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First responders work at the scene after a shooting left two people dead in central Vancouver on Thursday morning, July 25, 2024.

Two people are dead in a murder-suicide in central Vancouver, say police

July 25, 2024, 12:51pm Clark County News Free

Two people are dead after being fatally shot in a homicide-suicide Thursday morning in the parking lot of a central Vancouver apartment complex. Read story

Two hack boxes were recently placed at the WSU Horticulture Center near Pullman as part of a cooperative effort between the farm and WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. (Photo by College of Veterinary Medicine/Ted S.

Orphaned baby barn owls find new home at Washington State University

July 25, 2024, 9:39am Latest News

After their nests were destroyed, 15 orphaned baby barn owls from central Washington found their new home in Washington State University’s Horticulture Center. Read story

La Center man killed in motorcycle vs. car crash near Amboy

July 25, 2024, 7:48am Clark County News

A 41-year-old La Center man was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle Sunday west of Amboy. Read story

Cyclists hit the road for the Vancouver Bicycle Club's annual Ride Around Clark County.

Don’t bypass bicycle safety: Local cyclists raise the alarm ahead of Ride Around Clark County event Saturday

July 25, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

The biggest annual community bike event in Clark County is set for Saturday, and sponsors say they’re excited for a fun outing — but more than a little worried about cyclist safety. Read story

Northwest Credible Messenger met with local barbers and beauticians in Clark County recently to share information about its new program, which helps these professionals attain certifications in peer counseling.

Pursuing peer counseling that’s a cut above: Program aims to train barbers, beauticians to provide support

July 25, 2024, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive

A haircut is a fairly individual experience. But in some places, especially communities of color, barbershops and beauty salons are social hubs where open, judgment-free conversations can take place. Read story

People stroll among classic cars Friday, during one of Alderbrook Park’s regular Friday night cruise-ins.

Clark County car enthusiasts are stocking this summer with cruise-ins and shows

July 25, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Car shows and cruise-ins have been a staple of Clark County summers since the 1950s, when high school students began “cruising the gut” down Vancouver’s Main Street, showing off their sweet rides. Read story

The Cedar Creek Grist Mill holds a series of sampling events every year. Blueberry Pancake Day is a chance for visitors to check out the historic mill and taste food made as it was in the late 1800s, with fresh ground flour and local berries.

Try this: 4 Days of Aloha, Camas Days Hometown Festival, Blueberry Pancake Day

July 25, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Five things to do this week Read story

Family caregiver advocate Christina Keys remembers her mom, Patricia Keys, while looking at her portrait in the front hallway of her Vancouver home Monday afternoon. Christina Keys quit her job 12 years ago to take care of her mother, who died in December 2022. More than 120 organizations and advocates for workers have launched a statewide campaign to defeat ballot Initiative 2124, which would make opting into the long-term care coverage tax voluntary. Also pictured is her mom’s service dog, Puddy, 13. “You weren’t a burden,” she said to her late mother.

Family caregivers, nurses launch campaign to protect Washington’s long-term care benefit, defeat I-2124

July 25, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Health

Last week, hundreds of family caregivers, advocates and nurses across the state launched a campaign to defeat a Washington ballot initiative that would cut funding to long-term health care benefits. Read story

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

Weather Eye: Temperatures will continue to be normal, or slightly below

July 25, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News

We continue to skip along with fair weather each day with some days near normal temperature-wise and others slightly below. Hopscotch weather I say. Today a large dose of marine air is forecast to move up the Columbia from the coast and we most likely remain in the 70s after… Read story

Lingering fall color is seen at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge as low-lying clouds provide a scenic backdrop in December 2023. The Port of Camas-Washougal and U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s negotiations for a land swap are nearly complete.

Washougal’s port, wildlife refuge swap land to smooth property access

July 24, 2024, 5:00pm Clark County News

A land swap between the Port of Camas-Washougal and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that may expand the port’s inventory of usable land near Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge is nearly a done deal. Read story