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Kindergartners and first-graders at Crestline Elementary School line up on their spot while social distancing before class on Tuesday morning, January 19, 2021.

Washington schools chief: School closures likely in coming weeks

Kindergartners and first-graders at Crestline Elementary School line up on their spot while social distancing before class on Tuesday morning, January 19, 2021.

January 7, 2022, 2:56pm Clark County News Free

Temporary school closures will be likely in the coming weeks as the state faces a series of obstacles — from COVID-19 to staffing shortages to inclement weather, state superintendent Chris Reykdal said Friday. Read story

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WSU Pullman campus cancels classes Monday and Tuesday

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January 7, 2022, 12:11pm Clark County News Free

Washington State University’s Pullman campus is canceling classes on Monday and Tuesday due to inclement weather concerns and highway closures throughout the state. Read story

A landslide closed Interstate 84 between Troutdate and Hood River in both directions on Thursday.

I-84 reopens after closures due to landslide

A landslide closed Interstate 84 between Troutdate and Hood River in both directions on Thursday.

January 7, 2022, 7:32am Clark County News Free

Interstate 84 is open to all traffic again both east and westbound in Oregon after being closed between Troutdale and Hood River most of Thursday due to a landslide. Read story

A line of students and faculty from Vancouver Public Schools gather outside the Jim Parsley Center for free drive-thru COVID-19 screening Thursday afternoon.

Clark County health official warns surging omicron cases may strain hospitals

A line of students and faculty from Vancouver Public Schools gather outside the Jim Parsley Center for free drive-thru COVID-19 screening Thursday afternoon.

January 6, 2022, 7:14pm Clark County Health

Clark County reported 3,621 new COVID-19 cases this week, the highest number of new cases reported in a week since the pandemic began. Read story

For weeks, volunteers manned more than two dozen petition stations in Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground, Woodland, Amboy and Washougal. By Thanksgiving, the group had reached 8,500 signatures, then made a final push over the Black Friday weekend to hit its goal.

Clark County Council weighs return to in-person meetings, sets hearing date on mini-initiative

For weeks, volunteers manned more than two dozen petition stations in Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground, Woodland, Amboy and Washougal. By Thanksgiving, the group had reached 8,500 signatures, then made a final push over the Black Friday weekend to hit its goal.

January 6, 2022, 6:18pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council’s debate over whether to return to in-person meetings has yet to be resolved. The council debated the issue at its Jan. 5 meeting but had too many questions still to answer before reaching a decision. Read story

The I-5 Bridge stretches over the Columbia River during a sunrise in September.

Oregon Metro Council OKs $36M for Interstate 5 Bridge plan

The I-5 Bridge stretches over the Columbia River during a sunrise in September.

January 6, 2022, 6:03pm Clark County News

Oregon’s Metro Council approved $36 million in Oregon state funding for the planning and design of the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement Thursday. The vote was not unanimous, with Metro Councilor Mary Nolan opposing it. Read story

The Clark County Courthouse.

Clark County courts suspend jury trials due to COVID-19 spike

The Clark County Courthouse.

January 6, 2022, 4:19pm Clark County News

Clark County Superior and District Courts have suspended jury trials through the end of the month, following the advice of Clark County Public Health. Read story

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Clark County COVID-19 cases skyrocket, more than doubling last week’s total

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January 6, 2022, 2:04pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County reported 3,621 new COVID-19 cases this week, the highest number of new cases reported in a week since the pandemic began. Read story

A landslide has closed Interstate 84 between Troutdate and Hood River in both directions.

I-84 closed between Troutdale and Hood River due to landslides

A landslide has closed Interstate 84 between Troutdate and Hood River in both directions.

January 6, 2022, 1:45pm Clark County News Free

The latest storm to hit the Pacific Northwest brought flood warnings, the shutdown of a major mountain pass, school closures and icy roads Thursday. Read story

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Man found dead in ditch in Battle Ground

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January 6, 2022, 1:18pm Clark County News

A man was found dead Thursday morning, lying in a ditch full of water in Battle Ground. Read story