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Henry Pio of Hazel Dell, from left, talks with Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler as she greets his stepdaughter, Geovanna Alarcon, who is looking for employment, during a job fair at the Clark County Event Center in August.

Herrera Beutler: Businesses should be able to set own vaccination policy

September 10, 2021, 3:08pm Business

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, said that she believes private businesses should be able to dictate their own COVID-19 vaccination policies. Read story

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday that starting next week, the state’s indoor mask mandate will be expanded to include outdoor events with 500 or more attendees, regardless of vaccination status.

Washington state to require masks for large outdoor events

September 9, 2021, 2:51pm Health Free

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday that starting next week, the state’s indoor mask mandate will be expanded to include outdoor events with 500 or more attendees, regardless of vaccination status. Read story

Clark County hospitals near capacity as delta surge fuels COVID-19 cases

September 9, 2021, 11:41am Clark County Health Free

Clark County reported that 100 percent of its ICU beds and 97 percent of its hospital beds were occupied earlier this week as the delta variant continues to boost infection and hospitalization rates. Read story

Skyview High School senior Dylan Walker, 18, shows his support Tuesday afternoon for masks in school during a demonstration with classmates and others. Walker came out to oppose anti-mask protesters last week, too.

Judge bans protests within mile of Vancouver Public Schools sites

September 8, 2021, 4:33pm Clark County Health

A Clark County Superior Court judge granted an injunction Tuesday prohibiting protests, rallies or other demonstrations that “disrupt educational services” within one mile of Vancouver schools. Read story

Skyview High School students including junior Clara Hawkins, 16, in gray from left, junior Ariel Tanner, 16, senior Dylan Walker, 18, and senior Elliott Gibby, 17, show their support for masks in school Tuesday afternoon.

Skyview students, parents ready to counter anti-mask protesters

September 7, 2021, 7:01pm Clark County Health

Skyview High School students, parents and staff demonstrated Tuesday in support of school leadership and against anti-mask protesters who prompted a lockdown on Friday. Read story

In July, the Vancouver City Council held its first in person meeting since going virtual after the pandemic shutdowns in March 2020. The council returned to online meetings soon after.

Vancouver City Council to return to online meetings

September 7, 2021, 5:40pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council has joined the Clark County Council in returning to online public meetings as COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket in the region. Read story

Michael Chu and Sandy Nguyen of Renton visit a King County Public Health pop-up vaccination site together for a vaccine at Renton Library on Aug. 25, 2021. (Matt M.

Vaccine-hesitant Washingtonians open up about their fears

September 6, 2021, 6:30am Health Free

As pandemic dates go, Sandy Nguyen and Michael Chu’s late August trip to the Renton Public Library was a classic. Nguyen and Chu weren’t there for a romantic read over the Cedar River. They wanted shots of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19, on offer at a pop-up vaccination… Read story

Clark County breakthrough COVID-19 cases rise about 62 percent in two weeks

September 3, 2021, 2:25pm Clark County Health Free

The number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 who tested positive for the disease rose about 62 percent over two weeks, in the latest data from Clark County Public Health. Read story

The PeaceHeath Southwest Medical Center emergency room.

Clark County Health Officer on COVID cases: ‘We’re not heading in a good direction’

September 3, 2021, 12:54pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County doctors and public health officials issued a dire warning Friday morning as Clark County COVID-19 case rates rose to a new pandemic-high this week. Read story

Washington Secretary of Health Umair A. Shah speaks at a news conference with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Inslee announced that Washington state is expanding its vaccine mandate to include all public, charter and private school teachers and staff, as well as those working at the state's colleges and universities. Inslee also expanded the statewide indoor mask mandate in place for non-vaccinated individuals to include those who are vaccinated. (AP Photo/Ted S.

‘Our emergency rooms are full’: Washington health officials warn of holiday COVID spike

September 3, 2021, 7:42am Health Free

While hospital systems remain stressed by the ongoing surge in coronavirus cases driven by the delta variant and unvaccinated people, health officials announced at a Thursday press briefing that state data indicates case rates could plateau — for now. Read story

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