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The Clark County Courthouse in downtown Vancouver lost power shortly after noon today and had to close for the remainder of the day.

Power interruption closes Clark County Courthouse until at least Wednesday

July 9, 2024, 3:54pm Clark County News

The Clark County Courthouse and Public Service Center in downtown Vancouver lost power shortly after noon Tuesday and closed for the remainder of the day. Read story

The Main Street Safeway in west Vancouver. Nine Clark County Safeways are set to be sold, according to Kroger’s divestiture list released as part of its merger with Albertsons.

9 Safeways in Clark County will be sold as part of Kroger-Albertsons merger plan; buyer says no stores will close

July 9, 2024, 2:40pm Business

Eleven Clark County grocery stores will be sold as part of the planned merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, the companies disclosed Tuesday. Read story

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to an injury crash on Lucia Falls Road on Tuesday morning.

Driver ejected from Jeep in Lucia Falls Road crash; Life Flight called for transport

July 9, 2024, 10:41am Clark County News

An injured driver was taken by Life Flight to a local hospital Tuesday morning after crashing in a ditch near Moulton Falls Regional Park in north Clark County on. Read story

Washougal High School's aging roof is seen in a 2024 aerial photo. The Washougal School District is preparing to replace the roof, which, according to the district, is deteriorating and causing leaks and water damage inside the school.

Washougal High’s 25-year-old roof with ‘major leaks’ to be replaced

July 9, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Washougal School District leaders have determined that they cannot wait any longer to replace Washougal High School’s aging roof. Read story

Planes taxi on the runway at Pearson Field on Monday morning. The airport has received $4 million in federal funding in the past five years, allowing for its near complete rehabilitation.

Flying Together: Federal funding brings runway light, electrical system overhaul to Vancouver’s Pearson Field Airport

July 9, 2024, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver’s Pearson Field Airport has operated for more than a century. Over the past five years, Guy Lennon has worked to cement its future. Read story

Weather Eye: After today, temps will cool into the low 90s

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

One more day, only one more day. Seems like that phrase always goes through my mind when in the grips of some calamity or unpleasant occurrence. I am referring to our current weather pattern and I know some of you soak up this excessive heat, but most are waiting for… Read story

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