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Vancouver art exhibit showcases resiliency of youth

June 3, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

A crowd gathered in front of Youth House in downtown Vancouver on Thursday evening, shaded by a giant tree’s wingspan. Read story

Clark County lakes play host to blue-green algae

June 3, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Health Updated 15 hours ago

As summer temperatures intensify, vivid streaks begin appearing in Clark County’s lakes and rivers. Read story

Andrea Brooks, president and CEO of Lifeline Connections, left, speaks during an opening ceremony for their new involuntary treatment program as director of involuntary treatment Raven Mosley loos on at the Crisis Wellness Center on Thursday.

Involuntary treatment center opens in Fruit Valley

Andrea Brooks, president and CEO of Lifeline Connections, left, speaks during an opening ceremony for their new involuntary treatment program as director of involuntary treatment Raven Mosley loos on at the Crisis Wellness Center on Thursday.

June 2, 2023, 6:06am Clark County Health

Nearly 35 years ago, Clark County Sheriff John Horch was working as a deputy in Hazel Dell when he encountered a man, Paul, who kept having the police called on him. Read story

FILE--In this April 8, 2003, file photo, steam rises from Energy Northwest's Columbia Generating Station, Washington state's only nuclear power plant, near Richland.

Nuclear power may again be on horizon for Clark County

FILE--In this April 8, 2003, file photo, steam rises from Energy Northwest's Columbia Generating Station, Washington state's only nuclear power plant, near Richland.

June 2, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News Updated 10 hours ago

Discussions surrounding potential nuclear projects are making the rounds in Washington as the state works to completely phase out carbon-emitting energy resources, and now talks have landed in Clark County. Read story

Retired landscape painter Ann Ruttan looks over paintings that depict the Eagle Creek Fire in her Portland home studio the morning of April 3.

Wildfires inspire Pacific Northwest artists into action

Retired landscape painter Ann Ruttan looks over paintings that depict the Eagle Creek Fire in her Portland home studio the morning of April 3.

June 1, 2023, 6:06am Clark County Life

Landscape painter Ann Ruttan’s memories — and imagination — stream through her paintbrush, documenting some of the most potent points in her life. Read story

Art therapy is linked to reducing anxiety, depression and stress. On June 6, youth will showcase various art forms at Youth House art show.

Art show highlights work of Clark County’s youth

Art therapy is linked to reducing anxiety, depression and stress. On June 6, youth will showcase various art forms at Youth House art show.

June 1, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Clark County Youth House will host an art show from 5-8 p.m. today at 1012 Esther St., Vancouver, displaying multimedia artwork. Read story

Traffic proceeds north on 32nd Street across a set of railroad tracks in Washougal.

Washougal to get $40M for underpass at railroad crossing

Traffic proceeds north on 32nd Street across a set of railroad tracks in Washougal.

May 31, 2023, 7:11pm Clark County News

One weekday afternoon, Washougal City Manager David Scott was driving south on 32nd Street in Washougal, about to merge onto state Highway 14, when he was stopped by the familiar flashing lights, ringing bells and rumblings of a train approaching. Read story

Columbia River Mental Health Services facility manager Michael Graves shows off the lobby of the new NorthStar substance use treatment facility.

NorthStar ready to be new tool in opioid fight in Clark County

Columbia River Mental Health Services facility manager Michael Graves shows off the lobby of the new NorthStar substance use treatment facility.

May 31, 2023, 6:08am Clark County Health

Michael Graves peels open a large, black safe, revealing something resembling a milk jug. Read story

Apartments look over construction vehicles on a site along Northeast 138th Avenue in Vancouver.

Clark County housing developers face challenges due to environmental and zoning constraints

Apartments look over construction vehicles on a site along Northeast 138th Avenue in Vancouver.

May 30, 2023, 6:09am Business

Clark County has an extensive bank of land throughout its various cities. Yet the same beloved landscapes of hills and water that grace the region are some of the barriers shortchanging developers’ ability to build affordable homes. Read story

Clark College student Hallie Tibbit, right, welds a bar to the bottom of a metal boat as River Fortier, center, watches during an Advanced TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding class at Clark College. The boat, the students' final project, will be put to the test at Lacamas Lake in less than three weeks, a rite of passage for those graduating from the program, a symbolic send-off to their next adventure.

I-5 Bridge replacement will require strong labor pool in Clark County

Clark College student Hallie Tibbit, right, welds a bar to the bottom of a metal boat as River Fortier, center, watches during an Advanced TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding class at Clark College. The boat, the students' final project, will be put to the test at Lacamas Lake in less than three weeks, a rite of passage for those graduating from the program, a symbolic send-off to their next adventure.

May 28, 2023, 6:05am Business

A light blue glow flickered across DJ Johnson’s face, contrasting with his reddish-brown goatee as he examined what was shaping up as an aluminum dinghy. Read story