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Vancouver man gets 5 years in 2022 death of pedestrian

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

February 23, 2024, 5:08pm Clark County News

A judge sentenced a 20-year-old Vancouver man Friday to five years in prison in connection with an October 2022 crash in which he fatally struck a pedestrian crossing the street. Read story

Fourth Plain Forward program manager Will Fuentes, from left, social media coordinator Almendra Velazquez and community development manager Sheila Davis during the &ldquo;Building Bridges&rdquo; marketing session workshop Tuesday at Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver.

Fourth Plain Forward’s ‘Building Bridges’ series: Community members of color get help growing businesses

Fourth Plain Forward program manager Will Fuentes, from left, social media coordinator Almendra Velazquez and community development manager Sheila Davis during the &ldquo;Building Bridges&rdquo; marketing session workshop Tuesday at Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver.

February 22, 2024, 6:06am Business

Vancouver nonprofit Fourth Plain Forward hosted its second marketing session of the year Tuesday afternoon aimed at helping community members of color hone their digital skills. Read story

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37-year-old man dead after being struck by vehicle exiting parking lot, Vancouver police say

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February 20, 2024, 2:34pm Clark County News

A 37-year-old man died after he was struck by a vehicle pulling out of a parking lot Sunday in the Van Mall neighborhood, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Read story

Built as a visitor information center and rest stop in the early 1980s, this restroom building and parking area along Interstate 5 near Clark College has been closed since 1995.

Homeless Crisis: Rep. Paul Harris’ bill to use vacant state land for shelter doesn’t pass but prompts talks

Built as a visitor information center and rest stop in the early 1980s, this restroom building and parking area along Interstate 5 near Clark College has been closed since 1995.

February 20, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

The city of Vancouver has big plans to solve its homeless crisis — a 150-bed “bridge shelter,” a second Safe Park and a fifth Safe Stay. But those plans may be too big for Vancouver’s dwindling available public land. Read story

Mark Matthias, left, and Ali Novinger, owners of Beaches Restaurant and Bar, announced Monday they plan to retire and close the business Dec. 31.

Owners of iconic Vancouver waterfront restaurant Beaches plan to retire; restaurant’s last day will be Dec. 31

Mark Matthias, left, and Ali Novinger, owners of Beaches Restaurant and Bar, announced Monday they plan to retire and close the business Dec. 31.

February 19, 2024, 1:02pm Business

After 29 years, the owners of Beaches Restaurant and Bar are retiring. The local restaurant is set to serve its last meal Dec. 31. Read story

A vehicle is partially submerged in a sinkhole that opened up at West 30th and Washington streets in Vancouver early Saturday morning.

Second water main to break this year causes water shutoffs for an hour near Evergreen Boulevard and Harney Way

A vehicle is partially submerged in a sinkhole that opened up at West 30th and Washington streets in Vancouver early Saturday morning.

February 14, 2024, 6:27pm Clark County News

A water main broke near Evergreen Boulevard and Harney Way on Wednesday, causing water to be shut off to those nearby for an hour while city of Vancouver maintenance crews worked to repair it. Read story

Stretch of Interstate 205 north to close Sunday between state Highway 500, Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard overpasses

February 1, 2024, 5:55am Clark County News

All northbound lanes of Interstate 205 at Milepost 30.5, between the state Highway 500 and Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard overpasses will be closed Sunday morning. Read story

Tax help available for residents of Clark, Skamania counties

January 31, 2024, 5:57am Churches & Religion

Tax season is here and the AARP in Clark and Skamania counties is offering assistance. Read story

The old Lieser Elementary School site in Vancouver Heights is set to become home to nearly 100 affordable housing units, an agency serving children and a new city fire station over the next few years. A park will remain on the site, too. The redevelopment project was pitched as a partnership between the Vancouver Housing Authority, the city of Vancouver, and Educational Opportunities for Children and Families.

New subdivision planned at site of former Lieser Elementary School in Vancouver Heights

The old Lieser Elementary School site in Vancouver Heights is set to become home to nearly 100 affordable housing units, an agency serving children and a new city fire station over the next few years. A park will remain on the site, too. The redevelopment project was pitched as a partnership between the Vancouver Housing Authority, the city of Vancouver, and Educational Opportunities for Children and Families.

January 30, 2024, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive

After purchasing the former Lieser Elementary School site, the Vancouver Housing Authority plans to bring nearly 100 affordable housing units and opportunities for homeownership to the property. Read story

Free children’s dental health clinic Feb. 3 at Clark College dental hygiene department

January 26, 2024, 5:55am Clark County Health

The Clark College Dental Hygiene department will host its annual free children’s dental health clinic from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 3. Read story