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Clark County News

Vancouver husband and wife James Lanz and Kate Ketcham have transformed their front and backyards into prime pollinator habitat by planting native species. The idea seems to be catching on. Several of their Cascade Park neighbors have also begun planting native species in their yards.

‘There are so many birds in our backyard now’: Backyard Habitat program brings native plants to Clark County

Vancouver husband and wife James Lanz and Kate Ketcham have transformed their front and backyards into prime pollinator habitat by planting native species. The idea seems to be catching on. Several of their Cascade Park neighbors have also begun planting native species in their yards.

November 8, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Life

When Vancouver resident James Lanz and his wife, Kate Ketcham, moved into their Cascade Park home nearly seven years ago, one of the first tasks they wanted to tackle was the landscaping. Grass covered the front yard and shrubs covered the front windows. Read story

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary School teacher Mellissa Barlas works with a student while using flashcards during class on Tuesday morning.

Recently dedicated Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary School in Hazel Dell offers fully dual-language learning

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary School teacher Mellissa Barlas works with a student while using flashcards during class on Tuesday morning.

November 8, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary School marks Vancouver Public Schools’ first fully dual-language school — one of the few in Washington. Read story

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, left, joins Democrat Tim Probst as they celebrate early election results after speaking to the crowd at an election night party at the Hilton Vancouver on Tuesday night, Nov. 5, 2024.

Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins second term in Congress in repeat of 2022

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, left, joins Democrat Tim Probst as they celebrate early election results after speaking to the crowd at an election night party at the Hilton Vancouver on Tuesday night, Nov. 5, 2024.

November 7, 2024, 6:28pm Clark County News

Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has won a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives in the closely watched 3rd Congressional District race. Read story

Travis Ward, 32, appears Monday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree murder and two counts of first-degree assault. He is accused of killing one person and wounding two others during a Halloween shooting at the Vancouver Mall.

Judge orders murder suspect in Vancouver Mall shooting to remain in jail without bail

Travis Ward, 32, appears Monday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree murder and two counts of first-degree assault. He is accused of killing one person and wounding two others during a Halloween shooting at the Vancouver Mall.

November 7, 2024, 5:42pm Clark County News

A judge on Thursday ordered the Vancouver Mall shooting suspect remain held in the Clark County Jail without bail, despite defense requests to set a bail amount. Read story

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Officials identify Portland woman as person found dead in car in Vancouver; death ruled a homicide

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November 7, 2024, 4:10pm Clark County News

The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office on Thursday identified a 31-year-old Portland woman as the person found dead in a car Nov. 1 in central Vancouver. Read story

Help set Clark County Fire District 3 priorities

November 7, 2024, 4:04pm Clark County News

Since voters approved a levy lid lift in August, Clark County Fire District 3 is looking forward to tackling many projects and needs. The public is invited to participate in the planning. Read story

Tri-Mountain Golf Course went up for auction, and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe is the only bidder. Clark County hopes to sell the 132-acre golf course as soon as January.

The Cowlitz Tribe is the only bidder for Tri-Mountain Golf Course near Ridgefield

Tri-Mountain Golf Course went up for auction, and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe is the only bidder. Clark County hopes to sell the 132-acre golf course as soon as January.

November 7, 2024, 1:47pm Business

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe, which already owns and operates a hotel-and-casino complex in north Clark County, is looking to expand into the golf business. Read story

Big Lots near New Seasons Market in Fisher&rsquo;s Landing closed earlier this year. The Ohio-based retailer announced last month it&rsquo;s subsequently closing its last Clark County location as well at 11696 N.E. 76th St., in Orchards.

Big Lots closing final Clark County store; it opened 5 years ago in the former Orchards Safeway location

Big Lots near New Seasons Market in Fisher&rsquo;s Landing closed earlier this year. The Ohio-based retailer announced last month it&rsquo;s subsequently closing its last Clark County location as well at 11696 N.E. 76th St., in Orchards.

November 7, 2024, 12:08pm Business

Big Lots is closing its last retail location in Clark County, the company announced in a recent court filing. Read story

Rosemary Luna of Vancouver, 14 months, greets Clark County nurse Ariel Magram at Jaggy Road Neighborhood Park on a Monday afternoon in August. Clark County Public Health&rsquo;s Nurse-Family Partnership assists low-income moms from pregnancy until their child&rsquo;s second birthday.

Clark County’s birth rate drops 13 percent between 2013 and 2022

Rosemary Luna of Vancouver, 14 months, greets Clark County nurse Ariel Magram at Jaggy Road Neighborhood Park on a Monday afternoon in August. Clark County Public Health&rsquo;s Nurse-Family Partnership assists low-income moms from pregnancy until their child&rsquo;s second birthday.

November 7, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Health

Clark County’s birth rate per 1,000 residents dropped by 13 percent from 2013 to 2022, mirroring nationwide numbers that reached a historic low during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

Construction crews work to install a new waterline along Northeast 112th Avenue on Monday morning.

Construction employment improving but industry struggles to fill positions as workers retire

Construction crews work to install a new waterline along Northeast 112th Avenue on Monday morning.

November 7, 2024, 6:09am Business

Data shows employment in Clark County’s construction industry is improving, but one industry expert says companies just can’t find qualified candidates for open positions. Read story