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Salmon Creek Taco Bell robbed at gunpoint
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Salmon Creek Taco Bell robbed at gunpoint

On Thursday just before 3 a.m., Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a duress alarm that was triggered at the Taco Bell located at 13204 NE Highway 99 in Vancouver. Two subject…

Feb 23, 2023

Area government, municipalities close offices Thursday
Community News

Area government, municipalities close offices Thursday

Due to inclement weather, Clark County offices are closed for in-person services on Thursday (Feb. 23).

Feb 23, 2023

City of Vancouver continues to respond to winter weather
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City of Vancouver continues to respond to winter weather

City officials encourage residents to stay off the roads for their safety and to keep them clear for emergency response and snowplows.

Feb 23, 2023

UPDATE: Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputy injured in collision out of surgery; listed in critical but stable condition
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UPDATE: Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputy injured in collision out of surgery; listed in critical but stable condition

The deputy was in Skamania County driving back from training when his vehicle was struck by a fallen tree.

Feb 22, 2023

Officers seize vital information in investigation of property crime thefts at US Digital office building
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Officers seize vital information in investigation of property crime thefts at US Digital office building

A suspect in two property theft crimes this month at the US Digital office building in Vancouver was detained by area law enforcement Tuesday night and a vital piece of evidence was seized in the i…

Feb 22, 2023

Wednesday morning’s storm could be just the beginning of snow
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Wednesday morning’s storm could be just the beginning of snow

Wednesday snow burst just the start of a winter storm that could see even more snow overnight into Thursday and temperatures are sure to fall below freezing.

Feb 22, 2023

Vancouver man identifies himself as victim who thwarted attempted carjacking in Hazel Dell
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Vancouver man identifies himself as victim who thwarted attempted carjacking in Hazel Dell

The victim of an attempted carjacking was able to fight off a suspect Tuesday in Hazel Dell, according to information provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

Feb 21, 2023

High school wrestling: A chat with the 2023 champions
Sports

High school wrestling: A chat with the 2023 champions

Faith Tarrant of Prairie, Malachi Wallway of La Center, and JJ Schoenlein of Skyview won wrestling state championships at Mat Classic over the weekend, all representing Clark County.

Feb 21, 2023

Opinion: Stacking the deck — union coalition tries to get lawmakers to mandate workplace conditions it wants
Opinion

Opinion: Stacking the deck — union coalition tries to get lawmakers to mandate workplace conditions it wants

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center states that rigid standards will hinder the medical profession and professional judgment and workplace innovation should be allowed to continue, not…

Feb 21, 2023

Sixth week of pump price increases after Washington carbon tax
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Sixth week of pump price increases after Washington carbon tax

Ultimately, the full impact of the new carbon tax won’t be known until regular auctions occur.

Feb 21, 2023

Recovering from COVID protects as well as the vaxxes, study says
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Recovering from COVID protects as well as the vaxxes, study says

Having had COVID-19 provides just as much protection as the experimental vaccinations highly promoted by the U.S. government, including Anthony Fauci, who used to run the infectious diseases divisi…

Feb 21, 2023

Two Rivers Heritage Museum reopens after winter maintenance
Community News

Two Rivers Heritage Museum reopens after winter maintenance

Two Rivers Heritage Museum will open their doors and welcome back visitors on Sat., March 4, after their annual winter maintenance closure.

Feb 21, 2023

Area residents invited to join the Wastebusters Challenge and pledge to reduce waste
Community News

Area residents invited to join the Wastebusters Challenge and pledge to reduce waste

Join Clark County Green Neighbors in pledging to reduce waste in the annual WasteBusters Challenge. The free 21-day challenge begins Wed., March 1.

Feb 21, 2023

Letter: Congresswoman ‘has already spent time with small business owners here in Vancouver’
Opinion

Letter: Congresswoman ‘has already spent time with small business owners here in Vancouver’

Vancouver resident Ellen Townsen offers her thoughts on the focus of Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on small business.

Feb 21, 2023

Opinion: Members of the Washington State Legislature need to stop tying the hands of law enforcement officers
Opinion

Opinion: Members of the Washington State Legislature need to stop tying the hands of law enforcement officers

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance discusses the rise in property crime in Clark County and Washington state

Feb 20, 2023

High school basketball: Mountain View gets there in the end
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High school basketball: Mountain View gets there in the end

Camas girls claim bi-district crown, receive No. 2 seed in state tournament, while nine other boys and girls basketball teams from Clark County also have qualified for state.

Feb 20, 2023

Republicans offer lukewarm support to House modified police pursuit reform bill
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Republicans offer lukewarm support to House modified police pursuit reform bill

SHB 1363 would allow officers to go after suspects if there is reasonable suspicion of the following: a violent crime, sex offense, vehicular assault, domestic violence, escape, or driving under th…

Feb 20, 2023

Columbia River Bar Pilot highlights the return of Port of Vancouver USA Lecture Series
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Columbia River Bar Pilot highlights the return of Port of Vancouver USA Lecture Series

Port of Vancouver USA Lecture Series returns after a two-year hiatus with a talk from a Columbia River Bar Pilot, and the series has two more lectures scheduled for March

Feb 20, 2023