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Woman killed in collision with tree
An adult female was found deceased in her vehicle after colliding with a tree late Wednesday night in Fern Prairie.
Vancouver invites community to provide input on a Stronger Vancouver projects
The city of Vancouver will seek public input about a package of proposed safety, parks and economic development investments known as the Stronger Vancouver initiative at three community open houses…
County seeks volunteers to establish boards of appeals for building, fire codes
Clark County is seeking volunteers for two boards: the Building, Residential and Plumbing Board of Appeals and the Fire Code Board of Appeals.
Meagan Lowery appointed Battle Ground’ finance and information services director
Battle Ground City Manager Erin Erdman has promoted Meagan Lowery to the position of Finance & Information Services director. Lowery has served in the role since July 1 following the retirement of…
A smoother ride coming to I-5 and I-205 in Vancouver
Beginning today (July 31), contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will start overnight work to rehabilitate a combined total of nearly 15 miles of pavement a…
Annexation discussion continues for Battle Ground and Clark County Fire District 3
The city of Battle Ground and Clark County Fire District 3 are continuing discussions about annexation. The city, which currently contracts for fire service, will ask its voters to annex into the F…
Vancouver Lake swim beach remains closed
Routine water quality testing at Vancouver Lake this week revealed elevated levels of E. coli bacteria. The swim beach at the lake is currently closed due to elevated levels of cyanotoxins in the w…
Share House catches fire; no injuries reported
Late Tuesday evening, a fire began in a third-floor resident room at Share House, 1115 W 13th St. No injuries occurred and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Vancouver Po…
Additional election logic and accuracy test scheduled for Friday
To ensure its ability to report preliminary election results on a timely basis, an update will be made this Friday to Clark County’s Hart InterCivic ballot tabulation system. Following implementati…
Clark County Public Health officials encourage residents to prepare for wildfire smoke
With the warming weather and dry conditions, wildfire season is likely on its way and has already begun elsewhere in the state. Clark County Public Health is urging residents to take steps now to p…
Battle Ground’s National Night Out to feature new activities and family favorites
Battle Ground celebrates National Night Out on Tue., Aug. 6 from 6–8 p.m. at Kiwanis Park located at 422 SW 2nd Ave. The free community-building event features fun activities, information, prizes a…
Barnaby Gloger named assistant principal at Ridgefield High School
The Ridgefield School District Board of Directors approved the appointment of Barnaby Gloger as assistant principal at Ridgefield High School during their regular board meeting on Tue., June 23.
CCHM First Thursday: History of the Community AME Zion Church Choir
Clark County Historical Museum will continue its 2019 First Thursday Speaker Series on Thu., Aug. 1, with “Faith Music: The History of the Community AME Zion Church Choir.”
Washougal’s Pavement Management Program in full Summer swing following funding boost from council
With summer weather finally hitting the Pacific Northwest, the city of Washougal is in the midst of a robust Pavement Management Program, made possible by an enhanced investment from the city council.
Pavement work to begin Monday night on East Mill Plain in Vancouver
A city of Vancouver project to improve pavement conditions on East Mill Plain Boulevard, from Fort Vancouver Way to Grand Boulevard, is expected to get underway this week.
Auditor schedules special three-day filing period for two elected offices with no candidates
Clark County Auditor’s Office has scheduled a special three-day filing period for two area elected positions that received no candidate filings prior to the May 17 deadline.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office warns area residents of fraudulent phone calls
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office has recently received numerous reports of fraudulent phone calls being derived from the telephone number of or similar to (360) 397-2211.
Two-car crash injures Battle Ground teen
A two-car collision took place at the intersection of NE 199th Street and NE 167th Avenue in Battle Ground. A 17-year-old teen is said to have sustained serious injuries.