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Columbian staff writer

Volunteer Almendra Velazquez installs a heat-measuring sensor on a car window Friday at the Center for Community Health. Velazquez and fellow volunteer Rebecca Small drove a one-hour route as part of Clark County Public Health's heat-mapping project. The data could help decide where cooling centers should be.

Clark County Public Health maps hottest neighborhoods to see who needs help

Volunteer Almendra Velazquez installs a heat-measuring sensor on a car window Friday at the Center for Community Health. Velazquez and fellow volunteer Rebecca Small drove a one-hour route as part of Clark County Public Health's heat-mapping project. The data could help decide where cooling centers should be.

July 16, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Clark County Public Health is identifying the county’s hot spots. Not the hot spots that are the best places to grab dinner or spend a night on the town, but actual hot spots. Read story

Candidates for Clark County Council District 4 position in the August primary are: (clockwise from top left) Matt Cutile, Dorothy Gasque, Matt Little, Joe Zimmerman and Shannon Roberts.

5 candidates vie to replace Medvigy on Clark County Councilvideo icon

Candidates for Clark County Council District 4 position in the August primary are: (clockwise from top left) Matt Cutile, Dorothy Gasque, Matt Little, Joe Zimmerman and Shannon Roberts.

July 13, 2024, 6:01am Clark County News

What do a farmer, a nonprofit director, a data engineer, a former city councilor and a real estate agent have in common? Each wants to be the next Clark County councilor representing District 4, which covers the southeast part of the county. Candidates Shannon Roberts, Joe Zimmerman, Matt Little, Dorothy… Read story

Clark County Planning Commission workshop focused on growth plan update

July 12, 2024, 5:56am Clark County News

The Clark County Planning Commission will hold a work session on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review project at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the sixth-floor training room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Read story

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest spans more than 1.3 million acres, so the dozens of fires that are burning total a fraction of the forestland. Suppression crews are addressing fire in high priority areas, such as the Grassy Mountain, South Fork and Carlton Ridge fires. (Photo contributed by the U.S.

Open fire ban in effect for Gifford Pinchot National Forest

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest spans more than 1.3 million acres, so the dozens of fires that are burning total a fraction of the forestland. Suppression crews are addressing fire in high priority areas, such as the Grassy Mountain, South Fork and Carlton Ridge fires. (Photo contributed by the U.S.

July 12, 2024, 5:55am Clark County News

Beginning today, open campfires will be prohibited throughout the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Fires will only be allowed in metal fire pits or rings in designated recreation sites. Read story

Clark County Councilor Glen Yung, from left, listens to fellow councilor Sue Marshall she speaks to the crowd while joined by councilor Michelle Belkot, right in white, during their swearing in ceremony at the Clark County Public Service Center on Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, 2023.

‘We need to be pragmatic’: Clark County Council grapples with climate element in growth plan

Clark County Councilor Glen Yung, from left, listens to fellow councilor Sue Marshall she speaks to the crowd while joined by councilor Michelle Belkot, right in white, during their swearing in ceremony at the Clark County Public Service Center on Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, 2023.

July 11, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

As Clark County councilors plan for the next 20 years of population growth, they’re also grappling with new requirements to address the causes and effects of climate change. Read story

The recent hot weather likely won't effect remaining snowpack in the higher elevations because the snow is already gone. What does this mean for local water sources?

‘Most of our snow is already gone,’ Washington climatologist says; recent heat wave had little impact

The recent hot weather likely won't effect remaining snowpack in the higher elevations because the snow is already gone. What does this mean for local water sources?

July 10, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

The recent spate of hot weather sent many Clark County residents scrambling to find a cool escape. However, the soaring temperatures had little impact on snowpack melt coming from the mountains. Read story

Water and fresh fruit on ice helped local residents stay cool at the Living Hope Church cooling center on June 28, 2021.

Utility offers tips to beat the heat as Clark County heat wave expected to last through middle of week

Water and fresh fruit on ice helped local residents stay cool at the Living Hope Church cooling center on June 28, 2021.

July 6, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News

It looks like our recent hot weather will be sticking around longer than expected. Forecasters originally thought the hottest days would come over the weekend but now say high temperatures will continue through the middle of next week. Read story

A stack of ballots go through the sorting process at the Clark County Elections Office on Tuesday morning, Aug. 3, 2021.

Clark County Council approves charter amendments to address sheriff’s salary, redistricting

A stack of ballots go through the sorting process at the Clark County Elections Office on Tuesday morning, Aug. 3, 2021.

July 5, 2024, 6:01am Clark County News

Come November, Clark County voters will once again be tasked with approving or rejecting proposed amendments to the county charter. Read story

Phillip Caddy of Portland, left, shops for the upcoming holiday as Cody Lawrentz of Blackjack Fireworks stocks shelves on Wednesday morning. Along with using fireworks safely, county officials urge residents to protect the environment by sweeping up all spent fireworks.

Clark County officials urge proper fireworks disposal after Fourth of July fun

Phillip Caddy of Portland, left, shops for the upcoming holiday as Cody Lawrentz of Blackjack Fireworks stocks shelves on Wednesday morning. Along with using fireworks safely, county officials urge residents to protect the environment by sweeping up all spent fireworks.

July 4, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Some people love them. Some people hate them. They’re noisy, can frighten pets and wildlife and be traumatic for some people. But no matter what, fireworks are as much a part of Fourth of July festivities as hot weather, trips to the beach and backyard barbecues. Read story

Will Fuentes, from left, John Jay and Chuck Keplar are vying for the seat being vacated by Karen Bowerman on the Clark County Council in the August primary.

Clark County Council District 3 candidates discuss county growth plan and their proposals if electedvideo icon

Will Fuentes, from left, John Jay and Chuck Keplar are vying for the seat being vacated by Karen Bowerman on the Clark County Council in the August primary.

July 2, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

The Clark County Council District 3 seat currently held by Karen Bowerman will be filled next year by either Chuck Keplar, John Jay or Wil Fuentes. Read story