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Construction workers stand near Vancouver Police vehicles Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, after being evacuated from their work sites due to a bomb threat in downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver police close streets near waterfront due to a bomb threat; no explosive devices found

Construction workers stand near Vancouver Police vehicles Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, after being evacuated from their work sites due to a bomb threat in downtown Vancouver.

August 9, 2024, 2:20pm Clark County News

Vancouver police closed streets near Columbia at Phil Arnold Way in downtown Vancouver about 11 a.m. due to a bomb threat, according to emergency radio traffic monitored at The Columbian. Read story

Volunteer Keith Dewing, left, and David Leitz prepare coolers of ice water for guests at the Living Hope Church cooling center July 8.

‘Taking care of our neighbors’: Clark County cooling centers continue to refine their mission

Volunteer Keith Dewing, left, and David Leitz prepare coolers of ice water for guests at the Living Hope Church cooling center July 8.

August 9, 2024, 6:07am Churches & Religion

In the past five years, two trends have converged: Clark County’s homeless population has increased significantly. And dangerous heat waves have become more frequent. Read story

Officials take a closer look at the Interstate 5 Bridge following a celebration of $1.5 billion in new federal funding toward replacing the century-old structure.

Federal, state officials celebrate $1.5 billion federal investment for I-5 Bridge replacement

Officials take a closer look at the Interstate 5 Bridge following a celebration of $1.5 billion in new federal funding toward replacing the century-old structure.

August 8, 2024, 5:41pm Clark County News

In July, officials secured nearly $1.5 billion in new federal funding to replace the century-old Interstate 5 Bridge. Read story

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

$1 million grant will help low-income Clark College students pursue STEM degrees

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

August 8, 2024, 3:09pm Clark County News

As many as 48 high-achieving, low-income students will get financial help toward completing degrees in engineering or computer science at Clark College, thanks to a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Read story

A new scooter share program has opened in Vancouver. It’s based at the AC Marriott Vancouver Waterfront.

Ryde Scooters rolls into Vancouver, with wheels for rent on the waterfront

A new scooter share program has opened in Vancouver. It’s based at the AC Marriott Vancouver Waterfront.

August 5, 2024, 6:06am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouverites may start seeing more motorized scooters whizzing around downtown with the recent opening of Ryde Scooters. Read story

Jaylen Palmer, an Air Force Academy cadet and Airway Science for Kids chief pilot, left, prepares for a flight with student Erika Higuera on Tuesday morning at the Pearson Field Education Center. Palmer has been a part of Airway Science since he was in the fifth grade and will join the U.S. Air Force once he graduates from the academy.

Clark County teens join summer aviation program at Pearson Field Education Center

Jaylen Palmer, an Air Force Academy cadet and Airway Science for Kids chief pilot, left, prepares for a flight with student Erika Higuera on Tuesday morning at the Pearson Field Education Center. Palmer has been a part of Airway Science since he was in the fifth grade and will join the U.S. Air Force once he graduates from the academy.

July 31, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

Youth across Clark County are soaring to new heights through a program aimed at educating underserved communities about the world of aviation. Read story

A traffic signal was removed from the intersection of state Highway 500 and Northeast 54th Avenue in 2018. Construction of a new pedestrian crossing at the intersection began earlier this summer and is expected to be completed early next year.

Long-awaited Highway 500 pedestrian crossing construction underway; expect some lane closures

A traffic signal was removed from the intersection of state Highway 500 and Northeast 54th Avenue in 2018. Construction of a new pedestrian crossing at the intersection began earlier this summer and is expected to be completed early next year.

July 30, 2024, 3:32pm Clark County News

When the traffic signal on state Highway 500 at Stapleton Road and Northeast 54th Avenue was eliminated six years ago, pedestrians lost access to a crossing and were forced to use alternate routes, such as the overcrossing at Northeast Falk Road and 42nd Avenue or farther away. Read story

Jeff Way of Vancouver, right, keeps his balance as he enjoys slacklining in the sunshine with his roommate, Matthew Nebel, not pictured, Friday afternoon, April 1, 2016 at Esther Short Park. Yesterday's blue skies and warm temperatures made it a good day for residents to kick off their shoes and get outdoors.

Vancouver parks to feature pop-up arboretums

Jeff Way of Vancouver, right, keeps his balance as he enjoys slacklining in the sunshine with his roommate, Matthew Nebel, not pictured, Friday afternoon, April 1, 2016 at Esther Short Park. Yesterday's blue skies and warm temperatures made it a good day for residents to kick off their shoes and get outdoors.

July 26, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

Many stroll through downtown Vancouver’s Esther Short Park on a daily basis, taking in the busy playground or a game of Frisbee on the lawn. But how many take the time to look up? Read story

Ridgefield resident Stacie Urban browses the selection of furniture and artwork at Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday morning. Divine Consign is closing after almost 20 years.

Furniture store Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver shutting its doors at end of August

Ridgefield resident Stacie Urban browses the selection of furniture and artwork at Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday morning. Divine Consign is closing after almost 20 years.

July 24, 2024, 3:01pm Business

A seasonal holiday gift store that transformed into a year-round furniture consignment store, Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver will close Aug. 31 after almost 20 years in business. Read story

Lynn Rullman, daughter of International Air and Hospitality Academy founder Arch Miller, teaches a class in 2008.

International Air and Hospitality Academy in Vancouver will close its doors at the end of the year

Lynn Rullman, daughter of International Air and Hospitality Academy founder Arch Miller, teaches a class in 2008.

July 23, 2024, 4:44pm Business

The International Air and Hospitality Academy in Vancouver will close all affiliated schools and programs at the end of the year, CEO DJ Schmidt announced Tuesday. Read story