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Phillip Caddy of Portland, left, shops for the upcoming holiday as Cody Lawrentz of Blackjack Fireworks stocks shelves on Wednesday morning. Along with using fireworks safely, county officials urge residents to protect the environment by sweeping up all spent fireworks.

Clark County officials urge proper fireworks disposal after Fourth of July fun

Phillip Caddy of Portland, left, shops for the upcoming holiday as Cody Lawrentz of Blackjack Fireworks stocks shelves on Wednesday morning. Along with using fireworks safely, county officials urge residents to protect the environment by sweeping up all spent fireworks.

July 4, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Some people love them. Some people hate them. They’re noisy, can frighten pets and wildlife and be traumatic for some people. But no matter what, fireworks are as much a part of Fourth of July festivities as hot weather, trips to the beach and backyard barbecues. Read story

A crowd listens to candidates for the 18th Legislative District Senate seat Monday during a Clark County League of Women Voters forum at Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Station 26.

Three vie to fill Ann Rivers’ 18th Legislative District Senate seat

A crowd listens to candidates for the 18th Legislative District Senate seat Monday during a Clark County League of Women Voters forum at Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Station 26.

July 4, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

In the 18th Legislative District, Sen. Ann Rivers is not seeking another term, and three hopefuls are campaigning to succeed her. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: There’s no relief from very hot weather until next week

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

July 4, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News

Happy Fourth of July everyone! It is going to be a long, hot holiday weekend beginning today as the mercury rises into the uncomfortable and potentially dangerous zones. Be careful with fireworks, campfires, barbecues and keep hydrated. Read story

What’s open and what’s closed on the Fourth of July holiday?

July 3, 2024, 6:37pm Clark County News

POST OFFICES: Closed. GARBAGE: Waste Connections, serving Vancouver and most of Clark County, is operating on its regular schedule. In Camas, there will be no garbage collections. Collection will take place Friday instead. PUBLIC LIBRARIES: Closed. PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Closed. COLLEGES: No classes at Clark College or Washington State University Vancouver. Read story

Dr. Christine Moloney has been appointed the new interim superintendent for Evergreen Public Schools.

Evergreen schools have a new interim superintendent; she’s been the schools chief in Chehalis for four years

Dr. Christine Moloney has been appointed the new interim superintendent for Evergreen Public Schools.

July 3, 2024, 6:19pm Clark County News

The Evergreen Public Schools board of directors appointed former Chehalis School District superintendent Christine Moloney as its new interim superintendent Tuesday evening. Read story

Brent Luyster III appears Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court for his sentencing hearing for a December 2022 shoplifting robbery. A judge sentenced him to 71/2 years in prison.

Clark County judge sentences Brent Luyster III to more than 7 years in prison in shoplifting robbery

Brent Luyster III appears Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court for his sentencing hearing for a December 2022 shoplifting robbery. A judge sentenced him to 71/2 years in prison.

July 3, 2024, 6:18pm Clark County News

A judge granted Brent Luyster III a mid-range sentence of 7½ years Wednesday for a December 2022 shoplifting robbery he committed five months after beating a murder charge. Read story

Phillip Dick, who has been a volunteer at Living Hope Church for four years, takes a moment to rest while helping those in need escape the heat wave at the church's cooling center in August 2023. The church is again among the sites offering those in need a respite from the excessive heat forecast for the Fourth of July weekend.

Cooling centers set to open in Clark County during heat wave

Phillip Dick, who has been a volunteer at Living Hope Church for four years, takes a moment to rest while helping those in need escape the heat wave at the church's cooling center in August 2023. The church is again among the sites offering those in need a respite from the excessive heat forecast for the Fourth of July weekend.

July 3, 2024, 6:12pm Churches & Religion

Council for the Homeless issued a severe weather alert for Friday and Saturday for the emergency shelter system in Clark County. Read story

People watch as a helicopter bound for Camp Hope of Southwest Washington carries a new water tank  through the air Wednesday at Lewisville Regional Park near Battle Ground.

Helicopter delivers three 6,000-gallon water tanks to Clark County youth camp

People watch as a helicopter bound for Camp Hope of Southwest Washington carries a new water tank  through the air Wednesday at Lewisville Regional Park near Battle Ground.

July 3, 2024, 5:59pm Clark County News

New water tanks arrived airborne Wednesday to fix an aging water system at a youth camp on rugged Clark County-owned property. Read story

Neios Soien makes a first appearance in Clark County Superior Court in connection with a December 2022 fatal drunken-driving crash. He was sentenced Friday to more than 16 years in prison.

Vancouver man sentenced to 16 years in prison for 2022 deadly drunken-driving crash in central Vancouver

Neios Soien makes a first appearance in Clark County Superior Court in connection with a December 2022 fatal drunken-driving crash. He was sentenced Friday to more than 16 years in prison.

July 3, 2024, 5:57pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man was sentenced Friday to more than 16 years in prison for a 2022 deadly drunken-driving crash in central Vancouver. Read story

Cyanobacteria are microscopic bacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae, that form harmful blooms during the summer. They flourish in warm, stagnant water filled with nutrients, such as Lacamas Lake as pictured in 2021. Blooms often occur in Vancouver, Lacamas and Round lakes.

Warning issued for Lacamas Lake due to cyanotoxin levels

Cyanobacteria are microscopic bacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae, that form harmful blooms during the summer. They flourish in warm, stagnant water filled with nutrients, such as Lacamas Lake as pictured in 2021. Blooms often occur in Vancouver, Lacamas and Round lakes.

July 3, 2024, 2:52pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health warned Wednesday that skiing and swimming at Lacamas Lake could make residents sick due to elevated levels of cyanotoxins from algae. Read story