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Clark County Council members John Blom, left, and Eileen Quiring share a light moment following their swearing-in ceremony at the Clark County Public Service Center on Dec. 29, 2016.

Blom, Quiring take roles on council seriously

Clark County Council members John Blom, left, and Eileen Quiring share a light moment following their swearing-in ceremony at the Clark County Public Service Center on Dec. 29, 2016.

July 9, 2017, 6:01am Clark County News

On Dec. 29, 2016, the day he was sworn into office as a Clark County councilor along with Eileen Quiring, John Blom did some math to figure out just what the council might get done over the next four years. With the council having one hearing a week, he figured… Read story

Amy Bounds’ husband, Jeff, uses a wheelchair, so she’s on the lookout for places they can go on family outings. Bounds, right, and two of her children, Rebecca, 15, and Ian, 17, checked out the Salmon Creek Greenway and Trail in Vancouver on July 1. Randy L.

Seven options for those who use a wheelchair to get outdoors in Southwest Washington

Amy Bounds’ husband, Jeff, uses a wheelchair, so she’s on the lookout for places they can go on family outings. Bounds, right, and two of her children, Rebecca, 15, and Ian, 17, checked out the Salmon Creek Greenway and Trail in Vancouver on July 1. Randy L.

July 9, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Health

Amy Bounds wants to enjoy the outdoors with her family. The hitch: Her husband uses a wheelchair. Read story

Agendas for the week’s government meetings

July 9, 2017, 6:00am Clark County News

Agendas for the week’s government meetings Read story

Clark County council members Jeanne Stewart, from left, Julie Olson, Marc Boldt, John Blom and Eileen Quiring discuss the contract of former Clark County Manager Mark McCauley on May 12.

Checking up on the home rule charter

Clark County council members Jeanne Stewart, from left, Julie Olson, Marc Boldt, John Blom and Eileen Quiring discuss the contract of former Clark County Manager Mark McCauley on May 12.

July 9, 2017, 6:00am Clark County News

Clark County council Chair Marc Boldt said he regularly shows up at the Dragonfly Cafe on the ground floor of the county’s Public Service Center to get some face time with county employees. For much of May, he got an earful. Read story

People mill through Vancouver USA Pride on Saturday, exploring booths and carrying rainbow flags. The event, a celebration of the local LGBT community, is hosted by Saturday in the Park Pride every year.

Vancouver USA Pride event attracts families

People mill through Vancouver USA Pride on Saturday, exploring booths and carrying rainbow flags. The event, a celebration of the local LGBT community, is hosted by Saturday in the Park Pride every year.

July 8, 2017, 8:35pm Clark County News

For Vancouver mother Anjela Ford-Glueckert, Vancouver USA Pride is about two families. Read story

Volunteer Summer Fulcher, 16, of Vancouver, scrubs moss from the Vancouver Land Bridge Saturday as part of “The Amazing Race Youth Conference.”

Volunteers scrub Land Bridge

Volunteer Summer Fulcher, 16, of Vancouver, scrubs moss from the Vancouver Land Bridge Saturday as part of “The Amazing Race Youth Conference.”

July 8, 2017, 6:43pm Clark County News

A crew of volunteers helped Vancouver’s Land Bridge look its best for the summer Saturday, removing moss and painting the walkway. Read story

Clark College briefly went into an emergency lockdown Friday afternoon after a man called 911 to report that he was armed and had killed two police officers on campus, according to the Vancouver Police Department. The suspect was not armed, and no officers or civilians were injured.

Clark College tuition to increase

Clark College briefly went into an emergency lockdown Friday afternoon after a man called 911 to report that he was armed and had killed two police officers on campus, according to the Vancouver Police Department. The suspect was not armed, and no officers or civilians were injured.

July 8, 2017, 4:34pm Clark County News

Clark College tuition will go up for the first time in five years in light of the recently approved state budget, the community college announced this week. Read story

The Camas-Washougal Fire Department was sent to a working house fire on the 2100 block of N.E. Everett Street in Camas at 8:46 a.m. The north side of a two-story single family home was ablaze, but crews contained and knocked down the fire without significant spread to the rest of the home.

Camas-Washougal firefighters contain morning house fire

The Camas-Washougal Fire Department was sent to a working house fire on the 2100 block of N.E. Everett Street in Camas at 8:46 a.m. The north side of a two-story single family home was ablaze, but crews contained and knocked down the fire without significant spread to the rest of the home.

July 8, 2017, 11:13am Clark County News

No one was hurt in a morning house fire in Camas on Saturday. Read story

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Morning Press: Fireworks, fireworks, fireworks and mystery building

Catch up on the news.

July 8, 2017, 6:05am Clark County News

Here are some of the stories that grabbed our readers' attention this week. Read story

Fire damages garage in Vancouver

July 7, 2017, 10:47pm Clark County News

A Friday evening fire damaged a garage in Vancouver's Cascade South East neighborhood. Read story