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Vancouver resident Jane Jacobsen, from left, congratulates Michele and Greg Goodwin at an event at the Hilton Vancouver Washington in June 2017.

Community activist Jane Jacobsen dies at 72

Vancouver resident Jane Jacobsen, from left, congratulates Michele and Greg Goodwin at an event at the Hilton Vancouver Washington in June 2017.

May 24, 2021, 6:19pm Business

Known for her many contributions to the community, including “willing into existence” the Confluence art installations and Vancouver Waterfront Park, Jane Jacobsen died at home on Saturday morning. She was 72. Read story

Allison Berhow of Northwest Staffing, from left, collects a sample COVID-19 test from Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle as Jenny Wilson of Vancouver's Parks and Recreation Department looks on. COVID-19 testing will be a key part of virus surveillance moving forward.

Clark County officials: Coronavirus testing will be key moving forward

Allison Berhow of Northwest Staffing, from left, collects a sample COVID-19 test from Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle as Jenny Wilson of Vancouver's Parks and Recreation Department looks on. COVID-19 testing will be a key part of virus surveillance moving forward.

May 24, 2021, 4:37pm Clark County News

With roughly half of all Americans at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19, the U.S. is beginning to reap the benefits of its inoculation campaign. Read story

This illustration shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Clark County reports five new COVID-19 deaths since Friday

This illustration shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

May 24, 2021, 1:35pm Clark County Health

Clark County reported five new deaths from COVID-19 since Friday as problems with a state database hindered an accurate assessment of disease activity Monday. Read story

Brent Luyster Jr. is facing an allegation of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of his stepfather early Monday morning. Luyster appeared in court in May 2020 in a separate assault case and later pleaded guilty to third-degree assault in Clark County Juvenile Court.

Brent Luyster Jr. accused of fatally stabbing stepfather at Amboy residence

Brent Luyster Jr. is facing an allegation of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of his stepfather early Monday morning. Luyster appeared in court in May 2020 in a separate assault case and later pleaded guilty to third-degree assault in Clark County Juvenile Court.

May 24, 2021, 12:59pm Clark County News

Just eight months after Brent Luyster Jr. was given a break in an assault case involving a knife, he allegedly fatally stabbed his stepfather at an Amboy residence. Read story

Four Clark County residents hurt in single-vehicle crash in Cowlitz County

May 24, 2021, 6:21am Clark County News

A Vancouver man and three La Center residents were injured Sunday in a single-car crash off Interstate 5 in Cowlitz County, according to the Washington State Patrol. Read story

A patch from Fire District 3 is pictured in Hockinson on Tuesday morning, Sept. 22, 2020.

Crews knock down shop fire north of Battle Ground

A patch from Fire District 3 is pictured in Hockinson on Tuesday morning, Sept. 22, 2020.

May 23, 2021, 11:41am Clark County News

Fire damaged a shop early Sunday morning north of Battle Ground. Read story

State Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic, left, talks with state Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, right, on the otherwise empty floor of the Washington House, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. With most representatives attending remotely, lawmakers were considering a proposed new tax in Washington state on capital gains that would be imposed on the sale of stocks and bonds in excess of $250,000. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Business leaders quiz Clark County legislators on capital gains tax, I-5 Bridge, COVID relief

State Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic, left, talks with state Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, right, on the otherwise empty floor of the Washington House, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. With most representatives attending remotely, lawmakers were considering a proposed new tax in Washington state on capital gains that would be imposed on the sale of stocks and bonds in excess of $250,000. (AP Photo/Ted S.

May 23, 2021, 6:07am Business

Southwest Washington business community leaders held their annual Legislative Review on Friday, quizzing lawmakers from the 17th, 18th and 49th districts about their work during this year’s session and their biggest priorities going forward. Read story

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

Weather Eye: Chance of showers all week, but in small amounts

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

May 23, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

I spent an anxious noon hour Saturday looking out my window in the Salmon Creek area waiting for the morning cloudiness to depart. Finally, at 2 p.m., skies cleared — except for a few lingering clouds toward the Cascades — and we enjoyed blue skies and sunshine. Because the clouds… Read story

Medical Reserve Corps volunteer Ruth Gorley gives Vancouver resident Ryan Tydingco a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine May 8 at Clark County Public Health's short-term vaccination pod at Woodland High School. After an early rush of people, the flow had slowed down by the late morning for the drop-in vaccination event.

Vaccination effort gets shot in the arm in Clark County

Medical Reserve Corps volunteer Ruth Gorley gives Vancouver resident Ryan Tydingco a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine May 8 at Clark County Public Health's short-term vaccination pod at Woodland High School. After an early rush of people, the flow had slowed down by the late morning for the drop-in vaccination event.

May 23, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Health

Frustration surged not long after the COVID-19 vaccine rolled out to the Clark County public in January. Read story

Public meeting for week of May 23

May 23, 2021, 6:00am Clark County News

Vancouver City Council, meeting remotely. Available at CVTV.org or via phone at 1-877-309-2073 access code 923-111-517. n 4 p.m., workshop; Vancouver homelessness plan, mitigating the impacts of homelessness. n 5 p.m., workshop: 2022-27 Transportation Improvement Plan. n 6:30 p.m., regular meeting: acceptance of public art “The Columbia,” limited tax refunding… Read story