Clark County Today News

Next month in Spokane Valley, the Washington State Building Code Council will consider modifying codes it adopted earlier this year requiring the use of electric heat pumps rather than natural gas in all new construction.

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PacifiCorp to increase downstream flows from Swift Reservoir for dam safety work, resulting in temporary closure of boat ramp and increased water flow until mid-September.

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the city of Vancouver’s Fire Marshal’s Office a $207,000 fire prevention and safety grant.

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Clark County Public Health has lifted the warning advisory for Vancouver Lake due to improved water quality and reduced toxin levels, while advising continued caution for potential harmful algae presence and urging preventative measures.

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The Clark County Board of Health is seeking applicants for seven positions representing various community and professional groups on the volunteer Public Health Advisory Council.

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The Ridgefield Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating Krieg Olaf Kjer, who was last heard from at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24.

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Washington's fuel prices rise, but California maintains its lead with a 20-cent per gallon difference; Washington's current average is $5.08 while California's is $5.28, even as the national average drops to $3.81 per gallon.

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#TheCenterSquare #WashingtonState #FuelPrices #AveragePriceOfAGallon #RegularUnleadedGas #AAData #RisingFuelPrices #CapAndTradeProgram #CarbonEmissions #ClimateCommitmentAct #WashingtonStateLegislature #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Construction for a water quality project along Northeast Highway 99 in Vancouver, including stormwater treatment basins and downstream system improvements, will cause delays and lane closures, but the highway will remain open; project expected to finish in winter 2023-2024.

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Hollywood star James Woods warns of invisible societal chains imposed by global powers through technological advancements and pandemic-related restrictions, urging resistance against encroachments on personal freedoms.

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#JoeKovacs #WNDNewsCenter #HollywoodStarJamesWoods #warningissued #globalpowers #COVID19 #COVIDshots #masks #COVIDpandemic #vaccine #vaccinations #mandates #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

The Washington State Department of Health is trying to head off a blood shortage this summer by partnering with the Northwest Blood Coalition to urge more blood donations.

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