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  • Clark County Courthouses, 1909-2005
  • This week in Clark County history for April 24, 2026
  • Clark County History: Lewisville started with Hall’s Bridge

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vintagelasvegas.com /1 month ago

Clark County Courthouses, 1909-2005

Clark County Courthouses, 1909-20051909. When Las Vegas was platted, Block 20, bounded by 2nd & 3rd, Carson & Bridger, was reserved for public works. When Clark County was...

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columbian.com /1 month ago

This week in Clark County history for April 24, 2026

This week in Clark County history for April 24, 2026

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columbian.com /3 weeks ago

Clark County History: Lewisville started with Hall’s Bridge

About 1873, Robert Hall claimed land on the East Fork Lewis River, near where it is currently crossed by state Highway 503. The area became known as Hall’s Crossing or Hall’s Bridg...

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columbian.com /2 weeks ago

Clark County History: East Fork Lewis River used to transport logs

In 1881, Lewisville boasted a water-powered grist mill built by the Church brothers on the north bank of a small creek that still runs through today’s Lewisville Regional Park.

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columbian.com /1 week ago

Clark County History: A different Jefferson Davis served Vancouver

During the Civil War, there were two prominent men named Jefferson Davis. Born in 1808 in Kentucky, Jefferson Finis Davis was a U.S. senator who served as president of the Confeder...

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columbian.com /6 days ago

Clark County History: Camas launched Washington’s Grange system

Beginning in the late 19th century, Granges filled important social, political, educational and economic roles in rural America. The Grange soon came to Washington and continues to...

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columbian.com /2 weeks ago

‘A lot of history and so many stories there’: Two Rivers Heritage Museum presents Fern Prairie Cemetery tour

CAMAS — Fern Prairie Cemetery traces its roots to the original land claim of pioneer Lewis Van Vleet. It began as a small family burial ground before evolving into one of east Clar...

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columbian.com /1 week ago

State of the County: Accomplishments achieved, challenges remain

Clark County has seen its share of accomplishments but still has challenges to face in the coming years. That was the message delivered by Clark County Council Chair Sue Marshall d...

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columbian.com /3 weeks ago

Brown: She keeps eye on Clark County

The first story I ever wrote for The Columbian was an account of how the La Center City Council evaluated its ordinance about cleaning up nuisance properties during a regular counc...

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columbian.com /1 month ago

Clark County History: Troubling ideas undermined baby contests

Before World War I, no one predicted that health and beauty evaluations of babies would hide a darker side of America. Yet, eugenics pseudoscience and the re-emerging Ku Klux Klan...

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columbian.com /1 month ago

Clark County Health Inspections for April 13-18, 2026

Clark County Health Inspections for April 13-18, 2026

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columbian.com /1 week ago

Our American Story: Film crew for nationwide storytelling project records people’s contributions at Esther Short Park

As part of the nationwide America 250 celebrations marking 2½ centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, film crews from the Our American Story...

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reviewjournal.com /3 weeks ago

EDITORIAL: Clark County stonewall runs into problems in court

Public works scandal coverup.

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columbian.com /1 month ago

Clark County Charter Review Commission to push proposed amendments on light rail, tolls to 2027

A commission reviewing Clark County’s “constitution” will tackle proposed amendments that would prohibit the county from supporting light rail and road tolls — but not until next y...

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columbian.com /1 week ago

Public comment sought for Clark County parks plan

Clark County is seeking public comment on the draft 2026-32 Parks and Nature, and Lands Capital Improvement Plan.

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reviewjournal.com /1 week ago

Clark County’s Cesar Chavez park gets a new name

The late Cesar Chavez will no longer be the namesake of a Clark County park.

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columbian.com /1 month ago

Clark County pushes finish date for 20-year growth plan from end of June to Oct. 6

Clark County’s 20-year growth plan, already overdue by three months, won’t be finished by the end of June as originally planned. The new target is Oct. 6.

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columbian.com /1 month ago

Charter Review Commission eyes tax issue

Clark County’s Charter Review Commission voted Tuesday to further study several amendments that could end up on the November general election ballot, including one that would requi...

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lpm.org /1 month ago

Clark County sheriff candidates talk goals, ICE detention and moving past Jamey Noel

Two Republicans and two Democrats are running for Clark County sheriff in the primary.

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columbian.com /4 weeks ago

Clark County Health inspections for April 20-25, 2026

Clark County Health inspections for April 20-25, 2026

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columbian.com /2 days ago

Program aims to bring more activities to Clark County parks

Clark County recently launched a new program intended to bring more activities and visitor services to county parks, but it comes with higher fees.

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columbian.com /1 month ago

Clark County Council looks at ways to pay for $30 million fairgrounds remodel

It will take more than a fresh coat of paint or repaving the parking lot for the aging Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds to meet future needs.

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columbian.com /1 month ago

Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad plans to sue Clark County for alleged stormwater violations

Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad filed notice Wednesday it plans to sue Clark County for alleged stormwater violations.

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columbian.com /1 month ago

Clark County Sheriff’s Office to hire 22 deputies after council approves new positions

The Clark County Council approved 22 new deputy positions for the sheriff’s office Tuesday, kicking off a massive hiring push backed by a newly adopted criminal justice sales tax.

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vintagelasvegas.com

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columbian.com

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reviewjournal.com

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