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Firefighters rescue 3 in Vancouver Lake

Vancouver firefighters rescued three boaters in trouble on Vancouver Lake about 8 p.m. Sunday, according to emergency radio information monitored at The Columbian.

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Barrett Business Services looks ahead

Despite success, Vancouver-based company strives to improve

Barrett Business Services Inc. is on a roll.

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Toasting local brews

Vancouver's reputation as a destination for beer festivals grows as the Who's Your Daddy? kicks off summer events

Just two years ago, Clark County was a dry, barren landscape for fans of beer festivals.

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Defense in Wolter murder trial rests

Prosecution will make its rebuttal on Monday

The defense rested Thursday in the trial of Dennis Wolter, accused of stabbing his estranged girlfriend to death in May 2011.

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Local firms donated to anti-CRC effort

The I-5 Project Inc. hired group of lobbyists to fight bridge project

Three Southwest Washington companies are the top donors behind a lobbying effort to influence legislators' views on the Columbia River Crossing project.

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Taking the lead against elder abuse (with video)

'Turn Town Purple' uses dance to forge ties, raise awareness

Mary Kasper has attended several meetings on the topic of elder abuse.

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PeaceHealth, insurers may cut ties

UnitedHealthcare, Regence contracts set to end June 30

Thousands of Clark County residents who receive health coverage from Regence or UnitedHealthcare may soon be faced with a tough decision: find a new physician or pay higher out-of-pocket costs.

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Union, grain firms remain deadlocked

Vancouver, port leaders urge labor group, terminal operators to end battle

More than three months in, the standoff between union dockworkers and United Grain Corp. at the Port of Vancouver shows no signs of letting up, even as Vancouver political leaders urge both parties to end the bitter battle.

Police seek help in identifying burglary suspect

Vancouver police are asking the public for help in identifying a man who burglarized a local auto repair shop last month.

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Beaverton cop pleads not guilty to child rape charge

Christopher Warren, who lives in Vancouver, free on bail

A Beaverton, Ore., police officer pleaded not guilty to a child rape charge this morning in Clark County Superior Court.

UPDATE: Motorcyclist in critical condition following crash near Clark College

A motorcyclist is reportedly in critical condition following a collision with a vehicle near Clark College Thursday morning.

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Family-friendly activities focus of Get Outdoors Day at Fort Vancouver

Fishing, archery among the activities at free Saturday event

Introductions to a range of family-friendly outdoor activities -- including fishing, disc golf and archery -- will be part of Saturday's Get Outdoors Day at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

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Clark College student goes from Stage IV to center stage

Waging a battle against cancer, he will sing at concert to raise funds for him

Nathan Jenisch had been feeling bad for months. He was suffering from a nasty, persistent cough, like a smoker's lung-rattle after inhaling a pack of unfiltered cigarettes.

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Psychologist: Murder defendant's actions consistent with brain malady

Vancouver man on trial in estranged girlfriend's stabbing death

Murder suspect Dennis Wolter's public school records showed signs of fetal alcohol syndrome as early as kindergarten, a defense expert testified today.

Cab stolen out of Portland recovered in Vancouver

Suspect assaulted taxi driver, then took vehicle

A Broadway cab that was stolen in downtown Portland was recovered hours later in Vancouver, Portland police said.

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