Fire damages fish store east of Ridgefield
A fire Thursday afternoon damaged Pacific Northwest Best Fish Co., one of the Portland area's largest seafood retailers.
Two accidents reported on Highway 99
Initial report indicates minor injuries
Two accidents in rapid succession turned the south end of the Highway 99 Hazel Dell strip into a slalom course this afternoon.
Coffee shop robber in Vancouver may have struck in Longview
The man who robbed a Vancouver coffee shop wearing a mask like the one worn in the “Scream” movies probably robbed a Longview Muchas Gracias the same day, according to police there.
FBI to investigate police who shot Vancouver woman
Utah cops still withholding details of Danielle Willard's Nov. 2 death
The FBI will launch a probe into a Utah police department that still hasn't said why a former Vancouver woman was shot and killed there in November.
UPDATE: Fire consumes abandoned house in Sifton
Smoke visible from surrounding area; some streets closed
Fire that ruined an abandoned house sent a spectacular plume of smoke and flame above the Sifton area Wednesday evening.
Power restored, Highway 502 reopens after accident
Teenage driver hit power pole
A teenage driver hit a power pole on Northeast 219th Street near Battle Ground at 11 a.m. today, causing a power outage and closing one of the main traffic routes into the city. Power has since been restored, and the highway is open.
Man arrested after attempted robbery at downtown bank
Suspect resembles weekend coffee shop bandit
A Vancouver man was arrested after allegedly attempting to rob the downtown Vancouver branch of Chase Bank at 11:30 a.m. today, prompting police to set up a containment zone around much of the central business district.
Cadaver dogs find skull believed to be that of Kelso man
Clark County crews aid in search east of Kelso
Cadaver dogs and trained searchers from Cowlitz and Clark counties have discovered a skull and clothing that may belong to a Kelso man missing since 2010.
Battle Ground art show lets local talent shine
BATTLE GROUND -- Clark County is quietly home to dozens of talented artists who want to meet and interact with their peers, says Beth Johnson-Burger. That's part of the reason the Battle Ground Art Alliance was born.
Vancouver man killed in Oregon hit-run
Suspect arrested after Washington County accident
A Vancouver man was identified as the victim of a Sunday morning hit-run accident in rural Washington County, Ore., west of Portland.
Rain, wind, cold weather coming Tuesday
Snow level could drop to 1,500 feet, forecasters say
A winter-like storm is poised to hit to Southwest Washington Tuesday evening into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Portland.
Vancouver man cited for driving look-alike cop car
Driver allegedly speeding, flashing lights on I-5 in Oregon
A Vancouver man has been cited in Oregon for driving 80 mph on Interstate 5 while flashing lights on his car that resembled those used by police.
Woman injured in Hockinson accident
Injuries not believed to be life threatening
A woman went to a hospital to have her injuries evaluated after a rollover accident just north of Hockinson Friday morning.
UPDATE: Power restored to 2,400 Clark Public Utilities customers
Short outage hit northeast part of metro area
Clark Public Utilities crews have restored power to 2,400 customers in the vicinity of Northeast Ward Road and 162nd Avenue.
Vancouver woman's 'Idol' dreams fall short again
Britnee Kellogg doesn't advance to Las Vegas round
Vancouver resident Britnee Kellogg's fifth quest to become the next "American Idol" has ended.
Vancouver 'Idol' contestant clears another hurdle
Britnee Kellogg advances from Hollywood group round
Vancouver resident Britnee Kellogg continued her quest to become the next "American Idol" on Wednesday.
Three area tanning salons robbed
Three area tanning salons were robbed Thursday evening, leaving police questioning whether there were multiple bronzed bandits in the incidents or one.
UPDATED: GPS distraction blamed for truck-train collision
Driver was searching for cellphone when second crash occurred
A train on Thursday collided with a semi truck that veered off state Highway 14, went over an embankment and came to rest on a BNSF Railway railroad track in the Columbia River Gorge.
UPDATE: Crestline students settle into new schools
Five schools take in kids after Sunday fire levels elementary
After a week of catastrophic loss and overwhelming support, Crestline Elementary pupils, teachers and staff settled into new temporary quarters today.
Truck drives off Northeast 134th Street
A commercial food service truck drove off Northeast 134th Street this morning.
Light rail foes promise 'clash of the titans'
Group will bring petition fight to city council meeting Monday night; lawsuit possible
A group of city government and light rail critics say they'll take their failed petition drive to the Vancouver City Council again Monday night, and may sue if they fail to win a public vote on light rail.
Fire displaces 500 Crestline Elementary students
Sunday blaze destroys Crestline Elementary; plan for rest of school year may be revealed today
More than 500 Crestline Elementary students and staff may learn Monday what will happen to the rest of their school year after a three-alarm fire destroyed their building early Sunday.
Robber hits Fourth Plain Shell station
Heights store bandit carried handgun
A robber armed with a .45 caliber handgun robbed a Shell convenience store at the corner of Fourth Plain and Andresen Road about 6:30 p.m. Friday.
Robbery reported at Hazel Dell coffee kiosk
Bandit may have had gun
Clark County sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who robbed a Hazel Dell coffee kiosk shortly after 6 p.m. Monday.
Car, garage damaged in Covington Road fire
Southbound lanes closed while firefighters work
Firefighters are on the scene of a fire that has reportedly damaged a car and a garage on Northeaast Covington Road.
UPDATE: Some schools closed today due to icy roads
Freezing fog possible tonight
A light skim of freezing rain that coated parts of Clark County late Monday started to melt as temperatures rose overnight.
Snow flurries could last throughout afternoon
Snow flurries falling in the Vancouver area could continue this afternoon, but significant snowfall is not in the forecast.
SWAT team arrests man after report of gun
Vancouver police find no sign of weapon upon response to alleged threat
A man who allegedly threatened a woman with a firearm prompted a SWAT callout in central Vancouver this morning.
Two injured in Vancouver house fire
Firefighters call police to help restrain occupant
Two people were injured Monday evening in a second-story bathroom fire in east Vancouver.
Moisture from snowstorm may freeze on roads
Parts of county get covered by surprise New Year's Eve snow
Snow flurries fell around Clark County this morning, where temperatures were in the 30s. Many accidents resulted.
Two firefighters injured in Kelso blaze
A faith-based recovery center for people with addiction issues caught fire Sunday evening, injuring two firefighters.
Longtime local businesswoman 'Martie' Messer dies at age 92
She was the first president of the area's Multiple Listing Service
Martva "Martie" H. Messer, a longtime local businesswoman who was the first president of the local Multiple Listing Service, died Dec. 14. She was 92 years old.
Today's snow stays on the hills, in the Gorge
Weather advisory in effect, but snow unlikely in metro area
Our two-day flirtation with a snowstorm in the greater Vancouver area appears to be over.
New winter weather advisory issued for metro area
One to two inches of snow possible in Vancouver
The National Weather Service has issued a new winter weather advisory, warning of snow tonight and into Wednesday morning.
Slide disrupts Amtrak service to Southwest Washington
Bus detour expected to be in place through Wednesday
A mudslide onto BNSF Railyway tracks north of Olympia this morning delayed 13 freight trains and will disrupt Amtrak service through at least Wednesday.
High winds forecast tonight
Strong storm expected to lash metro area, region
A high wind warning has been issued for Clark County tonight as the region gets lashed by a powerful storm.
Two Vancouver residents killed, one injured in icy crash
Truck, car collide on Central Oregon highway
Two Vancouver residents were killed and a third was injured in an icy crash on Highway 97 in Central Oregon.
Camas-area fire leaves family homeless
Crown Road blaze causes heavy damage to home's attic, roof
A fire caused "very extensive" damage to the attic and roof of a Camas-area home this morning, leaving a family homeless.
UPDATE: Tidewater petroleum barge strikes locks at The Dalles Dam
Vessel proceeds after survey finds no damage
A petroleum barge operated by Vancouver-based Tidewater Barge struck a part of the locks at The Dalles Dam early this morning, but no pollution resulted.
Careening car strikes Washougal man's SUV
Highway covered with ice, snow
A Washougal man escaped injury after a car sliding out of control on an icy, snow-covered highway struck his SUV, but his passenger was injured.
Driver dies after Woodland crash
Medical problem may have played a part
A motorist from Raymond died after an accident in Woodland Wednesday morning.
Camas police arrest burglary, assault suspect after manhunt
He allegedly rams police vehicle, injures officer
A fleeing burglary suspect rammed a patrol car, injuring a police officer in Camas today, triggering a three-hour manhunt.
Election results: Voters say 'no' to C-Tran, parks
Mielke, Madore take first leads for county commissioner
Tonight's election results decide some races, but others will likely be left hanging until more ballots are counted in the coming days.
Hit-and-run accident reported at 25th and Main
Suspect may have been fleeing state patrol
A husband and wife were arrested in downtown Vancouver at midday Wednesday after the driver allegedly ran from a hit-and-run crash at 25th and Main streets and was found by bystanders.
SWAT team serves search warrant in Hazel Dell
Staging area is at JM Plaza
Southwest Washington Regional SWAT Team officers served a search warrant Wednesday in Hazel Dell in connection with an Oct. 1 homicide.
Traffic again flows freely at Interstate 205 and Highway 14
Traffic has resumed its normal flow after a snarl earlier this morning at the junction of Interstate 205 and Highway 14, near the Glenn Jackson Bridge.
Wreck cleared — finally — on I-5 south of Portland
Traffic snarled for hours
Interstates 5 and 205 were more like parking lots this morning after a commercial truck accident near the southern junction of the freeways.
Over-microwaved food starts fire
Lincoln neighborhood duplex damaged
A home in Vancouver's Lincoln neighborhood was damaged by a fire tonight.
I-205 accident blamed on drunken driving
Car skidded on wet freeway
A Camas driver injured in a Friday night accident also stands accused of drunken driving, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Two arrested in Hazel Dell homicide
Suspects to appear in court on Monday
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in connection with the Oct. 1 shooting of Matthew M. Clark at a northeast Hazel Dell home.
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