Fire destroys Yacolt-area house
A blaze that reportedly started when oil underneath a deck caught fire Monday night in the Yacolt area spread to the house, heavily damaging the home. One person was reported injured and taken to a...
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Three hurt in fiery vehicle crash on Highway 503
One person reportedly sustained critical injuries and two others were hurt in a fiery vehicle crash Tuesday evening on state Highway 503 in Brush Prairie. Police suspect an intoxicated driver is to...
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Fire below West 39th, Olive streets in Lincoln neighborhood briefly threatens...
A spotty fire in brush and brier patches along Olive Street briefly threatened homes up the hill Tuesday afternoon, but firefighters were able to knock it down. The fire burned on the hillside along...
View ArticleManisto-Saari wins teen vocal contest
VANCOUVER – Sunday Manisto-Saari’s performance of “Don’t Rain on my Parade” was the winner Monday at the Sing Fourth teen vocal competition. The Mountain View High School student was among 10 local...
View ArticleHistory museum to host off-site event
Woodland – The Clark County Historical Museum will host its First Thursday event next month at the Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43907 N.E. Grist Mill Road, Woodland. The event starts at 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at the...
View ArticleStill time to register to vote in primary election
Vancouver – Not registered to vote for the Aug. 2 primary? You’ve still got a few weeks left. If you’re not registered to vote in Washington, you may register for the primary and special election by...
View ArticleCoffee shop to celebrate five years
Vancouver – Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a day of beer and wine tastings, prizes and performances. Guests can celebrate with Latte Da from 2 to 10 p.m....
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Explosive local rent increases far exceed growth in incomes
As economists and local housing advocates have been saying, growing rent costs outpace wage growth. But the numbers reveal just how wide the gap is: Monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Clark...
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Officials report a quieter Fourth
While the number of fireworks-related fires and injuries this Fourth of July weekend seemed relatively lower than last year, fireworks are the suspected cause of a Yacolt house fire that injured a...
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Cleveland cites her legislative experience
In her bid for re-election, state Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, is facing a challenge from two political newcomers, one who falls further to the left on the political spectrum and one who is...
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Teen pilot determined to ‘aim high’
"Aim High." The two-word message is painted on a Grumman Cheetah aircraft that touched down Tuesday afternoon at Vancouver's Pearson Field. It was the first leg of an ambitious journey for 16-year-old...
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Investigation: Madore’s allegations against Orjiako are false
Clark County Councilor David Madore’s repeated and ongoing accusations of wrongdoing by the county planning director, planning staff and county prosecutors are false, according to the results of a...
View ArticleCrash into power pole blocks Hayes Road near Woodland
Northeast Hayes Road east of Woodland was closed for hours as crews worked to remove downed electrical lines knocked into the road when a car slammed into a power pole Wednesday afternoon. Clark County...
View ArticleLocal Salvation Army hires officer
VANCOUVER – Capt. Laura Fenton was appointed to the Salvation Army in Vancouver as an associate corps officer. She has worked at outposts around the country, most recently in Portland, and she has a...
View ArticleYWCA reunion Sunday at Esther Short
VANCOUVER – New and old friends of YWCA Clark County are gathering Sunday at Esther Short Park to celebrate the nonprofit’s centennial. Staff, volunteers, donors, supporters and anybody else who’s...
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Victim of fiery Hwy. 503 crash thanks his saviors
Scott Jensen was on his way home from work Tuesday evening when he saw a vehicle cross the centerline and head toward him on state Highway 503. He slammed on his brakes, but couldn’t prevent the...
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Harris challenger takes aim at ‘rigged system’
As he seeks a fourth term, state Rep. Paul Harris is once again defending his status as a conservative Republican to members of his own party. For yet another example illustrating the current division...
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Dancing in the park
The free Imagine Homes Realty noon concerts kicked off at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. The series runs Wednesdays through Aug. 10. The Riverview Community Bank Six to Sunset concert series...
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Possibility of rain delays Camas’ classic car show
While the Camas Car Show hit a slight speed bump, the event will still take place this year, just about a month later than originally announced. The 11th annual show was set for Saturday, but a weather...
View ArticleFire in Lincoln was caused by fireworks
Improperly used fireworks sparked a Tuesday afternoon vegetation fire that briefly threatened a home in the Lincoln neighborhood, Lead Deputy Vancouver Fire Marshal Chad Lawry said. The fire burned in...
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