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Vancouver council takes on pet issues
On Monday night, the city of Vancouver focused on cats and dogs. But watch out, rabbits and chickens — you’re next. Councilors unanimously approved a measure Monday night changing the city’s animal...
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Port of Vancouver expands industrial footprint
The Port of Vancouver is building a new industrial building in hopes of attracting new manufacturing, warehousing and distribution businesses to the port. The Centennial Industrial Building is being...
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Interchange tops county’s legislative list
When Washington lawmakers meet in three weeks for the 2017 legislative session, Clark County will ask to speed up improvements to a troublesome interchange and secure funding for other transportation...
View ArticleWeather Eye: Enjoy Wednesday break, prepare for more cold snaps
Clark County went through round three — or was it four? — Monday morning. I’m losing track, as this has been a different month than we have had in several years. One cold snap after another. And we...
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Sex offender denied release by Clark County jury
A convicted sex offender from Clark County was denied release Monday after a prosecutor with the state Attorney General’s Office convinced a local jury that he remains mentally ill and dangerous....
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Snow days will affect school year
Students in Clark County are in for a longer school year after this month’s flurry of snow days. The three largest school districts — Evergreen Public Schools, Vancouver Public Schools and Battle...
View ArticleGrant will aid county in work on housing
A $1.7 million boost from the federal government will help Clark County continue programs to prevent and end homelessness, as well as introduce new programs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...
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CuddleCot gives more time with the baby
Linda Nguyen had a lot of dark days in the weeks after the stillbirth of her son, Connor. She didn’t leave her house for a month. She scoured the internet for information about stillbirths and pinched...
View ArticleMultiple crashes slow traffic on Highway 14 in Vancouve; several hurt
Ambulances reportedly transported several people to the hospital Tuesday night following a multi-vehicle crash on state Highway 14, one of three traffic incidents around the same time and on the same...
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Vote now for 2016’s top Clark County stories
Clark County – Columbian readers are invited to help pick the top stories of 2016 for a special report that will appear in the Jan. 1 print edition and online. Our newsroom has come up with a ballot...
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Festive spectacle on Washougal’s 51st Street
WASHOUGAL — Travis Gibson and Grace Christensen puttered down 51st Street in a golf cart, giving commentary on the holiday displays lining the street. “A really cool thing about this house: If you...
View ArticleNorthwest travel conditions look favorable today
Despite fog and freezing fog in the metro area this morning, the day looks relatively favorable for travel around the Pacific Northwest. The fog is anticipated to lift by 11 a.m., according to the...
View ArticlePurse theft video solves Battle Ground crime spree
Surveillance camera footage that captured the image of a purse theft suspect and his gold-colored Toyota sport-utility vehicle led Battle Ground police to arrest a man and solve several ongoing cases....
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Some Community Health Plan records may have been hacked
Community Health Plan of Washington is notifying its members that their personal information may have been accessed without authorization. Community Health Plan of Washington launched an investigation...
View ArticleCredit union awards $2,488 to child therapists
Vancouver-based Columbia Credit Union announced Tuesday it will award a $2,488 grant to Innovative Services N.W. The Vancouver organization, founded in 1963, provides childcare, early learning and...
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Jolly First Visit
Santa spends a lot of time sitting in his oversized green chair at Vancouver Mall, but was able to stretch out to accommodate a visit from Sawyer Shoemaker, who is all of 7 weeks old. Sawyer and his...
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Investigation finds gender bias at Vancouver Fire Department
Women firefighters in Vancouver faced greater scrutiny because of their gender and were criticized when they raised concerns about adult magazines left in the workplace and a lack of privacy in the...
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Homeless memorialized
When people gathered on the steps in front of St. Paul Lutheran Church on Wednesday night, it was foggy and 33 degrees. A few dozen people were there to honor those who have died while homeless....
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Camas-Washougal Fire’s CAROL a gift for those in need
Given the number of people running around the Camas-Washougal Fire Department’s Station 42, the amount of supplies moving around the engine bay and the multiple vehicles coming and going, one might be...
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Port of Vancouver files $338,000 suit against tenant
The Port of Vancouver is suing one of its tenants, Pacific Coast Shredding, for nearly $388,000, claiming it violated a lease agreement. The lawsuit was filed Dec. 15 in Clark County Superior Court....
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