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People look at a memorial of overdose victims on Wednesday during a Fentanyl Prevention and Overdose Awareness Day event.

Photographs of lost loved ones bring grief of Vancouver Overdose Awareness day close to home

People look at a memorial of overdose victims on Wednesday during a Fentanyl Prevention and Overdose Awareness Day event.

August 22, 2024, 1:19pm Clark County Health

On Wednesday, nonprofit organizations and community members gathered for the eighth annual Fentanyl Prevention and Overdose Awareness Day. Read story

The supper club portion of Acorn & The Oak features wood and metal decor.

Popular Camas restaurant Acorn & the Oak set to close Sept. 6

The supper club portion of Acorn & The Oak features wood and metal decor.

August 22, 2024, 12:08pm Business

The owners of Acorn & the Oak, a popular Camas restaurant near Lacamas Lake, have announced they will close the eatery Sept. 6. Read story

Assaults on staff rise sharply at state-run behavioral health hospital for children

August 22, 2024, 9:34am Health Free

Washington’s only behavioral health hospital for children is seeing a dramatic rise in assaults on staff this year. Read story

Brian Heywood is the hedge fund manager and founder of Let&rsquo;s Go Washington.

Let’s Go Washington offers cheap gas in bid to persuade voters to kill cap-and-trade system

Brian Heywood is the hedge fund manager and founder of Let&rsquo;s Go Washington.

August 22, 2024, 7:42am Election

For a brief moment at a single gas station in Spokane, gas was cheaper than in Idaho — clear evidence that election season has arrived in what is expected to be a contentious fight over four initiatives that supporters say will save Washingtonians major money and opponents argue will take… Read story

Rep. Suzan Delbene, D-Wash., walks on stage to speak during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J.

WA Dem takes DNC stage: Americans want “a government that works”

Rep. Suzan Delbene, D-Wash., walks on stage to speak during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J.

August 22, 2024, 7:39am Latest News

Washington Rep. Suzan DelBene took her turn in the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, urging voters to return the House of Representatives to Democratic control. Read story

The Cougar Trails at Washington State University Vancouver are delightful yet well hidden.

Made in the shade: These Clark County walking and hiking trails offer a break from the sun

The Cougar Trails at Washington State University Vancouver are delightful yet well hidden.

August 22, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

I’ve always been a sun worshipper. There are summertime photos of me as an energetic, outdoorsy child covered in thick layers of dirt and skin that’s tanned to glowing perfection. Read story

Newly sworn-in Battle Ground City Manager Kris Swanson, left, shakes hands with council member Eric Overholser on Monday during a Battle Ground City Council meeting at Battle Ground City Hall.

Development, jobs, traffic on the mind of Battle Ground’s new city manager Kris Swanson

Newly sworn-in Battle Ground City Manager Kris Swanson, left, shakes hands with council member Eric Overholser on Monday during a Battle Ground City Council meeting at Battle Ground City Hall.

August 22, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

After a tumultuous end to her career in Longview, Kris Swanson was sworn in as Battle Ground’s city manager Monday night after serving five months as interim. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Jeff Snell, left, details proposed budget cuts to the district Tuesday, March 12, 2024, during a Vancouver Public Schools board meeting at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership.

Still no deal on new contract for Vancouver Public Schools teachers

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Jeff Snell, left, details proposed budget cuts to the district Tuesday, March 12, 2024, during a Vancouver Public Schools board meeting at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership.

August 22, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

The Vancouver Education Association and Vancouver Public Schools have still not reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, according to union leadership. Read story

Willis Miller of Battle Ground feels the spirit of jazz in summertime during the 2013 Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival in Esther Short Park.

Try This: Vancouver Wine and Jazz fest; ilani’s Barbecue Fest; a trip to Star’s Hollow

Willis Miller of Battle Ground feels the spirit of jazz in summertime during the 2013 Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival in Esther Short Park.

August 22, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Five things to do this week Read story

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

Weather Eye: Rain will refresh air, plants, could last into Saturday

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

August 22, 2024, 6:01am Clark County News

Are you ready for a little more rain? It will be refreshing, suppress fire danger and water those thirsty plants. Everyone wins. That is if you don’t have important outdoor plans like a wedding, new roof, staining the deck or an outdoor family reunion barbecue. Read story