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Clark County News

Sewage flows into Columbia River after power failure at Vancouver treatment plant

October 5, 2017, 6:05am Clark County News

Nearly an Olympic-sized pool worth of raw sewage was released into the Columbia River on Saturday. Read story

New Washougal tamale festival looking for cooks

October 5, 2017, 6:04am Clark County News

 The Southwest Washington Tamale Festival will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 21 at Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main St., Washougal, and organizers are looking for contestants for the tamale cooking contest. Read story

Greg Flakus Runs company that organizes large events

After Las Vegas shooting, Vancouver event planner faces new security reality

Greg Flakus Runs company that organizes large events

October 5, 2017, 6:04am Clark County News

The massacre at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas on Sunday was, from the perspective of the large event planning industry, utterly unprecedented, said Greg Flakus, who runs a Vancouver company that handles large event organizing. Read story

Weather Eye: Harvest moon, first frost signal a change of season

October 5, 2017, 6:03am Clark County News

First off, we look at the full harvest moon this evening. With clear skies, it should be quite a sight. Shine on harvest moon. I assume most crops are already harvested especially in some outlying areas in Clark County. Read story

Highway 503 to close for hillside repair

October 5, 2017, 6:03am Clark County News

 Starting Tuesday, afternoon travelers of state Highway 503 (Lewis River Road) will have to use an alternate route for several days. Read story

Expect slowdowns on I-84 near Lindsey Creek

October 5, 2017, 6:02am Clark County News

 Drivers of Interstate 84 will experience rolling slowdowns and delays between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. today because of rock blasting work related to finishing the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. Read story

Meals on Wheels preps for inclement weather

October 5, 2017, 6:02am Clark County News

 Meals on Wheels People, the regional nonprofit providing meals to home-bound seniors, is planning for upcoming winter weather. Read story

Valkyrie Knutson, 6, holds her family guinea pig, Chummly, during an animal blessing Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic School in Vancouver.

Faithful companions turn out for annual blessing of the animals

Valkyrie Knutson, 6, holds her family guinea pig, Chummly, during an animal blessing Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic School in Vancouver.

October 4, 2017, 9:41pm Churches & Religion

A few dozen dogs barked and wagged their tails, most likely unsure why they were on the St. Joseph Catholic School playground with their school-age owners. Oct. 4 is the feast day for St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and a popular day to hold pet blessings. Read story

Man gets prison for threatening group with steak knife

October 4, 2017, 8:48pm Clark County News

A transient man who chased a group of people with a steak knife while reportedly shouting, “Have you ever been stabbed?” was sentenced Wednesday to a year and a day in prison. Read story

A C-Tran bus drives along the shoulder of state Highway 14 on Wednesday afternoon. An upcoming pilot project will allow buses to drive on the highway shoulder between Interstate 205 and Southeast 164th Avenue during periods of high congestion.

C-Tran tests bus bypass where buses drive on shoulder

A C-Tran bus drives along the shoulder of state Highway 14 on Wednesday afternoon. An upcoming pilot project will allow buses to drive on the highway shoulder between Interstate 205 and Southeast 164th Avenue during periods of high congestion.

October 4, 2017, 8:17pm Clark County News

As a driver crawling through bumper-to-bumper traffic, it’s easy to stare at the empty highway shoulder and imagine driving up it and leaving all the congestion in the rearview mirror. Read story