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This week in Clark County history, Aug. 16

August 16, 2024, 5:33am 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

Humane Society for Southwest Washington veterinarian assistant Isabel Chavez, right, holds the dog Butters while Dr. Kayla Harris listens with a stethoscope. The Humane Society participated in a Thursday resource fair at Open House Ministries in downtown Vancouver.

Open House Ministries’ annual resource fair in Vancouver sees record-breaking number of community partners

Humane Society for Southwest Washington veterinarian assistant Isabel Chavez, right, holds the dog Butters while Dr. Kayla Harris listens with a stethoscope. The Humane Society participated in a Thursday resource fair at Open House Ministries in downtown Vancouver.

August 15, 2024, 5:44pm Churches & Religion

People wearing Hawaiian shirts and leis greeted attendees at a resource fair Thursday hosted by the faith-based nonprofit Open House Ministries, which operates a shelter in downtown Vancouver. Read story

Volunteers Morgan May, left, and Jessica Erick place bags of hygienic items on a table Thursday during a Treehouse pop-up shop at Clark College. The nonprofit event was set up for foster youth to pick out backpacks, new clothes and school supplies in person before the new school year begins.

Nonprofit Treehouse provides Clark County foster youth supplies to start school and support all year

Volunteers Morgan May, left, and Jessica Erick place bags of hygienic items on a table Thursday during a Treehouse pop-up shop at Clark College. The nonprofit event was set up for foster youth to pick out backpacks, new clothes and school supplies in person before the new school year begins.

August 15, 2024, 5:12pm Clark County News

Gearing up for a new school year can be as stressful as it is exciting. But for some Clark County foster youth, they have a little less to worry about thanks to Washington nonprofit Treehouse’s annual pop-up shop. Read story

Jordan Chiles, of the United States, and Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrate after the women&rsquo;s artistic gymnastics individual floor finals in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. Biles won the silver medal and Chiles the bronze medal.

Jordan Chiles says panel’s call for her to return Olympic bronze is ‘unjust’ and ‘significant blow’

Jordan Chiles, of the United States, and Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrate after the women&rsquo;s artistic gymnastics individual floor finals in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. Biles won the silver medal and Chiles the bronze medal.

August 15, 2024, 2:25pm Latest News

American gymnast Jordan Chiles of Vancouver called an arbitration panel’s decision that she must return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics “unjust” and a “significant blow” in a message posted on social media Thursday. Read story

Ghost, a Department of Corrections K-9, watches visitors come in to Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, Wash.

Washington’s fentanyl-sniffing dogs: The newest tool in the fight against opioids

Ghost, a Department of Corrections K-9, watches visitors come in to Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, Wash.

August 15, 2024, 7:52am Courts & Crime Free

In a prison north of Olympia, a deaf, all-white pit bull mix named Ghost searches visitors for drugs. Read story

FILE - In this photo provided by the Deschutes County Sherriff&rsquo;s Office, smoke rises from a wildfire near La Pine, Ore., Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Sgt.

Wildfires are increasing toxic mercury in streams in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, study finds

FILE - In this photo provided by the Deschutes County Sherriff&rsquo;s Office, smoke rises from a wildfire near La Pine, Ore., Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Sgt.

August 15, 2024, 7:50am Latest News

Wildfires have been burning across Idaho this summer, and their list of harmful impacts is long, from worsening health conditions because of smoke to challenges recovering millions in costs to fight them. Read story

Healthy behaviors for kids as we head toward the school year include vaccinations, establishing routines, holistic preparations and health and safety in sports, said Dr. Brittany Bassitt, a pediatrician on the Immunization Practices Committee with Kaiser Permanente Northwest.

Ensure kids are healthy students: Pediatrician shares advice for back-to-school success

Healthy behaviors for kids as we head toward the school year include vaccinations, establishing routines, holistic preparations and health and safety in sports, said Dr. Brittany Bassitt, a pediatrician on the Immunization Practices Committee with Kaiser Permanente Northwest.

August 15, 2024, 6:09am Clark County Health

It’s that time of year when summer activities slow down, parents stock up on school supplies, teachers prepare classrooms and kids get ready to head back to school. Read story

The Clark Country Aging Readiness Plan looks at a variety of infrastructure in the county including transportation, disaster preparedness and the number of grocery stores and farmers markets within a half mile.

Clark County’s award-winning Aging Readiness Plan aims to support an aging population

The Clark Country Aging Readiness Plan looks at a variety of infrastructure in the county including transportation, disaster preparedness and the number of grocery stores and farmers markets within a half mile.

August 15, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

By 2035, more than 25 percent of the population in Clark County will be 60 or older. Read story

The Subway on Eighth Street in downtown Vancouver is among those that have closed across Clark County. The store has been dark for days.

Six Subways close without explanation across Vancouver

The Subway on Eighth Street in downtown Vancouver is among those that have closed across Clark County. The store has been dark for days.

August 15, 2024, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Several Vancouver Subway restaurants recently closed abruptly without explanation. Read story

The Camas High School outdoor tennis courts are viewed from nearby bleachers on Monday.

Camas High tennis courts could be covered to keep weather out and allow community in

The Camas High School outdoor tennis courts are viewed from nearby bleachers on Monday.

August 15, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Sports

Many high school tennis players may soon not have to worry about getting wet or having their matches canceled due to weather. Read story