Clark County Heat-mapping Project shows temperatures rise with development
A one-day heat-mapping project conducted last July found noticeable temperature variations across Clark County depending on building density and landscapes.
A one-day heat-mapping project conducted last July found noticeable temperature variations across Clark County depending on building density and landscapes.
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington needs foster families to provide temporary homes for kittens after a surge of stray felines has put a strain on the shelter’s resources.
Sales of fireworks, which start today in Clark County, generate an annual revenue of about $4 million. While debates continue between residents and public officials about whether fireworks are a lauded tradition or hazard to health and property, local fireworks aficionados will trek to sellers with names like Mean Gene, Bomber Brothers, TNT, Blackjack and Dynamite.
For the second time in his 26 years serving as Clark County auditor, Greg Kimsey has been named Auditor of the Year in Washington.
Clark County’s sewing shops are seeing more foot traffic since Joann Fabric and Craft stores shuttered late last month.
Two Clark County residents filed class-action lawsuits last week against the county, alleging the county did not properly protect residents’ information that was leaked during an October 2023 data breach.
Two protest marches happened without incident on Saturday, with large crowds in east Vancouver and Vancouver Waterfront Park voicing opposition to the Trump administration’s policies.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill last week updating the state’s authorization to toll the Interstate 5 Bridge. The move follows a Washington bill Gov. Bob Ferguson signed last month that allows the state to issue $2.5 billion in state bonds to pay for part of the bridge replacement project before tolls make up that cost.
As steel bit into the ground and dirt gave way, Rosemary Fryer took a moment to reflect on the symbolism of the moment.