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Norman Smith, a 17-year-old male missing since 5/12/2022.

Public’s help sought in finding missing Vancouver boy

Norman Smith, a 17-year-old male missing since 5/12/2022.

June 15, 2022, 5:30pm Clark County News Free

The Vancouver Police Department is seeking the public's assistance locating a 17-year-old boy who has been missing since May. Read story

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One dead after shooting in home north of Battle Ground

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June 14, 2022, 7:38am Clark County News

One person is dead after a shooting Monday night at a home north of Battle Ground, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

The Columbia River swamps parts of Frenchman's Bar Regional Park on Monday as the river, swollen with snowmelt and last week's heavy rains, reached flood stage in Vancouver.

Columbia River reaches flood stage in Vancouver

The Columbia River swamps parts of Frenchman's Bar Regional Park on Monday as the river, swollen with snowmelt and last week's heavy rains, reached flood stage in Vancouver.

June 13, 2022, 1:29pm Clark County News

The Columbia River overtopped its banks in Vancouver on Monday as the impact of melting shows and days of heavy rain works its way through the Columbia River watershed. Read story

Water from the Columbia River covers a portion of the Waterfront Renaissance Trail near the Columbia Shores Condominiums in Vancouver late Sunday morning. As of noon Sunday, the Columbia was at 15.56 feet, and forecasters predict the river will approach 16 feet until late Wednesday morning. Minor flooding of islands and low-lying areas is expected, as well as flooding of some riverside paths.

Flood watch issued for Columbia River from Vancouver to Longview

Water from the Columbia River covers a portion of the Waterfront Renaissance Trail near the Columbia Shores Condominiums in Vancouver late Sunday morning. As of noon Sunday, the Columbia was at 15.56 feet, and forecasters predict the river will approach 16 feet until late Wednesday morning. Minor flooding of islands and low-lying areas is expected, as well as flooding of some riverside paths.

June 12, 2022, 1:14pm Clark County News Free

Unusually heavy rain this week and a melting snowpack have pushed the Columbia River to near flood stage from Vancouver to Longview, according to the National Weather Service. Read story

Flood warning issued for Columbia River between Vancouver and Kelso

June 11, 2022, 5:35am Clark County News Free

The National Weather Service is predicting high flows on the Columbia River through at least early next week as a result of a series of warm, wet weather systems passing through the area. Read story

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Monday evening earthquake rattles much of Clark County

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June 6, 2022, 9:02pm Clark County News Free

A small earthquake rattled parts of east Clark County on Monday evening, causing no damage but prompting numerous calls to emergency dispatchers. Read story

Death notice for living man ‘some kind of shenanigans,’ Vancouver detective says

June 5, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

Family members, social workers, the police and The Columbian are all asking questions after the newspaper printed a death notice Wednesday for a man who is apparently still alive. Read story

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Motorcyclist arrested after high-profile crash in Battle Ground

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May 22, 2022, 5:36pm Clark County News

A motorcyclist was arrested Saturday night in Battle Ground after he allegedly drove through police barricades before running a red light and crashing into a vehicle, according to the Battle Ground Police Department. Read story

The current Interstate 5 Bridge consists of two spans, completed in 1917 and 1960.

Bridge tender uninjured after shooting near I-5 Bridge

The current Interstate 5 Bridge consists of two spans, completed in 1917 and 1960.

May 22, 2022, 12:22pm Clark County News

A bridge tender on the Interstate 5 Bridge escaped injury early Sunday after he was shot at by two burglars attempting to break into a storage area on the bridge, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Read story

Teen arrested in Camas in connection with armed carjacking of elderly woman in Vancouver

May 22, 2022, 12:17pm Clark County News

A 16-year-old boy was taken into custody in Camas on Saturday in connection with the armed carjacking of an elderly woman in Vancouver, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Read story