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Ferguson and GOP leaders see value in eliminating WA’s elected schools chief

December 30, 2024, 7:31am Editor's Choice FreeUpdated 1 day ago

As Democratic Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson looks to transform the delivery of public education in Washington by appointing rather than electing an overseer of the system, his strongest allies may be… Read story

10 Clark County housing projects break ground or open doors in 2024

December 30, 2024, 6:10am Business Updated 1 day ago

Local agencies and nonprofit organizations completed new affordable housing buildings across Vancouver in 2024 with the hope of addressing the housing crisis. Read story

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Pedestrian struck and killed by car on Highway 500 in Proebstel

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December 28, 2024, 12:02pm Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car on state Highway 500 near Proebstel on Friday, the Washington State Patrol reported. Read story

In a photo provided by the Vancouver Fire Department shows downed powerlines over the property at 616 Ash St. in Vancouver on Friday, Dec.

Downed powerline in Vancouver sends resident to hospital in critical condition, injures three firefighters

In a photo provided by the Vancouver Fire Department shows downed powerlines over the property at 616 Ash St. in Vancouver on Friday, Dec.

December 28, 2024, 12:00pm Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

A Vancouver resident was hospitalized in critical condition and three firefighters received electrical shocks after a powerline fell on a house Friday near Edgewood Park. Read story

Workers take an electric street sweeper past a shared fuel station on a test run at the city of Vancouver Public Works office March 7, 2023.

Cost of EV street sweepers proves a challenge for city of Vancouver

Workers take an electric street sweeper past a shared fuel station on a test run at the city of Vancouver Public Works office March 7, 2023.

December 28, 2024, 6:12am Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

Nearly two years after the city of Vancouver began looking for an all-electric street sweeper to replace its existing fleet of diesel-powered sweepers, the city has yet to make a purchase. Read story

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Sexual misconduct case against Hudson’s Bay High School teacher dropped due to statute of limitations expiring

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December 27, 2024, 4:24pm Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

Citing the statute of limitations, prosecutors Thursday dropped the sexual misconduct case against a Hudson’s Bay High School English teacher who was accused of having sex with a 16-year-old female student at school in 2013. Read story

A thief stole a vehicle and car on Christmas Day in Camas.

Car thief hits Camas on Christmas, uses stolen car to prowl other vehicles, say police

A thief stole a vehicle and car on Christmas Day in Camas.

December 26, 2024, 12:46pm Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

Precisely when many families were opening presents and celebrating Christmas, a car thief stole a vehicle in a Camas neighborhood, then used that car to drive around and prowl other vehicles, according to Camas police. Police are seeking the public’s help to catch the thief, who was caught on surveillance… Read story

Jesse T. Shehan appears Monday in Clark County Superior Court on an allegation of vehicular homicide. He’s accused of hitting two people with his car as they helped him park, killing one, on Sunday in Washougal.

85-year-old Washougal man faces vehicular homicide after hitting 2 people, killing 1 at Big Foot tavern

Jesse T. Shehan appears Monday in Clark County Superior Court on an allegation of vehicular homicide. He’s accused of hitting two people with his car as they helped him park, killing one, on Sunday in Washougal.

December 26, 2024, 12:11pm Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

An 85-year-old man is accused of hitting two people with his car on Sunday in Washougal as they were helping him to park, killing one. Read story

Bird flu has killed 20 cats at a Harstine Island sanctuary, (Courtesy of Wild Felid Advocacy Center)

Bird flu kills 20 big cats in WA sanctuary

Bird flu has killed 20 cats at a Harstine Island sanctuary, (Courtesy of Wild Felid Advocacy Center)

December 26, 2024, 7:28am Editor's Choice

Four cougars. Four bobcats. Two lynx. Even a Bengal tiger. Read story

Pedestrians pass Bridge Sub at the foot of the northbound side of the Interstate 5 Bridge, which was the city’s first electrical substation. Vancouver developer Hurley Development bought the building earlier this year, though the property could be condemned for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.

Vancouver developer Hurley buys ‘Bridge Sub’, which could be in I-5 Bridge’s path, along with company’s HQ

Pedestrians pass Bridge Sub at the foot of the northbound side of the Interstate 5 Bridge, which was the city’s first electrical substation. Vancouver developer Hurley Development bought the building earlier this year, though the property could be condemned for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.

December 26, 2024, 6:08am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The historic Bridge Sub substation has a new owner: Vancouver developer Hurley Development. The building’s destiny, however, isn’t certain. Read story