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Washington State School for the Blind sixth-grader Li Ling Joosten, left, and eighth-grader Rory Opheikens play in the snow Thursday as they take a break from snowmobiling at Marble Mountain Sno-Park at the base of Mount St. Helens. &quot;The idea is to expose the students to all of these different activities so that when they move on they can do activities on their own,&quot; said Corey Grandstaff, residential program manager. At top, seventh-graders Pavel Anisimov, left, and Jacob Cahill chat as they get ready to head out on the day trip.

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Washington State School for the Blind sixth-grader Li Ling Joosten, left, and eighth-grader Rory Opheikens play in the snow Thursday as they take a break from snowmobiling at Marble Mountain Sno-Park at the base of Mount St. Helens. &quot;The idea is to expose the students to all of these different activities so that when they move on they can do activities on their own,&quot; said Corey Grandstaff, residential program manager. At top, seventh-graders Pavel Anisimov, left, and Jacob Cahill chat as they get ready to head out on the day trip.

February 28, 2020, 6:29pm Clark County News

These kids have a need for speed. Read story

The Ridgefield School District is giving a bond initiative a third try amid continued concerns about space at local schools. One suggestion may be to add more portables, such as the ones here at Union Ridge Elementary School.

Ridgefield School District retools bond

The Ridgefield School District is giving a bond initiative a third try amid continued concerns about space at local schools. One suggestion may be to add more portables, such as the ones here at Union Ridge Elementary School.

February 28, 2020, 4:30pm Clark County News

The Ridgefield School District hopes the third time will be the charm for its latest bond initiative. The school board voted unanimously Tuesday to send a construction measure back to voters on the April 28 ballot. Read story

Items in north Clark County shop damaged by smoke due to electrical failure

February 28, 2020, 2:07pm Clark County News

An electrical-cord failure prompted a large response early Friday morning from Clark County Fire District 10, but the incident resulted only in smoke damage. Read story

Transient man gets 2 1/2 years for involvement in beating, robbery of homeowner

February 28, 2020, 2:05pm Clark County News

A 22-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 2 ½ years in prison for helping three other people rob and beat an older man in Vancouver’s Fircrest neighborhood in December 2017. Read story

Clark County Republicans will gather Saturday, Feb. 29 for their caucuses.

Clark County Republicans set to gather for caucuses

Clark County Republicans will gather Saturday, Feb. 29 for their caucuses.

February 28, 2020, 6:02am Clark County News

On Saturday, Clark County’s Republicans will gather in two locations to hold their 2020 precinct caucuses. Read story

Trauma surgeon Dr. Tracy Timmons, center, updates a patient on his injuries at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. Timmons previously worked in trauma in Baltimore, where she had much less time to spend with patients, because of how busy her schedule was.

Team at PeaceHealth’s Level II trauma center provides safety net

Trauma surgeon Dr. Tracy Timmons, center, updates a patient on his injuries at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. Timmons previously worked in trauma in Baltimore, where she had much less time to spend with patients, because of how busy her schedule was.

February 28, 2020, 6:01am Clark County Health

When Dr. Tracy Timmons worked as a trauma surgeon in Baltimore, she didn’t have much time for chatting with patients. Read story

Wanted: Nominees for Lifetime of Giving Award

February 28, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington seeks nominations for its 2020 Lifetime of Giving Award. Read story

This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows CDC&#039;s laboratory test kit for the new coronavirus. (U.S.

Clark County Public Health watching 12 people for coronavirus

This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows CDC&#039;s laboratory test kit for the new coronavirus. (U.S.

February 27, 2020, 7:25pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health has 12 people under its supervision protocol for novel coronavirus, but none of them are showing symptoms of the disease. Read story

Washougal man, 20, killed in crash on I-5

February 27, 2020, 6:09pm Clark County News

Washington State Patrol has identified the driver involved in a single-vehicle crash Monday on southbound Interstate 5 as a 20-year-old Washougal man. Read story

Alysia Meness of Vancouver chats with veterinarian Dr. Lauren Overman as Jalissa, her 7-year-old Chihuahua mix, is examined by a team from the Humane Society for Southwest Washington at the Open House Ministries free pet clinic Thursday in downtown Vancouver.

Groups partner to offer pet care at Open House Ministries in Vancouver

Alysia Meness of Vancouver chats with veterinarian Dr. Lauren Overman as Jalissa, her 7-year-old Chihuahua mix, is examined by a team from the Humane Society for Southwest Washington at the Open House Ministries free pet clinic Thursday in downtown Vancouver.

February 27, 2020, 4:51pm Clark County News

Cats and dogs without homes received free veterinary care Thursday during a pet wellness clinic at Open House Ministries. The faith-based homeless shelter provider partnered with WellHaven Pet Health and the Humane Society for Southwest Washington to offer the service. Read story