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Traffic coming from SR-14 west enters the roundabout at northwest 6th Avenue in Camas, Friday afternoon, March 30, 2018.

Camas may ban election, other temporary signs at roundabouts

Traffic coming from SR-14 west enters the roundabout at northwest 6th Avenue in Camas, Friday afternoon, March 30, 2018.

April 18, 2022, 2:30pm Clark County News

Anyone who drives through Camas regularly knows it’s tough to overlook an upcoming election. The city’s busiest roadways and intersections are hot real estate for political signs, but a new proposal being considered by the Camas City Council could limit those signs to areas outside Camas’ traffic circles. Read story

James Mbuya, owner of a new coffee shop in Uptown Village called Richland Hub, takes a break behind the front counter Friday morning. The "Karibu" sign behind him means "Welcome" in Swahili.

Vancouver coffee shop owner serves coffee, mankind

James Mbuya, owner of a new coffee shop in Uptown Village called Richland Hub, takes a break behind the front counter Friday morning. The "Karibu" sign behind him means "Welcome" in Swahili.

April 18, 2022, 6:03am Business

One of the first things you’ll see when walking into Vancouver’s newest coffee shop, Richland Hub, is photos from owner James Bonny Mbuya’s village in Tanzania near Mount Kilimanjaro. Read story

Joe Kent, a Republican primary candidate for Washington's 3rd Congressional's District, speaks during Justice For J6 rally, near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The rally was planned by allies of former President Donald Trump and aimed at supporting the so-called "political prisoners" of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

In Southwest Washington, a far-right clash tests power of Trump’s endorsement in race for Congress

Joe Kent, a Republican primary candidate for Washington's 3rd Congressional's District, speaks during Justice For J6 rally, near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The rally was planned by allies of former President Donald Trump and aimed at supporting the so-called "political prisoners" of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

April 18, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

At a recent evening campaign town hall, Republican candidate Joe Kent rattled off his Day 1 priorities if he’s elected to Congress. Read story

The Grant Street Pier is barely visible as thick wildfire smoke continues to blanket the region, as seen from the Interstate Bridge on Sept. 14, 2020. Uri Papish, Southwest Clean Air Agency executive director, said the poor air quality poses a severe health risk and can trigger respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses.

Changing climate an issue for Clark County farms, air, wildlife and rivers

The Grant Street Pier is barely visible as thick wildfire smoke continues to blanket the region, as seen from the Interstate Bridge on Sept. 14, 2020. Uri Papish, Southwest Clean Air Agency executive director, said the poor air quality poses a severe health risk and can trigger respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses.

April 17, 2022, 6:05am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

Northwest Organic Farms prides itself on supplying Clark County and Portland with various fruits and vegetables grown in its 5 acres of chemical-free soil. Read story

Vancouver historian and former city councilmember Pat Jollota, 85, relaxes at her home in west Vancouver.

Pat Jollota, Vancouver and Clark County legend

Vancouver historian and former city councilmember Pat Jollota, 85, relaxes at her home in west Vancouver.

April 17, 2022, 6:03am Clark County Life

When Pat Jollota first saw downtown Vancouver in the mid-1970s, it had almost everything it needed, she said. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Vancouver’s cool, wet weather likely to linger all week

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

April 17, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

The Easter Bunny and Mother Nature may have worked things out for Saturday’s egg hunts, but eventually we saw heavy downpours, thunder, lightning and hail. And yes, wet snowflakes were in the air. Read story

Emily Edwards of Vancouver helps her daughter Evette Edwards, 2, collect goodies during Saturday afternoon's annual Easter egg hunt at Vancouver Elks Lodge No. 823. Evette's age group, while competitive, was a tad less high-energy than the older groups. An estimated 200-plus children took part in the event, pursuing 2,400 eggs.

Kids scramble for eggs at Easter egg hunt

Emily Edwards of Vancouver helps her daughter Evette Edwards, 2, collect goodies during Saturday afternoon's annual Easter egg hunt at Vancouver Elks Lodge No. 823. Evette's age group, while competitive, was a tad less high-energy than the older groups. An estimated 200-plus children took part in the event, pursuing 2,400 eggs.

April 16, 2022, 5:06pm Clark County News

“Five, four, three, two, one, go!” Read story

A sign greets visitors as Gretta Anderson looks over contents of the free food pantry and fridge at her Vancouver home Monday afternoon, Sept. 20, 2021. The Vancouver Free Fridge project is up to three fridges, but they're also being regulated by city codes over the structure, causing program leaders to start a petition.

Rule change could aid Free Fridge program

A sign greets visitors as Gretta Anderson looks over contents of the free food pantry and fridge at her Vancouver home Monday afternoon, Sept. 20, 2021. The Vancouver Free Fridge project is up to three fridges, but they're also being regulated by city codes over the structure, causing program leaders to start a petition.

April 16, 2022, 1:52pm Clark County News

Vancouver’s Free Fridge recently celebrated its one year of helping reduce food waste in the community, but organizers had other triumphant news to celebrate. Read story

Tzivie Greenberg, and her daughter, Kenya, 4, light candles for the start of Passover ceremonies at a Passover Seder held Friday evening at at Chabad Jewish Center of Clark County.

Rite of remembrance: Joining a Passover Seder Friday night at Chabad Jewish Center in Vancouver

Tzivie Greenberg, and her daughter, Kenya, 4, light candles for the start of Passover ceremonies at a Passover Seder held Friday evening at at Chabad Jewish Center of Clark County.

April 16, 2022, 12:41pm Churches & Religion

Tzivie Greenberg, and her daughter, Kenya, 4, light candles for the start of Passover ceremonies Friday evening as members of Clark County’s Jewish community gathered for a Passover Seder at Chabad Jewish Center of Clark County. The traditional gathering, which features food and candle lighting, marks the beginning of a… Read story

Jeff Williams at his tiny home in Fruit Valley Terrace on Friday. After losing his business and his home at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Williams struggled with homelessness for more than a year. In December, he got connected with the Vancouver-based nonprofit Community Roots Collaborative that operates Fruit Valley Terrace, a cluster of 29 tiny homes that were built in 2021 to help alleviate homelessness in Clark County. Now, with a roof over his head, Williams has been able to focus on rebuilding his business, Native Roots.

Fruit Valley man exits homelessness, rebuilds business via service to community

Jeff Williams at his tiny home in Fruit Valley Terrace on Friday. After losing his business and his home at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Williams struggled with homelessness for more than a year. In December, he got connected with the Vancouver-based nonprofit Community Roots Collaborative that operates Fruit Valley Terrace, a cluster of 29 tiny homes that were built in 2021 to help alleviate homelessness in Clark County. Now, with a roof over his head, Williams has been able to focus on rebuilding his business, Native Roots.

April 16, 2022, 6:30am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Jeff Williams lost everything when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit. Read story