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Clark County to tribe: Halt work tied to casino wastewater system
In its latest clash with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Clark County ordered the tribe on Friday to cease all activities related to the wastewater disposal system planned for its $510 million casino resort...
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Renegade cannabis store loses commercial building permit
Sticky’s Pot Shop, a recreational marijuana store that opened in defiance of a county moratorium on marijuana businesses, has lost its commercial building permit after the Clark County hearings...
View ArticleMedical examiner: Inmate at Clark County Jail hanged himself
A man found dead at the Clark County Jail over the weekend hanged himself, an investigation by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office found. The office identified the man as Daniel J. Fisher, 33,...
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Windstorm to persist through this evening
A windstorm that could include gusts in the 50 mph range is forecast to linger in the metro area for much of today, according to the National Weather Service in Portland. A pregnant woman died when a...
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Complaints raised about Madore’s Facebook page
A former Clark County council candidate has accused David Madore of violating the council’s code of ethics following the Republican councilor’s latest round of attacks on county staff. Democrat Chuck...
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Washougal woman sentenced in hit-run that injured boy, 5
The driver who struck and injured a 5-year-old boy in Washougal in April has been sentenced to five years in prison. Marsha Yumi Perry, 37, of Washougal appeared Tuesday to complete sentencing...
View ArticleLa Center man gets three days for shooting his adult son
A La Center man who shot his adult son during an altercation in 2013 was sentenced Tuesday to three months in jail. Barry D. Breimon Sr., 68, previously pleaded guilty in Clark County Superior Court to...
View ArticleClark County homeowner becomes housing advocate
Aaron Chidester and his wife were the first family to buy a home in Clark County through Proud Ground’s affordable homeownership program, which lowers the cost of the home through the Community Land...
View ArticleSouthwest Washington group seeks nominees for philanthropy award
Know an outstanding philanthropist or group of volunteers? The Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon and Southwest Washington chapter is seeking nominations for people and organizations in...
View ArticleHabitat for Humanity awarded $25,000 grant
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity received a $25,000 grant from the Vancouver Energy Community Fund that will go toward the Geometry in Construction program at Evergreen High School. Students enrolled...
View ArticleBattle Ground Public Schools conducts online survey on construction, upgrade...
Battle Ground Public Schools is seeking community input on facilities projects to include in a long-range plan using the Web-based survey tool Thoughtexchange through March 9. Community members,...
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Detectives seek help in finding missing 14-year-old girl
Detectives are asking for the public’s help with finding a 14-year-old Vancouver girl who has been seen in the company of a 43-year-old sex offender. Danielle “Danny” Hone left her Salmon Creek-area...
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Columbia River High trespasser shocked, detained
Clark County sheriff’s deputies detained a transient man who they say followed a student into Columbia River High School and entered her classroom while smoking a cigarette before being chased out of...
View ArticleRTC approves study to let buses drive on some of I-205 shoulder
Regional transportation planners will move ahead with a study that will examine if allowing buses to drive on the shoulder of parts of Interstate 205 would improve bus times and reduce congestion....
View ArticleNorthwest Pipe stock tumbles on loss
Northwest Pipe Co. saw its stock price plummet 16.5 percent Wednesday after releasing news of a multimillion-dollar loss Tuesday evening. The Vancouver-headquartered company held an investor call...
View ArticleTax help offered for new, small businesses March 16
CAMAS — The state Department of Revenue is offering tax help for new and small business owners in Camas on March 16. The free workshop will help participants learn about their tax responsibilities,...
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Another Republican files for Madore seat
Another Republican has entered the race for Clark County Councilor David Madore's seat. John Blom, 32, announced Wednesday that he will run for the Clark County council District 3 seat. Blom, a real...
View ArticleClark College will close Bingen campus June 16
Bingen — Clark College announced it will close its Columbia Gorge campus in Bingen on June 16 due to low enrollment. Bingen is about 70 miles east of Vancouver along state Highway 14. Current students...
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Columbia River High student arraigned in attack with baton
A Columbia River High School student who initially faced an attempted murder allegation was arraigned Wednesday on a lesser charge. Christopher G. Philbrook, 17, of Vancouver entered a not-guilty plea...
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Man sentenced in Hazel Dell stabbing, jail assault
A man who stabbed another man at a Hazel Dell bar in 2014 and last year attacked a fellow Clark County Jail inmate was sentenced Wednesday to 8.5 years in prison. Apolonio "Polo" Luna-Ruelas, 24,...
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