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An employee of SinoVac works in a lab at a factory producing its SARS CoV-2 Vaccine for COVID-19 named CoronaVac in Beijing on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. SinoVac&#039;s CEO says they have injected 90 percent of its employees and family members, or about 3,000 people, and provided tens of thousands of rounds of CoronaVac to the municipal government of Beijing. It&#039;s a highly unusual move that raises ethical and safety questions, as companies and governments worldwide race to develop a vaccine that will stop the spread of the new coronavirus.

China pushes emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine despite concerns

An employee of SinoVac works in a lab at a factory producing its SARS CoV-2 Vaccine for COVID-19 named CoronaVac in Beijing on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. SinoVac&#039;s CEO says they have injected 90 percent of its employees and family members, or about 3,000 people, and provided tens of thousands of rounds of CoronaVac to the municipal government of Beijing. It&#039;s a highly unusual move that raises ethical and safety questions, as companies and governments worldwide race to develop a vaccine that will stop the spread of the new coronavirus.

September 26, 2020, 2:05pm Nation & World

After the first shot, he had no reaction. But Kan Chai felt woozy following the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use in China. Read story

Riot police face protesters who took part in a &#039;We Do Not Consent&#039; rally at Trafalgar Square, organised by Stop New Normal, to protest against coronavirus restrictions, in London, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.

London police, protesters clash at coronavirus demonstration

Riot police face protesters who took part in a &#039;We Do Not Consent&#039; rally at Trafalgar Square, organised by Stop New Normal, to protest against coronavirus restrictions, in London, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.

September 26, 2020, 2:04pm Nation & World

London police clashed with demonstrators on Saturday as they broke up a protest in Trafalgar Square against COVID-19 restrictions amid rising tensions over limits on everyday life as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections. Read story

Technology director Scott McDaniel, left, on screen, talks with Cassondra Smith, Battle Ground Public Schools educational technology coordinator, as they prepare to lead local parents through using the Google Classroom program Thursday afternoon. Battle Ground Public Schools launched the Parent Academy this school year, offering families an opportunity to take classes on the programs their students use in class.

Battle Ground schools Parent Academy helps families navigate kids’ virtual learning

Technology director Scott McDaniel, left, on screen, talks with Cassondra Smith, Battle Ground Public Schools educational technology coordinator, as they prepare to lead local parents through using the Google Classroom program Thursday afternoon. Battle Ground Public Schools launched the Parent Academy this school year, offering families an opportunity to take classes on the programs their students use in class.

September 26, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Cassondra Smith’s office looks more like a semi-pro film studio these days, complete with a glowing ring light and heavy-duty microphone. Read story

Social distancing has become a priority for students and instructors at Clark College.

Clark College student diagnosed with COVID-19

Social distancing has become a priority for students and instructors at Clark College.

September 25, 2020, 2:59pm Clark County News

A Clark College student was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, leading to the cancellation of culinary classes Friday. Read story

This illustration shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Clark County COVID-19 cases up 22.5 percent for the week

This illustration shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

September 25, 2020, 12:36pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County recorded 32 new COVID-19 cases Friday, closing out a week that saw new cases rise by 22.5 percent over the previous week, according to data from Clark County Public Health. Read story

Clark County Council Chair Eileen Quiring listens during a council meeting in 2019.

Clark County chair now says she’s pro-mask

Clark County Council Chair Eileen Quiring listens during a council meeting in 2019.

September 25, 2020, 6:00am Clark County Health

One day after dismissing studies showing the benefits of mask wearing to help control the spread of COVID-19 as “a difference of opinion” with anti-mask advocates, Clark County’s top elected official said she now supports wearing masks as a way to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Read story

Store owner Alex Luna is pictured at Kindred Homestead Supply in downtown Vancouver. The new shop focuses on zero-waste home products, with everything from bulk laundry soap and cleaners to shampoos and coconut butter.

New downtown Vancouver shop offers bulk cleaning products to take home in reusable containers

Store owner Alex Luna is pictured at Kindred Homestead Supply in downtown Vancouver. The new shop focuses on zero-waste home products, with everything from bulk laundry soap and cleaners to shampoos and coconut butter.

September 25, 2020, 6:00am Business

Six months into a pandemic might seem like a risky time for a local retail store to make its debut, but owner Alex Luna thinks her new downtown Vancouver store, Kindred Homestead Supply, is uniquely positioned to thrive in the current business environment. Read story

Families are treated to performances along with the chance to interact with the animals at a petting zoo operated by circus woman Jenny Walker of Wimauma, Fla.

Florida circus family retools to survive pandemic

Families are treated to performances along with the chance to interact with the animals at a petting zoo operated by circus woman Jenny Walker of Wimauma, Fla.

September 25, 2020, 6:00am Life

Jenny Walker has always been a circus performer. She is an acrobat and animal trainer. She has traveled the country dozens of times and belongs to a family that has run circuses for five generations. Read story

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Clark County’s initial unemployment claims up 31 percent

(The Associated press files)

September 24, 2020, 5:25pm Business

Clark County’s initial regular unemployment insurance claims filed last week increased from 891 to 1,168, up 31 percent from the week before. Continued claims fell, though by less than 1 percent. Read story

The Friends of Trees Garry Oak mascot films a live Facebook video to kick off Give More 24 at Esther Short Park in Vancouver on Sept. 24, 2020.

Give More 24! passes $2 million goalvideo icon

The Friends of Trees Garry Oak mascot films a live Facebook video to kick off Give More 24 at Esther Short Park in Vancouver on Sept. 24, 2020.

September 24, 2020, 2:05pm Clark County News

In 17 hours, Give More 24! blew past its goal of raising $2 million for Southwest Washington charities in a single day. The event raised a total of $2.89 million.  Read story