Woman still critical from Sunday accident
An Amboy woman remained in critical but stable condition Monday night at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center with injuries sustained in a Sunday morning head-on crash on state Highway 503, about four miles north of Battle Ground.
Snow falling in north county
Snow is falling in Battle Ground and other parts of north Clark County.
Amboy woman critically injured in head-on crash
Her vehicle crossed center line on Hwy. 503 north of B.G.
An Amboy woman was in critical condition at a local hospital Sunday night with injuries sustained in a Sunday morning head-on crash on state Highway 503, about four miles north of Battle Ground.
Sunday evening fire causes $40K in damage to duplex
Blaze caused by ceiling fan malfunction
A fire Sunday evening in a bathroom at 1909 Columbia St. caused about $40,000 in damage to a duplex unit, authorities said.
Christmas Tree hunters' spirit not dampened
Families brave steady rain at The Tree Wisemans farm in Ridgefield
RIDGEFIELD — Sunday was Christmas tree day for the Burrows family of Lake Shore, and they headed to The Tree Wisemans farm.
Hanukkah celebration feels like a housewarming
Congregation Kol Ami fetes holiday for first time in its new synagogue
For more than two decades, Congregation Kol Ami held its Hanukkah party in the basement of a church.
Former Clark College PR man Bob Moser dies at 82
He was also a port commissioner for 18 years
Bob Moser, who served as Clark College’s director of public relations for 30 years, died today. He was 82.
Nativities festival draws thousands
12th annual festval emphasizes global aspect of tradition
Seven-year-old Collin Horrocks was happy to show the scene from Mexico that was his favorite at Sunday's Festival of the Nativities.
No-cost leaf disposal program proves popular
Clark County-Vancouver effort rakes in the praise
Peter Schultz of Vancouver backed his 1995 Ford F-250 into a giant pile of leaves and added to its girth on Sunday afternoon.
Nearly two dozen sickened at Vancouver retirement center
Gastrointestinitis outbreak hospitalizes two
An outbreak of gastrointestinitis has sickened at least 20 people at Van Mall Retirement center, 7808 N.E. 51st St.
Two arrested after robberies in Vancouver
Suspects caught in Portland following chase
A chase from Vancouver into Portland for suspected robbers in a stolen car led to the arrest of two men at Northeast 148th Avenue and Halsey Street on Sunday morning.
Rollover accident near I-5 Bridge seriously injures two
Two persons were taken to an area hospital about 9:45 p.m. Tuesday after the pickup they were in rolled over on the state Highway 14 offramp from the Interstate 5 Bridge.
Car crash causes power outage
About 1,900 electricity customers lost electricity around 8:40 Sunday night after a motorist crashed his vehicle at 192nd Avenue and Brady Road. Most customers had power restored quickly, said Erica Erland with Clark Public Utilities.
Farming finds Camas family
Turkeys for Thanksgiving, beef, eggs sold directly to customers
CAMAS — At 4 a.m. Tuesday, Shane McGuffin will rise, herd 95 turkeys into his horse trailer and head for Willamina, Ore., where the birds will be butchered.
Veterans show their pride at Vancouver ceremony
Holiday event in Vancouver draws 150 to Post Cemetery
On April 11, 1944, Walter Holy registered for the draft and requested immediate induction into the U.S. Army. He was determined to go to war, and he was 16.
Veterans memorial dedicated in Ridgefield
Crowd of 250 braves continuous rain Sunday
RIDGEFIELD — In a show of community pride, an estimated 250 people stood in continuous rain for the Veterans Day dedication of the Ridgefield Veterans Memorial.
UPDATE: Pedestrian struck on Highway 99
A 33-year-old pedestrian was struck by a motorist Wednesday night when he attempted to cross Highway 99 in Hazel Dell.
Exhibit asks artists to define democracy
16 pieces include three by students
Explaining her patriotic artwork, 16-year-old Reem Sabha said, "We can be Democrats or Republicans, but we're all ultimately Americans."
House fire north of La Center causes $350,000 in damage
A two-alarm fire caused an estimated $350,000 in damage to a house north of La Center on Saturday night.
Woman credited for calling in smoke scare in Battle Ground
Smoke coming from an abandoned nursing home in the heart of Battle Ground prompted a two-alarm fire call Sunday evening.
Vancouver man beaten in California still in critical condition
Tyler Burton of Vancouver remained in critical condition Sunday night at Enloe Medical Center in Chico, Calif., after he was seriously injured a week ago.
Vancouver Farmers Market ends banner year
As die-hard customers brave the wet weather, vendors call 2012 season a successful one
The Sunday rain did not deter shopper Neville Bayly from taking in the final day of the season at the Vancouver Farmers Market.
Car crashes into Camas home
Six residents, driver uninjured
CAMAS — Aaron Fallin was relaxing to music on the couch Sunday afternoon when a motorist crashed into his home, pushing the back wall forward and sending a 65-inch television onto the floor just a foot from him.
Sensory camp, pumpkin patch cater to special-needs kids
Rojo the therapy llama and 3-year-old Owen Miles made a connection Sunday, sharing a carrot at the Very Special Pumpkin Patch.
Girlfriends run downtown for a day
Half marathon raises funds to fight breast cancer, draws 2,600
An estimated 2,600 women took to the streets of Vancouver on Sunday morning and organizers said they raised $50,000 in the Girlfriends Half Marathon, a fundraiser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Armed robbery reported in Battle Ground
An armed robbery happened at 600 S.W. Eaton Boulevard in Battle Ground at 8:20 p.m. Sunday, officials said.
Vancouver man hospitalized after van hits utility pole
A Vancouver man was sent to a local hospital Sunday after his van veered off state Highway 14 in Camas and struck a utility pole, the Washington State Patrol said.
Humane Society raises $415,000 at auction
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington raised $415,000 at its Saturday night auction in Vancouver.
Duck boat takes to water at Fall Fest
About 500 people go for ride in World War II-era boat at weekend event in Woodland
WOODLAND — "We're going to do a beach assault," declared Jeff Wilson from his World War II duck boat. However, his crew of 15 looked unprepared for any battle. Duck boat rides were popular Sunday during the Lewis River Fall Fest at Horseshoe Lake Park in Woodland. The event was a fundraiser for the Scott Hill Park & Sports Complex, a 40-acre property that supporters are hoping to develop.
Argument leads to slashing of face, tires
Police said a woman was angry that her boyfriend was interested in joining a motorcycle group, and that led to a fight and slashing each other's tires.
Venersborg's Homestead Day recalls earlier era
Demonstrations range from slaughtering a chicken to working apple cider press
VENERSBORG -- If you needed to slaughter and dress a chicken or learn to bake your own bread, the 100-year-old Venersborg Schoolhouse was the place to be on Sunday.
Family's Habitat house built largely by women volunteers
Tears glistened in Deseré Bastidas' eyes as she spoke Sunday from the porch of her brand-new house in Vancouver's Lincoln neighborhood.
Operation Homefront walk honors military personnel
They all had reasons to be in Sunday's Operation Homefront Vancouver Freedom Walk.
Historic cabin in Gifford Pinchot forest burns
Fire on Monday night destroyed the historic Peterson Prairie Guard Station, northwest of Trout Lake on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Remembering 'Flossie': 300 honor Wager at memorial service
Tireless advocate for Vancouver's trails, parks died Aug. 22
The inspiring ways of Florence B. Wager were lovingly recounted Sunday as 300 people celebrated the life of the woman affectionately known as "Flossie."
Fire forces evacuations of climbers on Mount Adams
Wildfire is one of several burning around the state
Six wildfires, including ones on Mount Adams and near White Salmon, are plaguing Washington.
Hotel fire damage: $5 million
22-member National Response Team to help investigate blaze at vacant Thunderbird
Fire experts Tuesday will be looking for what caused the Sunday morning blaze that destroyed the Thunderbird on the River hotel. The fire caused an estimated $5 million in damage, a Portland Fire & Rescue official said.
$5 million damage at former Hayden Island hotel
Crews will continue mopping up Monday and Tuesday at the vacant Thunderbird on the River on Hayden Island where five early Sunday morning destroyed the hotel, sending spectacular flames into the night sky.
$5 million damage at former Hayden Island hotel
Crews will continue mopping up Monday and Tuesday at the vacant Thunderbird on the River on Hayden Island where five early Sunday morning destroyed the hotel, sending spectacular flames into the night sky.
Slocum Players' show goes on, goes Ape
The troupe stages a musical fundraiser to help ready their new theater
Forced to leave the Slocum House in Esther Short Park after more than 40 years because of increased rent, the Slocum Players have a new theater with a dash of attitude.
Classic-car club still rolling
Slo Poks celebrate 60 years at Felida get-together
After six decades of hot-rodding, the Slo Poks car club of Vancouver is alive and still revving their engines.
SWAT team whisks woman with hatchet from balcony
She behaved erratically during 6-hour standoff at downtown Vancouver apartments
Police and firefighters Sunday night rescued a woman who was behaving erratically at Esther Short Commons apartment complex.
Pelosi appears at Heck fundraiser in Vancouver
House minority leader stumps for Democratic House candidate
U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., swept into Vancouver Tuesday afternoon for a fundraiser for former Vancouver resident Denny Heck, who is running for Congress.
UPDATE: One dead, seven hurt in crash on Lower River Road
Van carrying nine, 2nd vehicle collide near Vancouver Lake
One person died and three others were in serious condition at local hospitals after a van and a truck collided on Lower River Road near Vancouver Lake about 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
Clark County Fair endures white-hot weekend
After heat affects turnout, manager confident of rebound as temps cool
The heat beat up the Clark County Fair over the weekend but John Morrison said there are plenty of reasons to visit in the next seven days.
Concours d'Elegance and Car Show catches eyes
Classic car show draws nearly 2,100 to Officers Row
His was just one of 192 beauties on the lawns of Officers Row, but Jim Smalley's 1956 jet black Austin-Healey 100M was drawing plenty of attention Sunday.
Cyclists race through Vancouver streets
Vancouver Courthouse Criterium bicycling event draws nearly150 riders
The whir and buzz of bicyclists hitting speeds of nearly 30 mph echoed in downtown Sunday as nearly 150 competitors challenged the 10-block Vancouver Courthouse Criterium.
Girl badly burned after falling into fire pit
A girl was taken by Life Flight helicopter to a Portland hospital Sunday afternoon after falling into a fire pit at Swift Forest Campground on Swift Reservoir.
Veterinarian, fair veteran Jack Giesy dies at 80
Horse arena at fairgrounds named after him
Dr. Jack Giesy, whose life was filled with enthusiastic 4-H youngsters and the thrill of the Clark County Fair, died Saturday. He was 80.
Vancouver boy meets a 'really nice guy' in Obama
Vancouver's Thomas Bieniewicz had a nice moment with Barack Obama in Portland on Tuesday and declared the president a "really nice guy."
