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September 28, 2023, 4:43pm Clark County Health

Clark County has seen a gradual increase in COVID-19 cases as the seasons change, with expectations of more respiratory illnesses as winter nears. Read story

Writer artist Bija Gutoff found that the visual arts provided her with an outlet for her feelings as she faced her second cancer diagnosis in less than a decade. Her work is featured at Legacy Cancer Healing Center's 2023-24 Art in Residence exhibit.

Cancer survivor’s work featured in exhibit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

Writer artist Bija Gutoff found that the visual arts provided her with an outlet for her feelings as she faced her second cancer diagnosis in less than a decade. Her work is featured at Legacy Cancer Healing Center's 2023-24 Art in Residence exhibit.

September 27, 2023, 8:00pm Clark County Health Updated 14 hours ago

Facing her second cancer diagnosis in less than a decade, freelance writer and artist Bija Gutoff found that pink ribbons and encouraging words were not enough to get through a life-changing illness. Read story

Gretchen Ruff, left, touches the arm of her husband, Brad Ruff, on Monday at Clark County Fire District 3 Station 35. Gretchen Ruff called 911 and performed CPR on her husband in August once she realized he was in cardiac arrest.

Battle Ground man who went into cardiac arrest gives heartfelt thanks for wife, first responders

Gretchen Ruff, left, touches the arm of her husband, Brad Ruff, on Monday at Clark County Fire District 3 Station 35. Gretchen Ruff called 911 and performed CPR on her husband in August once she realized he was in cardiac arrest.

September 27, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Health Updated 1 day ago

When Gretchen Ruff called 911 on the night of Aug. 25, the three short minutes it took for first responders to arrive at her Battle Ground home felt like a lifetime. Read story

Tweety, a 3-month-old kitten, steps out of her bed Friday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington in east Vancouver.

Adoption fees to be waived at Humane Society for Southwest Washington weekend event

Tweety, a 3-month-old kitten, steps out of her bed Friday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington in east Vancouver.

September 27, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life Updated 1 day ago

If you have always wanted to give a furry friend its furever home, this weekend might be your chance. Read story

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton, right, and Board Chair Elson Strahan deliver speeches during a ground-breaking ceremony for the new Vision Center. Construction has been underway for since last fall.

$1 million donation gives Clark County Food Bank’s Vision Center a big boost

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton, right, and Board Chair Elson Strahan deliver speeches during a ground-breaking ceremony for the new Vision Center. Construction has been underway for since last fall.

September 25, 2023, 2:17pm Clark County News

The Clark County Food Bank has received a $1 million donation from Craig and Linn Dee Stein to help build a warehouse and community center at its ongoing project known as the Vision Center. Read story

Cyanobacteria are microscopic bacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae, that form harmful blooms during the summer. They flourish in warm, stagnant water filled with nutrients, such as Lacamas Lake as pictured in 2021. Blooms often occur in Vancouver, Lacamas and Round lakes.

Public Health lifts algae advisory at Lacamas Lake

Cyanobacteria are microscopic bacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae, that form harmful blooms during the summer. They flourish in warm, stagnant water filled with nutrients, such as Lacamas Lake as pictured in 2021. Blooms often occur in Vancouver, Lacamas and Round lakes.

September 21, 2023, 6:29pm Clark County Health

As summer fades and the heat dwindles, Clark County Public Health has lifted the algae advisory at Lacamas Lake. Read story

Betty Eves has been volunteering at Friends of the Carpenter every day for the past nine years.

Miss Betty lends a hand: 94-year-old volunteer at Vancouver nonprofit Friends of the Carpenter

Betty Eves has been volunteering at Friends of the Carpenter every day for the past nine years.

September 4, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

With a flat corner of sandpaper in her hand, Betty Eves, 94, smooths the jagged edges of a piece of wood — it’s a part of her newest handcrafted puzzle. Read story

Third graders from left, MJ Mefy, Landon Huffman and Jasper McCann line up for the start of the school day at Harney Elementary.

New Hornets buzzing with excitement as school begins at Vancouver Public Schools

Third graders from left, MJ Mefy, Landon Huffman and Jasper McCann line up for the start of the school day at Harney Elementary.

August 30, 2023, 2:28pm Clark County News

Teachers, parents and excited young students gathered on the playground of Harney Elementary School Wednesday morning to send the newest batch of Hornets into the new school year. And they didn’t let a tiny bit of drizzle stop them. Read story

Winston's British Fish n Chips has moved from a food cart pod near Living Hope Church to a new location at 221 N.E. 104th St. at the west end of the Walmart parking lot.

3 food carts depart Living Hope Church location over traffic fee dispute

Winston's British Fish n Chips has moved from a food cart pod near Living Hope Church to a new location at 221 N.E. 104th St. at the west end of the Walmart parking lot.

August 30, 2023, 6:06am Business

A food cart pod at Living Hope Church has lost three of its five carts due to a $45,000 traffic impact study fee that the church intended to pass onto the owners. Read story

Vanessa Munson, winner of the Miss Washington 2023 competition, is also a sergeant in the U.S. Army. At top, Munson holds her crown and her Army cap.

Former Miss Clark County, a U.S. Army sergeant, adds Miss Washington to her growing résumé

Vanessa Munson, winner of the Miss Washington 2023 competition, is also a sergeant in the U.S. Army. At top, Munson holds her crown and her Army cap.

August 19, 2023, 6:10am Clark County Life

Camouflage and basic training, or bright lights and evening gowns. In either attire or setting, 22-year-old Vanessa Munson of Battle Ground feels like herself. Read story