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First responders describe efforts to save Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota

May 13, 2024, 6:12pm Clark County News

Monday marked the start of the second week of a Yakima man’s murder trial in the death of off-duty Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota. First responders took the stand to… Read story

Law enforcement on lookout for man who broke into east Vancouver home, threatened resident with gun, stole car

May 13, 2024, 5:23pm Clark County News

Local law enforcement officers are looking for a man who broke into an east Vancouver home Saturday and threatened the resident with a handgun before stealing his SUV. Read story

A former Clark County Fire District 6 firefighter has filed a federal lawsuit against the agency alleging a hostile work environment and racial discrimination. The suit names Fire Chief Kristan Maurer, here in July in front of  a new fire engine.

Federal judge dismisses hate crime, battery claims filed against Clark County Fire District 6 by Black former firefighter

A former Clark County Fire District 6 firefighter has filed a federal lawsuit against the agency alleging a hostile work environment and racial discrimination. The suit names Fire Chief Kristan Maurer, here in July in front of  a new fire engine.

May 13, 2024, 4:59pm Clark County News

A federal judge dismissed claims of hate crime and battery in a lawsuit where a Black former Clark County Fire District 6 firefighter alleges a white recruit acted out a lynching by placing a noose around his neck during a knot-tying training in June 2022. Read story

The Clark County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a serial burglar who appears to be posing as a door-to-door salesman.

Serial burglar hits Felida, Camas, Salmon Creek warns Clark County Sheriff’s Office

The Clark County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a serial burglar who appears to be posing as a door-to-door salesman.

May 13, 2024, 12:17pm Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a serial burglar who appears to be posing as a door-to-door salesman. If no one responds to his knock, he breaks in through windows at the back of the house. Read story

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Battle Ground man killed in motorcycle crash on Lewis River Road

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May 13, 2024, 7:45am Clark County News

A Battle Ground man was killed in a crash after he went down an embankment and was thrown from his motorcycle, according to the Washington State Patrol. Read story

Customers walk into Vancouver&rsquo;s Barnes &amp; Noble bookstore.

This chapter is not finished for Vancouver’s Barnes & Noble

Customers walk into Vancouver&rsquo;s Barnes &amp; Noble bookstore.

May 13, 2024, 6:05am Business

When you walk into Vancouver’s Barnes & Noble, you notice it immediately — the scent of books. Read story

An image of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, taken early Saturday morning by Pamela Schram in La Center (Photo courtesy of Pamela Schram)

Photos: Clark County residents capture images of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights

An image of the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, taken early Saturday morning by Pamela Schram in La Center (Photo courtesy of Pamela Schram)

May 11, 2024, 12:21pm Clark County News

The Northern Lights put on a show late Friday night and early Saturday morning, and several Clark County residents shared photos of the rare occurrence. Read story

Melissa Dodge, left, laughs as Dylan Dodge, 17, plays with the family dogs Scooter, left, and Samantha on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Dodge household in Vancouver. Melissa Dodge co-founded the Autism Mom&#039;s Support Group after Dylan was diagnosed and had trouble finding support.

Spurred by advocacy, these Clark County moms champion change for their children

Melissa Dodge, left, laughs as Dylan Dodge, 17, plays with the family dogs Scooter, left, and Samantha on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Dodge household in Vancouver. Melissa Dodge co-founded the Autism Mom&#039;s Support Group after Dylan was diagnosed and had trouble finding support.

May 11, 2024, 6:14am Clark County Health

Clark County is full of mothers who want a better future for their children. Then, there are the mothers who work toward a better future for all children. Here are stories of three such Clark County residents. Motherhood spurred their advocacy — for substance-use recovery programs, environmental protections and access… Read story

The Port of Camas-Washougal recently approved the purchase of a 5-acre lot north of Grove Field.

Port of Camas-Washougal wants to hear from residents on Grove Field annexation plan

The Port of Camas-Washougal recently approved the purchase of a 5-acre lot north of Grove Field.

May 11, 2024, 6:11am Business

While the Port of Camas-Washougal’s plans to bring Grove Field into Clark County’s urban growth boundary are moving forward, commissioners want to hear from residents who have questions and concerns. Read story

Teletypes machines were used in a variety of industries but in newsrooms, they carried wire stories to local newspapers like The Columbian.

From the newsroom: Here’s more Columbian jargon

Teletypes machines were used in a variety of industries but in newsrooms, they carried wire stories to local newspapers like The Columbian.

May 11, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Last week I wrote about the jargon that we use in the newsroom. Some of it is common to newspapers, while other terms seem to be invented here. The jargon comes and goes as times and technology changes. When I started freelancing for The Columbian back in the 1980s, a… Read story