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Katie Vongthongthip of Vancouver, left, joins her fiance, Chance Newbill, as they enjoy time with their dog, Nova, at their apartment in Isabella Court II.

‘It feels like we’re living a normal life’: Once-homeless Vancouver couple thriving a year after moving into apartment

Katie Vongthongthip of Vancouver, left, joins her fiance, Chance Newbill, as they enjoy time with their dog, Nova, at their apartment in Isabella Court II.

December 3, 2024, 10:51am Clark County News

When Vancouver’s Katie Vongthongthip and Chance Newbill moved into their empty, one-bedroom apartment last fall, they dreamed of turning it into a home. Read story

A driver passes a fence and caution tape that prevent entry into a former surface parking lot near the new parking center at The Waterfront Vancouver in September. A new commercial parking tax may dissuade people from visiting the waterfront, said Barry Cain, president of Gramor Development, which owns the new parking garage.

Kiggins owner and waterfront developer say new Vancouver taxes will drive away customers

A driver passes a fence and caution tape that prevent entry into a former surface parking lot near the new parking center at The Waterfront Vancouver in September. A new commercial parking tax may dissuade people from visiting the waterfront, said Barry Cain, president of Gramor Development, which owns the new parking garage.

December 3, 2024, 6:10am Business

Movie theater and parking lot owners are frustrated with the city of Vancouver’s decision to tax customers. Read story

Clark College student Felix Cuevas, 19, sells clothes from his line at Mercury League in Vancouver Mall.

Clark College freshman, inspired by TikTok and wanting to promote diversity, created his own clothing line

Clark College student Felix Cuevas, 19, sells clothes from his line at Mercury League in Vancouver Mall.

December 3, 2024, 6:09am Business

A 19-year-old Clark College freshman’s idea to create a clothing line with a message of equality and diversity stemmed from a TikTok video. Read story

People touring the new emergency room building at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver walk down a second floor hallway June 28.

Clark County’s Top 10 employers have changed in the last decade but PeaceHealth remains No. 1

People touring the new emergency room building at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver walk down a second floor hallway June 28.

December 2, 2024, 10:45am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County has changed dramatically in the past decade. Nowhere is that more evident than on the Columbia River Economic Development Council’s list of organizations that employ the most workers in the county. Read story

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue work the scene of a one-car accident on N.E. Lewisville Highway on Friday.

Driver killed in one-car crash on Lewisville Highway north of Battle Ground on Saturday morning

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue work the scene of a one-car accident on N.E. Lewisville Highway on Friday.

December 1, 2024, 8:58am Clark County News

A driver was killed Saturday when his car hit a tree while driving on Northeast Lewisville Highway north of Battle Ground, the Washington State Patrol reported. Read story

Camas players celebrate a touchdown Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, during the Papermakers’ 28-20 win against Gonzaga Prep in a semifinal playoff game at McKenzie Stadium.

4A football: Camas returns to 4A title game after comeback semifinal win over Gonzaga Prep

Camas players celebrate a touchdown Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, during the Papermakers’ 28-20 win against Gonzaga Prep in a semifinal playoff game at McKenzie Stadium.

November 30, 2024, 6:37pm Editor's Choice

Like so many times this season after a Camas football victory — 13 now, to be exact — the Papermakers can’t wait to hear the same three words from their first-year head coach to kick off the postgame speech.  “It’s now become a thing,” Adam Mathieson… Read story

It's easy to miss the "Firsts" monument that emerges from some shrubs at the west end of Officers Row in Vancouver.

Monumental questions: Washington historical society assesses monuments, starting with Vancouver’s ‘Firsts’

It's easy to miss the "Firsts" monument that emerges from some shrubs at the west end of Officers Row in Vancouver.

November 30, 2024, 6:14am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Whose “civilization” is it, anyway? Read story

ADU Foundation, a housing nonprofit, plans to build seven accessory dwelling units in downtown Vancouver for people exiting the foster care system.

Vancouver nonprofit opens waitlist for young people exiting foster care to rent ADUs

ADU Foundation, a housing nonprofit, plans to build seven accessory dwelling units in downtown Vancouver for people exiting the foster care system.

November 30, 2024, 6:12am Clark County News

A Vancouver housing nonprofit has opened a waitlist for people ages 18 to 24 exiting the foster care system to rent accessory dwelling units starting in spring 2025. 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.

Tolling, light rail, more: I-5 Bridge project director says he’s not worried about change in administrations

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.

November 30, 2024, 6:05am Business

The project to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge continues to inch forward. It secured $2.1 billion in federal funding earlier this year and wrapped up a public comment period last week. Read story

Shoppers fill the aisles during the Black Friday sale at the Fisher’s Landing Fred Meyer. Black Friday is still one of the busiest shopping days of the year for Fred Meyer.

Socks, Crock-Pots and long lines: Fisher’s Landing Fred Meyer busy on Black Friday

Shoppers fill the aisles during the Black Friday sale at the Fisher’s Landing Fred Meyer. Black Friday is still one of the busiest shopping days of the year for Fred Meyer.

November 29, 2024, 12:41pm Business

The aisles of Fred Meyer in Fisher’s Landing were bustling the morning of Black Friday, when the store expected thousands of people to spend money there. Read story