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Bob McElroy describes the living conditions inside the Temporary Bridge Shelter in San Diego that houses up to 325 people.

San Diego response to homelessness a model for Vancouver, beyond

Bob McElroy describes the living conditions inside the Temporary Bridge Shelter in San Diego that houses up to 325 people.

February 28, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

On the outskirts of San Diego, an unwieldy white tent peaks over industrial buildings and overlooks encampments dotting the nearby streets. Read story

Cars travel along the Oregon side of I-5 and the Interstate Bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, as seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers.

Up to $2.45 billion of I-5 Bridge project budget will go to actual replacement

Cars travel along the Oregon side of I-5 and the Interstate Bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, as seen from the top of one of the northbound bridge lift towers.

February 27, 2023, 5:49pm Clark County News

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program released a cost breakdown for its $5 billion-$7.5 billion project and, with it, a clearer image of what the project will look like and how it could affect Vancouver. Read story

Vancouver police are searching for two or three male suspects in a stolen Kia Optima after a series of convenience store robberies Sunday. Police request the public's help in locating the stolen vehicle, a burgundy or dark-colored Kia Optima with Washington license plate BDK5599.

Vancouver police respond to convenience store robberies

Vancouver police are searching for two or three male suspects in a stolen Kia Optima after a series of convenience store robberies Sunday. Police request the public's help in locating the stolen vehicle, a burgundy or dark-colored Kia Optima with Washington license plate BDK5599.

February 26, 2023, 4:02pm Clark County News

Vancouver police are searching for two or three male suspects in a stolen Kia Optima after a series of convenience store robberies Sunday. Read story

Lily Eakin, 11, of Vancouver runs up a hill with her sleds Thursday morning at Leverich Park in Vancouver.

Snow days scramble Clark County school calendars

Lily Eakin, 11, of Vancouver runs up a hill with her sleds Thursday morning at Leverich Park in Vancouver.

February 26, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

With schools closing Thursday and Friday last week comes the much-dreaded addition of makeup days for districts across Clark County. Read story

Brandy Benedict, a public health nurse with Clark County Public Health's Harm Reduction Program, demonstrates how to administer the opiate-reversal drug naloxone as part of a recent training at Mountain View High School.

Dose of prevention in Clark County’s fentanyl fight

Brandy Benedict, a public health nurse with Clark County Public Health's Harm Reduction Program, demonstrates how to administer the opiate-reversal drug naloxone as part of a recent training at Mountain View High School.

February 26, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Health

The tasks of teaching about the dangers of fentanyl and how to save someone suffering from an overdose are being spearheaded by a Vancouver Girl Scout and a Clark County sheriff’s sergeant. Read story

Ron Jefferson of Vancouver, who has spent years tracing his lineage back to enslaved ancestors, talks about his family's history at his home. Twelve years ago he joined ancestry.com -- now he has over 5,000 connections.

Vancouver man’s family tree a window into African American history

Ron Jefferson of Vancouver, who has spent years tracing his lineage back to enslaved ancestors, talks about his family's history at his home. Twelve years ago he joined ancestry.com -- now he has over 5,000 connections.

February 25, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Decorated with framed photos, timelines, Army medals and awards, Ron Jefferson’s “man cave” has become home to memorabilia from his past 12 years of research — creating a family tree that now has more than 5,000 connections on ancestry.com. Read story

The Clark County Sheriff's Office SUV Deputy Drew Kennison was driving Wednesday stopped against a tree after part of another snow-heavy tree fell on it on Washougal River Road. Kennison underwent surgeries at area hospitals, including a partial amputation of his left leg.

Clark County deputy loses leg after weather-related crash, still in good spirits

The Clark County Sheriff's Office SUV Deputy Drew Kennison was driving Wednesday stopped against a tree after part of another snow-heavy tree fell on it on Washougal River Road. Kennison underwent surgeries at area hospitals, including a partial amputation of his left leg.

February 24, 2023, 1:04pm Clark County News

Doctors amputated part of the leg of the Clark County sheriff’s deputy whose SUV was crushed Wednesday when a portion of a snow-heavy tree fell on it. Read story

Tyler Clary, manager for water systems/water engineering for the city of Vancouver's water utility, pauses for a portrait with a 1 million gallon stand pipe at Water Station 1 in July 2021.

Vancouver searches for source of ‘forever chemicals’ in city’s water

Tyler Clary, manager for water systems/water engineering for the city of Vancouver's water utility, pauses for a portrait with a 1 million gallon stand pipe at Water Station 1 in July 2021.

February 23, 2023, 4:52pm Clark County News

If you’re a Vancouver resident, you may have received a mailer advising that your water contains “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,” otherwise known as PFAS – harmful human-made chemicals. Read story

A snowplow travels Northeast Leverich Park Way in Vancouver late Thursday morning, Feb. 23, 2023.

Winter weather crashes block freeways in Clark County, Portland

A snowplow travels Northeast Leverich Park Way in Vancouver late Thursday morning, Feb. 23, 2023.

February 23, 2023, 2:30pm Clark County News

Clark County woke up to more snow and very cold temperatures Thursday morning after a late winter storm arrived in the Northwest. Traffic on both bridges was blocked by crashes, Interstate 5 saw a series of jackknifed semis and travel got worse as the morning continued.  Read story

Alan Kuzma, from left, Patty Kuzma, Traci Kuzma and Nathan Kuzma were the last of the Kuzmas to run the Vancouver business icon Art Kuzma Motors. The business closed in January after nearly 90 years.

Art Kuzma Motors closes its doors

Alan Kuzma, from left, Patty Kuzma, Traci Kuzma and Nathan Kuzma were the last of the Kuzmas to run the Vancouver business icon Art Kuzma Motors. The business closed in January after nearly 90 years.

February 23, 2023, 6:01am Business

The owners of Art Kuzma Motors closed the garage doors for the last time Jan. 31, ending a legacy that was 86 years in the making. Read story