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Wildfire mitigation begins at home; how to get prepared

September 2, 2023, 6:13am Clark County News

Wildfire mitigation doesn’t begin when suppression crews battle flames racing through a community. Read story

Battalion Chief Jason Leavitt, left, and Division Chief Ben Peeler take a moment to check in at the Jenny Creek Fire near La Center on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2023.

Jenny Creek Fire near La Center a lesson for Clark County; fast moving blazes a danger

Battalion Chief Jason Leavitt, left, and Division Chief Ben Peeler take a moment to check in at the Jenny Creek Fire near La Center on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2023.

September 2, 2023, 6:13am Clark County News

Columbia River Gorge communities aren’t the only ones coming to terms with increasing fire danger in the wildland-urban interface. Read story

A rendering of the Port of Camas-Washougal depicts future commercial, retail and residential developments. The port's trajectory toward sustainable operations includes the Community Solar East project, a plan to establish a 799-kilowatt solar grid at its industrial park in partnership with Clark Public Utilities.

Community solar project set for Camas-Washougal port

A rendering of the Port of Camas-Washougal depicts future commercial, retail and residential developments. The port's trajectory toward sustainable operations includes the Community Solar East project, a plan to establish a 799-kilowatt solar grid at its industrial park in partnership with Clark Public Utilities.

August 23, 2023, 5:11pm Business

Beginning Sept. 1, Clark Public Utilities customers may participate in the utility’s newest renewable energy project, Community Solar East. Read story

Daryl Travis loves knowing that he's covering all his power needs at his Sifton-area home, and even feeding the public power grid. "We know exactly where our power is generated, and that it is ecologically friendly," he said.

Going solar can work, even in the cloudy Pacific Northwest — but do the math, one homeowner warnsvideo icon

Daryl Travis loves knowing that he's covering all his power needs at his Sifton-area home, and even feeding the public power grid. "We know exactly where our power is generated, and that it is ecologically friendly," he said.

August 19, 2023, 6:09am Business

Whenever the sun shines on his Sifton-area home, Daryl Travis has many reasons to feel great. Cheerful weather is just the start of it. Read story

An aerial view shows the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in downtown Camas.

Camas officials rule demolition plan for Georgia-Pacific paper mill won’t have significant adverse environmental impacts

An aerial view shows the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in downtown Camas.

August 19, 2023, 6:07am Business

Camas city officials have ruled that the planned removal of Camas paper mill structures in and over the Columbia River and the Camas Slough would not have significant adverse environmental impacts. Read story

Many of WSU Clark County Extension's Master Gardeners start their crops at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell.

Clark County to buy 10-acre parcel to benefit wetland project at 78th Street Heritage Farm

Many of WSU Clark County Extension's Master Gardeners start their crops at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell.

August 18, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Clark County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the purchase of a nearly 10-acre parcel of land on the east side of the 78th Street Heritage Farm. Read story

Columbia Springs, environment education nonprofit, must temporarily pause its popular Repair Clark County program due to funding constraints. Costs to run the program, ranging between $60,000-70,000, primarily depended on a Washington Department of Ecology grant, which wasn't awarded to the nonprofit this year.

Popular Repair Clark County put on pause because of money woes

Columbia Springs, environment education nonprofit, must temporarily pause its popular Repair Clark County program due to funding constraints. Costs to run the program, ranging between $60,000-70,000, primarily depended on a Washington Department of Ecology grant, which wasn't awarded to the nonprofit this year.

August 16, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Life

After years of fixing thousands of home goods for free, environment nonprofit Columbia Springs must temporarily pause its popular repair program due to funding constraints. Read story

Unhealthy air expected in Clark County as heat wave hangs on

August 16, 2023, 5:57am Clark County Health Free

As temperatures hit triple digits, the Portland-Vancouver area is under an air quality advisory as smog is expected to reach unhealthy levels through this evening. Read story

(Photo contributed by The Port of Vancouver)

Scientist: Floating wetlands a natural solution for algae blooms in Clark County lakes

(Photo contributed by The Port of Vancouver)

August 15, 2023, 6:07am Business

A litany of solutions exist that can rid the region’s waters of contaminants and persistent algae blooms, yet one contender remains relatively unknown. Read story

Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s salmon projects gets funding

August 15, 2023, 5:58am Clark County News Free

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s plans to restore salmon and steelhead movement in local Columbia River tributaries will receive full funding through a new federal program. Read story