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Hough Foundation hires Megan Vaughn

December 21, 2016, 6:00am Clark County News

The Vancouver-based nonprofit Hough Foundation hired Megan Vaughn as its administrative assistant. Read story

A vehicle in a field is surrounded by crime-scene tape Sunday as detectives investigate the shooting of a suspected prowler by a Clark County Sheriff's Office deputy in a rural area east of Ridgefield. The deputy responded to the area Sunday morning after a homeowner called 911 to report an unwanted man on his property.

Man shot by deputy had felony record

December 20, 2016, 9:38pm Clark County News

The suspected prowler who was shot and killed by a Clark County sheriff's deputy Sunday was involved in an Idaho jail escape and an Oregon bank robbery in 2002. Read story

Firefighters from the Vancouver Fire Department and Clark County Fire District 6 respond Tuesday night to a six-vehicle crash on state Highway 14 in Vancouver. Six people were hurt but are expected to survive their injuries.

Multiple crashes slow traffic on Highway 14 in Vancouver; several hurt

December 20, 2016, 8:00pm Clark County News

Six people were hospitalized Tuesday night following a six-vehicle crash on state Highway 14 in Vancouver. It was one of two traffic incidents that occurred around the same time in the area. Read story

Linda Nguyen, center, and her fiance, Sonny Mouy, look over the CuddleCot at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center on Monday morning. The medical device gives parents of stillborns more time with their baby. Nguyen and Mouy raised money to buy it after their son, Connor Nguyen Mouy, was stillborn last year.

CuddleCot gives more time with the baby

December 20, 2016, 7:14pm Clark County Health

Linda Nguyen had a lot of dark days in the weeks after the stillbirth of her son, Connor. Read story

Grant will aid county in work on housing

December 20, 2016, 6:54pm Clark County News

A $1.7 million boost from the federal government will help Clark County continue programs to prevent and end homelessness, as well as introduce new programs. Read story

Weather Eye: Enjoy Wednesday break, prepare for more cold snaps

December 20, 2016, 6:05am Clark County News

Clark County went through round three — or was it four? — Monday morning. I’m losing track, as this has been a different month than we have had in several years. One cold snap after another. And we aren’t done with cold either. More in a few lines. Read story

Interchange tops county’s legislative list

County council members Jeanne Stewart, Julie Olson, Marc Boldt, John Blom and Eileen Quiring gather after a county council meeting at the Clark County Public Service Building.

December 20, 2016, 6:05am Clark County News

When Washington lawmakers meet in three weeks for the 2017 legislative session, Clark County will ask to speed up improvements to a troublesome interchange and secure funding for other transportation infrastructure, while also seeking increased funding for county services and projects. Read story