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Vancouver Fire Department responds to structure fire at First Street Station Apartments

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:11:25 +0000

Vancouver firefighters quickly contained a blaze at the First Street Station Apartments, limiting damage to two units. All occupants were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.

Small fire extinguished on roof of building

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:40:30 +0000

Vancouver firefighters quickly extinguished a small roof fire at a commercial building on Fruit Valley Road early Monday morning. No injuries were reported, and the business remains open.

Opinion: ‘Politics are overriding common sense’ when it comes to the I-5 Bridge replacement project

Ken Vance, Editor — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 23:13:27 +0000

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance details Rep. John Ley’s concerns about the I-5 Bridge replacement project, including allegations of light rail funding fraud and the potential impact on Washington taxpayers.

Public comment period open for the Clark County Parks and Nature Capital Improvement Plan

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 29 May 2025 23:39:14 +0000

Clark County is seeking public comment on the Parks and Nature Capital Improvement Plan, a proposed six-year plan that includes new and ongoing projects at local parks.

VIDEO: ‘Lest We Forget’: Amboy Honors Memorial Day with Ceremony, Eagle Flyover, and Community Tribute

Andi Schwartz, Webmaster/Graphic Designer — Thu, 29 May 2025 01:48:35 +0000

Amboy honored Memorial Day with a moving ceremony at Territorial Park, featuring tributes by veterans, community members, and the American Legion Tum Tum Post 168.

VPD seeks assistance locating man who went missing near Columbia River

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 29 May 2025 00:51:59 +0000

The Vancouver Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate Franky Fred, who was last seen near Vancouver Lake on May 23.

Mount St. Helens Visitor Center reopens May 31

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 29 May 2025 00:13:53 +0000

The Mount St. Helens Visitor Center reopens on May 31 with updated, interactive exhibits that highlight the mountain’s history and cultural significance.

Letter: Vancouver must act now to reduce PFAS contamination from city-sanctioned camps

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 28 May 2025 23:55:22 +0000

Peter Bracchi urges Vancouver to tackle PFAS pollution by addressing both drinking water treatment and contamination from city-sanctioned homeless camps.

Letter: 520 Portage Bay Bridge vs. Interstate 5 bridge replacement

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 28 May 2025 23:40:32 +0000

Bob Ortblad compares the design and costs of the SR 520 Portage Bay Bridge and the proposed I-5 Bridge, arguing that the IBR program unfairly dismissed a potentially cost-saving tunnel alternative.

MADD, Target Zero team up for Bike/Walk like MADD event Saturday, May 31

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 28 May 2025 23:18:07 +0000

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Target Zero, with local leaders, are hosting the inaugural Bike/Walk like MADD event at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park in Vancouver to honor Danielle “Danie” Abrahams and her dog killed by a drunk driver in 2023.