Kids snowboard to overcome life’s challenges
Clark County — The Chill Foundation partners with Boys & Girls Clubs and the Police Activities League of Vancouver to help inspire youth to overcome life’s challenges through board sports. The...
View ArticleLSW Architects sort food at FISH of Vancouver
Esther Short — Twenty staff members from LSW Architects volunteered at FISH of Vancouver on Jan. 9, sorting boxes of food donations from the December Walk & Knock food drive. FISH moved into a new...
View ArticleWanted: Homes to grow old in
When her husband’s health declined, Marian Anderson knew they needed to move out of their house in the Lincoln neighborhood. Monty Anderson, a Vietnam War veteran, was dealing with complications from...
View ArticleWashougal garage damaged in early morning blaze
A Washougal house that was set to be moved into later this week was damaged by an early morning fire Wednesday. Crews with the Camas-Washougal Fire Department responded to the blaze at 4269 F Circle at...
View ArticleDog boards bus, goes to Shahala Middle School
Students and staff at Shahala Middle School had an eventful morning when a dog boarded a bus and came to school with them Wednesday. It all started when Amaya, a nearly 1-year-old white Bull Terrier,...
View ArticleVancouver shooting suspect arrested after pursuit, crash in Portland
A suspect in a Vancouver shooting was arrested after he led police on a chase that reached speeds of 100 mph before ending in a crash in Portland. Vancouver police officers were called to 14417 NE 30th...
View ArticleMan accused in Sifton Market homicide, arson arraigned
It was a tense scene this morning as dozens of people crowded into the courtroom for the arraignment of Mitchell Heng, the man accused in the Sifton Market homicide and arson last month. There were two...
View ArticleGifford Pinchot snow report 2/2
Mount St. Helens — Forty-two inches at Cougar Sno-Park. Road No. 83 is blocked by a slide just beyond Cougar Sno-Park, making Marble Mountain Sno-Park inaccessible. Cougar only has room to park about a...
View ArticleBig stage awaits Battle Ground High School
What started like any other morning for 18-year-old Nicole Kehoe last May soon shifted to a day she said she’ll never forget. Kehoe arrived at school at Battle Ground High School, then swung by her...
View ArticleFishing report 2/2
Cheer up, at least it’s February now. Somebody, somewhere, will catch a spring chinook this month, plus walleye fishing in the Columbia Gorge should improve in a few weeks once the weather breaks....
View ArticleWinter weather could impact C-Tran service
C-Tran is warning riders to be prepared for possible service impacts due to possible winter weather later this week. Snow and freezing rain are expected today and Friday. C-Tran will post all service...
View ArticleWSU seeks woman of the year nominations
Washington State University Vancouver is seeking nominations for three 2017 Distinguished Woman of the Year Awards, the school announced Wednesday. The awards recognize women who have been mentors, and...
View ArticleHigh winds causes power outages across the county
Wind gusts have reached speeds of 38 mph this morning, downing power lines and causing power outages. A brief but large outage affected more than 1,800 customers in the Cascade Park area this morning...
View ArticleTeenager riding minibike seriously injured in crash with vehicle
A Vancouver teenager riding a minibike was critically injured in a collision with a vehicle Wednesday night. Seventeen-year-old Jordan W. Robards of Vancouver was wearing dark clothing and riding the...
View ArticleClark Talks: A chat with Lou Brancaccio
In this week’s episode of Clark Talks, Columbian reporters Dameon Pesanti and Katie Gillespie sit down with retiring Columbian editor-in-chief Lou Brancaccio. Brancaccio announced his retirement last...
View ArticleVancouver police say they might have your missing camera
Did your digital camera go missing after a vehicle break-in or burglary? Did you use it to photograph a 2008 wedding in California, a Native American celebration and family picnics? The Vancouver...
View ArticleBanfield Pet Hospital CEO Vincent Bradley resigns
Banfield Pet Hospital and CEO Vincent Bradley are parting ways, company representatives confirmed Thursday. Brian Garish, senior vice president and chief operating officer, has been named the new CEO....
View ArticleFire engulfs barn in north Clark County
Fire engulfed a barn in north Clark County late Thursday, according to emergency radio traffic. The fire was reported about 9:50 p.m. at 15109 N.E. 369th St. in the Fargher Lake area. Crews arrived on...
View ArticleUptown Barrel Room cozy and delicious
Why: Uptown Barrel Room in downtown Vancouver provides another local spot this side of the Columbia River to enjoy a vast selection of imported and local wines, house-infused vodkas, draft and bottled...
View ArticleHomes sought for Natural Garden Tour
Clark County – If you love showing off your environmentally friendly gardening techniques, the Clark County Green Neighbors program wants to send the public your way. Green Neighbors is seeking hosts...
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