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Police cars block the scene of a shooting involving Clark County sheriff's deputies that left an assault suspect dead.

Clark County sheriff’s deputies fatally shoot assault suspect after pursuit

Police cars block the scene of a shooting involving Clark County sheriff's deputies that left an assault suspect dead.

October 17, 2021, 9:55am Clark County News FreeUpdated 2 days ago

Clark County sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a suspect in an assault case early Sunday morning in east Vancouver, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

In 1911, a Vancouver couple planned their marriage 1,000 feet in the air despite worries that only earthbound nuptials might be legitimate. Their contested wedding plans never took off. Instead, they wed with their feet on the ground in front of a flightless screw-prop airplane that never flew and never would.

Images From the Attic: Clark County History

In 1911, a Vancouver couple planned their marriage 1,000 feet in the air despite worries that only earthbound nuptials might be legitimate. Their contested wedding plans never took off. Instead, they wed with their feet on the ground in front of a flightless screw-prop airplane that never flew and never would.

October 17, 2021, 6:28am Clark County Life

The 1911 wedding invitation didn’t seem anything more than ordinary. The bride had the announcement printed in difficult-to-read Germanic script. Unravelling it reveals Henry H. Claassen and Nina C. Stanley announced their marriage in Vancouver on Saturday, Oct. 7. It’s the smaller, legible, sans serif print in all capitals at… Read story

Tim Tran and his wife-to-be, Thuy (now Cathy), enjoy a typical, informal American pleasure at Pacific University in 1971: watching a pie-eating contest.

Tim Tran of Camas escaped from Vietnam to find success in the U.S.

Tim Tran and his wife-to-be, Thuy (now Cathy), enjoy a typical, informal American pleasure at Pacific University in 1971: watching a pie-eating contest.

October 17, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News Updated 20 hours ago

Tim Tran watched the United States’ chaotic exit from Afghanistan with alarm, disappointment and recognition. Read story

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2021, file photo, hand sanitizer, wipes, and surgical masks rest on a desk in a fourth-grade classroom at Elk Ridge Elementary School in Buckley. Washington State authorities said Thursday, May 13, 2021, all schools in the state must provide full-time, in-person education for students for the 2021-22 school year and that students and staff will still be required to wear masks as a COVID-19 mitigation effort. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Inside the exhausting start to Washington’s school year: COVID outbreaks, school-bus cuts and more

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2021, file photo, hand sanitizer, wipes, and surgical masks rest on a desk in a fourth-grade classroom at Elk Ridge Elementary School in Buckley. Washington State authorities said Thursday, May 13, 2021, all schools in the state must provide full-time, in-person education for students for the 2021-22 school year and that students and staff will still be required to wear masks as a COVID-19 mitigation effort. (AP Photo/Ted S.

October 17, 2021, 6:05am Latest News

The chicken nuggets come with a side of Pacific Northwest breeze at Hazel Valley Elementary School in Burien. Read story

The Council for the Homeless website.

Many wonder how to pay rent as end of eviction moratorium looms

The Council for the Homeless website.

October 17, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News Updated 20 hours ago

David Poland doesn’t know how he’s going to pay his November rent. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: We’re catching up in rainfall but have a long way to go

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

October 17, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

Let’s catch up and see how much rain fell in September around the area, from your friends and neighbors: Read story

"Dog and His Boy" by artist Parmalee Cover is on display at Art at the CAVE this month as part of the "Pet Project" exhibit, a fundraiser for the Humane Society.

Pet Project: Art exhibit pawses to honor work of Humane Society for Southwest Washington

"Dog and His Boy" by artist Parmalee Cover is on display at Art at the CAVE this month as part of the "Pet Project" exhibit, a fundraiser for the Humane Society.

October 17, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life Updated 1 day ago

The animals that share our homes and lives offer us companionship, comfort and affection. They’re also endlessly entertaining and pretty darn adorable. Art at the CAVE has unleashed this love of companion animals with its current exhibit, “Pet Project,” on display through Oct. 30 at its downtown Vancouver gallery. Read story

Jayne: Election is time to be engaged

October 17, 2021, 6:02am Columns

As you might or might not be aware, this is election season. Election Day is Nov. 2, when results from local races for city councils and school boards and port commissions and a handful of other contests will start rolling in. Read story

Check It Out: Travel guides help get you going for fall fun

October 17, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

Taking a drive to look at the fall colors is well worth the time. We took one recently traveling along two-lane roads that wind around Mount Hood, and the eye candy was spectacular. Splashes of red, orange, yellow deciduous leaves interspersed within groves of evergreens proves, in my opinion, that… Read story

Derik Ford.

Former Washougal mayoral candidate dies

Derik Ford.

October 16, 2021, 5:35pm Clark County News Updated 1 day ago

Derik Ford, the former Washougal mayoral candidate, has died, according to the Washougal Police Department. Read story