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Clark County News

Deputy Melissa Sager and her fellow deputies meet for an afternoon debriefing at the Clark County Sheriff’s West Precinct in Ridgefield on July 18.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office says education key during stay-at-home order

Deputy Melissa Sager and her fellow deputies meet for an afternoon debriefing at the Clark County Sheriff’s West Precinct in Ridgefield on July 18.

March 24, 2020, 10:06am Clark County News

In response to Inslee's stay-at-home order, Clark County law enforcement agencies say they're aiming to educate rather than punish people for noncompliance. However, police departments have indicated that willful violations can result in a gross misdemeanor. Read story

Fabiola Donnelly of Vancouver picks up her food from Meals on Wheels, which encourages people to check on their elderly neighbors. You can ring the bell and then step back to maintain a 6-foot distance.

Virus can leave elderly in Clark County isolated

Fabiola Donnelly of Vancouver picks up her food from Meals on Wheels, which encourages people to check on their elderly neighbors. You can ring the bell and then step back to maintain a 6-foot distance.

March 24, 2020, 6:03am Clark County Health

Even though people 60 and older should stay home to protect themselves from COVID-19, they can avoid feelings of isolation with a bit of creativity, several experts said. Read story

The shuttered Telecare evaluation and treatment center at the Clark County Center for Community Health could be used to house homeless people impacted by COVID-19.

Clark County looks to house affected homeless

The shuttered Telecare evaluation and treatment center at the Clark County Center for Community Health could be used to house homeless people impacted by COVID-19.

March 24, 2020, 6:03am Clark County Health

Clark County Community Services is searching for motels to house homeless people who need to be quarantined or isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

Columbia River Gorge waterfall corridor closed

March 24, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Health

The Historic Columbia River Highway between Bridal Veil and Ainsworth has closed, along with all recreation sites on that stretch of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Read story

OnPoint Community Credit Union gift to help food aid

March 24, 2020, 6:02am Business

OnPoint Community Credit Union donated $100,000 to Meals on Wheels People to ensure that the nonprofit can keep delivering meals to vulnerable seniors during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read story

Clark County Superior Court changes civil protection process

March 24, 2020, 6:01am Clark County News

Clark County Superior Court issued a general order on Monday modifying its civil protection order process to increase the safety of court participants and staff during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read story

Heidi Marshall, third from left, poses with her family.

State of emergency over virus leaves Vancouver family members stuck in Peru

Heidi Marshall, third from left, poses with her family.

March 24, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Members of the Marshall family, self-described fitness buffs, recently attempted to run around the neighborhood near Lima, Peru, where they have been staying. The run came to an abrupt end when armed soldiers ordered them back inside. Read story

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

Weather Eye: March weather keeps us sharp

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

March 24, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

What an abrupt change of weather from Sunday to Monday. High temperatures here in Vancouver fell some 10 degrees and we had our first rain since the deluge of March 14. Eight days of dryness. Read story

Melissa Dodge, with her son, 9-year-old Lucas, co-founded a support group for mothers of children with autism. The family is among the thousands around the county affected by closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. Lucas, who has autism, is struggling to adjust to the changes.

Parents of children with disabilities see special challenges with Clark County schools closed

Melissa Dodge, with her son, 9-year-old Lucas, co-founded a support group for mothers of children with autism. The family is among the thousands around the county affected by closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. Lucas, who has autism, is struggling to adjust to the changes.

March 24, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Dixee Matthiesen’s 12-year-old son, Roman, isn’t sleeping much. Read story

Washougal woman rescued after being swept over waterfall

March 23, 2020, 6:20pm Clark County News

A 23-year-old Washougal woman was rescued Saturday in Gifford Pinchot National Forest after she fell near a waterfall and was swept over, according to the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office. Read story