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Teacher Tamara Harris, left, works with students Thursday at Ruby Bridges Early Learning Center.

Ruby Bridges Early Learning Center opens in central Vancouver ‘desert’

Teacher Tamara Harris, left, works with students Thursday at Ruby Bridges Early Learning Center.

October 21, 2024, 1:21pm Clark County News

A new Vancouver preschool named for American civil rights activist Ruby Bridges recently opened in central Vancouver. Read story

Seven people were displaced in an apartment fire Sunday evening on east Fourth Plain Boulevard.

Vancouver apartment fire initially reported as electrical issues

Seven people were displaced in an apartment fire Sunday evening on east Fourth Plain Boulevard.

October 21, 2024, 7:47am Clark County News

Vancouver firefighters spent  41/2 hours combatting an apartment fire Sunday night in central Vancouver. The fire displaced seven people from the complex on East Fourth Plain Boulevard. Read story

On Oct. 11, volunteers celebrated the inaugural Pick It Up, Vancouver!

Community spirit shines bright at Pick It Up Vancouver cleanup event

On Oct. 11, volunteers celebrated the inaugural Pick It Up, Vancouver!

October 19, 2024, 5:55am Clark County News

VANCOUVER – On Oct. 11, volunteers celebrated the inaugural Pick It Up, Vancouver! cleanup event, sponsored by Killian Pacific. With the crisp autumn air as a backdrop, Vancouver residents and neighbors from across the river came together to clean up the community. More than 84 volunteered, including various corporate groups… Read story

LEADOPTION Senior George Kinerk, 17, of Fort Vancouver High School takes part in Friday&rsquo;s SteelDays welding competition at Clark College.

Lights flash, sparks fly as high school welders compete at Clark College’s SteelDays

LEADOPTION Senior George Kinerk, 17, of Fort Vancouver High School takes part in Friday&rsquo;s SteelDays welding competition at Clark College.

October 18, 2024, 4:43pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Sparks flew during Clark College’s SteelDays welding competition on Friday. Read story

A traffic signal was removed from the intersection of state Highway 500 and Northeast 54th Avenue in 2018. Construction of a new pedestrian crossing at the intersection began earlier this summer and is expected to be completed early next year.

Highway 500 to close in both directions Thursday night in central Vancouver

A traffic signal was removed from the intersection of state Highway 500 and Northeast 54th Avenue in 2018. Construction of a new pedestrian crossing at the intersection began earlier this summer and is expected to be completed early next year.

October 15, 2024, 1:59pm Clark County News Free

Highway 500 will close in both directions Thursday night in Vancouver near Northeast 54th Avenue and Northeast Stapleton Street. Read story

Dental assistant Kate Hernandez, left, works with patient Gerardo Vazquez of Vancouver with Dr. Natalia Sakun at the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington&rsquo;s dental van on Thursday morning. The clinic will begin renovations on its building in spring 2025.

Free Clinic of Southwest Washington will get a $1.5 million upgrade in the spring

Dental assistant Kate Hernandez, left, works with patient Gerardo Vazquez of Vancouver with Dr. Natalia Sakun at the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington&rsquo;s dental van on Thursday morning. The clinic will begin renovations on its building in spring 2025.

October 7, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Health

The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington’s building will undergo a $1.5 million renovation in the spring. Read story

Portland Loos have been placed in Marshall Community Park in Vancouver to replace the portable toilets that had been in the park. &ldquo;(This) is a great resource for all the sports leagues that meet at Marshall Park,&rdquo; Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services spokeswoman Melody Burton said.

Three Portland Loos installed at Vancouver’s Marshall Park

Portland Loos have been placed in Marshall Community Park in Vancouver to replace the portable toilets that had been in the park. &ldquo;(This) is a great resource for all the sports leagues that meet at Marshall Park,&rdquo; Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services spokeswoman Melody Burton said.

October 4, 2024, 5:21pm Clark County News

Recent visitors to Vancouver’s Marshall Park may have noticed three new sleek public restrooms in place of the former portable toilets. Read story

Defendant Austin Navarro enters the courtroom for opening statements in his murder trial July 10 at the Clark County Courthouse. A judge sentenced him Tuesday to 25 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of second-degree domestic violence murder.

Vancouver man sentenced to 25 years in shooting death of ex-girlfriend

Defendant Austin Navarro enters the courtroom for opening statements in his murder trial July 10 at the Clark County Courthouse. A judge sentenced him Tuesday to 25 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of second-degree domestic violence murder.

October 1, 2024, 4:06pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison for the 2021 shooting death of his former girlfriend. Read story

Police lights flash on the roof of a Vancouver police vehicle.

Vancouver residents near Arnold Park told to shelter in place while SWAT team searched for suicidal subject

Police lights flash on the roof of a Vancouver police vehicle.

September 26, 2024, 8:11am Clark County News

Residents of a central Vancouver neighborhood were told to shelter in place Wednesday night while law enforcement searched for a man that had a brief standoff with Clark County sheriff’s deputies inside the jail and then fled on a motorized bicycle. Read story

Participants in the Couve Con Chapter 3 cosplay competition wait behind the scenes to take center stage for judging at Vancouver Mall on Saturday afternoon. This was the third annual event hosted by the mall, which also featured vendors, a celebrity guest room, artists, panel sessions and a Wonka Factory room.

Character study: Couve Con Chapter 3 at Vancouver Mall a hit with fandoms

Participants in the Couve Con Chapter 3 cosplay competition wait behind the scenes to take center stage for judging at Vancouver Mall on Saturday afternoon. This was the third annual event hosted by the mall, which also featured vendors, a celebrity guest room, artists, panel sessions and a Wonka Factory room.

September 24, 2024, 10:26am Business

Vancouver Mall came alive with creativity, color and community Saturday as participants of all ages packed the popular shopping center during Couve Con Chapter 3. Read story