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The Clark County Council listens to public comment during their July 2 meeting.

Clark County Council to hold virtual-only meetings

The Clark County Council listens to public comment during their July 2 meeting.

March 21, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News Free

The Clark County Council has prohibited physical public access at its meeting Tuesday, opting for a virtual-only format to curb the spread of COVID-19. Read story

A box of procedure masks sits next to boxes of gloves as staff members await COVID-19 patients at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Friday afternoon.

COVID-19 testing supplies scarce in Clark County

A box of procedure masks sits next to boxes of gloves as staff members await COVID-19 patients at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Friday afternoon.

March 20, 2020, 7:18pm Clark County Health Free

On Thursday, all eight Clark County mayors sent a letter with an urgent message to Gov. Jay Inslee’s office. Read story

State unemployment offices in Washington and Oregon have been instructed by the federal government to stop releasing daily claim totals before the U.S. Department of Labor can issue its regularly scheduled weekly report.

Unemployment claims soar in Washington, Oregon

State unemployment offices in Washington and Oregon have been instructed by the federal government to stop releasing daily claim totals before the U.S. Department of Labor can issue its regularly scheduled weekly report.

March 20, 2020, 5:46pm Business Free

State unemployment offices in Washington and Oregon have been instructed by the federal government to stop releasing daily claim totals before the U.S. Department of Labor can issue its regularly scheduled weekly report. Read story

A coronavirus health alert sign is posted at one of the entrances to the Firstenburg Tower at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Monday morning, March 9, 2020.

Clark County confirms two more COVID-19 cases

A coronavirus health alert sign is posted at one of the entrances to the Firstenburg Tower at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Monday morning, March 9, 2020.

March 20, 2020, 4:30pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health confirmed two more COVID-19 cases Friday morning. Read story

Today’s canvassing board meeting postponed

March 20, 2020, 11:07am Clark County News

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey said this morning that today’s Canvassing Board meeting will be postponed by two hours. The board will now meet at 5 p.m. at the auditor’s office, 1408 Franklin St. The board is expected to review and certify the results of the presidential primary election today. Read story

Law enforcement investigate the scene of a fatal crash on 78th Street on Friday morning.

Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Vancouver

Law enforcement investigate the scene of a fatal crash on 78th Street on Friday morning.

March 20, 2020, 8:20am Clark County News

A 49-year-old man was killed early Friday morning when he was struck by a vehicle on Northeast 78th Street in Vancouver, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Read story

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Vancouver police say missing girl found

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March 20, 2020, 8:15am Clark County News Free

Avah A. Plemmons has been located and returned home. Read story

Fire engulfs sagebrush near Roosevelt in 2015.

Franz continues push for more funds to battle state’s wildfires

Fire engulfs sagebrush near Roosevelt in 2015.

March 20, 2020, 6:04am Clark County News

Washington spends an average of $153 million per year battling wildfires. Read story

Linda Hilley of Vancouver rides The Vine on Wednesday with her grandchildren, Cali, 11, back left, Reno, 6, center, and Justice, 8, right. C-Tran reported a drop in ridership but has not reduced its routes. Hilley said she is watching her grandchildren because schools have been closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, and their parents are still working.

Virus doesn’t slow down C-Tran

Linda Hilley of Vancouver rides The Vine on Wednesday with her grandchildren, Cali, 11, back left, Reno, 6, center, and Justice, 8, right. C-Tran reported a drop in ridership but has not reduced its routes. Hilley said she is watching her grandchildren because schools have been closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, and their parents are still working.

March 20, 2020, 6:01am Clark County Health Free

Linda Hilley was riding C-Tran’s Vine bus-rapid transit line Wednesday from Vancouver Mall with three of her 14 grandchildren. Read story

Emergency responders are having to take precautions in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak in Washington while still serving the community.

Clark County emergency responders take steps to avoid COVID-19video icon

Emergency responders are having to take precautions in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak in Washington while still serving the community.

March 20, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News Free

Clark County emergency responders are taking steps to protect themselves and the public against COVID-19. They are wearing more protective gear, questioning patients and keeping their distance from people possibly sick from the spreading virus. Read story