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Inslee signs charter school bill into law

March 20, 2020, 5:59am Clark County News

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Wednesday that Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, sponsored to enhance administration capabilities at state charter schools. Read story

The Beauty Temptations Salon cosmetologists are pictured in Washougal on Thursday. The women had to shutter the salon Tuesday after the COVID-19 outbreak forced closures of salons across the state, effectively putting eight self-employed cosmetologists out of business.

Emergency small-business loans to be available in Clark County

The Beauty Temptations Salon cosmetologists are pictured in Washougal on Thursday. The women had to shutter the salon Tuesday after the COVID-19 outbreak forced closures of salons across the state, effectively putting eight self-employed cosmetologists out of business.

March 19, 2020, 8:24pm Business Free

An emergency loan program for small businesses will soon be made available to Clark County workers, despite widespread confusion over the county’s omission from a list of areas eligible for the federal aid. Read story

Retired Judge Robert Harris dies; beloved for service to youth, community

March 19, 2020, 7:39pm Clark County News

The daughters of former Clark County Superior Court Judge Robert L. Harris said their father took an interest in kids inside and outside the courtroom, because he believed support systems would ensure their future success. Read story

Wastewater district waives late charges

March 19, 2020, 7:28pm Clark County News Free

Clark Regional Wastewater District has joined other utilities in waiving charges for late payments during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Read story

Owen Watt runs along side a school bus filled with fellow students as it pulls away from Covington Middle School on Friday afternoon, March 13, 2020.

Clark County school districts develop pay plans

Owen Watt runs along side a school bus filled with fellow students as it pulls away from Covington Middle School on Friday afternoon, March 13, 2020.

March 19, 2020, 7:17pm Clark County News Free

Clark County school districts are beginning to roll out plans for paying their staff in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak, pledging that employees will be paid through extended closures. Read story

Gas line leak shuts down part of Fourth Plain Boulevard in Vancouver

March 19, 2020, 2:27pm Clark County News

Vancouver Public Works crews shut down a portion of Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard on Thursday due to a gas line rupture. Read story

Carol Arroyo, a ballet teacher at Columbia Dance Center, left, and her daughter, Ava, 13, livestream a ballet class in an empty studio for adults unable to attend due to the COVID-19 quarantine on Wednesday morning. The school is closed through April 24 due to the virus, which has closed schools across the state.

Columbia Dance Center teacher provides classes via YouTube

Carol Arroyo, a ballet teacher at Columbia Dance Center, left, and her daughter, Ava, 13, livestream a ballet class in an empty studio for adults unable to attend due to the COVID-19 quarantine on Wednesday morning. The school is closed through April 24 due to the virus, which has closed schools across the state.

March 19, 2020, 6:04am Clark County Life Free

In her classroom at the Columbia Dance Center, Carol Arroyo and her daughter Ava performed for an audience of none. Read story

The city of Vancouver says wastewater treatment providers nationwide are bracing for potential sewage blockages and overflows from an uptick in residents flushing napkins, anti-bacterial wipes and other items because of the coronavirus.

Vancouver officials concerned toilet paper substitutes could cause blockages

The city of Vancouver says wastewater treatment providers nationwide are bracing for potential sewage blockages and overflows from an uptick in residents flushing napkins, anti-bacterial wipes and other items because of the coronavirus.

March 19, 2020, 6:04am Clark County News Free

With consumers snatching up every roll of toilet paper available, public agencies may face problems from residents flushing toilet paper substitutes. Read story

Clark County Auto Licensing office closes until April 13

March 19, 2020, 6:04am Clark County News Free

The Clark County Auto Licensing office has been closed due to COVID-19. Read story

Inslee signs bill to add Clark County Superior Court judge

March 19, 2020, 6:03am Clark County News

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill into law Wednesday that increases the number of Clark County Superior Court judges from 10 to 11. Read story