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Vancouver recreation programs awarded $425,000 to fuel summer youth activities
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Vancouver recreation programs awarded $425,000 to fuel summer youth activities

Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services was awarded up to $425,000 from the Summer Experiences and Enrichment for Kids (SEEK) Fund to expand summer recreation opportunities for Vancouver…

May 19, 2022

Clark County Fire District 10 seeks to increase staffing with a levy lid lift
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Clark County Fire District 10 seeks to increase staffing with a levy lid lift

The Board of Commissioners of Clark County Fire District 10 adopted a resolution at their regular meeting to seek a Levy Lid Lift in the August 2022 Primary Election.

May 19, 2022

BBQ Fest at ilani seeks local contestants
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BBQ Fest at ilani seeks local contestants

Barbecue season is almost here, and ilani wants to celebrate with the first ilani BBQ Fest in June, featuring world-famous chefs plus local cooks in a competition.

May 19, 2022

Art returns to the Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery with new exhibit
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Art returns to the Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery with new exhibit

An art exhibit featuring the work of local artists Kelly Neidig and Steven Stoltenberg is on display at the Anstine Sixth Floor Gallery through Fri., July 29.

May 18, 2022

WSDOT’s safety rest area free coffee program returns May 20
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WSDOT’s safety rest area free coffee program returns May 20

After more than two years, volunteer groups across the state can once again participate in the state’s free coffee program at selected safety rest areas, providing coffee to the traveling public.

May 18, 2022

Clark County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a homicide investigation
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Clark County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a homicide investigation

A male juvenile is in custody after being charged with Murder II after an incident Monday night.

May 17, 2022

Shred truck and garage sale fundraiser to be held at North Clark Historical Museum
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Shred truck and garage sale fundraiser to be held at North Clark Historical Museum

On Sat., May 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Shred Truck from Waste Connections will be at the Museum to shred your documents. Sponsors are needed to offset the cost of the shred truck.

May 17, 2022

County opens grant application process for small businesses, nonprofits
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County opens grant application process for small businesses, nonprofits

Clark County has grant funding opportunities for small businesses, nonprofits and community-serving organizations.

May 17, 2022

Donations sought for family who lost 2-year-old daughter in drowning accident
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Donations sought for family who lost 2-year-old daughter in drowning accident

The community is coming to the aid of a family who lost their 2-year-old daughter in a drowning accident in Clark County over the weekend.

May 17, 2022

Esther Short Park playground construction set for June
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Esther Short Park playground construction set for June

Construction on a new, accessible play area at Esther Short Park (W. 8th and Columbia Streets) is slated to begin in June.

May 17, 2022

Clark County cracks down on animal cruelty cases
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Clark County cracks down on animal cruelty cases

A new team of Clark County Animal Protection and Control officers, including two officers hired last month, is leading the way as the county places renewed emphasis on investigating and prosecuting…

May 16, 2022

Columbia River Mental Health Services announces launch of mobile Night Crisis Team
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Columbia River Mental Health Services announces launch of mobile Night Crisis Team

Columbia River Mental Health Services will unveil a service this week that is intended to both provide more direct mental health counseling and treatment to vulnerable individuals, and relieve law…

May 16, 2022

Vancouver Fire responds to a two boat fire near Caterpillar Island
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Vancouver Fire responds to a two boat fire near Caterpillar Island

Crews from the Vancouver Fire Department responded to a fire involving a pair of boats in the Columbia River Sunday.

May 16, 2022

County releases most recent Community Needs Assessment in multiple languages
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County releases most recent Community Needs Assessment in multiple languages

Clark County Community Services this week announced its 2020 Community Needs Assessment is now available in multiple languages.

May 13, 2022

Opposing statements sought for Aug. 2 ballot measures
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Opposing statements sought for Aug. 2 ballot measures

For the August 2022 Primary and Special Election, the Elections Office, as the filing officer, has received seven propositions that do not have citizens appointed to write a statement against.

May 13, 2022

Preparations for first annual Parkersville Day continue
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Preparations for first annual Parkersville Day continue

Parkersville Day will be held on the first Saturday of every June, and the first of the planned annual events will be held this year on June 4, from noon to 3 p.m. in Parker’s Landing Historical Pa…

May 13, 2022

Volunteer clean-up projects start this week in downtown Vancouver
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Volunteer clean-up projects start this week in downtown Vancouver

Vancouver’s Downtown Association, the city of Vancouver, and the Parks Foundation of Clark County are teaming up with volunteers to have a clean-up day Saturday — one of three events that focus on…

May 12, 2022

Every vote counts in Battle Ground’s 63rd annual District Art Show
Youth

Every vote counts in Battle Ground’s 63rd annual District Art Show

The 63rd annual Battle Ground Public Schools District Art Show gives the community a chance to pick their favorite student creations by voting online for the first-ever People’s Choice Award.

May 12, 2022