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Clark County News

The Clark County Board of Health met Wednesday.

Clark County Council recognizes ‘tireless efforts’ of health care workers during pandemic

The Clark County Board of Health met Wednesday.

March 10, 2022, 7:01pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council got to focus on some good news for the county during Wednesday’s Board of Health and council time meetings. Read story

The Clark County Jail’s high-security wing. The jail was built in the 1980s and designed for an indirect supervision model, with deputies physically separated from inmates. As part of the renovations, jail staff are hoping to move to a direct supervision model. “The change to direct supervision means a calmer atmosphere,” Clark County Jail Chief Ric Bishop said.

Clark County Jail probe: ‘Uses of force were possibly excessive’

The Clark County Jail’s high-security wing. The jail was built in the 1980s and designed for an indirect supervision model, with deputies physically separated from inmates. As part of the renovations, jail staff are hoping to move to a direct supervision model. “The change to direct supervision means a calmer atmosphere,” Clark County Jail Chief Ric Bishop said.

March 10, 2022, 6:30pm Clark County News

A criminal investigation has been completed into an Aug. 13 use-of-force incident by corrections deputies against an inmate at the Clark County Jail, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday. Read story

A Vancouver police officer tests a body-worn camera in late 2021. The department ultimately rejected the first camera in the trial.

Bill slates $1.5M for Vancouver Police Department police bodycams

A Vancouver police officer tests a body-worn camera in late 2021. The department ultimately rejected the first camera in the trial.

March 10, 2022, 4:48pm Clark County News

Local law enforcement may see federal funding for its body-worn and vehicle camera program as the U.S. House of Representatives approved an appropriations bill Wednesday. Read story

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Clark County reports drop in COVID-19 case rate, hospitalizations

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March 10, 2022, 1:36pm Clark County Health

Clark County reported a drop in its COVID-19 activity rate and hospitalizations this week, bringing the omicron surge another step closer to its end just as state masking mandates are about to wind down. Read story

With four gun-related bills likely to pass the Washington Legislature this session, gun control remains a hot topic in Clark County and around the state.

Gun measures resonate as Washington legislative session ends

With four gun-related bills likely to pass the Washington Legislature this session, gun control remains a hot topic in Clark County and around the state.

March 10, 2022, 6:07am Clark County News

From “ghost guns” to magazine limits, when Washington’s 2022 legislative session draws to a close today, Democrats will have added four new bills to the books targeting gun ownership, possession and use. Read story

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

Weather Eye: Warmer temperatures ahead, rain back by Saturday

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

March 10, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

I have to tell you that pesky weather system kept the light rain going most of the night Tuesday into early Wednesday morning. It appears the light rain stopped around 5 or 6 a.m. Wednesday and skies eventually cleared. Read story

COVID-19 outbreak at Larch Corrections Center winding down

March 10, 2022, 6:03am Clark County Health

The Washington Department of Corrections on Wednesday reported seven active COVID-19 cases among incarcerated individuals at Larch Corrections Center, as the outbreak continues to wind down. Read story

COVID-19 cases still declining in Clark County schools

March 10, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Health

Clark County school districts are reporting 77 new cases of COVID-19 in the last week, continuing a pattern of rapid decline since late January. Last week, schools reported 155 new cases. Read story

The BBQ Blessings staff stand on the front porch of their restaurant, which is set to open in April in the building that once housed Christine's Restaurant. Chef Judy Williams, from left, business partner Greg Williams, owners Kris and Jenny England, and manager Chyna Conner.

BBQ Blessings to open in former Vancouver home of Christine’s Restaurant

The BBQ Blessings staff stand on the front porch of their restaurant, which is set to open in April in the building that once housed Christine's Restaurant. Chef Judy Williams, from left, business partner Greg Williams, owners Kris and Jenny England, and manager Chyna Conner.

March 10, 2022, 6:00am Business

The building that housed Christine’s Restaurant for decades will be getting a new life this spring as a new brick-and-mortar home for BBQ Blessings. Read story

Bartender Mike Dunning serves lunch in the dining room at Main Event East in late 2021.

Clark County jobs data shows strength

Bartender Mike Dunning serves lunch in the dining room at Main Event East in late 2021.

March 9, 2022, 7:15pm Business

In the months of July, August and September, Clark County employed 1,400 more people than initial data showed, and the county also added another 800 jobs in January after seasonal adjustments. Read story