Clark County News

Vancouver parents group that formed amid Evergreen teachers strike continues advocacy

September 27, 2023, 8:28pm Clark County News Updated 3 hours ago

Evergreen Public Schools was closed for seven days to start the school year as teachers went on strike amid stalled contract negotiations. The closures spawned confusion, frustration and anger among… Read story

Cancer patient’s work featured in exhibit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

September 27, 2023, 8:00pm Clark County Health

Facing her second cancer diagnosis in less than a decade, freelance writer and artist Bija Gutoff found that pink ribbons and encouraging words were not enough to get through a… Read story

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PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, under construction in June, is among the businesses and agencies getting money from the state for solar and battery projects and planning.

Solar, battery projects in Clark County get $250K from state

September 27, 2023, 1:54pm Clark County News

To tackle the state’s ambitious clean energy goals, the Washington Department of Commerce is awarding millions to communities statewide to prioritize solar and battery storage. Read story

The Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center.

Closing Fircrest Elementary’s deaf and hard of hearing program violated students’ rights, says investigation

September 27, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News Updated 14 hours ago

An investigation by state education officials found Evergreen Public Schools staff violated federal law by closing Fircrest Elementary School’s deaf and hard of hearing program and inadequately writing students’ individual education plans. Read story

Gretchen Ruff, left, touches the arm of her husband, Brad Ruff, on Monday at Clark County Fire District 3 Station 35. Gretchen Ruff called 911 and performed CPR on her husband in August once she realized he was in cardiac arrest.

Battle Ground man who went into cardiac arrest gives heartfelt thanks for wife, first responders

September 27, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Health Updated 17 hours ago

When Gretchen Ruff called 911 on the night of Aug. 25, the three short minutes it took for first responders to arrive at her Battle Ground home felt like a lifetime. Read story

Tweety, a 3-month-old kitten, steps out of her bed Friday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington in east Vancouver.

Adoption fees to be waived at Humane Society for Southwest Washington weekend event

September 27, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life Updated 17 hours ago

If you have always wanted to give a furry friend its furever home, this weekend might be your chance. Read story

Clark County News

Vancouver parents group that formed amid Evergreen teachers strike continues advocacy

Cancer patient’s work featured in exhibit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

Solar, battery projects in Clark County get $250K from state

Closing Fircrest Elementary’s deaf and hard of hearing program violated students’ rights, says investigation

Battle Ground man who went into cardiac arrest gives heartfelt thanks for wife, first responders

Adoption fees to be waived at Humane Society for Southwest Washington weekend event

Clark County seeks dentist, doctor for Public Health Advisory Council

Applicants needed for Clark County’s Community Action Advisory Board

State audit finds weaknesses in Clark County financial reports

One dead, another injured in east Vancouver apartment fire