Washougal man accused of fraud
A Washougal business owner is facing a theft charge after he allegedly stole more than $35,000 in retail sales tax, according to a news release from the Washington State Department of Revenue. Richard...
View ArticleVancouver man accused of brandishing knife
A Vancouver man who allegedly charged at another man with a knife made a first appearance Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court. Dalton R. Shollenberger, 25, appeared on suspicion of second-degree...
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Driver who rammed police cars sentenced
A transient man who rammed several patrol cars with his vehicle was sentenced Wednesday to more than four years in prison. Montgomery A. Hedges, 21, pleaded guilty in Clark County Superior Court to...
View ArticleCamas mayor, leaders of port, school district tout strides made
CAMAS — The future is bright in Camas, noted Mayor Scott Higgins’ portion of the State of the Community address. However, the present is, too. Early in Higgins’ portion of the State of Community, he...
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WSU Vancouver fall enrollment breaks record
If Washington State University Vancouver feels a bit more crowded than normal, that’s because it is. WSU reported record enrollment systemwide last week, including at its Vancouver campus. As students...
View ArticleSpudder student-run carnival on Saturday
Ridgefield – Ridgefield students were looking to celebrate hometown spirit, so they organized a carnival. Experience Ridgefield is set for 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Ridgefield High School, 2630 S....
View ArticleEvents to discuss childhood trauma
Vancouver – The Prevent! Coalition is hosting two free events — a documentary screening and a presentation — about adverse childhood experiences and the difference a trauma-informed approach can make....
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C-Tran advisory group seeking new members
Vancouver – The C-Tran Citizens Advisory Committee is seeking applicants to fill roles starting in January. The committee is a liaison between residents and the transit agency’s board. Its members...
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WSP investigates after bottle thrown at Trump demonstrators
Troopers are investigating after a passing motorist reportedly threw something at a group of Donald Trump supporters holding signs on the Washington side of the Interstate 205 Bridge, according to the...
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Men robbed of car at gunpoint in Vancouver
Two men were robbed at gunpoint of the car they were in while at a Mountain View neighborhood grocery store, according to Vancouver police. Officers responded to Safeway, 13719 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd.,...
View ArticleWoman booked for vehicular assault in Wednesday night crash on Fourth Plain
Vancouver police officers on Thursday arrested Fontella Hooper, 30, of Vancouver on suspicion of two counts of vehicular assault in connection to a suspected impaired driving crash that seriously...
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Herrera Beutler-backed bill to kill sea lions gains traction
A measure backed by U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, allowing for the killing of sea lions to protect endangered fish is gaining momentum in Congress. The Endangered Salmon and Fisheries...
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Agreement would give chief command of two fire agencies
CAMAS — The Camas City Council and East County Fire & Rescue are working on an interlocal agreement that would put Camas-Washougal Fire Chief Nick Swinhart in command of both agencies. The council...
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Fun assignment: Goddard School students test toys
Four-year-old Brooklyn Youngren concentrated as she surveyed a game board covered in small wooden toadstools Thursday, trying to remember which colors were on the bottom of each one. It was all fun and...
View ArticleWashougal waterfront park to be welcomed
Washougal Waterfront Park is about to open and residents are invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Port of Camas-Washougal Park and Trail, 24 S. A St., Washougal. The port...
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The Rusty Chain a charming addition to neighborhood
Why: The Rusty Chain is truly a neighborhood dining option. Recently opened at the Columbia Street address that formerly housed the now-defunct Commonwealth Cafe, the family-friendly watering hole...
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Go: Puppy swim, Oktoberfest celebrations, Experience Ridgefield, historic...
1. Puppy swim It’s three splashes of yay for Doggie Dive. This annual pool day for pooches is hosted by the Humane Society for Southwest Washington as dogs of all sizes can take a swim in the outdoor...
View Article911 service returns for some B.G. users after morning disruption
An outage disrupted 911 service for Battle Ground residents who use Comcast’s telephone service for several hours this morning, according to Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency, but services were...
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Give More 24! raises $915,539 for local causes
Thursday’s all-day giving spree, Give More 24!, raised $915,539 for Southwest Washington charities. While it was $84,461 shy of the day’s $1 million fundraising goal, it’s almost $240,000 more than was...
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Attorney: One victim in Vancouver crash not expected to survive
One of the people injured in a Wednesday evening crash in Vancouver is not expected to survive, Clark County Deputy Prosecutor Randy St. Clair said. During the first appearance hearing for 30-year-old...
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