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The setting sun is obscured by burned trees and a pall of smoke from the Dixie fire near Janesville, California, on Aug. 20, 2021.

Climate change supercharged a heat dome, intensifying 2021 fire season, study finds

The setting sun is obscured by burned trees and a pall of smoke from the Dixie fire near Janesville, California, on Aug. 20, 2021.

April 27, 2024, 11:00am Latest News

As a massive heat dome lingered over the Pacific Northwest three years ago, swaths of North America simmered — and then burned. Wildfires charred more than 18.5 million acres across the continent, with the most land burned in Canada and California. Read story

Leverich Park encompasses picnic areas and forested trails. The park turns 70 this year.

A tale of two Leverich Parks and two milestones

Leverich Park encompasses picnic areas and forested trails. The park turns 70 this year.

April 27, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News Subscriber ExclusiveUpdated 1 day ago

Leverich Park reaches a major milestone this year — or maybe two. Read story

Handing down Indigenous knowledge and traditions from elders to children is one of the themes embodied by the new Grandmother Camus statue unveiled on East Fourth Plain Boulevard.

‘We chose this artwork as a welcome’: Grandmother Camus statue unveiled on Fourth Plain

Handing down Indigenous knowledge and traditions from elders to children is one of the themes embodied by the new Grandmother Camus statue unveiled on East Fourth Plain Boulevard.

April 27, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life

The Indigenous legend of Grandmother Camus is a story of love, sacrifice and transformation. Read story

Janet and Phil Landesberg sued for the right to display political signs more than 60 days before an election, as previously required by their homeowners association at Fairway Village in east Vancouver.

East Vancouver couple prevail over homeowners association on when political signs can go up before election

Janet and Phil Landesberg sued for the right to display political signs more than 60 days before an election, as previously required by their homeowners association at Fairway Village in east Vancouver.

April 27, 2024, 6:13am Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

Homeowners associations can no longer dictate when residents put up political yard signs thanks to a Vancouver couple’s lawsuit. Read story

Courtesy of the City of Camas (Courtesy of the City of Camas)

Everett Street Corridor plans raise concerns over parking in Camas

Courtesy of the City of Camas (Courtesy of the City of Camas)

April 27, 2024, 6:12am Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

The Everett Street Corridor improvement project will eventually create a multimodal traffic corridor and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. But parking remains a concern. Read story

Undocumented immigrants face challenges finding affordable housing, especially in Clark County.

Housing a top struggle for undocumented immigrants in Clark County

Undocumented immigrants face challenges finding affordable housing, especially in Clark County.

April 27, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Rent was going up again for the decaying Vancouver apartment where Isabel lived with her husband and two sons. And though it was difficult to pay, she knew her family would scrape together any amount of money to stay in their home. Read story

Mary Templeton talks with Lake Stevens School District students on April 18.

‘I’m very proud of that work’: Mary Templeton to leave Washougal schools June 30

Mary Templeton talks with Lake Stevens School District students on April 18.

April 27, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

After leading the Washougal School District through strikes, budget cuts and the COVID-19 pandemic, Superintendent Mary Templeton is leaving. Read story

Gardening with Allen: Add water-holding crystals to help retain extra moisture in soil

April 27, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

Last year, I made my own potting soil by mixing about half peat moss with my garden soil. The plant I bought already potted grew much better than the ones in my own mix. How can I improve my potting soil? Read story

Wagner Moura and Kirsten Dunst in a scene from &ldquo;Civil War,&rdquo; a journalism movie now in local theaters.

From the newsroom: Our reporters like these journalism films

Wagner Moura and Kirsten Dunst in a scene from &ldquo;Civil War,&rdquo; a journalism movie now in local theaters.

April 27, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

I am not a movie buff, but I noticed a new journalism movie is playing in theaters and getting good reviews. The film is called “Civil War” and is described by the movie website Fandango like this: Read story

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Jeff Snell, center, talks to Fort Vancouver High School students on Tuesday during the students&rsquo; walk-out to protest the district&rsquo;s cuts to 262 staff positions next year.

Budget cuts looming over Vancouver Public Schools create stress, uncertainty

Vancouver Public Schools superintendent Jeff Snell, center, talks to Fort Vancouver High School students on Tuesday during the students&rsquo; walk-out to protest the district&rsquo;s cuts to 262 staff positions next year.

April 27, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News Updated 1 day ago

Iliana Gerianos admits she used to think her Mandarin Chinese teacher disliked her. As the years went by, however, Gerianos, a junior at Columbia River High School, said she realized she had it all wrong. Read story