Camas resident Sarah Leland, who is an ICU nurse, is recovering after having a case of COVID-19 that started in mid-March. &quot;I&#039;ve been very lucky to be able to be at home,&quot; the 39-year-old said. She is preparing to return to work next week.

April 17, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Health

Sarah Leland is on the other side of the novel coronavirus. Read story

Woodland Public Schools office.

If levy fails, Woodland schools to cut 50 jobs

Woodland Public Schools office.

April 17, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

If Woodland School District’s pared down levy fails to pass a second time, the district will be forced to cut 50 positions and $3 million from its 2020-21 budget, and more cuts may be necessary the following year, school officials said this week. Read story

Low Bar in downtown Vancouver is seen closed during the COVID-19 crisis April 9. Food service is one of the sectors that saw a decrease in the number of new unemployment claims.

Unemployment claims in Clark County fall 40% from previous week

Low Bar in downtown Vancouver is seen closed during the COVID-19 crisis April 9. Food service is one of the sectors that saw a decrease in the number of new unemployment claims.

April 16, 2020, 6:27pm Business

One of the main barometers for COVID-19’s impact on the workforce, new unemployment insurance claims, fell by about 40 percent last week in Clark County. But overall, it’s still a huge number of claims, and it could go back up. Read story