Clark County News

‘Wildfire risk is growing in our area’: Fire agencies working now to protect Southwest Washington

June 1, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

With rainy weather still in the forecast, it may seem like an odd time to be talking about wildfire. But that’s what Clark County fire districts and other agencies have… Read story

From the Newsroom: Fighting computer gremlins

June 1, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

I’ve been very proud of our news staff lately. Our Sports team traveled around the state to cover the spring championships. Scott Hewitt, Taylor Balkom and freelancer James Rexroad offered… Read story

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A big commercial, retail and residential development is underway at the Port of Camas-Washougal. The port is conducting a search to replace CEO David Ripp, who will retire at the end of the year.

Port of Camas-Washougal names top 3 finalists to replace retiring CEO

June 1, 2024, 6:06am Business

The Port of Camas-Washougal has named its top three finalists in the search to replace retiring CEO David Ripp. Read story

An IMPACT Camas-Washougal volunteer, left, verifies the contents of a food box in the spring of 2023.

IMPACT Camas-Washougal’s annual ‘call to action’ grows

June 1, 2024, 6:06am Churches & Religion

IMPACT Camas-Washougal began in 2015 as a call to action from St. Matthew Lutheran Church pastor Bob Barber. Read story

Neighbors want city of Vancouver to close home for mentally ill, chronically homeless

Genevieve Fisher of Vancouver takes a break May 16 in front of the house she purchased with her mother that provides shelter for people dealing with mental health issues and chronic homelessness.

June 1, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

Neighbors of a Fruit Valley home for mentally ill and chronically homeless people have banded together to try to convince the city of Vancouver to shut it down. They say the home’s unsupervised residents have become a nuisance. The owner of the home says the alternative for the residents is… Read story

Retail sales, not new construction, now driving Ridgefield’s tax base

Shops and restaurants are seen off Royle Road in Ridgefield. Retail in Ridgefield has boomed over the past 30 years. Retail sales in 2022 were about five times higher than they were in 2005.

June 1, 2024, 6:02am Business

When Kurt Rylander was a grade-school kid in the 1970s, he and his friend used to bike downtown to buy candy at Zebrun’s. The longtime grocery store was one of the few retailers in Ridgefield for decades. Since then, Ridgefield’s population has boomed — and so has business. Taxable retail… Read story

Weather Eye: Get outdoor chores done, because rainy weather is on its way

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Welcome to the summer month of June, at least for us weather and climate folks. Others follow the calendar. Regardless, we enjoy one last day today of fair weather before the skies darken and moderate rain falls later Sunday. The rain intensity will increase Sunday night, and some potent showers… Read story

Hockinson administrative team honored with student achievement leadership award

The administrative leadership team at Hockinson School District was honored with the 2024 Student Achievement Leadership Award May 17 at Educational Service District 112’s Regional WASA Awards ceremony. The award recognizes educators for their integrity, positive community presence and dedication to enriching the future of students. Read story