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Andrew R. Roberts makes a first appearance Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court, accused in a fatal hit-and-run in the parking lot of an east Vancouver park.

Man appears in court, accused of driving RV over another man, killing him at Vancouver park

Andrew R. Roberts makes a first appearance Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court, accused in a fatal hit-and-run in the parking lot of an east Vancouver park.

July 10, 2024, 7:03pm Clark County News

A judge set bail at $750,000 for a man accused of running over and killing another man with his motor home Tuesday after a fight in the parking lot of LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park. Read story

Luella Roberson, 32, of Vancouver makes a first appearance Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court after being accused in a fatal hit-and-run.

Bail set at $500,000 for Vancouver woman in hit-and-run that killed a man near a Vancouver WinCo

Luella Roberson, 32, of Vancouver makes a first appearance Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court after being accused in a fatal hit-and-run.

July 10, 2024, 4:30pm Clark County News

A judge set bail at $500,000 for a Vancouver woman accused in a Monday hit-and-run that killed a man sitting under a tree by WinCo on Northeast Andresen Road. Read story

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton speaks at a Nov. 29, 2022, groundbreaking ceremony for the Clark County Food Bank&rsquo;s new Vision Center.

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton will retire this fall

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton speaks at a Nov. 29, 2022, groundbreaking ceremony for the Clark County Food Bank&rsquo;s new Vision Center.

July 10, 2024, 3:52pm Clark County News

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton announced Wednesday he will leave the nonprofit this fall. Read story

Vancouver police Officer Sean Donaldson, right, pulled over a driver who came speeding down St. Johns Road one day in late August. The car turned out to be stolen and there were warrants out for the driver's arrest. Car thieves aren’t careful drivers, he said, but tend to be reckless and aggressive. Do the community a favor by reporting reckless drivers.

Reported crime falls in Vancouver, Clark County, but public perception doesn’t reflect it, police chief says

Vancouver police Officer Sean Donaldson, right, pulled over a driver who came speeding down St. Johns Road one day in late August. The car turned out to be stolen and there were warrants out for the driver's arrest. Car thieves aren’t careful drivers, he said, but tend to be reckless and aggressive. Do the community a favor by reporting reckless drivers.

July 9, 2024, 4:33pm Clark County News

Crime decreased in unincorporated Clark County, the county’s cities and across Washington in 2023, according to new data. That’s the first decrease since crime spiked here and nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. But it doesn’t mean local residents are feeling any safer. Read story

The Main Street Safeway in west Vancouver. Nine Clark County Safeways are set to be sold, according to Kroger’s divestiture list released as part of its merger with Albertsons.

9 Safeways in Clark County will be sold as part of Kroger-Albertsons merger plan; buyer says no stores will close

The Main Street Safeway in west Vancouver. Nine Clark County Safeways are set to be sold, according to Kroger’s divestiture list released as part of its merger with Albertsons.

July 9, 2024, 2:40pm Business

Eleven Clark County grocery stores will be sold as part of the planned merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, the companies disclosed Tuesday. Read story

Volunteer Keith Dewing, left, and David Leitz prepare coolers of ice water for guests at the Living Hope Church cooling center Monday afternoon.

Heat wave threatens Clark County’s homeless community; outreach workers deliver water, supplies

Volunteer Keith Dewing, left, and David Leitz prepare coolers of ice water for guests at the Living Hope Church cooling center Monday afternoon.

July 8, 2024, 6:14pm Clark County News

For many Clark County residents, the past few days of triple-degree temperatures have been an annoyance. For those who are homeless, they’ve been life threatening. Read story

Moviegoers line up to purchase concessions Wednesday at Battle Ground Cinema. Ticket sales at the theater haven&rsquo;t quite reached pre-pandemic levels but are only 15 percent behind.

Summer of blockbuster movies have Clark County theaters seeing increased ticket sales

Moviegoers line up to purchase concessions Wednesday at Battle Ground Cinema. Ticket sales at the theater haven&rsquo;t quite reached pre-pandemic levels but are only 15 percent behind.

July 8, 2024, 6:10am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Theaters in Clark County and nationwide are aiming to make a comeback after the cinema industry tanked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

Bud tenders Angela Rodriquez, left, and Chris Curtis work on customer orders at Main Street Marijuana in Hazel Dell. This year marks the 10th anniversary of legalized marijuana retail sales in Clark County.

10 years ago Clark County feared reefer madness; today legal marijuana is a main street business

Bud tenders Angela Rodriquez, left, and Chris Curtis work on customer orders at Main Street Marijuana in Hazel Dell. This year marks the 10th anniversary of legalized marijuana retail sales in Clark County.

July 6, 2024, 6:14am Business Subscriber Exclusive

When marijuana was legalized for retail sale in Clark County, some critics feared an exploding drug scene. But 10 years later, officials say those initial fears haven’t played out. Read story

Visitors to Moulton Falls Bridge stroll past a notice of its upcoming closure Friday afternoon. The bridge will close next week for repairs.

Moulton Falls Bridge repairs will close part of popular summer park in Clark County

Visitors to Moulton Falls Bridge stroll past a notice of its upcoming closure Friday afternoon. The bridge will close next week for repairs.

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

Sections of a popular regional park where teenagers jump into murky turquoise waters, hikers explore forest trails and families go to beat the heat will close while Clark County repairs Moulton Falls Bridge beginning Monday. Read story

A sign marks the site of a future mixed-use development on the Washougal waterfront near the Washougal Waterfront Park and Trail.

Unexpected find delays work on Port of Camas-Washougal project

A sign marks the site of a future mixed-use development on the Washougal waterfront near the Washougal Waterfront Park and Trail.

July 6, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

Portland-based RKm Development is ready to put shovels in the ground on the Hyas Point mixed-use development on the Washougal waterfront. Read story