Friday, March 31, 2023
March 31, 2023

Linkedin Pinterest

Editor's Choice

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

A sign advertises a past neighborhood meeting about Knife River's planned concrete batch plant on Northeast 101st Street. While the company hasn't filed a permit request yet, opponents are already organizing.

Opposition hardens against concrete plant planned for Clark County

A sign advertises a past neighborhood meeting about Knife River's planned concrete batch plant on Northeast 101st Street. While the company hasn't filed a permit request yet, opponents are already organizing.

February 22, 2023, 6:03am Business

Although the Knife River Corporation has yet to file its permit application with Clark County, residents living near a planned batch concrete plant aren’t wasting any time organizing their opposition. Read story

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

Clark County man accused of killing cats

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

February 21, 2023, 5:52pm Clark County News

A Clark County man is accused of killing at least two cats after police found their disfigured bodies earlier this month in Washougal. Read story

Breadson John, also known as Brxsan John, has been missing since June of 2022.

Vancouver boy, 8, missing since June, found in Missouri

Breadson John, also known as Brxsan John, has been missing since June of 2022.

February 21, 2023, 5:43pm Clark County News

An 8-year-old Vancouver boy who was missing since June was found safe Friday in Jasper County, Mo. Read story

Guns for rent at the Bellevue Indoor Gun Range on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022.

Rifle ban among gun-control bills advancing in the Washington Legislature

Guns for rent at the Bellevue Indoor Gun Range on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022.

February 21, 2023, 6:05am Editor's Choice

A trio of ambitious Democratic proposals to further regulate firearms have cleared a key early deadline to advance in the Washington Legislature. Those bills would prohibit the sale or transfer of most semiautomatic rifles, mandate gun-safety training through a permit-to-purchase program, and hold the firearms industry responsible in some cases… Read story

U.S. health officials are proposing a simplified approach to COVID-19 vaccinations, which would allow most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to protect against the virus.

Is the pandemic over? Clark County health officials say COVID likely here to stay

U.S. health officials are proposing a simplified approach to COVID-19 vaccinations, which would allow most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to protect against the virus.

February 21, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Health

While many aspects of life have gone back to pre-pandemic norms — we can go to the movies again, schools are reopened, most businesses no longer require a mask, and the nationwide public health emergency will be lifted on May 11 — COVID-19 has left lasting impacts on the community. Read story

Golden Tent Mongolian Grill near Vancouver Mall in 2017.

Vancouver Housing Authority master lease agreement to add affordable housing

Golden Tent Mongolian Grill near Vancouver Mall in 2017.

February 20, 2023, 3:47pm Business

As housing costs in Clark County become increasingly unaffordable for many residents, the Vancouver Housing Authority is using an innovative way to put more below-market-rate housing on the ground. Read story

McKenzie and Molly Williams of Camas, from left, chat with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez during the open house for her new district office along Officers Row on Thursday afternoon.

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez finds her footing

McKenzie and Molly Williams of Camas, from left, chat with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez during the open house for her new district office along Officers Row on Thursday afternoon.

February 20, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

From car shop owner to Congress, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s life has changed considerably since last fall, but one telling detail remains unchanged: She doesn’t like wearing suits. Read story