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A car drives past an Our City Cares sign at Mountain View High School. Evergreen Public Schools is among the districts that have displayed the organization&#039;s signs to raise awareness of resources available for students experiencing mental health crises.

Local suicide-prevention effort Our City Cares aims to instill hope

A car drives past an Our City Cares sign at Mountain View High School. Evergreen Public Schools is among the districts that have displayed the organization&#039;s signs to raise awareness of resources available for students experiencing mental health crises.

December 3, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Health

It’s been three years since Camas parents Sheryl and Joe Stephens suffered the unthinkable. Read story

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

Weather Eye: After Saturday’s brief snow, typical midautumn weather systems return

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

December 3, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

After that brief brush with winter weather over the weekend, we have settled back more like a midautumn weather pattern. We enjoy a pleasant day today then clouds increase as a weak weather system slides by to our north. Sound familiar? Read story

The Vancouver City Council meets at Vancouver City Hall earlier this year.

Bridges dominate Vancouver’s federal priorities

The Vancouver City Council meets at Vancouver City Hall earlier this year.

December 2, 2019, 8:38pm Clark County News

Vancouver’s top federal policy priorities in 2020 revolve around bridges. Read story

A photo of Tiffany Hill is seen on display at a candlelight vigil Sunday at Esther Short Park in Vancouver.

Clark County medical examiner IDs Hazel Dell shooting victim

A photo of Tiffany Hill is seen on display at a candlelight vigil Sunday at Esther Short Park in Vancouver.

December 2, 2019, 2:53pm Clark County News

The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially identified the victim of a fatal shooting at Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School in Hazel Dell last week. Read story

A pickup truck crashed into a barrier on southbound Interstate 5 near 99th Street in the Salmon Creek area of Clark County on Monday morning. The non-injury crash, one of a handful due to road conditions, closed the left lane of the freeway.

Icy conditions prompt crashes, late start for Clark County schools

A pickup truck crashed into a barrier on southbound Interstate 5 near 99th Street in the Salmon Creek area of Clark County on Monday morning. The non-injury crash, one of a handful due to road conditions, closed the left lane of the freeway.

December 2, 2019, 7:16am Clark County News

Icy conditions in Vancouver and Clark County caused dozens of crashes Monday morning, but the National Weather Service in Portland says the next two days shouldn’t be as bad. Read story

Executive Director Tom Iberle has announced plans to step down from Friends of the Carpenter, a faith-based nonprofit that involves people in woodworking.

Retirement on horizon for Friends of the Carpenter leader

Executive Director Tom Iberle has announced plans to step down from Friends of the Carpenter, a faith-based nonprofit that involves people in woodworking.

December 2, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

After nearly a decade at Friends of the Carpenter, Tom Iberle announced in October that he would retire from the faith-based nonprofit. Read story

Clark County Fire &amp; Rescue Chief John Nohr describes the emergency medical equipment stored on the fire engines at Fire Station 21 in Ridgefield.

Fewer Clark County ambulances diverted to Portland ERs

Clark County Fire &amp; Rescue Chief John Nohr describes the emergency medical equipment stored on the fire engines at Fire Station 21 in Ridgefield.

December 2, 2019, 6:01am Clark County Health

Fewer Clark County ambulances are being diverted to Portland hospitals, saving crucial time for patients and emergency medical providers, according to local officials. Read story

Scott Goodrich, an accountant for the Port of Vancouver, runs along Laframbois Road during his lunch break in Vancouver. Goodrich generally runs about four miles during his lunch break. It&#039;s part of his training regimen, which has lead to a successful run as an Ironman competitor.

Unable to swim 4 years ago, Port of Vancouver accountant now tackles triathlons

Scott Goodrich, an accountant for the Port of Vancouver, runs along Laframbois Road during his lunch break in Vancouver. Goodrich generally runs about four miles during his lunch break. It&#039;s part of his training regimen, which has lead to a successful run as an Ironman competitor.

December 2, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

When Scott Goodrich first considered competing in triathlon competitions, there was one hitch. He couldn’t swim. Read story

Morning Press: Our Heroes Place crosses the finish line; Los Alambres; tree lighting at Esther Short Park

December 2, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Check out the weather headed our way this week. Read story

Janet Richardson of Vancouver plays with a group of young dogs outside the Humane Society for Southwest Washington last month. At top, Martha Walters of Vancouver provides a little love and affection for a tabby at the Humane Society&#039;s cattery.

Humane Society for Southwest Washington achieves prestigious certification for volunteers

Janet Richardson of Vancouver plays with a group of young dogs outside the Humane Society for Southwest Washington last month. At top, Martha Walters of Vancouver provides a little love and affection for a tabby at the Humane Society&#039;s cattery.

December 2, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Martha Walters gently opened the kennel holding two cats, Bob Meowrly and Pawdrey Hepburn. Read story