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Man killed when run over by RV after a fight in the parking lot of an east Vancouver park, police say

(The Columbian files)

July 10, 2024, 10:46am Clark County News

A man was killed Tuesday night when another man allegedly ran him over with a recreational vehicle following a fight in the parking lot of LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park. Read story

Crews on Tuesday afternoon remove unsuitable soils from underneath the roadway along Northeast 137th Avenue, stabilizing the new street and constructing a concrete culvert over the Burnt Bridge Creek. This road closure will last about 10 months.

Vancouver makes progress on street safety plan

Crews on Tuesday afternoon remove unsuitable soils from underneath the roadway along Northeast 137th Avenue, stabilizing the new street and constructing a concrete culvert over the Burnt Bridge Creek. This road closure will last about 10 months.

July 10, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Summer is in full swing and with it comes road work and construction projects. Read story

The recent hot weather likely won't effect remaining snowpack in the higher elevations because the snow is already gone. What does this mean for local water sources?

‘Most of our snow is already gone,’ Washington climatologist says; recent heat wave had little impact

The recent hot weather likely won't effect remaining snowpack in the higher elevations because the snow is already gone. What does this mean for local water sources?

July 10, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

The recent spate of hot weather sent many Clark County residents scrambling to find a cool escape. However, the soaring temperatures had little impact on snowpack melt coming from the mountains. Read story

Kuni Foundation awards grants to Clark County nonprofits

July 9, 2024, 6:14pm Clark County News

Vancouver-based Kuni Foundation has awarded 20 grants to nonprofit groups across Southwest Washington and Oregon serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the foundation announced Monday. Read story

Clark College appoints new vice president of instruction

July 9, 2024, 5:16pm Clark County News

Clark College appointed William T. Brown its new vice president of instruction. Read story

Vancouver police Officer Sean Donaldson, right, pulled over a driver who came speeding down St. Johns Road one day in late August. The car turned out to be stolen and there were warrants out for the driver's arrest. Car thieves aren’t careful drivers, he said, but tend to be reckless and aggressive. Do the community a favor by reporting reckless drivers.

Reported crime falls in Vancouver, Clark County, but public perception doesn’t reflect it, police chief says

Vancouver police Officer Sean Donaldson, right, pulled over a driver who came speeding down St. Johns Road one day in late August. The car turned out to be stolen and there were warrants out for the driver's arrest. Car thieves aren’t careful drivers, he said, but tend to be reckless and aggressive. Do the community a favor by reporting reckless drivers.

July 9, 2024, 4:33pm Clark County News

Crime decreased in unincorporated Clark County, the county’s cities and across Washington in 2023, according to new data. That’s the first decrease since crime spiked here and nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. But it doesn’t mean local residents are feeling any safer. Read story

The Clark County Courthouse in downtown Vancouver lost power shortly after noon today and had to close for the remainder of the day.

Power interruption closes Clark County Courthouse until at least Wednesday

The Clark County Courthouse in downtown Vancouver lost power shortly after noon today and had to close for the remainder of the day.

July 9, 2024, 3:54pm Clark County News

The Clark County Courthouse and Public Service Center in downtown Vancouver lost power shortly after noon Tuesday and closed for the remainder of the day. Read story

The Main Street Safeway in west Vancouver. Nine Clark County Safeways are set to be sold, according to Kroger’s divestiture list released as part of its merger with Albertsons.

9 Safeways in Clark County will be sold as part of Kroger-Albertsons merger plan; buyer says no stores will close

The Main Street Safeway in west Vancouver. Nine Clark County Safeways are set to be sold, according to Kroger’s divestiture list released as part of its merger with Albertsons.

July 9, 2024, 2:40pm Business

Eleven Clark County grocery stores will be sold as part of the planned merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, the companies disclosed Tuesday. Read story

The Clark County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office responded to an injury crash on Lucia Falls Road on Tuesday morning.

Driver ejected from Jeep in Lucia Falls Road crash; Life Flight called for transport

The Clark County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office responded to an injury crash on Lucia Falls Road on Tuesday morning.

July 9, 2024, 10:41am Clark County News

An injured driver was taken by Life Flight to a local hospital Tuesday morning after crashing in a ditch near Moulton Falls Regional Park in north Clark County on. Read story

Washougal High School's aging roof is seen in a 2024 aerial photo. The Washougal School District is preparing to replace the roof, which, according to the district, is deteriorating and causing leaks and water damage inside the school.

Washougal High’s 25-year-old roof with ‘major leaks’ to be replaced

Washougal High School's aging roof is seen in a 2024 aerial photo. The Washougal School District is preparing to replace the roof, which, according to the district, is deteriorating and causing leaks and water damage inside the school.

July 9, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Washougal School District leaders have determined that they cannot wait any longer to replace Washougal High School’s aging roof. Read story