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The Clark County Courthouse, front, and Clark County Jail in downtown Vancouver are pictured in May 2019.

Recommendation on future of jail delayed until summer

The Clark County Courthouse, front, and Clark County Jail in downtown Vancouver are pictured in May 2019.

March 10, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Speaking at the State of the County event last week, county Manager Shawn Henessee mentioned the county’s blue-ribbon commission currently at work at producing a recommendation to address Clark County’s antiquated jail. The commission is in the midst of considering complex issues around the size and location of the jail,… Read story

Nate McConnell, from left, interacts with classmates Aran O’Day and Mason McCarty as the teammates study their second-place trophy during the Solar Car Challenge at Hudson’s Bay High School Saturday in Vancouver. The challenge is a mixture of a science fair and pinewood derby, where teams present their car designs and race.

Solar Car Challenge part science fair, part pinewood derby

Nate McConnell, from left, interacts with classmates Aran O’Day and Mason McCarty as the teammates study their second-place trophy during the Solar Car Challenge at Hudson’s Bay High School Saturday in Vancouver. The challenge is a mixture of a science fair and pinewood derby, where teams present their car designs and race.

March 9, 2019, 8:51pm Clark County News

Mason McCarty, 14, tried to stay calm. Read story

Clark College faculty and supporters prepare to make their way across campus during a Feb. 13 rally for a better contract. The college is convening a task force to consider staff reductions, which the union claims is related to their demands for pay increases.

Clark College looks at staff cuts

Clark College faculty and supporters prepare to make their way across campus during a Feb. 13 rally for a better contract. The college is convening a task force to consider staff reductions, which the union claims is related to their demands for pay increases.

March 9, 2019, 4:46pm Clark County News

Clark College will consider staff cuts in light of an expected 5 percent budget cut, according to a letter from President Bob Knight to the faculty union. Read story

Joan Kuni died Wednesday at age 88

Kuni Foundation matriarch Joan Kuni dies at 88

Joan Kuni died Wednesday at age 88

March 9, 2019, 4:15pm Clark County News

Joan E. Kuni, who was behind one of the largest charitable foundations in Southwest Washington, died Wednesday at age 88. Read story

Streak of no new measles cases continues

March 9, 2019, 2:08pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health reported Saturday in a news release that there were no new confirmed measles cases or suspected cases. There haven’t been any new cases reported since March 2. Public Health hasn’t found any new exposure locations, either. For a complete list of exposure sites, visit our measles exposure… Read story

Clark County Corrections Deputy Paul Bond sorts through information he received from command to determine simulated risks from made-up characters during crisis training at Compass Church on Thursday afternoon.

Law enforcement personnel train in crisis, hostage negotiations in Vancouver

Clark County Corrections Deputy Paul Bond sorts through information he received from command to determine simulated risks from made-up characters during crisis training at Compass Church on Thursday afternoon.

March 9, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

As Douglas County, Ore., Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Taylor spoke on the phone with a man posing as someone who had taken his family hostage, he continuously tried to connect with him. But it took time. Read story

Morning Press: Hazel Dell fatal shooting; Smokehouse Provisions; welding prospects

March 9, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories of the week: Read story

Herrera Beutler bill aims to help Purple Heart recipients get loans

March 9, 2019, 6:03am Clark County News

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, has reintroduced a bill to expand a home mortgage loan program to active-duty Purple Heart recipients. Read story

Series at Columbia Springs to focus on climate change, environment

March 9, 2019, 6:03am Clark County Life

Lecturers Grace Teigen and Gene Wigglesworth are launching a four-part workshop series this month on climate change, the environment and what people can do about it. Read story

PeaceHealth Hospice program adds online training

March 9, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Health

PeaceHealth Hospice is debuting a new online training program designed for people who want to volunteer, but can't attend daytime training sessions, according to a PeaceHealth press release. Read story