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Vehicle strikes power pole on Highway 99

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:29:51 +0000

A 44-year-old driver was hospitalized after his Mazda 3 struck a power pole and caught fire on NE Highway 99.

Washougal High School students pitch energy ideas to Clark PUD

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:00:32 +0000

High schoolers modeled power grid solutions, balancing future growth, clean energy laws, and everyday reliability challenges with direct input from utility experts.

Natural gas leak mitigated near 44th Street and 123rd Avenue

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:50:38 +0000

Vancouver Fire Department crews responded to a natural gas leak near 44th Street and 123rd Avenue, evacuating 71 homes and impacting approximately 307 residents.

Late night apartment fire displaces one resident at Alder Creek Apartments

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:35:09 +0000

A late-night fire at the Alder Creek Apartments displaced one resident, while fire crews quickly contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading.

Weather update: Heavy rains and strong wind gusts expected for the rest of Thursday

Paul Valencia — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:50:06 +0000

Heavy rain, wind gusts up to 45 mph, and ongoing flood risks are forecast for Southwest Washington as utilities continue restoring power after earlier storm damage.

CRESA officials ask public to call 911 only for emergencies during weather events

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:42:19 +0000

CRESA officials are urging residents to reserve 911 calls for life-threatening emergencies during weather events as storms continue to cause power outages and hazardous conditions.

Wild windstorm knocks out power, closes roads, and cancels school throughout Clark County

Paul Valencia — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:46:07 +0000

A powerful windstorm tore through Clark County, leaving tens of thousands without power, forcing widespread school closures, and blocking roads with downed trees and debris.

County Public Works ready to respond to storm impacts, shares resources for residents

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:54:49 +0000

Clark County Public Works is prepared for this week’s storms and is sharing contacts, sandbag sites, and safety tips to help residents handle flooding, downed trees, and other hazards.

Clark Public Utilities adopts 2026 budget for electric, generating and water systems

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:21:15 +0000

Clark Public Utilities has adopted its 2026 budgets for electric, generating and water systems, keeping electric rates steady while water rates rise to fund infrastructure upgrades.

Clark Public Utilities Board adopts water rate increase

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:05:44 +0000

Clark Public Utilities approved a water rate increase to fund $146.6 million in infrastructure improvements and future system expansion across Clark County.