Hispanic heritage breakfast planned
Vancouver – The first Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast celebrating local Hispanic culture will be held Friday morning at the Clark County Skills Center. The Southwest Washington League of United Latin...
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Clark Talks: Podcast digs deeper into county beat, election
Want to learn more about local issues beyond the headlines while you’re driving to work or out on a jog? The Columbian has launched a new audio podcast called Clark Talks to reach beyond the headlines...
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Ilani Casino hires human resources, gaming executives
Ilani Casino Resort, the $500 million facility being developed primarily by Cowlitz and Mohegan tribes in north Clark County, announced two big hires this week. Executives Al Muma and Jeffrey Walker,...
View ArticleBass, panfish anglers meet Oct. 27
PORTLAND — The Oregon Bass and Panfish Club will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. Club member Bill Ramsour will present a program on catch crappie,...
View ArticleWeather Eye: October has been wet, and there’s more to come
Did you enjoy the nice little break in between weather systems Wednesday? It was a most typical autumn day with areas of morning fog, clearing skies early, brilliant fall foliage and then back to...
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On fish and wildlife patrol
Like most jobs, the duties of Sgt. Jeff Wickersham of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police are a mixed bag of enjoyable tasks and some not too pleasant at all. On Sunday, I spent 10...
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Vancouver hiker completes 7,600-mile journey
HACHITA, N.M. — After walking 7,636 miles, Jeff Garmire of Vancouver has joined the tiny and elite cadre who have hiked America’s three great long-distance routes — the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and...
View ArticleHousing a struggle for low-income seniors
Clark County’s senior population has about doubled since 2000, but the amount of subsidized housing for low-income seniors hasn’t kept pace. Those age 62 and older who qualify for one of Vancouver...
View ArticleGun club treasurer sentenced in theft
The former treasurer of Cowlitz County’s Wolverton Mountain Gun Club was sentenced Thursday to about four months in jail after he allegedly stole more than $95,000 from the club. His defense attorney...
View ArticleBattle Ground drunk driver gets 8 months in crash
A Battle Ground man who was driving drunk and racing when he caused a three-vehicle crash on state Highway 503 was sentenced Thursday to eight months in jail. Dacoda Nelson, 26, pleaded guilty in Clark...
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Smokehouse Provisions is BBQ at its best
Why: Newly opened and locally owned by Executive Chef BJ Smith, Smokehouse Provisions at The Mill shopping center is the third of its kind and the first Vancouver location. The family restaurant...
View ArticleCounty public health offices closed Monday
Vancouver – Clark County Public Health offices will be closed Monday. The offices, 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., will be closed as employees prepare to move to different areas of the building next month....
View ArticleRefuge River ‘S’ Unit temporary closure set
Ridgefield – The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge River ‘S’ Unit will be temporarily closed Monday, Oct. 24, and Wednesday, Oct. 26, but will be open on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Crews will be out pruning...
View ArticleTake-back event set for unwanted medications
Vancouver – Clark County residents can dispose of unwanted medications at three free collection events this weekend in Vancouver and Battle Ground. The following sites will accept medication from 10...
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Hail to the Quilters-in-Chief
If you cannot stand one more minute of the current presidential contest’s amazing ugliness, we recommend checking out these sweet, respectable and well-behaved presidents of pretty. The Clark County...
View ArticleGifford Pinchot forest road No. 42 reopens
CHELATCHIE — Road No. 42 in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest has been repaired and is open for travel, the Forest Service announced. During the past four weeks, crews have replaced culverts;...
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Swinhart to lead two departments
Five years after helping Camas and Washougal usher in a decade-long fire department merger, Nick Swinhart is being tapped to take charge of another agency: East County Fire & Rescue. After years of...
View ArticleEast Vancouver Umpqua Bank robbed
Another Umpqua Bank branch, the second this week, was robbed Friday morning. Shortly before 11 a.m., a woman entered then robbed the Umpqua Bank at 11515 S.E. Mill Plain Boulevard. Vancouver police...
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Brad Meltzer to speak at library fundraiser
Brad Meltzer relies on three principles to guide his writing: • History is cool. • Ordinary people can do amazing things. • The American presidency is a wondrous office. Meltzer usually includes a...
View ArticleSecond bank robbed Friday; 2 reportedly in custody
Two Vancouver banks reported robberies by female suspects, bringing the total number of bank robberies this week in Vancouver to three. Shortly before 11 a.m. Friday, a woman entered then robbed the...
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