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A truck driver travels northbound on the Interstate Bridge on Aug. 31, 2021.

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program officials want span that’s attractive to cyclists, walkers, those using wheelchairs

A truck driver travels northbound on the Interstate Bridge on Aug. 31, 2021.

May 23, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

The Interstate 5 Bridge is a hard road to travel on foot or by bike. The sidewalks are tiny, the traffic is thunderous, and the intermittent shaking and creaking of the 107-year-old structure sends fears of a massive earthquake down your spine. Read story

World War II veteran Julian &ldquo;Thorne&rdquo; Hilts displays a photo of himself when he was a commissioned Navy officer.

‘I would do it all again’: Vancouver WWII veteran of Merchant Marines invited to 80th anniversary of D-Day in France

World War II veteran Julian &ldquo;Thorne&rdquo; Hilts displays a photo of himself when he was a commissioned Navy officer.

May 23, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life

Many fought hard on the front lines of World War II and paid the ultimate price. Read story

Pete Barber, restoration ecologist for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, stands in an Ostrander Creek culvert scheduled for removal. The tribe received $1.9 million in federal funding for the project.

Cantwell, Murray announce $75M to improve fish habitats, including $1.9M to Cowlitz Indian Tribe

Pete Barber, restoration ecologist for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, stands in an Ostrander Creek culvert scheduled for removal. The tribe received $1.9 million in federal funding for the project.

May 23, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray announced Wednesday nearly $75 million will flow to projects removing fish passage barriers and improving fish habitat in Washington. The Cowlitz Indian Tribe will receive $1.9 million for a fish passage project on Ostrander Creek in Cowlitz County. Read story

Gen. Philip Sheridan was one of Ulysses S. Grant&rsquo;s top commanders and a hero of the Union Army during the U.S. Civil War. He visited Vancouver both before and after the war, and at one time commanded Fort Yamhill, Ore.

Try this: ‘Ulysses S. Grant Slept Here?’; VANtalks; ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

Gen. Philip Sheridan was one of Ulysses S. Grant&rsquo;s top commanders and a hero of the Union Army during the U.S. Civil War. He visited Vancouver both before and after the war, and at one time commanded Fort Yamhill, Ore.

May 23, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Five things to do this week Read story

Skyview junior Maddie Milhorn delivers a pitch in a first-round game against Puyallup at the District 3/4 softball tournament on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Kent.

All-Region Softball: Maddie Milhorn, Skyview

Skyview junior Maddie Milhorn delivers a pitch in a first-round game against Puyallup at the District 3/4 softball tournament on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Kent.

May 23, 2024, 6:05am Latest News

Whether building toward the future or contending for a state title, this era of Skyview softball had centered around one player — Maddie Milhorn. Read story

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families CEO Rekah Strong, right, speaks at a press conference opposing Ballot Initiative 2109 on Wednesday at the early learning nonprofit&rsquo;s headquarters in Vancouver. I-2109 would repeal Washington&rsquo;s capital gains tax, which is expected to provide billions of dollars in support for early childhood education and schools funding over the next few years.

Rep. Monica Stonier, Clark County educators rally to protect Washington capital gains tax

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families CEO Rekah Strong, right, speaks at a press conference opposing Ballot Initiative 2109 on Wednesday at the early learning nonprofit&rsquo;s headquarters in Vancouver. I-2109 would repeal Washington&rsquo;s capital gains tax, which is expected to provide billions of dollars in support for early childhood education and schools funding over the next few years.

May 22, 2024, 6:20pm Clark County News

Leaders of Vancouver’s early-childhood programs gathered Wednesday to warn voters that a Washington ballot initiative would undermine a system that already fails to reach children in need. Read story

Officer Marcie Chamberlain, left, and Officer Ryan Aguilar of the Washougal Police Department honor the memory of fallen officers during the 2024 Clark County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at the Public Service Center on Wednesday morning.

Clark County law enforcement memorial: ‘We can honor these heroes … with inspiration, determination’

Officer Marcie Chamberlain, left, and Officer Ryan Aguilar of the Washougal Police Department honor the memory of fallen officers during the 2024 Clark County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at the Public Service Center on Wednesday morning.

May 22, 2024, 3:15pm Clark County News

Law enforcement officers in dress uniforms lined the hallway leading to the Clark County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday morning in Vancouver. Read story

Julio Segura recounts his memory of the events that led to the death of Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota during Segura&rsquo;s murder trial Wednesday at the Clark County Courthouse.

Segura testifies in murder trial that he didn’t believe off-duty Vancouver officer Sahota was police

Julio Segura recounts his memory of the events that led to the death of Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota during Segura&rsquo;s murder trial Wednesday at the Clark County Courthouse.

May 22, 2024, 3:05pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

A Yakima man told the jury in his murder trial Wednesday he was defending himself when he stabbed off-duty Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota with a pocket knife. Read story

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Capital gains tax receipts in Washington tumble

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

May 22, 2024, 2:48pm Editor's Choice Free

Capital gains tax collections in Washington have plummeted in their second year, creating potential challenges for the next governor and legislative budget writers in 2025. Read story

Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, responds to a voter&rsquo;s question at a Feb. 19 town hall in Battle Ground.

Ann Rivers takes buyout to leave Longview assistant city manager position

Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center, responds to a voter&rsquo;s question at a Feb. 19 town hall in Battle Ground.

May 22, 2024, 7:45am Clark County News

Longview is paying Assistant City Manager Ann Rivers and City Attorney Dana Gigler at least $100,000 combined to stop working for the city. Read story