Second weekend of I-5 closures in Portland begins tonight
Ongoing bridge work in downtown Portland is likely to cause traffic congestion on southbound Interstate 5 up to Hayden Island this weekend. From midnight tonight and continuing until possibly 4:30 a.m....
View ArticleVancouver police seek help finding missing endangered woman
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing Vancouver woman who is believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis. A family member reported 35-year-old Joelle Emerson missing...
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Observational beehive installed at Mount Vista school has students abuzz
The Gardner School of Arts and Sciences was abuzz with activity Friday, as the school unveiled its new observational beehive. The school’s 115 students watched in awe as Brian Lacy, who introduces...
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Scott Campbell running for Vancouver City Council Position 1
Scott Campbell, the government and community affairs liaison with Waste Connections, is confident if elected to the Vancouver City Council he could help repair the relationship between city government...
View ArticleFort Vancouver High School offers black history class
As race relations in the United States continue to rise to the forefront of political rhetoric, Fort Vancouver High School will begin offering a class exploring African-American history in the country...
View ArticlePolice arrest woman after she hits patrol car
A woman reportedly driving erratically was arrested after she allegedly backed into a Vancouver police patrol vehicle. An officer in the area of Northeast 112th Avenue and Northeast 28th Street...
View ArticleMore than 100 cited for distracted driving
Law enforcement across Clark County participated in a traffic enforcement emphasis focusing on distracted driving for two weeks, resulting in 126 citations. Deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleRidgefield man pleads guilty to trafficking ivory
A Ridgefield man pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to violating the Lacey Act — a conservation law — by trafficking in sperm whale ivory, according to a news release from the U.S....
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Ilani Casino Resort opens with The Sweet
With Ilani Casino Resort a few days from opening, some of its inaugural week events are taking shape. The Sweet, the British glam rock band behind the song “Ballroom Blitz,” will initiate the free week...
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Morning Press: Attorney resigns, VPS administrative changes, gradeless in...
What does the weather have in store for the weekend? Check our local weather coverage. In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories of the week: Longtime Vancouver attorney Miles resigns...
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Third arrest made in death of Vancouver teen
A third person has been arrested in connection with the murder of Shawn Scott Jr., the Vancouver teen allegedly murdered in Portland by a group of young people who wanted to steal his belt. Miguel...
View ArticleWoodland teen injured in Interstate 5 crash
A Woodland teen was injured and the 20-year-old driver was blamed after a crash on Interstate 5 south of Chehalis. The Washington State Patrol said the crash occurred just before midnight Friday near...
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Missing woman located
Vancouver woman Joelle Emerson was found safe Saturday morning after seeking help from her family, Vancouver police reported. The 35-year-old Emerson was reported missing to the Vancouver Police...
View ArticleBonneville Dam fish count 4/22
Thursday — 131 adult spring chinook, 14 steelhead. Year-to-date — 927 adult spring chinook, 2,287 steelhead. Ten-year year-to-date average — 16,702 adult spring chinook, 3,362 steelhead. Water...
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State plans to auction 170 acres of Livingston Mountain
The Washington Department of Natural Resources plans to auction five units, totaling 170 acres on Livingston Mountain north of Camas, but the move has some neighboring residents concerned. DNR plans to...
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County celebrates Earth Day
Muddy feet and sore muscles gave way to smiles and laughter at Clark Public Utilities’ annual StreamTeam Earth Day Fest on Saturday. The annual volunteer project and nature fair is a staple for Clark...
View ArticleProject Transformation camp launches in Clark County
A national program designed to stop students from losing their hard-earned skills over the summer is coming to Clark County. Project Transformation, an 8-week camp for children at high risk of trauma...
View ArticleVancouver police officer injured in altercation
A Vancouver police officer was injured Friday night during an altercation with a man in the downtown area. Patrol units were called at about 8:35 p.m. for a complaint of an aggressive panhandler at the...
View ArticleWeather Eye: Unsettled weather all week with rain, showers, mountain snow
No doubt about it, we have no shortage of those predicable April showers, enough for many and too much for most. There were scattered thunderstorms Saturday with winds, heavy downpours and hail. But...
View ArticleAgendas for the week’s government meetings
Monday Vancouver City Council, 415 W. 6th St., Vancouver. 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., workshop: review of overnight camping ordinance, off-site tour of Gifford Pinchot National Forest Headquarters. 6:30 p.m.,...
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