Flyfishing school set for April 29 in Camas
CAMAS — Registration is open for the Clark-Skamania Flyfishers’ annual Beginning Flyfishing School on April 29 at Camas Meadows Golf Club, 4105 N.W. Camas Meadows Drive. The class will begin at 9 a.m....
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Battle Ground woman walks across Spain, twice, and finds her pace
As baby boomers continue to age, many are not going into retirement quietly. Some are using large blocks of unscheduled time to complete a someday list that grew steadily while careers, child rearing...
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Our federal voices: Disagreements in Congress
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler: At a town hall last month, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler faced tough questions from constituents who are worried about losing their health care. At one point she told the...
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Workshops will teach immigrants their legal rights
With continuing uncertainty about the Trump administration’s immigration policies, the local chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens will hold a series of meetings to try to inform...
View ArticleWomen are focus of film, festival at Clark College
Leading experts in religion, science, history, politics and culture come together to discuss the future of our planet. Does it surprise you to learn they’re all women? A screening of the documentary...
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Veterans find horse care, riding therapeutic
When Kate Hudgin left the Army in 2010, after working as a mechanic, she could barely walk unassisted. She had trouble recovering after she was hurt, badly, in training, and often faced crippling...
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Morning Press: Affordable Care Act; Christensen Shipyards; New U.S. citizens;...
What’s on tap for this week’s weather? Check our local weather coverage. In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories of the weekend: Trumping Obamacare: Affordable Care Act reform Since...
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Off Beat: Railway not just a place to make a living, but a place to live
For decades, a lot of people in this area found steady employment working on the railroad. An exhibit that opened Saturday at the Clark County Historical Museum illustrates the impact of the regional...
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Working in Clark County: Vic LeGall, Goodwater Boat Works
Vic LeGall is the quintessential Northwest outdoors enthusiast. He owned his own sailboat by age 12 and has enjoyed a lifelong love of boating. He navigates rivers, lakes and streams throughout the...
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Vancouver man’s heart condition keeps him from ‘Ninja’ dream
Ben Spinney had his heart set on being the next American Ninja Warrior. And as a 21-year-old with what amounts to half of a heart, his story won him a spot on the popular obstacle-course competition...
View ArticleRain, snow mix delays schools, create slick roads
A mix of rain and snow is falling in Clark County, delaying some schools and making for slick roadways during the morning commute. Little or no snow accumulation is expected, with temperatures...
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Triple-murder suspect Brent Luyster pleads not guilty
Both attorneys for triple-homicide suspect Brent Ward Luyster withdrew as counsel during his arraignment this morning in Clark County Superior Court. The Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office...
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Police investigate suspicious death in Washougal
Washougal police are investigating the death of a 78-year-old woman which investigators say is suspicious. Police officers and fire personnel responded to a residence in the 3300 block of H Street at...
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Vancouver Public Schools inclement weather waiver granted
Vancouver Public Schools students will not have to make up four of the eight snow and inclement weather closures the district took this school year after the Office of Superintendent of Public...
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Vancouver students march for immigrants, minorities
A vocal crowd of more than 100 students walked out of Vancouver school district campuses on Monday, marching down Fourth Plain Boulevard and through downtown Vancouver to demonstrate in solidarity with...
View ArticleArrest made in child abduction at hospital
Clark County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Monday evening after investigating a possible attempted kidnapping. Clayton G. Closser, 37, was arrested and accused...
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Fire destroys home near Ridgefield
Fire destroyed a nearly century-old farmhouse near Ridgefield Monday night. Six people, including an infant, were able to flee the burning home. The fire was reported at 22319 N.W. 11th Ave. at 9:40...
View ArticleFire District 5 board to adopt budget
Vancouver – Fire District 5 commissioners will meet today to adopt the district’s final 2017 budget. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Northwest Regional Training Center, 11606 N.E. 66th...
View ArticleVolcano Rescue Team is recruiting
Yacolt – The Volcano Rescue Team is looking for more search-and-rescue volunteers. The all-volunteer team, which is organized under North Country EMS, conducts search and rescue operations, including...
View ArticleWeather Eye: March continues to earn its reputation as a fickle month
What crazy weather we have. If it isn’t raining or hailing, it is snowing. Many folks even at sea level Monday had at least a dusting of snow at times. Heavy showers moved through Clark County late...
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