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Vancouver City Council candidate Maureen McGoldrick speaks at a League of Women Voters event in July 2017.

Vancouver City Council candidate McGoldrick keeps low profile

Vancouver City Council candidate Maureen McGoldrick speaks at a League of Women Voters event in July 2017.

August 4, 2017, 8:04pm Clark County News

City council candidate Maureen McGoldrick lives in a downtown Vancouver apartment, but you can’t find her name in the electronic directory out front. Read story

Firefighters clean up after a fire at Madison Park Apartments in Vancouver damaged multiple apartments and several nearby homes Thursday.

Two fires Thursday caused more than $2 million damage

Firefighters clean up after a fire at Madison Park Apartments in Vancouver damaged multiple apartments and several nearby homes Thursday.

August 4, 2017, 7:40pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Fire Marshal’s office is still investigating the causes of two fires Thursday that affected six buildings and caused more than $2 million damage. Read story

Jessica Magnusen of Tigard, center, relaxes with a good book and a scenic view with visiting Dougan Falls with her kids and friends Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 2, 2017.

Heat wave spurs record-breaking electricity use

Jessica Magnusen of Tigard, center, relaxes with a good book and a scenic view with visiting Dougan Falls with her kids and friends Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 2, 2017.

August 4, 2017, 6:27pm Clark County News

Customers of the Bonneville Power Administration, which includes Clark Public Utilities, broke records for electricity use three days in a row during this week’s heat wave, the federal power marketing agency said in a news release. Read story

William D. Peek, 27, makes a first appearance in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree murder Friday morning, Aug. 4, 2017.

Suspect appears in court in July killing in Vancouver

William D. Peek, 27, makes a first appearance in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree murder Friday morning, Aug. 4, 2017.

August 4, 2017, 11:02am Clark County News

William D. Peek appeared Friday morning in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree murder of 25-year-old Cody O’Brien in Arnold Park last month. O’Brien’s body was found July 26. Read story

Battle Ground issues water alert, calls for conservation

August 4, 2017, 10:58am Clark County Health

Battle Ground city officials have issued a Stage II Water Shortage Declaration after water consumption climbed during the recent hot weather. The city is calling on residents to conserve water to ensure reserves continue to meet personal and emergency response needs. Read story

Woodland asks residents to limit water use

August 4, 2017, 6:00am Clark County News

Woodland is experiencing a "low flow" situation at the Ranney pump house, and is asking residential water customers to limit water use to just inside household use only, the city announced shortly before 10 a.m. Thursday. Read story

Marina Vanegas of Vancouver floats in the Columbia River at Wintler Park with her dog, Onyx, on Thursday afternoon with Portland International Airport in the background. The day’s high temperature of 105 degrees set a record for Aug. 3 in Vancouver. “This is like heaven for me,” the former Arizona resident said.

After high of 105 degrees, slight relief ahead

Marina Vanegas of Vancouver floats in the Columbia River at Wintler Park with her dog, Onyx, on Thursday afternoon with Portland International Airport in the background. The day’s high temperature of 105 degrees set a record for Aug. 3 in Vancouver. “This is like heaven for me,” the former Arizona resident said.

August 3, 2017, 9:53pm Clark County News

This week’s heat wave broke into record-setting territory, making Thursday the hottest Aug. 3 in Vancouver. Read story

Power restored in east Vancouver

August 3, 2017, 9:14pm Clark County News

A fallen tree limb left 2,370 customers without power for almost an hour Thursday evening in east Vancouver, according to Clark Public Utilities spokesperson Erica Erland. Read story

Packaged stuffed animals lie amidst the rides as carnival workers set up the game booths at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds in Ridgefield on Thursday afternoon. The fair opens its gates Friday and runs through Aug. 13.

Clark County Fair readies for Friday’s opening

Packaged stuffed animals lie amidst the rides as carnival workers set up the game booths at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds in Ridgefield on Thursday afternoon. The fair opens its gates Friday and runs through Aug. 13.

August 3, 2017, 8:46pm Clark County News

The Clark County Fair begins its annual 10-day run Friday, and preparations continued Thursday at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds. Read story

Fallen tree limb spurs brief power outage in east Vancouver

August 3, 2017, 7:28pm Clark County News

A fallen tree limb left 2,370 customers without power for almost an hour Thursday evening in east Vancouver, according to Clark Public Utilities spokesperson Erica Erland. Clark PUD received a call about 6 p.m. of a downed power line near  Northeast162nd Avenue and Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard. Erland said a… Read story