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Clark County News

Clark County District, Superior courts to resume jury trials on Feb. 28

February 17, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News

Clark County District and Superior courts will resume jury trials Feb. 28 following a weeks-long pause due to rapid spread of the omicron variant. Jury trials were suspended in early January. Read story

COVID-19 cases climb at Larch Corrections Center

February 17, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Health

The Washington Department of Corrections reported Wednesday that there are 55 active COVID-19 cases among incarcerated individuals at Larch Corrections Center. Read story

A worker removes concrete slabs at the former playground at Esther Short Park, which was destroyed by arson in January, on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 16, 2022.

Crew removes playground equipment damaged by arson in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver

A worker removes concrete slabs at the former playground at Esther Short Park, which was destroyed by arson in January, on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 16, 2022.

February 16, 2022, 6:50pm Clark County News

A little more than a month after it was destroyed by an arsonist, playground equipment at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver was removed by heavy equipment on Wednesday. Read story

Students at Marrion Elementary School  in Vancouver practice social distancing after getting off the bus at the beginning of the 2021-22 school year.

COVID-19 cases in Clark County schools keep declining

Students at Marrion Elementary School  in Vancouver practice social distancing after getting off the bus at the beginning of the 2021-22 school year.

February 16, 2022, 5:46pm Clark County Health

Reported COVID-19 case totals in Clark County schools are continuing to steadily decline, as it appears the worst of the omicron wave is now in the rear-view mirror for most districts. Read story

The WeBuilt housing community in Clackamas, Ore., is a 22-unit community for adults with autism. The Kuni Foundation provided an $800,000 no-interest loan to help complete the project, which finished in Spring 2021. During this grant cycle, the foundation awarded more than $1.9 million to advance new housing programs in urban and rural areas of the Northwest for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Vancouver-based Kuni Foundation awards $9.8 million in grants

The WeBuilt housing community in Clackamas, Ore., is a 22-unit community for adults with autism. The Kuni Foundation provided an $800,000 no-interest loan to help complete the project, which finished in Spring 2021. During this grant cycle, the foundation awarded more than $1.9 million to advance new housing programs in urban and rural areas of the Northwest for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

February 16, 2022, 5:28pm Clark County News

The Vancouver-based Kuni Foundation, one of the largest charitable foundations in Southwest Washington, awarded $9.8 million to 15 nonprofits in Washington and Oregon during its latest round of grant giving. Read story

The Clark County Council meet Jan. 18.

Clark County Council considers ballot measure for body, dashcam funding

The Clark County Council meet Jan. 18.

February 16, 2022, 5:13pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council is once again looking at a ballot measure to fund body and dash cameras for the sheriff’s office. The council reviewed its options for the August primary or November general election during its Wednesday council time meeting. Read story

Bail stays at $5 million for robbery suspect charged in Vancouver police Officer Sahota’s death

February 16, 2022, 9:44am Clark County News

New details emerged Wednesday during a court hearing for Julio Segura, the alleged robber who was being chased when an off-duty Vancouver police officer was shot and killed in an apparent case of mistaken identity. Read story

The Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Evergreen Public Schools will try again for levy in April

The Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

February 16, 2022, 9:26am Clark County News

The Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors approved placing a three-year replacement levy on the April 26 special election ballot. Read story

CRESA earns reaccreditation

February 16, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

CRESA earns reaccreditation Read story

An artist rendering of the two-story YMCA facility planned for Ridgefield features landscaped green spaces, a running/walking path, outdoor patio and large spans of windows.

Ridgefield pumped as YMCA design rounds into shape

An artist rendering of the two-story YMCA facility planned for Ridgefield features landscaped green spaces, a running/walking path, outdoor patio and large spans of windows.

February 16, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

Dreary winter days will be a little more tolerable for Ridgefield residents once a new YMCA facility opens. The Ridgefield City Council got an update on the project’s progress and reviewed design plans during its Jan. 27 meeting. Read story