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Five injured in head-on collision on Highway 14 east of Washougal

February 12, 2022, 8:20pm Clark County News

Five people were injured in a two-vehicle, head-on collision Saturday afternoon on state Highway 14 east of Washougal, according to the Washington State Patrol. Read story

A homeless camp on and below the West Mill Plain Extension Bridge, just west of downtown Vancouver, burned on Saturday afternoon.

Homeless camp in Vancouver burns

February 12, 2022, 8:15pm Clark County News

A homeless camp on the edge of downtown Vancouver, near the railway station, caught fire and burned at about 1:15 p.m. Saturday. Read story

Layla Fluegel, 10, of Vancouver, works to keep her balance while making her way across the ice during a free lesson at Mountain View Ice Arena in Vancouver on Saturday.

Inspired by Olympics, newbies hit the ice

February 12, 2022, 6:03pm Clark County News

Folks who’ve been tantalized by Olympic ice skating flocked to Mountain View Ice Arena in east Vancouver on Saturday morning for some exhibition skating by local stars — and to try their own toes on the ice with a free beginner lesson. Read story

Sen. Patty Murray's challenger, Tiffany Smiley, said it's time for the incumbent to retire and allow for someone with a new perspective to represent Washington. Murray, who has been in the U.S. Senate since the early 1990s, said she is still qualified to represent her constituents and provide certainty and stability.

Pasco native Tiffany Smiley challenges Murray for seat

February 12, 2022, 5:15pm Clark County News

In 1992, little-known Democrat Patty Murray was elected to the U.S. Senate as the “mom in tennis shoes.” Now a Pasco native is running against her as a Republican, using the same outsider campaign. Read story

Clark College trustees, from left: Jeanne Bennett, chair; Cristhian Canseco Juarez; Denise Gideon; Paul Speer, vice chair; Rekah Strong.

Unprecedented diversity among Clark College’s 5 trustees

February 12, 2022, 3:12pm Clark County News

For the first time in Clark College’s history, people of color make up the majority of its board of trustees. Read story

Clark County fire officials say prevention helped douse 2021 fire danger

Deputy fire marshals investigate a Vancouver house fire. The Vancouver Fire Marshal's Office investigated 276 fires in 2021.

February 12, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Although extreme weather in 2021 had fire officials across the country holding their breaths, local fire marshals said they feel the area benefitted from preventive and educational efforts that made for a fairly average fire year. Read story

Port of Camas-Washougal reverses decision eliminating annual pass

The Port of Camas-Washougal boat launch.

February 12, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

In response to pleas from several marina users, Port of Camas-Washougal commissioners have voted to reinstate a popular permit program that offers an annual permit for people who regularly use the launch ramp at the Parker’s Landing Marina in Washougal. Read story