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Evergreen Habitat for Humanity launches new Critical Home Repair program
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Evergreen Habitat for Humanity launches new Critical Home Repair program

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity launched a new program this summer to serve more families in Clark County through home repair. The new Critical Home Repair program builds on their current minor exte…

Jul 3, 2019

Clark County Public Health downgrades advisory at Vancouver Lake
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Clark County Public Health downgrades advisory at Vancouver Lake

Clark County Public Health has downgraded the advisory at Vancouver Lake from warning to caution. Blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are still present at the lake, but results…

Jul 3, 2019

Free repair program is granted two more years
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Free repair program is granted two more years

Officials with Columbia Springs’ repair program, Repair Clark County, recently announced the program has been funded for an additional two years. The program is free and open to the public and rout…

Jul 2, 2019

Port, partners and community open new section of bicycle/pedestrian pathway
People

Port, partners and community open new section of bicycle/pedestrian pathway

A crowd converged on a spot along Northwest Lower River Road Tuesday to cut the ribbon on a new section of bicycle/pedestrian pathway and celebrate improved connectivity for the community. The almo…

Jul 2, 2019

Tuesday nights are free Family Movie Night at the Battle Ground Community Center
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Tuesday nights are free Family Movie Night at the Battle Ground Community Center

Battle Ground Parks & Recreation presents free Family Movie Night. Each Tuesday through August 13, the city will feature a blockbuster, family-friendly movie in the cool comfort of the beautiful Ba…

Jul 2, 2019

Washington’s 2019-2020 fishing regulations now available
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Washington’s 2019-2020 fishing regulations now available

Area anglers can start planning for their next fishing trip with the 2019-2020 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet, now available from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

Jul 2, 2019

Audit: County’s risk management approach is ‘well designed but its implementation limited its effectiveness’
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Audit: County’s risk management approach is ‘well designed but its implementation limited its effectiveness’

The Clark County Audit Oversight Committee will meet at 2 p. m. Tue. , July 2, to review a recent performance audit of the county’s Risk Management function.

Jul 1, 2019

Vancouver Police investigating an armed robbery in Vancouver
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Vancouver Police investigating an armed robbery in Vancouver

On Sunday (June 30), at approximately 1:15 p. m. , Vancouver Police officers responded to report of an armed robbery in the area of Plomondon St and General Anderson Ave in Vancouver.

Jul 1, 2019

No fireworks on school Vancouver Public School grounds
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No fireworks on school Vancouver Public School grounds

Due to fire risk and the presence of construction material and equipment at several schools, fireworks are again prohibited on all VPS grounds and parking lots this summer.

Jul 1, 2019

Ridgefield Police respond to attempted theft of occupied vehicle
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Ridgefield Police respond to attempted theft of occupied vehicle

On Sunday (June 30), Ridgefield Police responded to an incident where a suspect had reportedly tried to steal an occupied vehicle.

Jul 1, 2019

Battle Ground Police Department seeks public’s help in Kubota excavator theft
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Battle Ground Police Department seeks public’s help in Kubota excavator theft

In the mid-afternoon of Sun. , June 23, a Kubota Excavator valued at $65,000 was stolen from a construction site just south of the Cedars Golf Course clubhouse located at NE 152nd Ave and NE 181st St.

Jul 1, 2019

County: Proper fireworks disposal prevents fires, injury and waterway contamination
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County: Proper fireworks disposal prevents fires, injury and waterway contamination

Fireworks remain potential sources of fire and injury long after they light up the night sky. Improper disposal of fireworks puts waste and recycling workers at increased risk of injury from fires…

Jun 28, 2019

Battle Ground schools’ Summer Meals Program offers nutritious meals to children
Youth

Battle Ground schools’ Summer Meals Program offers nutritious meals to children

Children and teens ages 1-18 can enjoy a free lunch in Battle Ground this summer through the Simplified Summer Food Program for children. The program addresses the need for nutritious meals during…

Jun 28, 2019

Washington secretary of state recognizes Clark County employee
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Washington secretary of state recognizes Clark County employee

The Election Offices in each of Washington state’s 39 counties have been working with the Office of the Secretary of State to develop and implement VoteWA – a new election management and voter regi…

Jun 28, 2019

Clark College announces new trustee
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Clark College announces new trustee

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Jeanne Bennett to the Clark College Board of Trustees.

Jun 28, 2019

Vancouver Clinic purchases land for clinic off 192nd Avenue, north of SR 14
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Vancouver Clinic purchases land for clinic off 192nd Avenue, north of SR 14

Vancouver Clinic plans to build its newest clinic on 4. 41 acres recently purchased in the Columbia Palisades development, on the edge of Camas in East Vancouver.

Jun 27, 2019

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site facilities will be open on July 4
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site facilities will be open on July 4

The National Park Service welcomes area residents to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site to celebrate Independence Day. As the fireworks show will not start until 10:05 p. m. , the park facilitie…

Jun 27, 2019

Vancouver School Board selects name for new elementary school
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Vancouver School Board selects name for new elementary school

Vancouver Public Schools’ forthcoming elementary school now has a name. Vancouver Innovation, Technology and Arts Elementary School was selected after students, staff members, families and communit…

Jun 27, 2019