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The Vancouver Operations Center is pictured in 2018. The city purchased a new plot of land to serve as a site for a replacement center.

New city of Vancouver Operations Center site approved

The Vancouver Operations Center is pictured in 2018. The city purchased a new plot of land to serve as a site for a replacement center.

November 12, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

The Clark County Council approved Vancouver’s proposal to purchase a 35-acre plot of land, securing for the city a site expected to eventually house a new Operations Center. Read story

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

Weather Eye: No matter the weather, humor always in season

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

November 12, 2019, 6:02am Clark County News

Years ago, my insurance agent in downtown Vancouver, whenever I would stop by his office, he would always greet me with “How’s the weather . . . man?” I’ll never forget that. He had a smile on his face and we would talk weather for a few minutes before doing… Read story

I-5 Bridge panel to meet Wednesday

November 12, 2019, 5:59am Clark County News

A 16-member committee of Washington and Oregon legislators will hold its second meeting this week to discuss replacing the Interstate 5 Bridge. Read story

Signs signaling opposition to proposed sex education curriculum are seen after being confiscated from a community member during a Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors meeting in October.

Battle Ground sex ed decision could be test case for next legislative session

Signs signaling opposition to proposed sex education curriculum are seen after being confiscated from a community member during a Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors meeting in October.

November 11, 2019, 9:50pm Clark County News

Faced with the opportunity to adopt medically up-to-date sexual health education curriculum, Battle Ground Public Schools instead took a step back. Read story

A trio of trucks travel to and from the Zimmerly gravel pit near Washougal.

Washougal mine owner, operator file suit

A trio of trucks travel to and from the Zimmerly gravel pit near Washougal.

November 11, 2019, 7:56pm Clark County News

The battle over a gravel mine outside Washougal took another turn last week as the mine’s owner and operator filed a lawsuit against the Columbia River Gorge Commission, Clark County and mine opponents. Read story

Stan Seeberg with the Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers Club watches the transit of Mercury in front of the sun while in the parking lot of the Hazel Dell Safeway on Monday morning.

Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers get view of transit of Mercury

Stan Seeberg with the Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers Club watches the transit of Mercury in front of the sun while in the parking lot of the Hazel Dell Safeway on Monday morning.

November 11, 2019, 3:06pm Clark County News

Space enthusiasts and Safeway shoppers alike had the opportunity to watch Mercury pass between Earth and the sun Monday morning thanks to the Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers Club. Read story

A man suffered a broken neck Monday morning after he reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a light pole on northbound Interstate 5 at the Port of Entry in Ridgefield.

Vehicle crashes into I-5 weigh station north of Ridgefield

A man suffered a broken neck Monday morning after he reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a light pole on northbound Interstate 5 at the Port of Entry in Ridgefield.

November 11, 2019, 10:14am Clark County News

A driver who fell asleep at the wheel Monday morning and struck a weigh station that's being renovated suffered a broken neck, according to Washington State Patrol. Read story

Nonprofit created to aid area’s caregivers

November 11, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

Christina Keys became her mother’s caregiver seven years ago. Starting out, Keys didn’t know a lot about being a family caregiver and had a lot of questions. Keys and others behind Loving Them Forward, a new nonprofit, aim to support caregivers who may have similar questions and anxieties. Read story

Volunteer driver Joanne Pritchard, left, hands a shopping bag to Crown Villa Apartments resident Linda Crooks as they prepare for a trip to Walmart on Friday afternoon. The ride was free through the Human Services Council&#039;s new Volunteers in Motion program.

Service nonprofit to roll out new name

Volunteer driver Joanne Pritchard, left, hands a shopping bag to Crown Villa Apartments resident Linda Crooks as they prepare for a trip to Walmart on Friday afternoon. The ride was free through the Human Services Council&#039;s new Volunteers in Motion program.

November 11, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

For residents at Crown Villa, a 62-and-older apartment building in Camas, a trip to the Walmart Supercenter is about more than shopping. It’s a chance for the tight-knit group to socialize. Read story

Harold McCarty, who flew 50 combat missions on a B-24 Liberator 75 years ago during World War II, has a model and print of the heavy bomber in his apartment at the Van Mall Retirement Community. Below, McCarty earned these decorations for his wartime service.

Vancouver veteran reflects on flying 50 combat missions during WWII

Harold McCarty, who flew 50 combat missions on a B-24 Liberator 75 years ago during World War II, has a model and print of the heavy bomber in his apartment at the Van Mall Retirement Community. Below, McCarty earned these decorations for his wartime service.

November 11, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

The brown notebook is small and nondescript but full of one man’s observations from 75 years ago. Read story