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Interstate Bridge Replacement program administrator Greg Johnson said a potential lookout on a replacement bridge could give pedestrians and cyclists the chance to reflect on the Columbia River and Mount Hood "and just take time to enjoy the experience of being over one of the most iconic rivers in the country." (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Replacement I-5 Bridge could include pedestrian lookout

Interstate Bridge Replacement program administrator Greg Johnson said a potential lookout on a replacement bridge could give pedestrians and cyclists the chance to reflect on the Columbia River and Mount Hood "and just take time to enjoy the experience of being over one of the most iconic rivers in the country." (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

August 23, 2022, 6:07am Business

A bulged lookout on the proposed Interstate 5 Bridge to enhance the experience for pedestrians and cyclists is being considered by the Interstate Bridge Replacement program. Read story

Scott Tovar (Photo contributed by the Portland Police Bureau)

Victim in fatal Portland shooting identified as Vancouver man

Scott Tovar (Photo contributed by the Portland Police Bureau)

August 22, 2022, 3:36pm Clark County News

A 40-year-old Vancouver man was fatally shot Wednesday in Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood. Read story

Xchange Recovery's Executive Director Bill Smith, from left, joins program director Vicky Smith and Katie Gayton, executive assistant and foundational community support coordinator, during a staff meeting on Wednesday. Xchange is gearing up for some major expansions this year that will allow the organization to provide its services for people experiencing addiction and homelessness across Clark County. The organization currently operates in Ridgefield and Battle Ground.

XChange Recovery expanding services, partnerships to help combat addiction, homelessness across Clark County

Xchange Recovery's Executive Director Bill Smith, from left, joins program director Vicky Smith and Katie Gayton, executive assistant and foundational community support coordinator, during a staff meeting on Wednesday. Xchange is gearing up for some major expansions this year that will allow the organization to provide its services for people experiencing addiction and homelessness across Clark County. The organization currently operates in Ridgefield and Battle Ground.

August 22, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Health

XChange Recovery, a faith-based organization that provides housing, recovery classes, clinical services, street outreach and recovery-based church services in Ridgefield and Battle Ground, is gearing up for some major expansions. Read story

A large crowd attended the opening of the bridge in February 1917.Before it opened, those traveling between Portland and Vancouver had to take a ferry.

Interstate Bridge: History of conflict, compromise

A large crowd attended the opening of the bridge in February 1917.Before it opened, those traveling between Portland and Vancouver had to take a ferry.

August 21, 2022, 6:05am Business

In late June 1905, Vancouver Mayor E.G. Crawford boarded a crowded ferry from Vancouver to Portland among an excited group. They were heading to Portland’s 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition, an unofficial World’s Fair that drew 40,000 visitors on the first day. Read story

Vancouver resident Yoshiro "Yosh" Tokiwa served in the U.S. Army's 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II. At age 97, Tokiwa is still able to carry the 442nd's banner -- figuratively speaking -- in events around the region. At top, at his east Vancouver apartment, Tokiwa displays his copy of the Congressional Gold Medal honoring the U.S. Army's 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

Vancouver resident, WWII veteran Yoshiro Tokiwa still carrying the banner

Vancouver resident Yoshiro "Yosh" Tokiwa served in the U.S. Army's 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II. At age 97, Tokiwa is still able to carry the 442nd's banner -- figuratively speaking -- in events around the region. At top, at his east Vancouver apartment, Tokiwa displays his copy of the Congressional Gold Medal honoring the U.S. Army's 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

August 21, 2022, 6:03am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

In another era, he might have been described as an all-American boy. He was a hardworking farm kid who crank-started the tractor by himself when he was 14. He saved his dollar-a-week allowance to buy a chemistry set. At the library, he checked out science books. Read story

Liz Everling, director of animal care and population management, holds a rescue beagle as she unloads a transport van carrying 15 beagles at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington in east Vancouver on Saturday.

A bunch o’ beagles: Vancouver shelter welcomes 15 pups rescued from testing facility

Liz Everling, director of animal care and population management, holds a rescue beagle as she unloads a transport van carrying 15 beagles at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington in east Vancouver on Saturday.

August 20, 2022, 8:08pm Clark County News

Without barking, and with just a bit of whining, a brave new passel of puppies took their first steps in Clark County early Saturday afternoon. Read story

Morning sun illuminates a sign on the side of a building at Clark College in Vancouver on a Friday morning in January 2022.

Clark College violated law regarding construction project funding, says Washington auditor

Morning sun illuminates a sign on the side of a building at Clark College in Vancouver on a Friday morning in January 2022.

August 18, 2022, 2:17pm Clark County News

A whistleblower investigation report released Thursday by the Office of the Washington State Auditor found that Clark College staff failed to comply with state law in their recent procurement of project funding on two recent occasions. Read story

In a six-year span, there were 86 accidents, including three between a car and a pedestrian, along Southeast 34th Street in east Vancouver.

Vancouver wants to see a safer 34th Street

In a six-year span, there were 86 accidents, including three between a car and a pedestrian, along Southeast 34th Street in east Vancouver.

August 18, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is searching for ways to make its streets safer as traffic congestion increases. Read story

Mike Reardon, executive director of Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington, left, welcomes U.S. Sen. Patty Murray before giving her a tour of the facility Wednesday morning. Sen. Murray spoke with local leaders and health care advocates about how the Inflation Reduction Act will allow Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug costs.

Sen. Patty Murray reports progress on drug prices in Vancouver visit

Mike Reardon, executive director of Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington, left, welcomes U.S. Sen. Patty Murray before giving her a tour of the facility Wednesday morning. Sen. Murray spoke with local leaders and health care advocates about how the Inflation Reduction Act will allow Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug costs.

August 18, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

It’s hard to estimate how much Lisa Bayautet spent out-of-pocket for a year’s worth of medication to treat her psoriatic arthritis. Read story

Lewis County crash injures two from Vancouver

August 17, 2022, 6:00pm Clark County News

Two Vancouver residents were injured Wednesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in Lewis County. Read story