North County
Former La Center police chief to run for council
LA CENTER — La Center's former police chief says he plans to run for City Council.
Emergency repairs on northbound I-5 tonight near Woodland
Crews will be working on North Fork Lewis River Bridge
Northbound Interstate 5 will be down to a single lane tonight near Woodland while crews make emergency pavement repairs on the 45-year-old North Fork Lewis River Bridge. Drivers can expect delays.
Crash severs power pole, sends three to hospital
Three people were treated at a hospital after their Subaru Outback went off the road, severed a power pole and rolled onto its top Wednesday evening just north of La Center.
Skaters: Battle boredom with boards
Teenage trio, insisting it would give youth something to do, help get skate park built in Yacolt
YACOLT — Clark County's newest skate park developed with the help of three teenagers who took their passion for ollies, powerslides and other skateboarding tricks to the highest level of power — all the way to the Yacolt Town Council.
Pair of poets honored as laureates (with video)
First in county to hold post plans to focus on building community
If you go to listen to Clark County's first poet laureate speak at 7 tonight at the Vancouver Community Library, you'll likely hear some poetry. But you should also expect a talk focusing on the importance of community.
Man gets 3 years in kidnap of Woodland dog
LONGVIEW (AP) — A Kelso man was sentenced Thursday to more than three years in prison for his role in kidnapping a dog and holding it for ransom.The Daily News reported 39-year-old Jesse James Clark was convicted last week of extortion and possessing stolen property.
Balky heater prompts school evacuation in Woodland
Woodland Primary School turned a malfunctioning heater into an opportunity to run a fire drill Thursday.
County motion in casino case denied
Federal judge refuses to throw out revised opinion about Cowlitz
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. on Thursday denied a motion by Clark County and other plaintiffs to throw out a revised opinion that had reaffirmed the Cowlitz Indian Tribe's right to establish a reservation and build a casino west of La Center.
Cities allow residents to air views on CRC
Despite having little say in how the Columbia River Crossing takes shape, three of Clark County's small cities are looking to their residents for guidance on the project.
La Center casino case heads to court
Thursday hearing set for challenge to feds' approval of I-5 site for Cowlitz reservation
WASHINGTON — A Washington state tribe's controversial bid to build a big casino comes to court this week, in a case that's being closely watched on and off reservations nationwide.
Hole on North Fork Lewis River Bridge forces lane closure on I-5
A hole formed in the driving surface of the North Fork Lewis River Bridge north of La Center, closing the northbound right lane until midnight as crews repair the road.
Woodland council takes stand on gun owners' rights
WOODLAND — A Woodland City Council resolution aims to solidify the city's position on the Second Amendment.
La Center may raise sewer rates
$5 a month hike would ease burden on reserve fund
La Center is sick of throwing money into the sewer.
Motel acquired for community pool in Woodland
Plans for a community pool in Woodland took a step forward Thursday.
Man challenges validity of state constitution
Amboy resident says he shouldn't have to pay property taxes
An antigovernment activist has requested a jury trial in Clark County Superior Court to challenge the county's authority to foreclose on his Amboy home.
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