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Maj. Jonathan Harvey speaks to a crowded Sequoia Room at The Salvation Army Vancouver Corps 2022 Love Beyond Community Luncheon on Wednesday at Royal Oaks Country Club. The event was the first in-person event held by the organization in more then two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 100 people attended. Money raised by ticket sales for the event exceeded $70,000 -- considerably surpassing the $10,000 the organization hoped to raise during the luncheon.

Salvation Army celebrates service

Maj. Jonathan Harvey speaks to a crowded Sequoia Room at The Salvation Army Vancouver Corps 2022 Love Beyond Community Luncheon on Wednesday at Royal Oaks Country Club. The event was the first in-person event held by the organization in more then two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 100 people attended. Money raised by ticket sales for the event exceeded $70,000 -- considerably surpassing the $10,000 the organization hoped to raise during the luncheon.

May 11, 2022, 8:08pm Clark County News

The Salvation Army Vancouver Corps dusted off its iconic red kettles Wednesday during the nonprofit organization’s first in-person luncheon in more than two years. Read story

Vancouver police respond to a report of a vehicle and firearms theft on Tuesday in Vancouver.

Woman accused of stealing truck from Portland hotel, crashing on I-5 Bridge, running into Vancouver

Vancouver police respond to a report of a vehicle and firearms theft on Tuesday in Vancouver.

May 11, 2022, 7:26pm Clark County News

A woman accused of stealing a truck and cargo trailer containing more than 30 firearms from the parking lot of a Portland hotel crashed with the trailer Tuesday afternoon on the Interstate 5 Bridge and ran into Vancouver. Read story

Gary Medvigy during the Tuesday Clark County Council meeting.

Clark County Council’s new redistricting map comes with a lawsuitvideo icon

Gary Medvigy during the Tuesday Clark County Council meeting.

May 11, 2022, 7:25pm Clark County News

Clark County finally has a new district boundary map — and a lawsuit seeking to have it thrown out. The county council voted 3-1 during Wednesday’s public hearing to approve map C2. Chair Karen Bowerman and Councilors Gary Medvigy and Richard Rylander Jr. voted in favor of the map, while… Read story

Seventh-grader Iiaston Kory, 12, foreground, joins fellow students as they gather in the cafeteria at View Ridge Middle School before school earlier this month. District officials have identified the View Ridge complex, which shares space with Sunset Intermediate School, as perhaps the most crowded place in the district. Possible plans to alleviate overcrowding at the school include converting extracurricular spaces like the wrestling room and theater to new classrooms.

Ridgefield School District’s dilemma: More students, same space

Seventh-grader Iiaston Kory, 12, foreground, joins fellow students as they gather in the cafeteria at View Ridge Middle School before school earlier this month. District officials have identified the View Ridge complex, which shares space with Sunset Intermediate School, as perhaps the most crowded place in the district. Possible plans to alleviate overcrowding at the school include converting extracurricular spaces like the wrestling room and theater to new classrooms.

May 11, 2022, 6:39pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Following the Ridgefield School District’s fifth consecutive bond failure last month, district officials are weighing options of how to best move forward without the funds necessary to build a new elementary school. Read story

A Pacific Lifestyle Homes subdivision is under construction at the intersection of Northwest 179th Street and Northwest 11th Avenue. Demand for local homes remains high, despite rising interest rates.

Home sales ebb in Clark County

A Pacific Lifestyle Homes subdivision is under construction at the intersection of Northwest 179th Street and Northwest 11th Avenue. Demand for local homes remains high, despite rising interest rates.

May 11, 2022, 5:53pm Business

Residential real estate activity cooled in Clark County in April as mortgage interest rates rose, according to a monthly report by the RMLS. Inventory of homes for sale remains tight. Read story

Vector of Coronavirus 2019-nCoV and Virus background with disease cells. COVID-19 Corona virus outbreaking and Pandemic medical health risk concept.

COVID-19 cases in Clark County schools more than double

Vector of Coronavirus 2019-nCoV and Virus background with disease cells. COVID-19 Corona virus outbreaking and Pandemic medical health risk concept.

May 11, 2022, 5:49pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County Schools reported 560 new cases of COVID-19 since last week, more than double the 268 new cases reported the week prior. Read story

The Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center.

Evergreen Public Schools’ staff push back against cuts

The Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center.

May 11, 2022, 4:23pm Clark County News

Evergreen Public Schools’ board of directors saw backlash from teachers and community stakeholders at Tuesday night’s meeting over the district’s cuts to staffing in its diversity, equity and inclusion department. Read story

Volunteers Joe Pedron, left, Janis Yarbrough, center, and Sally Williams, all of Vancouver, prepare to load a car with donated food Tuesday during a drive-thru food distribution event at the Clark County Food Bank. Organizers of the National Association of Letter Carriers' food drive, slated for Saturday, hope to replenish the food bank's supply.

Stamp Out Hunger drive returns as Clark County food pantries seeing great need

Volunteers Joe Pedron, left, Janis Yarbrough, center, and Sally Williams, all of Vancouver, prepare to load a car with donated food Tuesday during a drive-thru food distribution event at the Clark County Food Bank. Organizers of the National Association of Letter Carriers' food drive, slated for Saturday, hope to replenish the food bank's supply.

May 11, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

The Walk and Knock food drive fills food pantries across Southwest Washington through the winter, but now the shelves are bare. Read story

Clark County Council seeks volunteers for solid waste commission

May 11, 2022, 5:14am Clark County News Free

The Clark County Council is seeking volunteers for a position on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission. Applicants must be county residents living south of 179th Street and west of state Highway 503, or its extension. The position is for a three-year term beginning July 1. Read story

A motorist stops at the Division Street railroad crossing in Ridgefield as a construction sign is seen near the tracks.

Ridgefield Division Street railroad crossing closes

A motorist stops at the Division Street railroad crossing in Ridgefield as a construction sign is seen near the tracks.

May 10, 2022, 6:18pm Clark County News

Ridgefield residents long awaiting the closing of the Division Street railroad crossing, and the lack of train horns that will result, have something to celebrate. On April 28, the city council approved a private crossing agreement with BNSF Railway. The agreement was signed May 2. Read story