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Vancouver Fire Department A fire Sunday morning in a duplex at 2219 Simpson Ave. in Vancouver displaced four people, according to the Vancouver Fire Department.

Vancouver house fire displaces four people

Vancouver Fire Department A fire Sunday morning in a duplex at 2219 Simpson Ave. in Vancouver displaced four people, according to the Vancouver Fire Department.

March 3, 2024, 2:22pm Clark County News

A fire Sunday morning in a duplex at 2219 Simpson Ave. in Vancouver displaced four people, according to the Vancouver Fire Department. Read story

Camas senior Riley Sanz (3) lifts the state championship trophy in front of the Camas student section Saturday, March 2, 2024, after the Papermakers’ 57-41 win against Gonzaga Prep in the 4A WIAA State Basketball championship game at the Tacoma Dome.

Camas captures Class 4A state title in girls basketball

Camas senior Riley Sanz (3) lifts the state championship trophy in front of the Camas student section Saturday, March 2, 2024, after the Papermakers’ 57-41 win against Gonzaga Prep in the 4A WIAA State Basketball championship game at the Tacoma Dome.

March 2, 2024, 8:52pm Editor's Choice

Well after the Class 4A girls basketball state championship game ended Saturday night, after the lockerroom celebration wrapped up and posing for photos with the state championship trophies finished, Camas High senior Reagan Jamison still had trouble finding the words on what being a state champion to cap her high… Read story

Monica Zazueta, 37, of Vancouver comforts her toddler, Rufio,1, after he took a tumble on the floor at their home Feb. 15. Zazueta and her family, who experienced homelessness a few years ago, are now housed and paying rent of almost $1,900 a month. She fears the family will become homeless again. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re surviving through love,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;Our kiddos don&rsquo;t deserve this kind of life.

Housed, but hanging on by thread: Vancouver family struggles as they watch neighbors end up homeless

Monica Zazueta, 37, of Vancouver comforts her toddler, Rufio,1, after he took a tumble on the floor at their home Feb. 15. Zazueta and her family, who experienced homelessness a few years ago, are now housed and paying rent of almost $1,900 a month. She fears the family will become homeless again. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re surviving through love,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;Our kiddos don&rsquo;t deserve this kind of life.

March 2, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

A tan duplex in a quiet Vancouver cul-de-sac tells the harrowing story of the city’s housing affordability crisis. Read story

This longtime group of poker buddies has been gathering monthly for friendly, low-stakes games since 1968, first at their homes, more recently at Orchard Hills Country Club in Washougal. Clockwise around the table are Mike Cullivan (in ball cap), Jack Connolly, Phil Kalberer, Jim Kenney, Tom Skyler, Bob Haley and Alan Lee.

Friendship in the cards: Camaraderie, low-stakes games hallmark of longtime Washougal monthly poker group

This longtime group of poker buddies has been gathering monthly for friendly, low-stakes games since 1968, first at their homes, more recently at Orchard Hills Country Club in Washougal. Clockwise around the table are Mike Cullivan (in ball cap), Jack Connolly, Phil Kalberer, Jim Kenney, Tom Skyler, Bob Haley and Alan Lee.

March 2, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Meaningful money? Not really. Read story

Contributed graphic courtesy of the city of Washougal Washougal residents can view and provide feedback on the proposed designs online.

Washougal mayor envisions fire-police joint facility that would be a ‘cornerstone for our community’

Contributed graphic courtesy of the city of Washougal Washougal residents can view and provide feedback on the proposed designs online.

March 2, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Washougal Mayor David Stuebe envisions the city of Washougal’s new fire and police station as a “command and operations” center that will allow police officers and firefighters to provide for residents’ safety from a central location. Read story

Leslie Lewallen, center, who is running as a Republican to represent the 3rd Congressional District, talks with supporters at her campaign headquarters in Camas on Friday afternoon.

3rd District candidate Leslie Lewallen opens office in Camas

Leslie Lewallen, center, who is running as a Republican to represent the 3rd Congressional District, talks with supporters at her campaign headquarters in Camas on Friday afternoon.

March 2, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

Supporters gathered Friday afternoon to help Leslie Lewallen decorate her campaign’s new offices in downtown Camas. Read story

Patrons dine at the Carts by the Park food cart pod Thursday in Ridgefield.

Food cart pods hard to grow in Clark County

Patrons dine at the Carts by the Park food cart pod Thursday in Ridgefield.

March 2, 2024, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

While food cart pods are plentiful and popular in Portland, they haven’t achieved the same level of success in Clark County despite early enthusiasm. Read story

Icon of the Seas, the world&rsquo;s largest cruise ship, sails out of Government Cut between Fisher Island, right, and Miami Beach, Fla., as it departs PortMiami on its first public cruise Jan. 27.

From the Newsroom: Cruising? I’m back on board

Icon of the Seas, the world&rsquo;s largest cruise ship, sails out of Government Cut between Fisher Island, right, and Miami Beach, Fla., as it departs PortMiami on its first public cruise Jan. 27.

March 2, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

If you’re reading this, I am on a cruise! Read story

Gardening with Allen: Start some summer bulbs now

March 2, 2024, 6:04am Clark County Life

My friend said I should start my dahlia bulbs inside to get earlier bloom. Will that really help? Read story

Energy Adviser: Help at hand to assess to-do list

March 2, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Life

Winter can be tough on homes. The constant drizzle, numerous rounds of freeze-thaw cycles and the occasional heavy debris brought down by powerful winds all can chip away on the external envelope of the structure and put extra stress on the heating and cooling systems the people inside depend on. Read story