Mark Bowder is assistant metro editor at The Columbian.
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Errant squirrel blamed for power outage in east Vancouver
Interruption caused by errant squirrel, utility says
Clark Public Utilities is investigating a power outage affecting more than 2,000 customers in Cascade Park and Orchards.
Washougal cyclist dies after being hit by car in Oregon
A Washougal man was critically injured Saturday when he was struck by a car while riding a bicycle on a highway near Grand Ronde, Ore., according to the Oregon State Police. He died later Saturday.
Home invasion robbery leads to marijuana raid
A Wednesday home invasion robbery at a house in Brush Prairie led to the discovery that residents had allegedly turned the house into an illegal marijuana dispensary, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Barn burns in rural area east of Battle Ground
Fire destroyed a barn Saturday in a rural area east of Battle Ground, according to Fire District 3.
Fire damages three mobile homes in Vancouver
Two units left uninhabitable after blaze; no injuries reported
Two units were left uninhabitable after the blaze, leaving eight to nine people homeless. No injuries were reported.
May 12 downtown cleanup needs hundreds of volunteers
VANCOUVER — Hundreds of volunteers are needed to spruce up downtown Vancouver during Vancouver’s Downtown Association’s sixth annual Downtown Spring Clean Up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12.
Fire damages home in Andresen neighborhood
The fire was reported about 10:25 p.m. at 9307 N.E. 52nd Ave. Firefighters arriving on scene reported a small amount of black smoke coming from the second story.
Best Buy to close Vancouver store
Best Buy will close its remaining big box store in Vancouver as part of a companywide move to close 50 stores in the United States.
Police surround Camas home looking for wanted man
Law enforcement officers converged on a Camas neighborhood Friday night looking for a man wanted on weapons charges.
Man falls off cliff in dark woods, is seriously hurt
Rescuers rig system of ropes to retrieve him
A man, 43, was seriously injured Saturday when he fell off a cliff while walking through dark woods near Lewisville Highway, according to Clark County Fire & Rescue.
