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Herrera Beutler helps secure $11M for state to fight coronavirus

March 12, 2020, 9:02am Clark County News Free

Southwest Washington Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler helped secure an additional $11.48 million for Washington’s response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Read story

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Police say pedestrian seriously hurt in crash near Vancouver Mall

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March 12, 2020, 7:44am Clark County News

A pedestrian suffered serious injuries early this morning after being struck by a vehicle on Northeast Andresen Road in Vancouver, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Read story

Lisa Bayautet wears her N95 face mask near her Vancouver home. Bayautet takes medication for psoriatic arthritis that suppresses her immune system, making her especially vulnerable to illness in her daily life.

Medically compromised in Clark County on edge over COVID-19

Lisa Bayautet wears her N95 face mask near her Vancouver home. Bayautet takes medication for psoriatic arthritis that suppresses her immune system, making her especially vulnerable to illness in her daily life.

March 12, 2020, 6:02am Clark County Health Free

Late last week, Lisa Bayautet received a phone call from a friend, who had bad news that was also kind of heartwarming, in a way. Read story

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

Weather Eye: It might almost be spring, but winter isn’t ready to go away just yet

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

March 12, 2020, 6:01am Clark County News

Of course, we are into meteorological spring but astronomically we still have several days to go yet. And, it will surely feel like winter beginning Friday through Monday. Clouds increase tonight and some time on Friday showers will break out along with a chilly wind. Snow levels begin around 2,000… Read story

Cherie Kearney, forest conservation director for Columbia Land Trust, looks over Kwoneesum Lake on Tuesday morning. The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust will provide $450,000 for the Columbia Land Trust to purchase 1,300 acres in Skamania County along Wildboy Creek, a tributary to the West Fork Washougal River. The property, which is currently owned by Weyerhaeuser Co., includes a 45-foot-high dam that the Cowlitz Indian Tribe intends to remove.

Removal of dam will free Wildboy Creek after 55 years

Cherie Kearney, forest conservation director for Columbia Land Trust, looks over Kwoneesum Lake on Tuesday morning. The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust will provide $450,000 for the Columbia Land Trust to purchase 1,300 acres in Skamania County along Wildboy Creek, a tributary to the West Fork Washougal River. The property, which is currently owned by Weyerhaeuser Co., includes a 45-foot-high dam that the Cowlitz Indian Tribe intends to remove.

March 12, 2020, 6:01am Clark County News

The calm surface of Kwoneesum Lake in the early-morning sun reflects the surrounding trees like a mirror. Read story

Clark County Fire District 6 is scheduled to decide next week whether to place a levy lid lift resolution on the Aug. 4 ballot.

Clark County Fire District 6 weighs asking voters for levy lid lift

Clark County Fire District 6 is scheduled to decide next week whether to place a levy lid lift resolution on the Aug. 4 ballot.

March 11, 2020, 7:10pm Clark County News

Clark County Fire District 6 might ask voters to increase its property tax levy this summer as call volumes continue to grow. Read story

County Council Chair Eileen Quiring listens during a County Council meeting in April 2019.

Today’s State of the County address canceled

County Council Chair Eileen Quiring listens during a County Council meeting in April 2019.

March 11, 2020, 1:01pm Clark County News Free

Clark County canceled its annual State of the County address on Wednesday, six hours before it was scheduled to begin, citing the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Read story

Washington State University Vancouver is seen in February 2018.

COVID-19 to push Washington State University classes online after spring break

Washington State University Vancouver is seen in February 2018.

March 11, 2020, 12:19pm Clark County News Free

Washington State University announced Wednesday that it would be moving all classes, including those at the Vancouver campus, online after spring break due to ongoing concerns about the new coronavirus. Read story

A Vancouver-based tech company is suing the city for $1.2 million after it was allegedly pushed out of its office space due to the planned Tower Mall redevelopment on Mill Plain Boulevard.

Tech firm sues city of Vancouver over office

A Vancouver-based tech company is suing the city for $1.2 million after it was allegedly pushed out of its office space due to the planned Tower Mall redevelopment on Mill Plain Boulevard.

March 11, 2020, 6:05am Business

A Vancouver-based tech company is suing the city for $1.2 million, alleging that it was pushed out of its office space due to the planned Tower Mall redevelopment on Mill Plain Boulevard. Read story

An RV is parked outside the entrance of the Hazel Dell RV Park in 2019.

Clark County limits RV parking on public roads

An RV is parked outside the entrance of the Hazel Dell RV Park in 2019.

March 11, 2020, 6:05am Clark County News

Clark County has adopted a series of parking restrictions aimed at reducing the number of recreational vehicles used as living spaces on public roads. Read story