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Larch escapee caught in east Vancouver

Corrections officer spotted convict while on her way to work

An escapee from the Larch Corrections Center was apprehended about 18 miles from the east Clark County facility early Saturday morning.

Master Gardener Foundation sale lets moms pick own plants

Weekend event draws hundreds, many of them on Mother's Day

Felida's Nhu Rakoz said she was loving her Mother's Day as she crammed plants into a red wagon at the Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell.

Woman pulled from burning apartment dies

Blaze destroys two units in Vancouver four-plex

A Vancouver woman died today after she was pulled out of her burning apartment early this morning.

Lilacs bring scents of spring to Woodland

Annual event drawing crowds of flower lovers

WOODLAND — Need an idea for Mother's Day? Lilac Days awaits you with its 4 acres of flowers and lilac plants.

Boy, 20 months, injured by lawn mower in Camas

Youngster hospitalized after grandfather backed over his leg

A 2-year-old boy's leg was severely injured after being run over by a lawn mower in Camas just after 3 p.m. Sunday, according to radio traffic monitored by The Columbian.

Ridgefield fish company cafe reopens after April 25 fire

After a one-week closure because of a fire, the Pacific Northwest Best Fish Company reopens at 4 p.m. today.

2 in custody, 4 hurt in Hazel Dell crash

Motorist was allegedly speeding, fleeing from trooper

A motorist apparently fleeing a trooper about 8 p.m. Sunday took the northbound Interstate 5 exit at 99th Street, lost control and collided with five other vehicles, the Washington State Patrol said. At least four people were injured.

State patrol: Woman falls asleep, crashes near Battle Ground

A Yacolt woman was injured early Sunday morning after her car veered off southbound state Highway 503 north of Battle Ground and struck a mailbox, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Crowd celebrates 'Jewish oasis'

Chabad Jewish Center dedicated as rabbi, his wife celebrate decade in Vancouver

It's been 10 years since Rabbi Shmulik and Tzivie Greenberg traveled from Brooklyn to make Vancouver their home.

Man OK after being pinned by bulldozer in Woodland

He was able to wriggle his way free after mishap

Woodland’s Doward Miller lived to talk about his Sunday misadventure. “Oh, I’m a little sore. Considering I had a 10,000-pound dozer on me, I feel pretty lucky,” Miller, 62, said Sunday evening after his accident at about 3:10 p.m.

Kayakers rescued on Washougal River

Woman, two boys, teen girl became stuck on gravel bar

Firefighters Sunday afternoon rescued four kayakers who were stranded in the Washougal River at milepost 2, near Blair Road.

Man, woman found dead in Vancouver home

Vancouver police Wednesday night were investigating the deaths of a man and a woman at a residence in the 3200 block of Northeast 135th Avenue.

Brush fire in Ridgefield burns quarter acre, destroys shed

Area will be monitored overnight

A wind-driven brush fire about 5:00 p.m. Wednesday swept across a quarter-acre in Ridgefield, catching a shed on fire and ruining it.

Battle Ground levy appears to have passed

Voters in Battle Ground have passed a four-year maintenance and operations schools levy with 54 percent, according to first unofficial returns tonight.

Vandals damage Clark College sign

President says it will be repaired as soon as possible

Someone vandalized the Clark College sign at the southwest corner of the campus at Fort Vancouver Way and McLoughlin Boulevard.

Nature lovers find refuge in rain

Park ranger leads walk through Ridgefield wildlife park on misty Sunday

RIDGEFIELD — Bird book in hand, Josie Finley, 31, on Sunday afternoon guided a dozen people through part of the 5,300 acres she calls her second home.

UPDATE: Vehicle crashes, rolls into Rose Village yard

Family of three injured, but not seriously

A mother, father and girl were injured when the sedan they were driving rolled over and ended on its top in the yard of a Rose Village residence.

Fire damages Panda Express restaurant

Fire caused an estimated $55,000 damage Sunday night to the Panda Express at 2510 Columbia House Blvd.

Driver extricated after crashing into tree

Fire District 6 responded Sunday night after a car crashed into a tree at 918 N.W. 87th St. The driver had to be extricated, according to emergency radio traffic monitored at The Columbian.

Tattooists in sync with ink at Body Art Expo

Event draws in thousands who like being drawn on

The ink flowed Sunday at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, with hundreds looking at tattoos or getting new art on their bodies.

At 50, Columbia River Chorus still hits the high notes

32 members take to the stage for Sunday concert

There was that nervous energy all performers know as the singers prepared for Sunday's 50th-anniversary show.

Firefighters battle house, brush blazes

Fire caused an estimated $8,000 damage to a house at 3411 Grant St. about 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Easter brings more glorious weather to Clark County

Rain expected starting Thursday

Marcus Cadiz had a succinct description for Sunday’s weather: “It’s awesome.”

Woodland police seek help in identifying alleged purse-snatcher

A 1-year-old boy fell from a second-story apartment window about 3:30 p.m. Sunday and was taken to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, said Sgt. Fred Neiman of the Clark County Sheriff's Office.

Vancouver Farmers Market inspires vendor loyalty

Some have been selling their wares for most of its 24 years

An estimated 8,000 shoppers took in the Vancouver Farmers Market over the weekend as the 24th year of the downtown favorite opened its nearly eight-month run.

1-year-old boy falls from second-story window

A 1-year-old boy fell from a second-story apartment window about 3:30 p.m. Sunday and was taken to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, said Sgt. Fred Neiman of the Clark County Sheriff's Office.

Portland woman crashes minivan, arrested on suspicion of DUI

her vehicle veered of Highway 500, hit signal pole

A Portland woman was arrested early Sunday morning for suspicion of DUI after her minivan veered off state Highway 500 and hit a traffic signal pole, the Washington State Patrol reported.

Spring in step, if not weather, on Salmon Creek trail

Cloudy Sunday draws a crowd

Our brief flirtation with an early sunny spring was subdued Sunday, but it was still a fine day to walk the dog.

Two arrested after suspected assault of Portland bus driver

Two men were arrested Sunday in connection with the suspected assault of a TriMet driver.

Firefighters rescue man from burning SUV

Firefighters pulled a man from a burning car tonight, saving his life, said Battalion Chief Tim Dawdy of Clark County Fire & Rescue.

No progress in dispute as port lockout enters its sixth day

Both sides indicated things were quiet Sunday night as the United Grain lockout continues into its sixth day Monday morning.

Wedding show a real blast

Event draws plenty of brides-to-be while sharing space with gun expo

It was guns and roses Sunday at the Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

Red carpet, Vancouver style

Oscars celebrated at Kiggins Theatre in true Hollywood fashion

They glided across the 25-foot-long red carpet as if in Hollywood: starlets, glamour queens and leading men in tuxedos.

Horse lovers make hay at expo

Yacolt teen finishes first in the non-pro division

It had been going so well for 15-year-old equestrian Kylie Vroman of Yacolt on Sunday. And then Lenny the quarterhorse refused to enter the obstacle called "Trash Alley."

Columbia River High rocks a half-century in style

Fashion show raises money for current senior class

Some of those gorgeous prom dresses modeled Sunday by Columbia River High School seniors looked familiar to Susan Lemcke Demme.

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.

Union High girls take state cheerleading title

Union High School captured the state cheerleading championship Saturday in Seattle.

Right to write exercised at Vancouver celebration

About 100 people turn out for Unpublished Writers Day event

You don't have to write a lot to be a writer. Just write something.

UPDATE: Police release photo of suspected tanning salon robber

Vancouver police are looking for a man who held up the Palm Beach Tan, 14415 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., about 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday

Homeless men get shelter from the cold

Winter Hospitality Overflow program offers warm welcome, food

It was 27 degrees at 6:30 p.m. Sunday when Geri Hiller opened the doors of St. Paul Lutheran Church and invited 30 homeless men to come in from the cold.