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Evergreen Boulevard reopens after water main break near Fort Vancouver

March 11, 2019, 1:40pm Clark County News

A section of East Evergreen Boulevard that cuts through Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is closed after a water main break, according to the city of Vancouver. Read story

Firefighters extinguish small blaze at central Vancouver home

March 11, 2019, 1:29pm Clark County News

Firefighters are battling a residential structure blaze in central Vancouver, just east of PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Read story

Vancouver Police officers and Clark County Sheriff's Deputies interact at the scene of a police shooting in Hazel Dell on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Vancouver police officers involved in Hazel Dell shooting identified

Vancouver Police officers and Clark County Sheriff's Deputies interact at the scene of a police shooting in Hazel Dell on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

March 11, 2019, 12:31pm Clark County News

The Camas Police Department identified Monday two detectives who were involved in the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man Thursday in Hazel Dell. Read story

A sign warns visitors to stay away if they have measles at Evergreen Pediatric Clinic.

Two suspected measles cases under investigation in Clark County

A sign warns visitors to stay away if they have measles at Evergreen Pediatric Clinic.

March 11, 2019, 12:03pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health hasn't confirmed any new measles cases, but two suspected cases are under investigation. The case count remains at 70. Read story

Emily Javier, 31, who’s accused of attacking her boyfriend with a samurai sword, enters the courtroom on Jan. 23 to plead guilty to attempted first-degree domestic violence murder in Clark County Superior Court.

Woman in samurai sword attack sentenced to 19 years in prison

Emily Javier, 31, who’s accused of attacking her boyfriend with a samurai sword, enters the courtroom on Jan. 23 to plead guilty to attempted first-degree domestic violence murder in Clark County Superior Court.

March 11, 2019, 11:00am Clark County News

A Camas woman who tried to slice and stab her live-in boyfriend to death with a samurai sword, because she believed he was unfaithful and spent too much time playing video games, was sentenced Monday morning to 19 years in prison. Read story

Michael Gonser, 18, Washougal Superintendent Mary Templeton and Joselyn Guajardo talk about a dish that Guajardo prepared for the Washougal Future Chefs competition at Washougal High School. Templeton’s first years as superintendent started late due to teacher strikes, which followed a rough patch between Washougal’s administration and teachers union in the year prior. She taking over, she has been a big hit in the district by improving communication and embracing her role as face of the district.

Washougal superintendent’s arts background, accessibility unique

Michael Gonser, 18, Washougal Superintendent Mary Templeton and Joselyn Guajardo talk about a dish that Guajardo prepared for the Washougal Future Chefs competition at Washougal High School. Templeton’s first years as superintendent started late due to teacher strikes, which followed a rough patch between Washougal’s administration and teachers union in the year prior. She taking over, she has been a big hit in the district by improving communication and embracing her role as face of the district.

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

Whether it’s living in Germany as an exchange student, or taking over a school district heading into a summer of intense negotiations and a teacher strike, Mary Templeton takes the same approach. Read story

Terry Toland, an energy resource manager with Clark Public Utilities, leads a tour of the River Road Generation Plant. A bill in the Legislature exempts the plant from proposed green power requirements.

Renewable energy bill would exempt Clark Public Utilities

Terry Toland, an energy resource manager with Clark Public Utilities, leads a tour of the River Road Generation Plant. A bill in the Legislature exempts the plant from proposed green power requirements.

March 11, 2019, 6:02am Clark County News

A Senate bill that would require utilities to switch to 100 percent renewable energy sources by 2045 includes an exemption to the rule for Clark Public Utilities. Read story

Morning Press: I-5 tunnel; jail recommendation; trendy timber

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

In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories of the weekend. Read story

Leticia Robles and her daughters Marylu, 10, and Rebeca Rodriguez, 13, shed a few tears listening to their new neighbor and friend Paulie Villard describe the importance of their friendship. Evergreen Habitat for Humanity held a dedication Sunday of two homes in the Father Blanchet Park neighborhood.

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity dedicates conjoined homes to single-mother friends

Leticia Robles and her daughters Marylu, 10, and Rebeca Rodriguez, 13, shed a few tears listening to their new neighbor and friend Paulie Villard describe the importance of their friendship. Evergreen Habitat for Humanity held a dedication Sunday of two homes in the Father Blanchet Park neighborhood.

March 10, 2019, 8:38pm Clark County News

Clive Rainey, who more than 40 years ago became Habitat for Humanity’s first volunteer, spoke to dozens of local volunteers Sunday in Vancouver. During his comments, in front of two homes the volunteers had recently built, he mentioned a few themes: strength, grit, new life, hard work, safety and affordability. Read story

The CASEE building houses the district office for Battle Ground Public Schools.

Auditor: Battle Ground school district didn’t allocate Title I funds properly

The CASEE building houses the district office for Battle Ground Public Schools.

March 10, 2019, 4:47pm Clark County News

The Washington State Auditor’s Office issued a finding against Battle Ground Public Schools Thursday over how it handled federal funds. Read story