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Eva Stebel, water researcher, pours a water sample into a smaller glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAs research at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Center For Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response on Feb. 16, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A.

Camas residents concerned about safety of city’s water supply; some eye area’s microchip makers

Eva Stebel, water researcher, pours a water sample into a smaller glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAs research at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Center For Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response on Feb. 16, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A.

September 12, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

When test results for the city of Camas’ Well 13 released in January 2023 showed elevated levels of PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, locals were naturally concerned by the results. So were city officials, who shut down the well. Read story

Attorney David McDonald considers himself semi-retired, but the 66-year-old frequently puts in 40-hour weeks of pro bono work for Clark County environmental groups.

Pro bono ‘warrior’: Ridgefield attorney David McDonald fights for the environment in the Northwest

Attorney David McDonald considers himself semi-retired, but the 66-year-old frequently puts in 40-hour weeks of pro bono work for Clark County environmental groups.

September 7, 2024, 6:14am Business

The last of a dying breed — the pro bono attorney fighting against government corruption, greedy developers and irresponsible business owners. That’s how others might describe Ridgefield attorney David McDonald, but that’s not how he would describe himself. Read story

Phil Kronebush of Vancouver, left, joins Tim Lussier of Clackamas, Ore., as they greet drivers outside a Chevron gas station along Northeast Andresen Road on Friday morning. Let&rsquo;s Go Washington hosted three gas station events to highlight the Initiative 2117 campaign to repeal the state&rsquo;s Climate Commitment Act. The organization slashed the cost of gasoline to reflect the national average and paid the difference on every gallon of gas sold during the event.

Backers of I-2117 slash gas prices at Vancouver station to highlight impact of climate act

Phil Kronebush of Vancouver, left, joins Tim Lussier of Clackamas, Ore., as they greet drivers outside a Chevron gas station along Northeast Andresen Road on Friday morning. Let&rsquo;s Go Washington hosted three gas station events to highlight the Initiative 2117 campaign to repeal the state&rsquo;s Climate Commitment Act. The organization slashed the cost of gasoline to reflect the national average and paid the difference on every gallon of gas sold during the event.

September 6, 2024, 4:56pm Business

Let’s Go Washington, a conservative political action committee, lowered the price of gas to $3.19 a gallon at a Vancouver Chevron gas station for two hours Friday morning. Read story

A swift swoops into the chimney of an Orchards home.

Hazel Dell woman hopes nightly visits from hundreds of Vaux swifts a sign of good luckvideo icon

A swift swoops into the chimney of an Orchards home.

September 5, 2024, 11:48am Clark County Life

Hazel Dell resident Dee Gove has found herself in a swift predicament. Read story

Disposable vape devices, like this Puff Bar flavored disposable, can leach nicotine and hazardous gases thrown away or placed in recycling bins. Clark County Public Health recently launched an educational campaign on how to properly dispose of the devices.

Clark County Public Health campaign focuses on proper disposal of e-cigarettes, vaping devices

Disposable vape devices, like this Puff Bar flavored disposable, can leach nicotine and hazardous gases thrown away or placed in recycling bins. Clark County Public Health recently launched an educational campaign on how to properly dispose of the devices.

September 4, 2024, 5:12pm Business

If you’re among the thousands of Washington residents who use e-cigarettes or vape devices, you likely have wondered what to do with your old ones. Read story

Cascade Renewable Transmission is planning to build a 100-mile-long transmission line between Bonneville Power Administration’s Big Eddy substation in The Dalles, Ore., near The Dalles Dam, and Portland General Electric’s Harborton substation in Portland.

Company wants to bury 100-mile transmission line in Columbia River; it could carry solar, wind energy to Clark County

Cascade Renewable Transmission is planning to build a 100-mile-long transmission line between Bonneville Power Administration’s Big Eddy substation in The Dalles, Ore., near The Dalles Dam, and Portland General Electric’s Harborton substation in Portland.

August 30, 2024, 6:07am Business

A pair of Connecticut companies are seeking approval to bury a 100-mile transmission line in the bed of the Columbia River to carry solar and wind energy to the Portland-Vancouver area. Read story

FILE - Wildlife technician Jordan Hazan records data from a male barred owl he shot earlier in the night, Oct. 24, 2018, inside a lab in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Killings of invasive owls to ramp up on U.S. West Coast in a bid to save spotted owls

FILE - Wildlife technician Jordan Hazan records data from a male barred owl he shot earlier in the night, Oct. 24, 2018, inside a lab in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Ted S.

August 28, 2024, 12:35pm Latest News

U.S. wildlife officials beginning next year will drastically scale up efforts to kill invasive barred owls that are crowding out imperiled native owls from West Coast forests, under a plan finalized Wednesday that faces challenges from barred owls returning after they've already been removed. Read story

The Interstate 5 Bridge stretches across a hazy Columbia River on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2022, as seen from the Vancouver Waterfront. Smoke from the Nakia Creek Fire and a morning layer of fog pushed air quality into the “unhealthy” range.

New WA program aims to curb air pollution in parts of state most affected, including Vancouver

The Interstate 5 Bridge stretches across a hazy Columbia River on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2022, as seen from the Vancouver Waterfront. Smoke from the Nakia Creek Fire and a morning layer of fog pushed air quality into the “unhealthy” range.

August 28, 2024, 7:48am Clark County Health Free

Communities in Washington hit hardest by climate change may soon get state funding to improve air quality. Read story

Park Ranger Meg Sleeper l ooks at the Bonneville Dam spillway Thursday.

Hydroelectric power critical to the NW but dams continue to harm fish and Native nations along the Columbia River

Park Ranger Meg Sleeper l ooks at the Bonneville Dam spillway Thursday.

August 23, 2024, 10:58am Business

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers highlighted the role of hydroelectric power in the region’s renewable energy push during a Thursday media tour of Bonneville Dam. Read story

Rainy Rau of the Water Resources Education Center, left, leads a canoe tour after leaving Felida Moorage &amp; Marine Service on Thursday morning Paddlers had the opportunity to learn about wildlife, water quality and treatment plans for the algae during the excursion.

Paddlers learn environmental lessons while exploring Lake River, Vancouver Lake on big canoe tours

Rainy Rau of the Water Resources Education Center, left, leads a canoe tour after leaving Felida Moorage &amp; Marine Service on Thursday morning Paddlers had the opportunity to learn about wildlife, water quality and treatment plans for the algae during the excursion.

August 22, 2024, 5:15pm Clark County News

With a mixture of excitement and nervousness, Vancouver’s Chelsea White and Hayes Guay from Vancouver nonprofit Columbia Springs quietly waited at the Felida Moorage boat launch Thursday morning. This was to be their first time on one of Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership’s “big canoe” paddling trips. Read story