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Equipment used to test for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known collectively as PFAS or "forever chemicals." in drinking water.

Vancouver OKs contract to design water treatment system for PFAS

Equipment used to test for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known collectively as PFAS or "forever chemicals." in drinking water.

September 19, 2023, 5:46pm Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

The city of Vancouver is moving forward with plans to create a treatment system for toxic chemicals in the city’s water supply. Read story

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

Vancouver reduces criminal diversion fee for some individuals

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

September 15, 2023, 4:37pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Last month, the city of Vancouver reduced the participation fee for its criminal diversion program to promote access for low-income individuals. Read story

Bibiana Pinon-Hernandez is hugged by family Thursday morning after becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen after emigrating from Mexico. At top, Maria Miramon, from Mexico, also becomes a U.S. citizen during a ceremony at the Pearson Air Museum Hangar.

New U.S. citizens welcomed in naturalization ceremony at Fort Vancouver

Bibiana Pinon-Hernandez is hugged by family Thursday morning after becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen after emigrating from Mexico. At top, Maria Miramon, from Mexico, also becomes a U.S. citizen during a ceremony at the Pearson Air Museum Hangar.

September 14, 2023, 7:29pm Clark County News

Ryan Tan arrived in Vancouver in 2015 as a teenager from China and enrolled at Union High School as a junior. Read story

Vancouver City Council plans community forum

September 13, 2023, 5:56am Clark County News Free

The Vancouver City Council will host its third community forum of the year at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Luepke Center. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

Vancouver to pay $500K to man hurt in fall on Waterfront Renaissance Trail

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

September 12, 2023, 7:02pm Clark County News

An Arizona man who tripped and fell on a Vancouver trail in 2021 will receive $500,000 from the city in an injury settlement finalized Monday night. Read story

A disc swing sits at the new Marshall Park on Aug. 10. The park and the Chelsea Anderson Memorial Play Station are at 1015 E. McLoughlin Blvd. in Vancouver.

Vancouver playground promises fun for users of all abilities

A disc swing sits at the new Marshall Park on Aug. 10. The park and the Chelsea Anderson Memorial Play Station are at 1015 E. McLoughlin Blvd. in Vancouver.

September 9, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

More than a year after closing, the Chelsea Anderson Memorial Play Station at Marshall Park is set to reopen this morning as Vancouver’s newest fully accessible playground. Read story

Pete Adams of the Vancouver Fire Department works at the scene July 28, 2022, as firefighters respond to a two-alarm fire at the Birchwood Lane Apartments. The blaze was contained to one downstairs unit, and no injuries were reported.

FEMA grant to boost home fire prevention in Vancouver

Pete Adams of the Vancouver Fire Department works at the scene July 28, 2022, as firefighters respond to a two-alarm fire at the Birchwood Lane Apartments. The blaze was contained to one downstairs unit, and no injuries were reported.

September 2, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is giving the Vancouver Fire Marshal’s Office $207,000 to support its home fire-prevention program. Read story

Vancouver Ballet Folklorico performs during a Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Vancouver Community Library in 2019.

Vancouver awards creative arts grants

Vancouver Ballet Folklorico performs during a Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Vancouver Community Library in 2019.

August 31, 2023, 6:09am Clark County Life

This week Vancouver awarded $92,100 for creative arts and heritage programs to boost the cultural landscape of the city over the next year. Read story

Vancouver Fire Department Station 6 in 2022.

Vancouver Fire Department reports record-breaking number of calls in 2022, hiring successes

Vancouver Fire Department Station 6 in 2022.

August 29, 2023, 7:05pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Vancouver Fire Department has been busy fighting both fires and staff vacancies, with a record-breaking number of calls in 2022 forcing the department to ramp up hiring efforts. Read story

Volunteer Mike Riley welcomes students from Vancouver Innovation, Technology and Arts Elementary School to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Sept. 13, 2022.

Fort Vancouver brings in record number of tourist dollars

Volunteer Mike Riley welcomes students from Vancouver Innovation, Technology and Arts Elementary School to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Sept. 13, 2022.

August 26, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site brought in a record number of tourist dollars to the city of Vancouver last year, according to a new National Park Service report. Read story