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Raymond Roberts of Washougal moves a wicker bar to his van after shopping Dec. 4 at Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver. The shop, a nonprofit, is one of a few around town that donates its profits to local charities.

Holiday gift-giving can also help charities

Raymond Roberts of Washougal moves a wicker bar to his van after shopping Dec. 4 at Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver. The shop, a nonprofit, is one of a few around town that donates its profits to local charities.

December 10, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

A study by financial technology company SmartAsset found that Clark County is among the most charitable areas in Washington, and when the holiday season rolls around, giving goes into overdrive. Read story

Supervisor John Gaylord listens to a caller while working Thursday afternoon at Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency headquarters in Vancouver. He’s been a dispatcher for nearly 30 years.

CRESA dispatchers use tech, situational awareness to help in emergencies

Supervisor John Gaylord listens to a caller while working Thursday afternoon at Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency headquarters in Vancouver. He’s been a dispatcher for nearly 30 years.

December 10, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

John Gaylord, shift supervisor at the county’s emergency dispatch center, is caught in a moment of crisis. Or, as he would call it, a moment. Read story

Ridgefield City Hall was added to the Clark County Heritage Register by the county’s Historic Preservation Commission.

Ridgefield City Hall added to Clark County Heritage Register

Ridgefield City Hall was added to the Clark County Heritage Register by the county’s Historic Preservation Commission.

December 10, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

Ridgefield City Hall has been added to the Clark County Heritage Register. Read story

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

Friends of Gorge signals it will file suit over mining pit

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

December 10, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

A local conservation group has signaled that it, along with a group of property owners, will sue a government commission that oversees land-use regulations in the Columbia River Gorge unless action is taken against a controversial mining pit in east Clark County. Read story

Morning Press: Campaign mailers; County budget; Raising Kaine; Last Frontier

December 10, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

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

Kaliah Matthews, 8, stretches at the beginning of a community education yoga class at Union Ridge Elementary School in Ridgefield. Kaliah’s mother, Kristen, teaches the yoga class at Union Ridge. A national study shows that yoga and meditation are rising in popularity among children ages 4 through 17.

Ridgefield classes prove you’re never too young for yoga

Kaliah Matthews, 8, stretches at the beginning of a community education yoga class at Union Ridge Elementary School in Ridgefield. Kaliah’s mother, Kristen, teaches the yoga class at Union Ridge. A national study shows that yoga and meditation are rising in popularity among children ages 4 through 17.

December 10, 2018, 5:59am Clark County Health

The children in Kristen Matthews’ yoga class start lining up 11 purple mats in a circle on the floor of their portable classroom. Read story

Four-year-old Ozzie Eichler lights a menorah with his mother, Julie Eichler, at the Chabad Jewish Center on Sunday, which was the last night of the eight-night Festival of Lights.

Treats, tradition bring Hanukkah to close

Four-year-old Ozzie Eichler lights a menorah with his mother, Julie Eichler, at the Chabad Jewish Center on Sunday, which was the last night of the eight-night Festival of Lights.

December 9, 2018, 10:09pm Churches & Religion

Sunday was the last night of Hanukkah, and the kids in the preschool and Hebrew school programs at Chabad Jewish Center rounded up the festival of lights with songs, dance, arts and crafts, and, as is custom, treats. Read story

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Yacolt man seriously injured when struck by car near Amboy

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December 9, 2018, 9:08am Clark County News

A Yacolt man was seriously injured Saturday evening when he was struck by a car near Amboy, according to the Washington State Patrol. Read story

A sign at Clark College helps visitors in the fall find their way to places around campus including the new STEM Building, background.

GI Bill delays affect Clark College veterans

A sign at Clark College helps visitors in the fall find their way to places around campus including the new STEM Building, background.

December 9, 2018, 6:05am Clark County News

The Federal Department of Veterans Affairs is backtracking on a new policy that caused a technology glitch and delayed payments to thousands of veterans enrolled under the GI Bill. Read story

The Clark County Council listens to public comment during a council meeting in June.

Clark County annual budget explained

The Clark County Council listens to public comment during a council meeting in June.

December 9, 2018, 6:05am Clark County News

The word “hire” is used just four times in the 217-page annual budget for Clark County proposed by county Manager Shawn Henessee and approved last week by the county council. Read story