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Clark County News

Washougal Rite Aid closes doors; company cites cost-cutting measures

December 8, 2023, 9:32am Business

Washougal’s Rite Aid store has closed in an apparent cost-cutting move by its parent company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year. Read story

One man dead after shooting in Woodland, says Cowlitz sheriff

December 8, 2023, 7:14am Clark County News

A 36-year-old man fatally shot his 27-year-old roommate Thursday at a home south of Woodland in Cowlitz County, according to the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

Ridgefield High School student Keaira Farley, right, hands a stamp to Windy Hills Winery director of events Ashley Miller on Tuesday during a pitch meeting for the students&rsquo; &ldquo;Ridgefield Passport&rdquo; idea at the winery in Ridgefield. The students said the project is not only an opportunity to provide a service for local businesses, but it helps them practice their marketing and business skills.

Student project aims to help businesses stand out, customers save with ‘Ridgefield Passport’

Ridgefield High School student Keaira Farley, right, hands a stamp to Windy Hills Winery director of events Ashley Miller on Tuesday during a pitch meeting for the students&rsquo; &ldquo;Ridgefield Passport&rdquo; idea at the winery in Ridgefield. The students said the project is not only an opportunity to provide a service for local businesses, but it helps them practice their marketing and business skills.

December 8, 2023, 6:04am Business

Ridgefield is one of the fastest growing cities in Washington, according to the most recent available data. The growth has been a blessing and a challenge for local businesses: There are more local customers than ever before, but how do they get their attention? Read story

Rain falls over the Esther Short Commons apartment building in Vancouver. The building will receive a new roof, flooring and more.

Vancouver Housing Authority plans to renovate Esther Short Commons; building’s value helps pay for renovations

Rain falls over the Esther Short Commons apartment building in Vancouver. The building will receive a new roof, flooring and more.

December 8, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

After The Columbian reported that Vancouver Housing Authority planned to renovate its 72-unit Cougar Creek Apartments in Hazel Dell, a project that the quasi-governmental agency estimated in public documents would cost $38 million, many people had questions about why the renovations were so expensive. Read story

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Clark County expert encourages vigilance as holidays are a prime time for scams, and AI could give scammers a boost

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December 8, 2023, 6:02am Business

Artificial intelligence is making scams more difficult to identify. People should be cautious about giving away their information, especially during the holiday season when scams are more prevalent. Read story

Clark County sheriff hosts Five Corners town hall

December 8, 2023, 5:59am Clark County News

Clark County Sheriff John Horch and other agency administrators are hosting a town hall Thursday for residents of the Five Corners area. Read story

Clark County forms climate group

December 8, 2023, 5:58am Clark County News

Clark County is seeking applications for its climate project community advisory group, which will develop policy recommendations for the climate component of Clark County’s growth management plan, a 20-year road map extending through 2045. Participants will meet up to 12 times beginning in early 2024. Recommendations will undergo public, planning… Read story

Vancouver seeks members for boards

December 8, 2023, 5:58am Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is looking for members for several of its advisory boards: the Aviation Advisory Committee, the Transportation and Mobility Commission, as well as the Salary Review Commission. Read story

Clark County celebrates roundabout project

December 8, 2023, 5:57am Clark County News

Clark County Public Works is celebrating the opening of a new section of Northeast 99th Street at a ribbon-cutting ceremony 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15. Attendees should park along Northeast 99th Street, west of Northeast 94th Avenue. Light refreshments will be provided. Councilor Michelle Belkot will cut the ribbon to officially… Read story

Rabbi Shmulik Greenberg leads the crowd as they celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah with the lighting of the menorah Thursday evening at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver.

Celebrating Light over Darkness: Chabad Jewish Center of Clark County hosts lighting of menorah

Rabbi Shmulik Greenberg leads the crowd as they celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah with the lighting of the menorah Thursday evening at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver.

December 7, 2023, 7:20pm Churches & Religion

The Chabad Jewish Center of Clark County  hosted Thursday evening’s Hanukkah celebration in downtown Vancouver’s Esther Short Park. The event included a menorah-lighting ceremony. Read story