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The Interstate 5 Bridge stretches across a hazy Columbia River on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2022, as seen from the Vancouver Waterfront. Smoke from the Nakia Creek Fire and a morning layer of fog pushed air quality into the “unhealthy” range.

I-5 bridge environmental impact statement delayed, again — this time until 2024

The Interstate 5 Bridge stretches across a hazy Columbia River on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2022, as seen from the Vancouver Waterfront. Smoke from the Nakia Creek Fire and a morning layer of fog pushed air quality into the “unhealthy” range.

October 7, 2023, 6:10am Business

The release of a draft supplemental environmental impact statement, a critical milestone for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, has been delayed for the second time, this time from the end of 2023 until the start of 2024. Read story

A trio of trucks travel to and from the Zimmerly gravel pit near Washougal.

Lawsuits over Columbia Gorge gravel pit slowing after court denies owners’ request for review

A trio of trucks travel to and from the Zimmerly gravel pit near Washougal.

October 3, 2023, 6:03am Business

Nearly half a decade of lawsuits surrounding a controversial gravel pit east of Washougal are slowing as even more governing entities deny resuming operations at the site. Read story

A bigleaf maple shows its autumn yellows in Olympic National Park.

How well do you know the trees in your Vancouver neighborhood?

A bigleaf maple shows its autumn yellows in Olympic National Park.

September 30, 2023, 6:10am Clark County Life

How many trees call the city of Vancouver home? And what kinds of trees are they? Not even Charles Ray, Vancouver’s urban forester, knows all the answers. Read story

Pete DuBois, a Clark County Public Health senior environmental outreach specialist and compost guru, begins aerating composting piles, a key part of maintaining a healthy pile, at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell.

Clark County composting guru: Keeping food waste out of landfills an easy way to fight climate change

Pete DuBois, a Clark County Public Health senior environmental outreach specialist and compost guru, begins aerating composting piles, a key part of maintaining a healthy pile, at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell.

September 29, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Composting food scraps, yard debris an easy way to fight climate change Read story

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

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.

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

An intact floodplain is teeming with life - from bugs, beavers and at-risk fish species. But the Coweeman River isn't intact, said Brice Crayne, Lower Columbia Enhancement Group program manager. Splash damming flushed out entire aquatic systems.

Splash dams’ legacy is one of scars and damage, but a Lower Columbia group is trying to change that

An intact floodplain is teeming with life - from bugs, beavers and at-risk fish species. But the Coweeman River isn't intact, said Brice Crayne, Lower Columbia Enhancement Group program manager. Splash damming flushed out entire aquatic systems.

September 25, 2023, 6:10am Clark County News

A legacy of obsolete logging practices popularized more than a century ago remains etched in the way the Coweeman River moves. Read story

The Vantage Bridge carries Interstate 90 across the Columbia River near Vantage at dusk in February 2018.

Is a new Columbia River Treaty treaty on tap?

The Vantage Bridge carries Interstate 90 across the Columbia River near Vantage at dusk in February 2018.

September 23, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Since 1961, the U.S. and Canada have worked together to manage dams in the Columbia River Basin, but this arrangement may change in September 2024. Read story

Salmon swim around Tuesday as seen from a fish ladder viewing window at the Washington Shore Bonneville Dam Visitor Center. Fish viewing season lasts until mid-November, according to the Visitor Center's website.

Clark County salmon recovery groups get $1 million in grants

Salmon swim around Tuesday as seen from a fish ladder viewing window at the Washington Shore Bonneville Dam Visitor Center. Fish viewing season lasts until mid-November, according to the Visitor Center's website.

September 19, 2023, 6:09pm Clark County News

As salmon and steelhead populations dwindle amid habitat degradation and climatic changes, local watershed groups are etching a path to recovery. Read story

Equipment used to test for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known collectively as PFAS or "forever chemicals." in drinking water.

Vancouver OKs contract to design water treatment system for PFAS

Equipment used to test for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known collectively as PFAS or "forever chemicals." in drinking water.

September 19, 2023, 5:46pm Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is moving forward with plans to create a treatment system for toxic chemicals in the city’s water supply. Read story

Wind turbine components are a major import at the Port of Vancouver. Last year, enough components to serve 94,000 homes crossed the docks.

Port of Vancouver settles suit over pollution

Wind turbine components are a major import at the Port of Vancouver. Last year, enough components to serve 94,000 homes crossed the docks.

September 14, 2023, 6:05am Business

Environmental watchdog Columbia Riverkeeper and the Port of Vancouver USA came to a settlement Tuesday over alleged water pollution coming from the port. Read story