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Are headphones legal while driving in Washington?

July 19, 2024, 6:01am Newsletter

In 2000, Washington launched the Target Zero as the state’s Strategic Highway Safety plan, a multi-decade effort to minimize traffic fatalities. It identifies the top concerns on Washington roadways and uses campaigns to decrease their frequency. New plans, campaigns and priorities emerge on a regular basis, all focused on protecting… Read story

This week in Clark County history, July 19

July 19, 2024, 5:32am Clark County Life

A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at the museum. 100 years ago At a luncheon on July 16, 1924, C.A. Pender, vice president of the Prunarians, gave two members the go-ahead to hunt for gorillas roaming the… Read story

Response to this July 5 house fire outside Camas was delayed by issues with gate access. Fire chiefs in Clark County say there are options to help firefighters and emergency responders get access.

Lack of gate access slowed response to Clark County house fire; fire chiefs say planning can prevent delays

Response to this July 5 house fire outside Camas was delayed by issues with gate access. Fire chiefs in Clark County say there are options to help firefighters and emergency responders get access.

July 18, 2024, 4:44pm Clark County News

When a home is on fire or a loved one is having a medical emergency, every second counts. Read story

Constantin Leahu and son Andrei were lost at sea when the fishing boat they were on capsized on July 13.

Camas father, son missing and presumed dead after boat capsizes near Columbia River Bar

Constantin Leahu and son Andrei were lost at sea when the fishing boat they were on capsized on July 13.

July 18, 2024, 3:35pm Clark County News

A Camas father and son are missing and presumed dead after their 26-foot fishing boat capsized Saturday near the Columbia River Bar west of Astoria, Ore. Read story

Robb Milano, Emergency Medical Services Division chief, adds a dose of Narcan to a medical kit at Vancouver Fire Department headquarters. The Vancouver Fire Department has launched a new leave-behind Narcan program. Narcan overdose prevention kits are provided to any individual who receives overdose treatment from Vancouver first responders.

Vancouver Fire Department sees slight drop in overdoses with new Narcan leave-behind program

Robb Milano, Emergency Medical Services Division chief, adds a dose of Narcan to a medical kit at Vancouver Fire Department headquarters. The Vancouver Fire Department has launched a new leave-behind Narcan program. Narcan overdose prevention kits are provided to any individual who receives overdose treatment from Vancouver first responders.

July 18, 2024, 3:34pm Clark County Health

In 2023, the Vancouver Fire Department responded to one to two overdoses a day on average, according to the department. Read story

Port Fire & Rescue battled a blaze at a recycling plant that sent a plume of smoke drifting over the Columbia River Tuesday.

Four-alarm fire at Portland recycling plant sends huge plume of smoke over Columbia River

Port Fire & Rescue battled a blaze at a recycling plant that sent a plume of smoke drifting over the Columbia River Tuesday.

July 18, 2024, 7:57am Clark County News

A four-alarm fire at Radius Recycling, which is affiliated with Schnitzer Steel, in North Portland sent a plume of smoke into the air that could be seen from all over Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon. Read story

Thousands of Boeing machinists and union members gather for a “stop work meeting” and strike sanction at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Boeing workers sanction possible strike when contract expires

Thousands of Boeing machinists and union members gather for a “stop work meeting” and strike sanction at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

July 18, 2024, 7:37am Business

Boeing Co.’s largest union voted to authorize a potential strike as contract talks enter a crucial phase ahead of a potential walkout in September. Read story

Treva and Jonathan Wittner, former residents at Hope Village, moved into housing and are now outreach workers at two of the city of Vancouver's Safe Stay villages.

After overcoming addiction and homelessness, couple help others find hope

Treva and Jonathan Wittner, former residents at Hope Village, moved into housing and are now outreach workers at two of the city of Vancouver's Safe Stay villages.

July 18, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News

Jonathan and Treva Wittner strolled across a walkway adorned with the message “Hope is here” — a testament to their journey. Read story

The root of a tree runs under a sidewalk, causing an uneven surface, which creates difficulties for those in wheelchairs.

Clark County Council OKs committee to advise on issues affecting disabled people

The root of a tree runs under a sidewalk, causing an uneven surface, which creates difficulties for those in wheelchairs.

July 18, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

The Clark County Council unanimously approved the creation of the Accessible Community Advisory Committee following a public hearing Tuesday. Read story

Sign at the Living History Group Northwest’s World War II Encampment.

Try this: World War II Encampment, Nashville in the Northwest, pig roast

Sign at the Living History Group Northwest’s World War II Encampment.

July 18, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Five things to do this week Read story