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Fireworks available for purchase in Clark County.

Clark County to consider limits on types of fireworks that can be discharged

Fireworks available for purchase in Clark County.

November 22, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

The Clark County Council will soon consider an ordinance that would limit the types of fireworks that can be discharged in unincorporated areas. Read story

The south facing slope on the backside of the 78th Street Heritage Farm is seen Friday. This 5-acre area is the site of a proposed solar farm. The unused area, behind the barbed-wire fencing that surrounds 78th Street Heritage Farm, is adjacent to 68th Street and the Hazel Dell Community Park.

Solar farm proposed for part of Clark County’s 78th Street Heritage Farm site

The south facing slope on the backside of the 78th Street Heritage Farm is seen Friday. This 5-acre area is the site of a proposed solar farm. The unused area, behind the barbed-wire fencing that surrounds 78th Street Heritage Farm, is adjacent to 68th Street and the Hazel Dell Community Park.

November 21, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Solar panels, the latest idea being tossed around for the 78th Street Heritage Farm, may bring a fresh utility to the historic site — but many questions remain. Read story

The Clark County Council listens to a presentation from its Correctional Facility Advisory Commission September 2019.

Clark County’s 2021 budget stresses ‘flexibility’

The Clark County Council listens to a presentation from its Correctional Facility Advisory Commission September 2019.

November 18, 2020, 6:07pm Clark County News

The Clark County Council has passed a $557 million annual budget for 2021 that stresses “flexibility” due to economic uncertainty from COVID-19. Read story

Mindy O’Neil has a second-grader in the Camas School District and two pre-schoolers who are attending in-person. “My second grader is at home watching his brothers go to school, and I just feel like his mental health is suffering.

Group rallies at Camas district headquarters for in-person school

Mindy O’Neil has a second-grader in the Camas School District and two pre-schoolers who are attending in-person. “My second grader is at home watching his brothers go to school, and I just feel like his mental health is suffering.

November 17, 2020, 2:25pm Clark County News

A group of Camas parents who say remote learning is a detriment to their children's academic progress and mental health rallied at school district headquarters on Tuesday afternoon. Read story

Dale Meier, left, listens to instructions from event organizer Jeff Wills on Saturday afternoon on the Interstate 205 bike path off of Highway 14. Several people assisted in clearing the bike path of leaves, garbage and roots.

Cyclists clear leaves, debris from Vancouver starting point of I-205 bike path

Dale Meier, left, listens to instructions from event organizer Jeff Wills on Saturday afternoon on the Interstate 205 bike path off of Highway 14. Several people assisted in clearing the bike path of leaves, garbage and roots.

November 14, 2020, 5:27pm Clark County News

A squad of local cyclists gathered Saturday to clear leaves, garbage, dirt, ivy and moss from the northern starting point of the Interstate 205 bike path — a chore they’ve accepted regularly over the past 15 years. Read story

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Oregon woman dies in crash on I-205 in Vancouver

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November 14, 2020, 11:03am Clark County News

An Oregon woman died in a single-vehicle crash Friday on Interstate 205 in Vancouver.  Read story

Clark County Fire District 3 to boost service after levy win

November 13, 2020, 6:04am Clark County News

Recent hirings by Clark County Fire District 3 will allow the department to have additional around-the-clock coverage. Read story

Clark County picnic shelter reservations on hold

November 13, 2020, 6:03am Clark County News

Picnic shelter reservations and use permits at Clark County parks will not be available until at least February. Read story

The Clark County Public Service Center.

Clark County Charter Review Commissioner: Nonpartisan council positions get a look

The Clark County Public Service Center.

November 11, 2020, 6:35pm Clark County News

A majority of the newly elected Clark County Charter Review commissioners have expressed an interest in making county council positions nonpartisan. Read story

Karen Bowerman, left, won the race for the Clark County Council District 3 seat; Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, has been reelected to her 17th District House seat.

Kraft reelected in 17th District; Bowerman wins Clark County Council race

Karen Bowerman, left, won the race for the Clark County Council District 3 seat; Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, has been reelected to her 17th District House seat.

November 6, 2020, 7:08pm Clark County News

Republican Rep. Vicki Kraft has clinched the race against Democratic challenger Tanisha Harris for Washington’s 17th Legislative District House seat, while Republican Karen Bowerman secured a victory in the Clark County Council District 3 race. Read story