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A crew of volunteers at local nonprofit Share Vancouver assemble sack lunches in the kitchen at Fort Vancouver High School in July. State schools superintendent Chris Reykdal announced a new program last week that will provide children across Washington with $120 meal cards to buy groceries throughout the summer.

State will provide $120 EBT cards to help keep Clark County kids fed while school is out

A crew of volunteers at local nonprofit Share Vancouver assemble sack lunches in the kitchen at Fort Vancouver High School in July. State schools superintendent Chris Reykdal announced a new program last week that will provide children across Washington with $120 meal cards to buy groceries throughout the summer.

May 21, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Tens of thousands of children in Clark County will be eligible to receive grocery benefits this summer as part of a new program launched by the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Read story

Black Friday shoppers carry shopping bags at Vancouver Mall on Nov. 24. Taxable retail sales rose faster in the third quarter here than in Washington&rsquo;s other urban areas.

Clark County’s taxable retail sales rose 1.69% in Q3 outpacing state’s other metro areas

Black Friday shoppers carry shopping bags at Vancouver Mall on Nov. 24. Taxable retail sales rose faster in the third quarter here than in Washington&rsquo;s other urban areas.

May 20, 2024, 6:05am Business

Statewide retail sales slumped slightly in the third quarter of 2023, compared with the previous year, according to a recent report from the Washington Department of Revenue. But that’s not the case locally. Read story

The Clark County Public Service Center is pictured in Vancouver in 2020 (The Columbian files)

6 ethics complaints filed with Clark County in past year still await investigation

The Clark County Public Service Center is pictured in Vancouver in 2020 (The Columbian files)

May 17, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

Six ethics complaints filed with Clark County in the past year are still waiting to be investigated. The delay seems to be just as frustrating for county officials as it is for those who filed the complaints. Read story

Karen Morrison, right, executive director of Odyssey World International Education Services, works with Abby Hollopeter, women&rsquo;s health advocate/researcher, in their downtown Vancouver office Monday morning.

CEO of Vancouver nonprofit sees ‘good things’ as Clark County makes strides to diversify leadership

Karen Morrison, right, executive director of Odyssey World International Education Services, works with Abby Hollopeter, women&rsquo;s health advocate/researcher, in their downtown Vancouver office Monday morning.

May 17, 2024, 6:04am Community Funded Journalism

A recent national study found diversity among nonprofit leaders has not increased in the past three years, but one Vancouver CEO is optimistic about strides toward diversity, equity and inclusion. Read story

This week in Clark County History for May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Life

A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at the museum. Read story

Judge David Gregerson speaks from the bench in his courtroom at the Clark County Courthouse in 2023.

Clark County Jail inmate makes first appearance for allegedly threatening to kill a Superior Court judge

Judge David Gregerson speaks from the bench in his courtroom at the Clark County Courthouse in 2023.

May 16, 2024, 7:26pm Clark County News

A Clark County Jail inmate who has been convicted of intimidating a judge eight times is now accused of threatening to kill a Clark County Superior Court judge. According to court records, he also sent a threatening letter to another judge on the bench. Read story

WorkSource has money available for employee training

May 16, 2024, 5:57am Business

A WorkSource initiative seeks to help companies in Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties by supporting their employee training. Read story

Workforce Southwest Washington to hold business workshops

May 16, 2024, 5:56am Business

Companies that want to reach a larger pool of qualified, diverse candidates, fill open jobs and retain valued employees can attend a workshop series sponsored by Workforce Southwest Washington, the nonprofit local workforce development board for Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. Read story

$50,000 grant from Clark County Opioid Abatement Council will support naloxone vending machines

May 14, 2024, 6:00am Clark County Health

Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health has been awarded more than $50,000 from the Clark County Opioid Abatement Council to support its network of naloxone vending machines. Read story

Julio Segura, 22, makes his way into the courtroom last week for his murder trial in the January 2022 death of off-duty Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota at the Clark County Courthouse. The jury saw photos Monday of Sahota&rsquo;s injuries while first responders attempted to provide him medical aid.

First responders describe efforts to save Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota

Julio Segura, 22, makes his way into the courtroom last week for his murder trial in the January 2022 death of off-duty Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota at the Clark County Courthouse. The jury saw photos Monday of Sahota&rsquo;s injuries while first responders attempted to provide him medical aid.

May 13, 2024, 6:12pm Clark County News

Monday marked the start of the second week of a Yakima man’s murder trial in the death of off-duty Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota. First responders took the stand to describe their unsuccessful efforts to save Sahota’s life. Read story