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Emerald ash borers have killed "tens of millions" of ash trees in more than 30 states. The beetle, native to eastern Asian countries, may have been introduced in Canada through wood shipping materials about 20 years ago, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Vancouver on lookout for tree pest the emerald ash borer

Emerald ash borers have killed "tens of millions" of ash trees in more than 30 states. The beetle, native to eastern Asian countries, may have been introduced in Canada through wood shipping materials about 20 years ago, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

March 14, 2023, 6:50pm Clark County News

Local foresters are preparing for the inevitable: the arrival of a culprit that, despite its puny size, has ravaged millions nationwide. Read story

Workers test drive an electric street sweeper past a shared fuel station at the city of Vancouver Public Works Office as seen Tuesday morning. Vancouver could be one of many Washington cities that incorporate zero-emission vehicles into municipal fleets.

Vancouver Public Works sees potential in demo of all-electric street sweeper

Workers test drive an electric street sweeper past a shared fuel station at the city of Vancouver Public Works Office as seen Tuesday morning. Vancouver could be one of many Washington cities that incorporate zero-emission vehicles into municipal fleets.

March 11, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

A time may arrive when late-night rumblings of diesel-powered street fleets come to an end. Read story

Pat Henderson, left, and his daughter Paisley plant a variety of native trees and shrubs with other volunteers at an event in Camas hosted by the Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington. The pair have regularly volunteered with the nonprofit since 2019.

Vancouver dad, daughter dig spending time together volunteering

Pat Henderson, left, and his daughter Paisley plant a variety of native trees and shrubs with other volunteers at an event in Camas hosted by the Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington. The pair have regularly volunteered with the nonprofit since 2019.

March 10, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Weekend mornings are sacrosanct: an essential recovery period to comfortably twist in the confines of soft blankets and thoughts of having nothing to do and the whole day to do it. Read story

Clark Public Utilities' River Road Generating Plant burns natural gas to make about 225 megawatts of electricity, using a turbine similar to those used on jet engines in airplanes.

Clark Public Utilities divvies up $25 million

Clark Public Utilities' River Road Generating Plant burns natural gas to make about 225 megawatts of electricity, using a turbine similar to those used on jet engines in airplanes.

March 9, 2023, 6:01am Business

After another year of upholding conservative budgets and strict spending habits, Clark Public Utilities decided how to distribute $25 million from its 2022 electric surplus toward future developments. Read story

Washington leaders tout its Climate Commitment Act as a landmark initiative to heal its environmental wounds caused by greenhouse gas emissions. What does this cap and invest program look like on a local level, especially considering Vancouver is 13th on the list of most overburdened communities statewide impacted by air pollution.

How will state’s Climate Commitment Act affect Clark County?

Washington leaders tout its Climate Commitment Act as a landmark initiative to heal its environmental wounds caused by greenhouse gas emissions. What does this cap and invest program look like on a local level, especially considering Vancouver is 13th on the list of most overburdened communities statewide impacted by air pollution.

March 7, 2023, 6:03am Business

What exactly is this market-based tool that Washington officials deem as the state’s “most efficient path” to lowering carbon emissions? Read story

The United States Forest Service has proposed to raise fees at several sites in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Many formerly free trailheads would charge a $5 parking fee.

Gifford Pinchot may increase recreation fees at trailheads, campsites, cabins

The United States Forest Service has proposed to raise fees at several sites in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Many formerly free trailheads would charge a $5 parking fee.

March 6, 2023, 4:07pm Clark County News

After months of gathering public input, the U.S. Forest Service is moving forward with its request to increase or add recreation fees at 36 trailheads, campsites and cabins, and other recreation hubs in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Read story

Stormwater partners launch video contest

March 4, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News Free

Young filmmakers have the chance to apply their skills to promote the health and preservation of local watersheds — and could potentially win hundreds of dollars for doing so. Read story

Nominees sought for county parks award

March 4, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News Free

Do you know someone who’s efforts have had a meaningful influence on Clark County’s parks, trails and recreational programs? Here’s a chance to recognize their endeavors. Read story

Trucks drive toward the Zimmerly gravel pit east of Washougal in July 2018. Operators of the pit, long the subject of opposition from neighbors and conservation groups, are seeking permission to keep extracting gravel from the site.

Clark County asked to OK gravel pit east of Washougal

Trucks drive toward the Zimmerly gravel pit east of Washougal in July 2018. Operators of the pit, long the subject of opposition from neighbors and conservation groups, are seeking permission to keep extracting gravel from the site.

February 28, 2023, 6:04am Business

A gravel pit that has been involved in years of disputes and lawsuits is in the public eye once again, as its owner and operator request approval to continue mining at the site. Read story

A Western bumble bee, as seen here, was one of the most popular bees along the West Coast but has substantially decreased since the 1990s, according to the Xerces Society.

Clark College abuzz over bee buffet

A Western bumble bee, as seen here, was one of the most popular bees along the West Coast but has substantially decreased since the 1990s, according to the Xerces Society.

February 27, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

Steve Clark’s movements appeared to vibrate an endless amount of energy and delight – sort of like the bees he’s attempting to draw to Clark College’s lawns. Read story