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A colorful mural by artist Roberto Delgado is seen in the Life Sciences Building at Washington State University Vancouver in July.

WSU Vancouver’s Life Sciences Building receives LEED gold status

A colorful mural by artist Roberto Delgado is seen in the Life Sciences Building at Washington State University Vancouver in July.

January 31, 2025, 8:57am Clark County News

Washington State University Vancouver’s Life Sciences Building recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold status from the U.S. Green Building Council. Read story

Morning sun illuminates a sign on a building at Clark College in January 2022.

Vancouver police close investigation into Clark College coach for alleged misconduct toward female athletes

Morning sun illuminates a sign on a building at Clark College in January 2022.

January 31, 2025, 6:56am Clark County News

Vancouver police confirmed Friday that it has closed its investigation into a Fort Vancouver High School teacher and Clark College coach for alleged inappropriate behavior with female Clark athletes. No criminal charges will be referred, according to a police spokeswoman. Read story

Killian Helmholz, 5, jumps into a ball pit at Junebug Play & Learning Space in Ridgefield. Clark County’s younger than 5 population has dipped in recent years but some areas, including Ridgefield, have a high proportion of youngsters.

Clark County’s population younger than 5 is falling overall but not in every corner of the county

Killian Helmholz, 5, jumps into a ball pit at Junebug Play & Learning Space in Ridgefield. Clark County’s younger than 5 population has dipped in recent years but some areas, including Ridgefield, have a high proportion of youngsters.

January 31, 2025, 6:09am Business

Clark County’s infant, toddler and preschool populations are dipping, but some areas are home to more youngsters than others. Read story

Postdoctoral fellow Rene Shahmohamadloo, left, and research technician Amir Gabidulin work in the lab Tuesday at Washington State University Vancouver. The pair are part of assistant professor Seth Rudman’s (not pictured) team that studies insect populations and the process of adaptation.

More than a nuisance, fruit flies used to study adaptation at WSU Vancouver

Postdoctoral fellow Rene Shahmohamadloo, left, and research technician Amir Gabidulin work in the lab Tuesday at Washington State University Vancouver. The pair are part of assistant professor Seth Rudman’s (not pictured) team that studies insect populations and the process of adaptation.

January 31, 2025, 6:08am Clark County News

Most people see fruit flies as a nuisance. A scientist at Washington State University Vancouver sees them as the key to understanding evolution. Read story

Kemawi “Eric” Simon, then 32, appears in May 2023 in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of second-degree murder in connection with the death of his partner. On Thursday, Simon pleaded guilty and was sentenced to about 10 years in prison.

Vancouver man sentenced to 10 years in prison for domestic violence murder

Kemawi “Eric” Simon, then 32, appears in May 2023 in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of second-degree murder in connection with the death of his partner. On Thursday, Simon pleaded guilty and was sentenced to about 10 years in prison.

January 30, 2025, 5:37pm Clark County News

A judge on Thursday sentenced a Vancouver man to about 10 years in prison for the April 2023 death of his partner during a fight at their apartment. Read story

Machou Machou, 23, appears Thursday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of second-degree murder. He's accused of fatally shooting a man Wednesday afternoon at a park in the Van Mall neighborhood.

Jaggy Road Park shooting suspect faces murder charge, claims self-defense

Machou Machou, 23, appears Thursday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of second-degree murder. He's accused of fatally shooting a man Wednesday afternoon at a park in the Van Mall neighborhood.

January 30, 2025, 4:32pm Clark County News

A judge set bail at $2 million for a Vancouver man accused of fatally shooting another man Wednesday afternoon at a park in the Van Mall neighborhood. Read story

A sign and a barbed wire fence keeps visitors out of the artillery impact area at Camp Bonneville. Residents said recent information provided to the state Department of Ecology shows law enforcement is exceeding its allowed use of the property.

Camp Bonneville shooting range: FBI, ATF and Portland Police under scrutiny for usage practices

A sign and a barbed wire fence keeps visitors out of the artillery impact area at Camp Bonneville. Residents said recent information provided to the state Department of Ecology shows law enforcement is exceeding its allowed use of the property.

January 30, 2025, 1:15pm Clark County News

New information provided to Clark County and the state Department of Ecology has raised concerns about how Camp Bonneville is being used by law enforcement agencies. Read story

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, standing, speaks to the group at a roundtable discussion about homelessness hosted by a group of healthcare agencies on Friday at the Water Resource Education Center in Vancouver.

Vancouver Mayor McEnerny-Ogle announces she will run for third term

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, standing, speaks to the group at a roundtable discussion about homelessness hosted by a group of healthcare agencies on Friday at the Water Resource Education Center in Vancouver.

January 30, 2025, 11:11am Clark County News

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle announced Wednesday that she will run for a third term. Read story

A man is accused of making bomb threats while on an Amtrak train bound for Portland.

Man accused of making bomb threats on Amtrak train in Woodland

A man is accused of making bomb threats while on an Amtrak train bound for Portland.

January 30, 2025, 7:39am Clark County News

A man was arrested Friday on suspicion of making bomb threats aboard an Amtrak train in Woodland, according to the Woodland Police Department. Read story

Construction continues for new homes at North Haven in unincorporated Clark County near Ridgefield. With high interest rates, homebuilders will likely be cautious in how many new homes in Clark County they bring to the market in 2025.

Clark County homebuilders face challenges in 2025 amid high interest rates and low inventory

Construction continues for new homes at North Haven in unincorporated Clark County near Ridgefield. With high interest rates, homebuilders will likely be cautious in how many new homes in Clark County they bring to the market in 2025.

January 30, 2025, 6:10am Business

Not long ago, it seemed like new houses and apartments were popping up all over Clark County. But not anymore. Read story