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Camp Mariposa is designed for children affected by substance use addiction from a family member, and camp centers around prevention and mentoring.

Lifeline Connections’ Camp Mariposa helps children affected by substance use

Camp Mariposa is designed for children affected by substance use addiction from a family member, and camp centers around prevention and mentoring.

April 19, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Health

The butterfly symbolizes transformation and embarking on a new phase of life. Read story

Pedestrians pass the old electrical substation at the foot of the northbound span of the Interstate 5 Bridge. The empty building is listed for sale at $1 million.

Clark Public Utilities to sell landmark substation next to Interstate 5 Bridge

Pedestrians pass the old electrical substation at the foot of the northbound span of the Interstate 5 Bridge. The empty building is listed for sale at $1 million.

April 19, 2024, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

One of Vancouver’s most historic, visible and unusual buildings has been listed for sale at $1 million. Read story

Semi Bird, left, and Dave Reichert, right, are running for governor this year as Republicans.

Washington Republicans get ready to rumble in Spokane

Semi Bird, left, and Dave Reichert, right, are running for governor this year as Republicans.

April 19, 2024, 6:05am Election Free

Thousands of Republican activists are gathering for their party convention in Spokane this week – a three-day fete to organize and energize the grassroots heading into election season. Read story

Vancouver Farmers Market staff and community members came together during January&rsquo;s ice storm to clear the area around the market, so vendors could sell their products despite the cold.

Keeping Vancouver Farmers Market open year-round ‘better than anyone expected’

Vancouver Farmers Market staff and community members came together during January&rsquo;s ice storm to clear the area around the market, so vendors could sell their products despite the cold.

April 19, 2024, 6:05am Business

When Vancouver Farmers Market managers announced last year their intent to operate over the winter months, there were questions about how it would go. Would people show up? Would vendors manage? What would happen if there was inclement weather? Read story

Bikers take a break from the 100-mile Ride Around Clark County loop at the Clark County Fire &amp; Rescue Station 24 in Ridgefield in 2019.

Ride Around Clark County: Annual bike outing returns with four updated routes

Bikers take a break from the 100-mile Ride Around Clark County loop at the Clark County Fire &amp; Rescue Station 24 in Ridgefield in 2019.

April 19, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Living and driving in Clark County may lead you to think you’ve seen the place. But have you ever taken a self-propelled tour of the local landscape on two wheels, not four? Read story

The Native American Parent Association of Southwest Washington has hosted powwows like this 2018 one at Heritage High School in Vancouver for about 20 years.

‘The people are still out there’: Annual powwow celebrates Indigenous cultures at Clark College

The Native American Parent Association of Southwest Washington has hosted powwows like this 2018 one at Heritage High School in Vancouver for about 20 years.

April 19, 2024, 6:04am Clark County Life

An annual gathering that celebrates the various facets of Indigenous cultures through music, dance, art, storytelling and socializing will return this weekend. Read story

Upcycled Fashion Market seeking designers, clothing makers

April 19, 2024, 6:00am Clark County Life

Designers and makers of upcycled clothing are invited to apply to the Upcycled Fashion Market, 5 to 9 p.m. May 4 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5 at the Valiant Ballroom in downtown Vancouver. Read story

After decades of only having one Trader Joe's in Clark County, the company has filed permits for a third to open in east Vancouver. A second location in Salmon Creek is expected to open May 2.

Salmon Creek set to welcome Trader Joe’s on May 2

After decades of only having one Trader Joe's in Clark County, the company has filed permits for a third to open in east Vancouver. A second location in Salmon Creek is expected to open May 2.

April 19, 2024, 5:55am Business

Clark County’s second Trader Joe’s grocery store, at 14007 N.E. 10th Ave. in Salmon Creek, will open May 2. Read story

This week in Clark County history, April 19

April 19, 2024, 5:40am 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. Read story

Vancouver Police Officer Andrea Mendoza listens to opening statements in her trial for gross misdemeanor assault Thursday at the Clark County Courthouse. Mendoza is accused of assaulting a man she was arresting and threatening to use a Taser on his genitals.

Unjust use of force or self-defense? Attorneys present opening arguments in trial of Vancouver police Officer Andrea Mendoza

Vancouver Police Officer Andrea Mendoza listens to opening statements in her trial for gross misdemeanor assault Thursday at the Clark County Courthouse. Mendoza is accused of assaulting a man she was arresting and threatening to use a Taser on his genitals.

April 18, 2024, 6:16pm Clark County News

A prosecutor told a Clark County District Court jury Thursday that Vancouver police Officer Andrea Mendoza assaulted a suspected shoplifter in May when she exposed his genitals “for no reason” and threatened to use her Taser there after he fought to avoid arrest. Read story