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January 8, 2026
Clark County respiratory illness ER visits climb
Emergency room visits for influenza and acute respiratory illness in Clark County have been slowly rising since December, mirroring state and national trends.
Emergency room visits for influenza and acute respiratory illness in Clark County have been slowly rising since December, mirroring state and national trends.
Telehealth services peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic when health care providers needed to continue care safely. Many local providers say they are still utilizing a variety of virtual services to increase accessibility for patients.
Each January, the Clark County assessor’s office updates property values for taxes due next year.
A backlog at the Washington State Patrol toxicology lab is delaying DUI prosecutions across Washington, with blood test results taking over a year to return in some instances.
Recent storms that brought heavy rains to Southwest Washington left behind a swath of environmental damage from Randall and Packwood along the Cowlitz River to several county parks along the Lewis and East Fork Lewis rivers.
A major Vancouver provider of behavioral health services has used accounting measures to balance its books after having trouble getting patients and insurers to pay their bills.
The National Weather Service has made its predictions for the first three months of 2026, estimating a 40-50 percent chance of average levels of precipitation in the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures for the coldest months of the year will remain normal.
If you’re looking for a special way to start 2026, you’ll find New Year’s Eve parties in every corner of Clark County this year, as well as kid-friendly celebrations and more contemplative activities.
Celebrating New Year’s Eve sets the tone for the arriving year, so consider your options carefully. Here are Clark County bars and restaurants offering festivities Dec. 31.
More people worked in Clark County in September than in the same month last year — but only slightly more.