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Boschma family offered 20 acres in Ridgefield for a police training academy; Legislature didn’t allocate money for the project

May 16, 2025, 10:47am Clark County News Updated 2 days ago

Local officials say they’re disappointed that a proposal to study building a permanent regional law enforcement training center campus at the Boschma Farms property in Ridgefield did not make it… Read story

Try this: ‘Prohibition’, ‘Peter/Wendy’, summer flea market

May 15, 2025, 6:09am Clark County Life

Five things to do this week Read story

Fort Vancouver High School senior George Kinerk, 18, from left, joins Vancouver Public Schools’ Superintendent Jeff Snell and classmate Geziah Bio, also 18, at the groundbreaking for the new Ed Lynch Technical Trades Center on Wednesday morning. The 100 percent donor-funded center will provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing and welding, directly addressing the demand for skilled workers in Clark County and creating pathways to fulfilling careers for students, according to the district.

Vancouver district breaks ground on Ed Lynch Technical Trades Center at Fort Vancouver High School

Fort Vancouver High School senior George Kinerk, 18, from left, joins Vancouver Public Schools’ Superintendent Jeff Snell and classmate Geziah Bio, also 18, at the groundbreaking for the new Ed Lynch Technical Trades Center on Wednesday morning. The 100 percent donor-funded center will provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing and welding, directly addressing the demand for skilled workers in Clark County and creating pathways to fulfilling careers for students, according to the district.

May 14, 2025, 4:31pm Business

Vancouver Public Schools officials, business leaders and local dignitaries gathered Wednesday at Fort Vancouver High School to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Ed Lynch Technical Trades Center, a donor-funded facility that will provide students with hands-on training in advanced manufacturing and welding. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Snell, from left, and board member Kyle Sproul listen to a question from director Tracie Barrows during a March 12, 2024, school board meeting at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership. On Tuesday, the Vancouver school board considered a districtwide policy to restrict students’ cellphone use at school.

Vancouver schools weigh cellphone policy that could require devices to be off and put away

Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Snell, from left, and board member Kyle Sproul listen to a question from director Tracie Barrows during a March 12, 2024, school board meeting at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership. On Tuesday, the Vancouver school board considered a districtwide policy to restrict students’ cellphone use at school.

May 14, 2025, 12:47pm Clark County News

The Vancouver school board on Tuesday considered a districtwide policy to restrict students’ cellphone use at school. Read story

Washington State Department of Transportation workers clean up a campsite Thursday on the side of state Highway 500 offramp to Northeast Andresen Road. More people are camping on WSDOT land, leading the state agency to assume an outreach and camp-cleaning role.

With state funding cuts, homeless camps along Clark County highways could remain in dangerous spots longer

Washington State Department of Transportation workers clean up a campsite Thursday on the side of state Highway 500 offramp to Northeast Andresen Road. More people are camping on WSDOT land, leading the state agency to assume an outreach and camp-cleaning role.

May 14, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News

The Washington State Department of Transportation may have less funding for clearing homeless camps along state highways in Clark County starting in July. Read story

Smith Tower Apartments, at left, is seen March 10 in Vancouver.

Vancouver allocates millions to create, preserve affordable housing units

Smith Tower Apartments, at left, is seen March 10 in Vancouver.

May 14, 2025, 6:05am Business

Although the White House has proposed eliminating some federal funds for housing, Vancouver city staff aren’t worried about the well running dry — this year, at least. Read story

Clark County Animal Protection and Control seized 26 goats, five sheep and 14 chickens from Mohammad Alauddin, who is facing 45 counts of first-degree animal cruelty.

Vancouver man arrested on 45 counts of animal cruelty

Clark County Animal Protection and Control seized 26 goats, five sheep and 14 chickens from Mohammad Alauddin, who is facing 45 counts of first-degree animal cruelty.

May 12, 2025, 4:15pm Clark County News

A Clark County man is facing 45 counts of animal cruelty after Clark County law enforcement officers say they discovered dozens of malnourished animals on his property. Read story

Luke Clark, left, looks on as his mother, Dawnell Tillery, orders them food at the restaurant in their Portland hotel after a long drive on April 22.

Vancouver’s Dawnell Tillery has given up everything to care for her autistic son Luke but she is running out of options

Luke Clark, left, looks on as his mother, Dawnell Tillery, orders them food at the restaurant in their Portland hotel after a long drive on April 22.

May 10, 2025, 6:14am Clark County Health Subscriber ExclusiveUpdated 2 days ago

Dawnell Tillery never had an easy time when it came to her second born. At 2, Luke Clark was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder, now considered a subset of autism spectrum disorder. He communicates with just a few words and a bit of sign language. When Luke can’t make himself… Read story

Pooneh Gray, who garnered media attention for her efforts to reopen her mother’s 1989 murder case, is running for Position 1 on the Vancouver City Council.

‘I plan on being an advocate for victims’: Daughter of murder victim seeks Vancouver City Council seat

Pooneh Gray, who garnered media attention for her efforts to reopen her mother’s 1989 murder case, is running for Position 1 on the Vancouver City Council.

May 10, 2025, 6:12am Clark County News

Pooneh Gray, a Vancouver woman who garnered media attention for her efforts to reopen her mother’s 1989 murder case, is running for Vancouver City Council. Read story

The Fort Vancouver Lions Club marked its 70th anniversary with a celebration April 22 in Vancouver.

Fort Vancouver Lions Club celebrates 70 years of community service

The Fort Vancouver Lions Club marked its 70th anniversary with a celebration April 22 in Vancouver.

May 10, 2025, 5:47am Clark County News

CURTAIN CREEK – The Fort Vancouver Lions Club marked its 70th anniversary with a celebration April 22 at the Barberton Grange in Vancouver. The event honored decades of service to the local community and highlighted the club’s ongoing commitment to its mission: “We Serve.” Read story