Clark County News

People are staying homeless for longer than ever before in Clark County — experts say fentanyl is a factor

April 20, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

It was during cleanup of an encampment in east Vancouver two years ago that the city’s homeless response manager realized a dangerous shift had occurred. Read story

Camas, Washougal officials move ahead on fire station replacements

April 20, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News

Voters in Camas and Washougal will likely decide the fate of fire station replacements in their cities. Read story

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Firefighters debrief after extinguishing a small fire in a planter box next to The Columbian’s front door on Saturday morning.

From the Newsroom: Luckily, it was only a small fire

April 20, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News

My office window overlooks Eighth Street west of Esther Short Park. Not an hour goes by that I don’t see a person who seems to be homeless or suffering from mental illness. Often these people will stop at a small planter near the window, which until Tuesday contained a bushy… Read story

Debbie Kogan of Portland takes in the beauty at Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens while soaking up the sunshine.

Lilac Days are in bloom: Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens in Woodland opens for the season

April 20, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

The historic Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens opens for the season today and will welcome visitors through Mother’s Day. Read story

Vancouver Police Officer Andrea Mendoza listens to opening statements in her trial for gross misdemeanor assault Thursday at the Clark County Courthouse. Mendoza is accused of assaulting a man she was arresting and threatening to use a Taser on his genitals.

Vancouver police Officer Andrea Mendoza defends actions in arrest of suspected shoplifter

April 20, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

Vancouver police Officer Andrea Mendoza, who’s accused of pulling down the pants of a shoplifting suspect and threatening to use her Taser on his genitals, took the stand to defend herself in her assault trial Friday. Read story

Top Stories: PeaceHealth picket, Evergreen schools chief retiring, Salmon Creek schooting

April 20, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. Read story

Weather Eye: Don’t be fooled by fair skies; clouds are on their way

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

This April is perhaps the best weather-wise that we have had in several years. It sure is dry to say the least. With 10 days to go I don’t see enough rain to help us out much. We have a weak weather system this weekend and another the later part… Read story