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From left are Washington public lands commissioner frontrunners Jaime Herrera Beutler, Patrick DePoe, Sue Kuehl Pederson, Dave Upthegrove and Kevin Van De Wege.

Ballot recounting by hand begins in tightest WA primary in history

From left are Washington public lands commissioner frontrunners Jaime Herrera Beutler, Patrick DePoe, Sue Kuehl Pederson, Dave Upthegrove and Kevin Van De Wege.

August 27, 2024, 8:06am Election

Dave. Sue. Patrick. Allen. Kevin. Jeralee. Jaime. Read story

A Clark County Sheriff's Office vehicle.

Suspect arrested after vehicles exchange gunfire in Hazel Dell parking lot, says Clark County Sheriff’s Office

A Clark County Sheriff's Office vehicle.

August 27, 2024, 7:59am Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s office is investigating after two vehicles exchanged gunfire Monday evening in a parking lot in Hazel Dell. Read story

Michael Curtis of Washougal greets a dog along the Columbia River, in 2024. Curtis has raised more than $56,000 for Northwest Battle Buddies through his 1,000-mile journey down the Columbia River on a stand-up paddleboard.

Washougal man paddles entire length of the Columbia River on a paddleboard, raising $56K for NW Battle Buddies

Michael Curtis of Washougal greets a dog along the Columbia River, in 2024. Curtis has raised more than $56,000 for Northwest Battle Buddies through his 1,000-mile journey down the Columbia River on a stand-up paddleboard.

August 27, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

After seven years, three surgeries, 18 months of physical therapy and 1,000 miles of rigorous paddleboarding, Michael Curtis is about to complete the most ambitious journey of his self-described “adventurous life.” Read story

Tabby Stokes, left, and Alizz Quarles, serve as chairwoman and vice chairwoman of Hands Across the Bridge. The event celebrating addiction recovery begins at 10 a.m. Monday in Esther Short Park.

Recovery from addiction achievable: Hands Across the Bridge set for Labor Day

Tabby Stokes, left, and Alizz Quarles, serve as chairwoman and vice chairwoman of Hands Across the Bridge. The event celebrating addiction recovery begins at 10 a.m. Monday in Esther Short Park.

August 27, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Health

Tabby Stokes and Alizz Quarles will take the Esther Short Park stage again on Labor Day to kick off the 23rd annual Hands Across the Bridge event with a hopeful message that’s worth repeating: Recovery from addiction is achievable. Read story

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

Weather Eye: Summer makes one last blast before September arrives

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

August 27, 2024, 6:04am Clark County News

Another round of hot weather is on the way after somewhat cloudy and cool weather today. There could be a light shower or sprinkles mainly to our north and over the foothills. Wednesday morning, after clear skies overnight, expect lows to drop into the 40s and 30s in the usual… Read story

Isabella Lippelgoos of Vancouver, from left, joins her daughter, Rosemary Luna, 14 months, as they work with Clark County nurse Ariel Magram during a visit at Jaggy Road Park on Monday afternoon. Clark County Public Health&rsquo;s Nurse-Family Partnership assists low-income moms from pregnancy until their child&rsquo;s second birthday.

Nurse-Family Partnership program supports low-income Clark County moms

Isabella Lippelgoos of Vancouver, from left, joins her daughter, Rosemary Luna, 14 months, as they work with Clark County nurse Ariel Magram during a visit at Jaggy Road Park on Monday afternoon. Clark County Public Health&rsquo;s Nurse-Family Partnership assists low-income moms from pregnancy until their child&rsquo;s second birthday.

August 27, 2024, 6:04am Clark County Health

Vancouver resident Isabella Lippelgoos didn’t know where to turn when she found out she was pregnant two years ago. Read story

A voter turns sideways as he eyes the opening of a ballot drop box before placing his ballot inside it, Oct. 28, 2020, in Seattle. The Republican backers of three initiatives that could change important state policies are suing to keep each measure's fiscal impact from appearing on the November 2024 ballot, but lawyers for the state say the budget implications must be disclosed to voters.

After budget disclosure decision, WA ballot measure campaigns to ramp up

A voter turns sideways as he eyes the opening of a ballot drop box before placing his ballot inside it, Oct. 28, 2020, in Seattle. The Republican backers of three initiatives that could change important state policies are suing to keep each measure's fiscal impact from appearing on the November 2024 ballot, but lawyers for the state say the budget implications must be disclosed to voters.

August 27, 2024, 6:02am Election

Have you heard much about the four initiatives on the ballot this fall? Read story

Greg Kimsey

Judge dismisses Rob Anderson’s legal challenges against Clark County

Greg Kimsey

August 26, 2024, 5:11pm Clark County News

Washougal resident Rob Anderson was in Clark County Superior Court last week related to two of his legal challenges against the county, both of which were dismissed. Read story

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Vancouver man accused of stealing $73,000 worth of collectible stamps from Hazel Dell-area store

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

August 26, 2024, 5:02pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man is accused of stealing more than $70,000 worth of collectible stamps from a Hazel Dell-area store and trying to sell them to another stamp store. Read story

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Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigates Sunday shooting at Hazel Dell retail center

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August 26, 2024, 5:01pm Clark County News

Clark County sheriff’s detectives are investigating a shooting Sunday evening at a Hazel Dell retail center. Investigators have not learned of any injuries, according to the agency. Read story