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Clark County

June 25, 2026
Clinical nurse lead Kim Fleshman talks with colleagues while getting the day started at Vancouver Clinic’s Salmon Creek Urgent Care facility June 4. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Care creates conundrum

When you have a skin infection, a stomachache or trouble breathing, you might not be sure whether you should head straight to the hospital or visit an urgent care clinic.

June 18, 2026
All Seasons Heating and Cooling service manager Ken Sullivan works on an air conditioning unit Friday in Camas. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Expert: Electric bills depend on weather

Will Clark County residents’ electricity bills spike this summer? That depends on the weather, which drives the region’s energy demand and supply. And this summer promises to be hot.

June 18, 2026
As summer driving and road construction work increase in the coming weeks, Clark County Public Works, Washington State Department of Transportation, Vancouver Public Works, Washington State Patrol and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office are partnering to remind drivers that work zone safety is everyone’s responsibility. Drivers can expect more work zones throughout the region and should know how to safely navigate them to protect themselves, their passengers, other road users and workers. (Contributed by the Washington State Patrol)

Drivers warned to slow down, stay sober

Local and state agencies are warning Clark County drivers to slow down and stay sober as the summer driving season begins — the deadliest stretch of the year.

June 11, 2026
Marlena Close of Applied Team Insurance logs into her computer while checking her voicemail in Hazel Dell on Feb. 3. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Health insurance rate hikes likely next year

Clark County residents can expect to pay more for health insurance again next year as companies ask the state insurance commissioner to consider approving an average 22.4 percent rate increase for individual plans.