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Historian Peri Muhich points out a yearbook photo of Robert Greenman, center, a Washougal man caught up in the Bataan Death March in World War II, at the Clark County Historical Museum.

Washougal soldier survived Bataan Death March only to die in Japanese POW camp

Historian Peri Muhich points out a yearbook photo of Robert Greenman, center, a Washougal man caught up in the Bataan Death March in World War II, at the Clark County Historical Museum.

May 30, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

Staff Sgt. Robert Greenman had just turned 20 years old when he died. Read story

Fire retardant is dropped at Jawbone Flats in the Opal Creek Wilderness in Oregon on Sept. 3, 2020. Drought conditions in the Pacific Northwest are pointing toward another severe fire season this year.

State’s dry spring fuels wildfire fears in Clark County

Fire retardant is dropped at Jawbone Flats in the Opal Creek Wilderness in Oregon on Sept. 3, 2020. Drought conditions in the Pacific Northwest are pointing toward another severe fire season this year.

May 29, 2021, 6:07am Clark County News

Clark County is officially under a drought advisory, adding to a growing list of indications that the Pacific Northwest should prepare for a wildfire season even worse than the record-breaking 2020. Read story

A homeless encampment is pictured in northeast Vancouver as Vancouver's new homeless resources coordinator is presenting her strategy for supported camp sites on Tuesday morning, May 25, 2021.

Vancouver weighs launching ‘supported campsite’ program for the homeless

A homeless encampment is pictured in northeast Vancouver as Vancouver's new homeless resources coordinator is presenting her strategy for supported camp sites on Tuesday morning, May 25, 2021.

May 24, 2021, 8:00pm Clark County News

Vancouver city councilors voiced their approval for a plan that would create several formal, supported campsites around the city for people experiencing homelessness. Read story

Ella Bennett, 11, plants flowers Saturday at Propstra Square in downtown Vancouver. Bennett is part of The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, a youth group that volunteered at the cleanup and flower-planting event.

Volunteers clean up Propstra Square, bringing ‘instant color’ to downtown Vancouver

Ella Bennett, 11, plants flowers Saturday at Propstra Square in downtown Vancouver. Bennett is part of The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, a youth group that volunteered at the cleanup and flower-planting event.

May 22, 2021, 8:53pm Clark County News

Seeking a sign that spring has truly sprung? Look no further than Propstra Square in downtown Vancouver. Read story

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North Image apartments keep Vancouver police busy Saturday morning

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May 22, 2021, 6:09pm Clark County News

Vancouver police responded to two separate incidents — a shooting and a burglary — at the same North Image apartment complex early Saturday morning. Read story

Vancouver seeks input on parks and recreation

May 21, 2021, 6:03am Clark County Life

Vancouver is asking residents to share how they currently use the city’s parks, trails and open spaces and looking for suggestions on how to improve in the future. Read story

Memorial Day event set May 31 at Fort Vancouver Artillery Barracks

May 21, 2021, 6:02am Clark County News

A Memorial Day observance event will be held in Vancouver on Monday, May 31, to honor military members who died in the line of duty. Read story

Clark County Veterans Assistance Center to offer COVID-19 vaccine

May 21, 2021, 6:01am Clark County Health

The Clark County Veterans Assistance Center will offer single-dose COVID-19 vaccines to local veterans on a first-come, first-served basis. Read story

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Clark County Elections Department sees 20 more candidates running for office

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May 20, 2021, 7:54pm Clark County News

Thursday saw 20 more candidates declare their intent to run for local office with the Clark County Elections Department, bringing the total number of people seeking spots on city councils, boards and commissions this year up to 120 as of 5 p.m. Read story

Vancouver City Council endorses review of Heights District

May 20, 2021, 5:58am Clark County News

The details of a new zoning district in central Vancouver are on track to be reviewed in a series of public hearings. Read story