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Vancouver joins Jacobs’ pilot program to monitor COVID-19 in community wastewater systems
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Vancouver joins Jacobs’ pilot program to monitor COVID-19 in community wastewater systems

The city of Vancouver is one of about 11 locations across the country participating in a scientific wastewater monitoring pilot program launched by Jacobs to better understand the extent of the spr…

May 11, 2020

Woodland community members and organizations donate funds and food to help educate and feed children during fight against COVID-19
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Woodland community members and organizations donate funds and food to help educate and feed children during fight against COVID-19

Woodland Public Schools officials recently thanked the many community organizations and individuals helping to provide the area’s children with education and needed services during the ongoing figh…

May 11, 2020

Ridgefield High School thespians achieve prestigious status
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Ridgefield High School thespians achieve prestigious status

Members of the Ridgefield High School Thespians have achieved Bronze level Honor Status at this year’s Washington State Thespian Festival. Out of the state’s 100 Thespian Troupes, RHS’ Troupe 8635…

May 11, 2020

Leisure Care honors employees with ‘Heroes’ Day,’’ including those at the Van Mall Senior Living facility
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Leisure Care honors employees with ‘Heroes’ Day,’’ including those at the Van Mall Senior Living facility

Leisure Care, one of the nation’s largest privately-owned senior living companies, celebrated its staff and nursing teams across the nation on May 7 with a “Leisure Care Heroes’ Day.” That included…

May 8, 2020

County encourages area residents to stay safe while swimming
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County encourages area residents to stay safe while swimming

Clark County Public Health officials encourage everyone to follow a few simple strategies to stay safe while enjoying the water now and throughout the summer.

May 7, 2020

Workforce Southwest Washington partners with Comcast to keep vulnerable populations connected
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Workforce Southwest Washington partners with Comcast to keep vulnerable populations connected

Workforce Southwest Washington, through a partnership with Comcast Oregon/SW Washington, has purchased six months of pre-paid internet access for 200 low-income job seekers through Comcast’s Intern…

May 7, 2020

Vancouver Police Department seeks help from the public to locate missing teen
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Vancouver Police Department seeks help from the public to locate missing teen

The Vancouver Police Department is asking the public to help locate a missing 15-year-old female.

May 7, 2020

Students thank Woodland Public Schools staff for preparing and delivering 2,000 meals a day
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Students thank Woodland Public Schools staff for preparing and delivering 2,000 meals a day

Students and families made signs and cheered Woodland Public Schools’ staff as buses made their daily delivery of more than 2,000 meals throughout the school district’s service area on Fri., May 1.

May 6, 2020

Clark County Superior Court updates modifications to operations
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Clark County Superior Court updates modifications to operations

The Clark County Courthouse, Juvenile Courthouse and Family Law Annex facilities remain open but there are modifications to operations which should increase the safety of court participants and staff.

May 6, 2020

Vancouver Safe Parking Zone begins search for new site
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Vancouver Safe Parking Zone begins search for new site

The city of Vancouver’s Safe Parking Zone at Vancouver Mall will close on Thursday, and the city has begun looking for a new location.

May 5, 2020

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Some emergency rules remain in effect as fishing reopens across Washington

With fishing scheduled to reopen under standard rules on Tuesday, following a statewide closure to help combat the spread of COVID-19, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds anglers…

May 4, 2020

Candidate filing period and online candidate filing begins May 11
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Candidate filing period and online candidate filing begins May 11

The filing period for citizens who wish to become candidates for elective office is rapidly approaching.

May 4, 2020

Clark County Fire & Rescue crews fight fire at residence north of La Center
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Clark County Fire & Rescue crews fight fire at residence north of La Center

Firefighters extinguished a fire involving a manufactured home north of La Center Friday afternoon. Clark County Fire & Rescue units were dispatched at Friday to the report of trees on fire on NE J…

May 4, 2020

Furry Friends celebrates #GivingTuesday by pledging to raise $7,500 for medical expenses
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Furry Friends celebrates #GivingTuesday by pledging to raise $7,500 for medical expenses

On Tuesday (May 5), Furry Friends volunteers hope to raise at least $7,500 for the medical expenses incurred by the many kittens and cats in their care. #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving an…

May 4, 2020

Two dozen Southwest Washington schools recognized with state achievement awards
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Two dozen Southwest Washington schools recognized with state achievement awards

Twenty-four schools in the ESD 112 region have been recognized by the Washington State Board of Education for the 2018-2019 school year. This year, ESD 112 schools were recognized in three areas, i…

May 3, 2020

Grow something now
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Grow something now

WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Meg McDonald shares some tips for area gardeners.

May 3, 2020

Interim county manager seeks applicants for Animal Control Advisory Board positions
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Interim county manager seeks applicants for Animal Control Advisory Board positions

Interim County Manager Kathleen Otto is seeking applicants for several open positions on the volunteer Animal Protection and Control Advisory Board. The three positions are for Clark County residen…

May 2, 2020

SW Washington COVID Response Fund awards $2.5 million in relief
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SW Washington COVID Response Fund awards $2.5 million in relief

Over the past two weeks, the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has awarded $694,038 in grants from the SW Washington COVID Response Fund. The grants assisted 17 local nonprofits serving…

May 2, 2020