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A cornucopia of holiday concerts in Clark County
Nothing says the holiday season like harmonious sound — be it grand and brassy, jolly and jokey, or simply sweet and holy. (OK, a beautiful, silent snowfall might say it, too, but this is the Pacific...
View ArticleIcy conditions lead to school delays, closures
Here are the latest school delays and closures: Clark Co. Schools • Battle Ground Sch. Dist. – Closed. After-school activites, sporting events, concerts and Community Ed classes canceled. UPDATE, 7:31...
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Columbia spring chinook forecast down slightly
State, federal and tribal biologists are predicting that 160,400 adult spring chinook salmon will enter the Columbia River in 2017 destined for waters upstream of Bonneville Dam, a drop of about 30,000...
View ArticleSuspect detained after Vancouver bank robbed
Officers who responded to a robbery in downtown Vancouver this afternoon detained the suspect two blocks away. Vancouver police officers were called to the Chase Bank, 1205 Broadway, at about 1:40 p.m....
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Latte Da receives, holds holiday packages for neighbors
In an effort to take wind out of the sails of so-called “porch pirates” — people who swipe packages from doorsteps — one local cafe is offering itself as a delivery center for neighbors. From now until...
View ArticleMan in court on suspicion of voyeurism
An 18-year-old man suspected of recording a woman in the bathroom of the Battle Ground Wal-Mart told police he did so to prove to his friend that he went into the women’s restroom, court records show....
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Path to a bridge is legislators’ priority at breakfast
Two Southwest Washington senators plan to champion the idea of designating the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement project as a statewide priority. “We want to send a message to Oregon, we’re ready to work...
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Madore wins 1 point of 3 in court
Clark County Councilor David Madore has prevailed in one of three claims brought against his fellow councilors and County Manager Mark McCauley. On Friday, Judge Daniel Stahnke ruled in Superior Court...
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After thaw, wet weekend with moderate temperatures awaits
Icy conditions led to school closures and cars sliding off roadways Friday, though meteorologists say the winter weather is over for now. Forecasters are expecting temperatures to be moderate Saturday,...
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Save the Date: Immerse self in season’s sights, sounds
It’s time for a visit of Christmas past, as visitors can explore the holiday traditions of the 1840s during Christmas at Fort Vancouver from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Take part in wreath making, sip hot...
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Morning Press: County budget; Evergreen superintendent; ‘Top Chef’ contestant
Is our wild weather over for now? Find out by checking our local weather coverage. In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories of the week: County budget raises property taxes 1% The...
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Press Talk: Let’s rock some Christmas tunes!
I get it, I get it. This is the time of year when we all wish for everyone to have a joyous time. But come Sunday, my wish is to make Dianna Kretzschmar’s life miserable. Wait! Wait! This misery could...
View ArticleTemperatures rise, but ice-related headaches remain
Temperatures have climbed above freezing in Clark County and much of the Portland metro area, but headaches and hazards from lingering ice still remain. The National Weather Service issued a special...
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Sportsmen, commercials feud over Columbia River reforms
OLYMPIA — Sport fishermen from Southwest Washington repeatedly exhorted the state Fish and Wildlife Commission on Saturday to implement fully in 2017 the most sweeping reforms in Columbia River salmon...
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Making Christmas by hand at Fort Vancouver
At Fort Vancouver in the 1840s, you had to make everything by hand. If you wanted music, you learned to fiddle. If you wanted merriment, you learned to dance and sing. If you wanted to play, you...
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Nursing board probing 2 patients’ care
A Clark County nurse practitioner sanctioned by the state health department in 2009 for overprescribing opioids at the Payette Clinic is once again facing disciplinary action. Kelly M. Bell, who holds...
View ArticlePublic meetings for the week of Dec. 11
Monday Battle Ground School District, Lewisville Middle School, 406 N.W. Fifth Ave., Battle Ground. • 4 p.m., work session: Glenwood/Laurin sewer options, Glenwood/Laurin portable options. • 6 p.m.,...
View ArticleWe want to hear about your holidays
• Interfaith celebrations: Does your family observe both Christmas and Hanukkah? Reporter Patty Hastings would like to learn more about your interfaith family and how you’re celebrating this holiday...
View ArticleWeather Eye: After this ‘balmy’ weekend, we’ll have another cold snap
I bet there were more than just a few who had cabin fever the past several days as snow and ice pelted the county. Heavy ice accumulations caused many power outages, damage from falling trees and...
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Mother Joseph’s story will soon find a wider audience
Not everybody goes on the pilgrimage, where the high point — literally — is a view of downtown Vancouver from Providence Academy’s bell tower. That affirmation of a 160-year-old tradition of caring is...
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