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Veterans in need get place to live
More than 30 veterans in need now have roofs over their heads at Freedom’s Path at Vancouver. Homeless and disabled veterans started moving into the new 50-unit residence on Vancouver’s Veterans...
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Vancouver now has two Amazon Lockers
Not everyone may not be familiar with a yellow box named Granger that recently started living at Vancouver Mall. Or, an identical yellow box that goes by Mija at the Plaid Pantry downtown. Both are...
View ArticleMan appears in court on suspicion of having, distributing child porn
A Vancouver man suspected of possessing and distributing images of child pornography made a first appearance Friday in Clark County Superior Court. Mark A. Galligan, 35, appeared on suspicion of 10...
View ArticleSchool water source turns up with high level of lead
One water source in Vancouver Public Schools tested for elevated levels of lead: a kitchen prep sink used to wash produce at Salmon Creek Elementary School. The state school limit is 20 parts per...
View ArticleRecreational burn ban is lifted countywide
A recreational burning ban in Clark County has been lifted, though a ban on land clearing and open burns remains in place. Clark County Fire Marshal Jon Dunaway made the announcement on Friday, saying...
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Former shop teacher carves out detailed wildlife replicas
Many wildlife art carvers start out as hunters. But award-winning carver Don Baiar, who has spent countless thousands of hours studying and reproducing the intricate beauty of birds and their plumage,...
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Morning Press: Evergreen has a contract, Snoop visits, and Trader Joe’s
What’s on tap for this weekend’s weather? Check our local weather coverage. In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories of the weekend: Evergreen teachers approve contract The Evergreen...
View ArticleBonneville Dam fish count 9/3
Friday — 11,503 adult fall chinook, 1,488 jack chinook, 1,396 steelhead, 475 adult coho, 78 jack coho, 3 sockeye. Water temperature: 70.2 degrees.
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Press Talk: Madore backers picked poorly
Just when I thought I was out … Madore pulls me back in again. I’m not kidding! I was mostly minding my own business — running the newsroom and Googling Nancy Sinatra songs — when you-know-who started...
View ArticleDriver, passenger wounded when their car comes under fire
Two Vancouver men were injured early Saturday when their vehicle came under fire from another motorist on eastbound state Highway 500 near Thurston Way, according to the Washington State Patrol. About...
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Hey, Lego my veggie racer!
RIDGEFIELD — Zucchini can be a part of a balanced meal. Balance also is a factor in a zucchini racing vehicle. “Just make sure it won’t fall over,” Sam Vernon said. The 12-year-old Vancouver boy was...
View ArticleHoliday Closures: Labor Day
What’s open and what’s closed Monday: • GARBAGE: Waste Connections will operate on its regular schedule. In Camas, normal Monday pickups will be made Tuesday. • MAIL: No home delivery except Express...
View ArticleWeather Eye: Enjoy a break from showers before they return late Monday
Welcome to the early fall season, home of cooler temperatures, scattered rains and changing colors of the trees. The change in our warm, dry weather pattern began abruptly Sept. 1. Some pesky showers...
View ArticleWhat would you advise someone who just learned they have breast cancer?
Who better to offer advice to people receiving breast cancer diagnoses than those who have already walked the path? The Columbian is looking for breast cancer survivors to offer tips and advice to...
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C-Tran service changes start today
After months of discussion and planning, what is likely the biggest service change made by C-Tran in the last decade starts today. Nearly 375 bus stops on 18 impacted routes are affected. • Existing...
View ArticleBonneville Dam fish count 9/4
Saturday — 13,395 adult fall chinook, 1,739 jack chinook, 1,731 steelhead, 1,039 adult coho, 99 jack coho. Water temperature: 69.8 degrees.
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Amphitheater hopes for best season in its 15 years
‘Don’t stop believin’.” Approximately 18,000 people sang the words from the blockbuster hit by Journey on Aug. 25 as the ’80s band brought its performance to a mighty conclusion at the Sunlight Supply...
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EFSEC gives opponents of oil terminal more time
Opponents of the proposed Vancouver Energy oil terminal will be granted more time to file post-hearing briefs to the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, the administrative law judge overseeing the...
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Where in the world are our lawmakers?
Washington’s disclosure law requires legislators to report travel paid for by an outside government or organization. But some state lawmakers have traveled to far-flung destinations — Taiwan, Spain,...
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Bookstore welcomes new cat after death of popular Henry
This is a sad cat tale with one happy ending. Topper, a black-and-white tuxedo kitty, had to say goodbye to his owner in May because the man was terminally ill. His owner longed to find his pet a...
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