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WA AG orders Climate Pledge Arena to refund customers for hidden fee

September 25, 2024, 7:55am Latest News

Those who paid a hidden 3% fee buying food or drinks at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena from February-July 2023 can get a refund, plus $10 “for their inconvenience,” Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Friday. Read story

Debbie Akers of Recovery Cafe, left, shares a hug with Clark County Superior Court Adult Drug Court graduate Jennifer Miller on Thursday before Miller speaks to the group at the Clark County Courthouse. Superior Court is celebrating 25 years of hosting a drug court, which allows those who graduate the treatment court to have their criminal cases dismissed.

Clark County drug court marks 25th anniversary with nearly 800 graduates

September 25, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

As Jennifer Miller stood in front of more than a dozen people Thursday in the gallery of a Clark County courtroom, her mug shot was displayed on a TV screen over her shoulder. Read story

Clark County District Court Judge Kristen Parcher is the presiding judge in the court. District Court says it will no longer file probation violations amid a shortage of public defenders.

Clark County District Court cuts back on probation violation filings to deal with ‘unprecedented’ cases

September 25, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Clark County District Court officials say they are cutting back on filings of probation violations in order to address a shortage of available defense attorneys amid “unprecedented” misdemeanor and municipal case filings. Read story

These chocolate chip cookies have a special ingredient — Ovaltine.

Has there ever been a better way of ending the day? Crispy, chewy Ovaltine cookies taste great

September 25, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

One thing I really enjoyed about our recent trip to England was the variety of fun things to drink, like Ribena blackcurrant syrup and sparkling elderflower flavored water. What really got my taste buds going were hot drink powders like Barleycup, Horlick’s and Ovaltine. Read story

Hot dogs from an unpermitted food cart vendor.

Clark County Public Health urges community to avoid unpermitted food carts

September 24, 2024, 5:00pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health is warning consumers to avoid unpermitted food carts. Read story

Laurie Arndt of Vancouver, right, talks to city councilors at Monday’s community forum at the Educational Service District 112 building in Vancouver.

‘We’re being hit on so many levels’: Vancouver residents raise concerns about taxes, crime, streets

September 24, 2024, 1:49pm Clark County News

Vancouver residents who showed up to speak with city councilors at a Monday community forum expressed concerns about the upcoming police levy, crime at two of Vancouver Housing Authority’s apartment buildings and efforts to make streets more pedestrian friendly. Read story

Late Monday night, a security camera near Cornelius, Ore., captured this image of a fireball descending.

Great ball of something: Vancouver residents aren’t only ones who saw a fireball Monday night

September 24, 2024, 1:33pm Clark County Life

Something hot and bright came speeding down from the sky after 10:30 p.m. Monday night. While nobody knows exactly where or even if it hit the ground, many observers across the Pacific Northwest watched its fiery descent in amazement. Read story

Participants in the Couve Con Chapter 3 cosplay competition wait behind the scenes to take center stage for judging at Vancouver Mall on Saturday afternoon. This was the third annual event hosted by the mall, which also featured vendors, a celebrity guest room, artists, panel sessions and a Wonka Factory room.

Character study: Couve Con Chapter 3 at Vancouver Mall a hit with fandoms

September 24, 2024, 10:26am Business

Vancouver Mall came alive with creativity, color and community Saturday as participants of all ages packed the popular shopping center during Couve Con Chapter 3. Read story