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The Wolfe Courts pickleball courts at Hathaway Park in Washougal have been targeted by thieves this fall.

‘We’re just a target’: Pickleball players call for more security at Washougal court after theft

November 16, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Life Updated 2 days ago

The president of the Camas-Washougal Pickleball Club is calling for increased security measures at Wolfe Courts after a storage box containing a defibrillator and a variety of equipment was stolen in late October. Read story

Drivers make their way through the intersection of Evergreen Way and 32nd Street in Washougal in 2022.

Washougal rail crossing project estimates jump as much as $20M

November 16, 2024, 6:09am Business Updated 2 days ago

Washougal city leaders are optimistic they will be able to fund the 32nd Street rail crossing project despite cost estimates coming in as much as $20 million higher than originally projected. Read story

Weather Eye: Precipitation will bring more snow to Cascades, passes

November 16, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

Well, we finally managed to reach a monthly rainfall which is exactly on average Friday with 3.63 inches in the rain gauge so far this month in Vancouver. That was easy. After a chilly morning more rain moves inland later today. I expect some of you had early morning lows… Read story

On Nov. 4, two dogs were dropped at Vancouver Fire Department Station 2. The crew affectionately named them Tom and Jerry.

Vancouver fire station crew saves two stray dogs

November 16, 2024, 5:41am Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

On Nov. 4, two small dogs were left in the care of Vancouver Fire Department Station 2 in central Vancouver. Read story

Fort Vancouver Lions Club member Diane joined a recent Flora & Fauna Friday event on Nov. 8 at The Downs Neighborhood Park in central Vancouver.

Fort Vancouver Lion helps local pollinators at community park

November 16, 2024, 5:36am Clark County News

Hailey Heath, volunteer coordinator for the city of Vancouver, spoke to the Fort Vancouver Lions Club in October, highlighting a variety of service opportunities throughout the community. Inspired by her enthusiasm, club member Diane joined a recent Flora & Fauna Friday event on Nov. 8 at The Downs Neighborhood Park… Read story

Camas man, on a unicycle, pointed a gun at Clark County deputies before being shot, say court records

Patrick Wetzel, 41, appears Friday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree burglary, second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, reckless endangerment, aiming/discharging a firearm and protection order violation. He’s accused of violating a domestic violence no-contact order with his estranged wife and pointing a gun at law enforcement before a Clark County sheriff’s deputy shot him Wednesday night in Camas.

November 15, 2024, 4:26pm Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

A man accused of violating a domestic violence no-contact order was riding a unicycle as law enforcement responded to his Camas house for reports of gunfire Wednesday night. He then pointed a gun at officers before he was shot by a Clark County sheriff’s deputy, court records state. Read story

Expect delays on southboud Interstate 5 near Woodland overnight Tuesday

November 15, 2024, 3:01pm Clark County News Free

Delays on southbound Interstate 5 are expected from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday near Woodland. Washington Department of Transportation contractor M.J. Hughes Construction will be smoothing out the center lane of the North Fork Lewis River Bridge, according to a Department of Transportation travel advisory. Read story