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State Patrol vehicle, car involved in fender-bender

April 27, 2017, 9:31pm Clark County News

No one was hurt in a Thursday afternoon fender-bender between a Washougal man’s car and a Washington State Patrol vehicle, troopers said. Read story

Lyle Wold, left, holds the gear shift lever as Tim Shotwell turns the engine crank of a 1917 Model T Ford they are transforming into a replica of a World War I Army ambulance.

1917 Model T gets new life as a life saver

April 27, 2017, 7:30pm Clark County News

A 1917 Model T Ford is getting a second life. Read story

Lifeline Connections looks to open an inpatient treatment facility for mothers and their children that would be housed in the back of this building owned by Janus Youth Services. Improvements would be made to the exterior, including adding a playground.

Program would help addicted moms

April 27, 2017, 7:25pm Clark County News

Young, single, substance-abusing mothers face a big hurdle to entering inpatient treatment: What do they do with their child? Read story

Clark College is accepting applications for a new Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Management program after receiving approval last week to begin offering the degree.

Clark College may face $1 million deficit

April 27, 2017, 7:01pm Clark County News

Clark College could face a deficit of up to $1 million in the 2017-2018 budget, a year after a $2.2 million cut from the 2016-2017 spending plan. Read story

A corrections deputy removes shackles from Zachary Akers' ankles before closing arguments in his child exploitation trial Thursday in Clark County Superior Court. The jury found Akers guilty on all nine counts.

Camas man found guilty in child exploitation case

April 27, 2017, 6:56pm Clark County News

Jurors deliberated for about two hours Thursday before handing down guilty verdicts on all nine counts in a Camas man’s child exploitation trial in Clark County Superior Court. Read story

Appeals leave Clark County growth plan in limbo

Although cars and trucks zip through the interchange for 179th Street and Interstate 5, it's inadequate to accommodate the growing county.

The future of Clark County’s Comprehensive Growth Plan became increasingly uncertain this week as interested parties filed a barrage of conflicting legal actions, a judge dealt one side a defeat and the county council passed an emergency ordinance meant to reduce the county’s liability. Read story

Driver reportedly tries to run over deputy, shot fired

Two people were taken into custody Thursday after a driver allegedly tried to run over a Clark County Sheriff's Office deputy. The deputy fired on the vehicle, which fled but was found about 90 minutes later.

A deputy fired his service weapon after a driver tried to hit him with his vehicle and drove away Thursday, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office reported. The driver and his passenger were arrested after a 90-minute search ended with a crash. Read story