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A truck joins other traffic crossing the Interstate 5 Bridge while traveling north on I-5 on Jan. 7, 2020.

$1 billion for Interstate Bridge Replacement Project included in transportation package

February 8, 2022, 7:37pm Clark County News

Clark County could get a slice of the $16 billion Move Ahead Washington transportation package announced by state House and Senate Democrats on Tuesday. Read story

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Port Orchard man in court on suspicion of Vancouver drive-by shooting

February 8, 2022, 4:14pm Clark County News

A Port Orchard man is accused of shooting into a parked car and apartment unit Monday morning near Vancouver Mall. Read story

Ridgefield man arrested in connection two armed robberies in Salmon Creek

February 8, 2022, 4:12pm Clark County News

A Ridgefield man was arrested Monday night in connection with two armed robberies at a Salmon Creek strip mall. Read story

Law enforcement officers pay tribute to Officer Donald Sahota at ilani Casino Resort on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 8, 2022. Sahota, 52, was mistakenly shot at his home near Battle Ground by a Clark County sheriff during a manhunt for a robbery suspect.

Community mourns, honors Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota

February 8, 2022, 1:20pm Clark County News Free

Some of Kylie DaCunha’s earliest memories of her dad, slain Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota, are of him working as a police officer. Late-night call-outs were not uncommon in their household. Read story

Housing projects split $1.2 million in funding

February 8, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded two Vancouver affordable-housing projects a total of $1.2 million as part of a initiative to help fund 1,500 affordable housing units in the state. Read story

Weather Eye: Enjoy sunshine this week as dry spell continues

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

Our dry spell continues and if we could get rid of all the clouds that tend to persist, we could shout with glee. Looking ahead for the rest of the week, clouds should be on the decrease and the sun should be shining more brightly even at the lower angle.… Read story

Special election ballots due today in Clark County

A voter swings by the Fisher's Landing ballot drop-off box on in February 2022.

Clark County voters have one last day to get their ballots in for the Feb. 8 Special Election. All ballots, including replacement ballots, must be dropped off in one of the 22 permanent ballot drop boxes no later than 8 p.m. today. Read story