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Planes are parked near the runway at Pearson Field in March 2019.

Pearson Field to receive federal funds

Planes are parked near the runway at Pearson Field in March 2019.

December 17, 2021, 6:03am Business

Vancouver’s Pearson Field is set to receive $159,000 in federal infrastructure funding to improve its safety, security and volume. Read story

Janet Elliott, sector coordinator for Walk & Knock, greets a donor Dec. 4 at Hudson's Bay High School, which was a drop-off site for food donations as the Walk & Knock food drive became Drive & Drop for the second year because of the pandemic.

Walk & Knock nets 104,000 pounds

Janet Elliott, sector coordinator for Walk & Knock, greets a donor Dec. 4 at Hudson's Bay High School, which was a drop-off site for food donations as the Walk & Knock food drive became Drive & Drop for the second year because of the pandemic.

December 17, 2021, 6:01am Clark County News

The final tally from this year’s Walk & Knock/Drive & Drop food drive, which took place on Dec. 3, is in. Read story

Kirkland Tower, left, the nearly completed condo tower at The Waterfront Vancouver, is pictured with Hotel Indigo at The Waterfront Vancouver. The two projects from Vancouver-based Kirkland Development are being built together but will function as separate buildings.

Coffee shop, beauty company planned for Vancouver waterfront

Kirkland Tower, left, the nearly completed condo tower at The Waterfront Vancouver, is pictured with Hotel Indigo at The Waterfront Vancouver. The two projects from Vancouver-based Kirkland Development are being built together but will function as separate buildings.

December 16, 2021, 6:25pm Business

A new coffee shop and a beauty treatment company are set to join The Waterfront Vancouver’s Kirkland Tower, and the building and businesses are set to open in the spring. Read story

Michael Murrah, 45, appears Nov. 8, 2021, in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of murder after allegedly stabbing his wife to death while their 8-year-old child was in the house.

Judge orders competency evaluation for Michael Murrah

Michael Murrah, 45, appears Nov. 8, 2021, in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of murder after allegedly stabbing his wife to death while their 8-year-old child was in the house.

December 16, 2021, 5:52pm Clark County News

A judge ordered a competency evaluation Wednesday for Michael Murrah, the Vancouver man accused of fatally stabbing his estranged wife in November while their child was in the house. Read story

Mike Merlino has worked in public education since 1988, mostly on the financial side, but has yet to serve a full school year as superintendent without dealing with COVID-19.

Evergreen district pays Superintendent Mike Merlino to leave

Mike Merlino has worked in public education since 1988, mostly on the financial side, but has yet to serve a full school year as superintendent without dealing with COVID-19.

December 16, 2021, 3:40pm Clark County News

The Evergreen Board of Directors voted to pay Superintendent Mike Merlino a year’s salary to leave the district on Thursday. Merlino, accused of misconduct, has been on paid administrative leave since Dec. 8. Read story

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Clark County reports 18 new COVID-19 deaths as disease activity begins to increase

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December 16, 2021, 2:04pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County reported 18 deaths from COVID-19 and 660 new cases in the past week as disease activity rebounded, according to Clark County Public Health. Read story

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Man arrested after fatal shooting in north Clark County

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December 16, 2021, 7:33am Clark County News

A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder following a fatal shooting late Wednesday in north Clark County. Read story

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Clark County Council to mull allowing December fireworks sales

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December 16, 2021, 6:06am Clark County News

When the Clark County Council passed an emergency ban on fireworks sales and use in late June because of dry conditions and the risk of fires, it left many retailers high and dry. Read story

A 60-foot Vine bus at the C-Tran maintenance center in Vancouver.

Yearlong C-Tran fare cut to take effect Jan. 1

A 60-foot Vine bus at the C-Tran maintenance center in Vancouver.

December 16, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

For the next 12 months, C-Tran riders will pay less to ride the bus or use C-Van. The C-Tran Board of Directors unanimously approved a temporary fare reduction for 2022 on Tuesday. It will go into effect Jan. 1. Read story

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Law enforcement to increase DUI patrols

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December 16, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

Local law enforcement is increasing patrols for impaired drivers through the holidays. Read story