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Perry Casper shares a photo from the graduation of his daughter, Rachel, on Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2023.

‘Vulnerable victim’ deaths in Washington drive criminal penalties in negligence cases

Perry Casper shares a photo from the graduation of his daughter, Rachel, on Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2023.

August 12, 2023, 6:14am Clark County News

Perry Casper heard the oncoming Chevrolet Suburban before he saw it. Read story

(Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Clark County Aug. 1 election turnout inches up, but results unchanged

(Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

August 9, 2023, 6:40pm Clark County News

The most recent results from the Aug. 1 primary showed a slight increase in voter turnout and no change in election results. Read story

It was standing-room only during a Thursday evening town hall in July at the Battle Ground Community Library to discuss the closure of Larch Corrections Center.

Battle Ground urges state to keep Larch Corrections Center operating

It was standing-room only during a Thursday evening town hall in July at the Battle Ground Community Library to discuss the closure of Larch Corrections Center.

August 8, 2023, 6:14pm Clark County News

The city of Battle Ground on Monday joined a growing list of local governments opposed to the planned closure of Larch Corrections Center near Yacolt. Read story

Sharon Pevey, owner of a manufactured home in Vancouver and member of the Association of Manufactured Home Owners, describes the predatory renting situation she finds herself in during a Southwest Washington Renter Perspective panel.

Would rent control solve affordable housing crisis?

Sharon Pevey, owner of a manufactured home in Vancouver and member of the Association of Manufactured Home Owners, describes the predatory renting situation she finds herself in during a Southwest Washington Renter Perspective panel.

August 5, 2023, 6:05am Business

In her early 30s, Sharon Pevey of Vancouver paid $225 monthly for a three-bedroom, two-bath duplex with a couple of fireplaces and full basement. Because her rent was so low, she was able to save and buy her first home with cash. Forty years later, she pays $1,100 a month… Read story

Antonio Delgado, environmental health specialist with Clark County, inspects the soil in a proposed septic system site in Ridgefield.

Clark County public health fees will increase this year — but how much?

Antonio Delgado, environmental health specialist with Clark County, inspects the soil in a proposed septic system site in Ridgefield.

August 5, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Clark County’s environmental public health fees will be going up again this year. The question is, by how much? The Clark County Council reviewed proposed fee changes and made a tentative decision at an Aug. 2 work session. Read story

Ballots are inspected at the Clark County Elections Office on Tuesday morning, Nov. 2, 2021.

Updated Clark County election results show few changes

Ballots are inspected at the Clark County Elections Office on Tuesday morning, Nov. 2, 2021.

August 2, 2023, 5:08pm Clark County News

Updated elections results from the Aug. 1 primary and special election showed little change in race outcomes, although voter turnout did improve slightly. Read story

(Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Low turnout marks Clark County primary, special election

(Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

August 1, 2023, 9:08pm Clark County News

Early election results for the Aug. 1 primary election posted Tuesday showed an unusually low number of voters casting ballots. As of Tuesday, turnout was at 14.85 percent of the 91,067 eligible voters. Read story

In this photo taken July 11, 2016, a sign warns of radioactive material stored underground on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation near Richland.

Murray secures proposed record-high funding to clean up radioactive waste in Eastern WA

In this photo taken July 11, 2016, a sign warns of radioactive material stored underground on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation near Richland.

July 31, 2023, 7:48am Clark County Politics

The Hanford nuclear reservation site would receive a record of just over $3 billion in fiscal 2024, up $195 million from current funding, under the U.S. Senate Energy and Water Appropriations bill. Read story

Three in running to lead Fire District 5

July 29, 2023, 6:10am Clark County News

Voters will settle a three-way race for Clark County Fire District 5 fire commissioner in the Aug. 1 primary election. Read story

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot to host town hall

July 27, 2023, 5:58am Clark County News

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot will host a town hall meeting for District 2 residents at 6:30 p.m. today at The Gathering Place church, 2500 N.E. 78th St., in Vancouver. Read story