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Craig Callaway, a county technician, walks past sheriff’s office vehicles parked at Clark County Fleet Services.

County’s vehicle fleet said to be heavy by 20

September 20, 2017, 9:30pm Clark County News

Clark County could save hundreds of thousands of dollars if it eliminates 20 vehicles from its fleet of hundreds. Read story

Newly-sharpened pencils greeted students in Washougal on Aug. 30, the first day of the school year.

Washougal teachers ratify new contract

September 20, 2017, 8:34pm Clark County News

The Washougal teachers union ratified a new contract for the 2017-2018 school year after taking a vote Wednesday night. Read story

Marvin Chadwick, who allegedly stabbed three family members at their rural north Clark County residence, makes a first appearance in Clark County Superior Court on Jan. 11. Chadwick’s assault case was dismissed Wednesday because he was found incompetent to proceed.

Chadwick found incompetent to proceed in assault case

September 20, 2017, 8:23pm Clark County News

Assault charges were dismissed Wednesday against Marvin Chadwick, who allegedly stabbed three family members with a hunting knife in January in rural north Clark County, because he is not competent to proceed in his case. Read story

Tzivie Greenberg and her son, Efraim, 8, carry round loaves of challah to the dinner table in preparation for evening celebrations of the first night of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, at their home in Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon. While challah is often served throughout the year in braided form, the round shape at the new year represents the cyclical nature of time, and the cinnamon and sugar represent a sweet new year. Tzivie and her husband, Rabbi Shmulik Greenberg, are co-directors of the Chabad Jewish Center in northeast Vancouver.

Clark County celebrates Rosh Hashanah

September 20, 2017, 8:03pm Churches & Religion

Rosh Hashanah literally translates to head of the year. Just like the head being part of the whole body, Rosh Hashanah celebrates the whole year — not just the beginning. Read story

Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey speaks at a hearing to determine if Port of Vancouver commissioner candidate Don Orange's residency .

Auditor hears voter challenge to Orange’s voter registration

September 20, 2017, 7:56pm Clark County News

A Vancouver woman made her case against Port of Vancouver Board of Commissioners candidate Don Orange’s residency during a voter challenge hearing Wednesday, but it’ll be a few days before Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey makes a decision. Read story

Luyster’s girlfriend in court for allegedly violating no-contact order

Andrea Sibley pleaded guilty to rendering criminal assistance to her boyfriend, triple-murder suspect Brent Ward Luyster.

September 20, 2017, 6:12pm Clark County News

Andrea Sibley, the girlfriend of triple-homicide suspect Brent Luyster, was back in Clark County Superior Court on Wednesday after allegedly violating a no-contact order. Her defense attorney is seeking clarification on the order. Read story

Inslee responds to proposed Oregon tolls

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee says the Evergreen state will have a seat at the table when Oregon begins discussing tolls.

September 20, 2017, 10:25am Clark County News

At the behest of Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, Gov. Jay Inslee has assured Washington legislators that the Evergreen State will have a seat at the table when Oregon begins discussing tolls. Herrera Beutler has led the charge against tolling Interstate 5 and 205, a potential revenue stream as… Read story