While Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered a halt to most construction, contractors are still working at school facilities — albeit with precautions. Inslee’s March 25…
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nLIGHT execs’ pay to be cut
Vancouver-based industrial laser manufacturer nLIGHT plans to temporarily cut the salaries of its three executive officers due to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, according…
Vancouver-area motel set to provide beds for homeless with COVID-19
Clark County has established 116 beds at a Vancouver-area motel for people without housing who need to quarantine or isolate due to the novel coronavirus.…
Stay-at-home order puts brakes on Clark County car dealerships
Need a car repair during the COVID-19 pandemic? That’s doable. Need a new car? That’s going to be harder to come by. Gov. Jay Inlsee’s…
Clark County educators adjust use of Zoom after hacking
High-profile incidents of Zoom hacking are prompting area educators to lock down the teleconference platform to protect users. With classes moving online, teachers are using…
Clark County nonprofits struggle to meet needs amid pandemic
Local charities are experiencing a lot of ups and downs as the COVID-19 pandemic slashes volunteer bases and cancels fundraising events. It’s all happening as…
Northwest Pipe shuts down Mexico plant
Vancouver-based Northwest Pipe Co. announced Tuesday that it has been ordered to shut down operations at its manufacturing facility in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico,…
City offers details on Vancouver Farmers Market reopening
On Friday, Vancouver City Manager Eric Holmes issued an emergency declaration that reopened the Vancouver Farmers Market. The decision sparked questions and some criticism from…
Distance learning reunites classmates, teachers in Clark County
The news of extended school closures hit hard in Clark County, where many teachers were beginning distance learning for the first time Monday. More than…
In the Service
U.S. Navy Hospitalman Cory Creagan, a lifetime Vancouver native and graduate of Mountain View High School, was chosen to serve aboard the USNS Comfort on…







