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Stories by Stevie Mathieu

Columbian Assistant Metro Editor

Police: alcohol, speeding factors in fatal crash

December 18, 2016, 4:25pm Clark County News

Excessive speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors in a fatal rollover vehicle crash Saturday evening north of Camas, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

Police vehicles and crime tape surround the scene of an officer-involved homicide Sunday near a rural home east of Ridgefield. The deputy who shot and killed a suspected prowler on the property Sunday morning has been placed on leave during the shooting investigation, according to the Clark County Sheriff&#039;s Office.

Suspected prowler killed by deputy in Ridgefield area

Police vehicles and crime tape surround the scene of an officer-involved homicide Sunday near a rural home east of Ridgefield. The deputy who shot and killed a suspected prowler on the property Sunday morning has been placed on leave during the shooting investigation, according to the Clark County Sheriff&#039;s Office.

December 18, 2016, 12:36pm Clark County News

A man was shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy this morning after he was found trespassing on a homeowner’s property in the Ridgefield area with a handgun, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. The deputy has been placed on leave while detectives investigate the shooting. Read story

Fire damaged units Saturday at the Fort Vancouver Terrace Apartments, 4710 Plomondon St., in Vancouver.

Apartment fire caused estimated $250,000 damage

Fire damaged units Saturday at the Fort Vancouver Terrace Apartments, 4710 Plomondon St., in Vancouver.

December 11, 2016, 8:38pm Clark County News

The Vancouver apartment fire that sent two people jumping for safety from the second story Saturday evening started on the outside of the building, and fire investigators are seeking tips to help them determine the cause of the blaze. Read story

Kim Harless and her son, Aidyn Culp, 7, of Vancouver play with foam lightsabers Sunday afternoon during a Jedi training at the Vancouver Community Library. Children and their parents could participate in several &quot;Star Wars&quot;-themed activities during the Jedi-inspired event.

‘Star Wars’-themed kids activities inspire ‘Rogue One’ interest

Kim Harless and her son, Aidyn Culp, 7, of Vancouver play with foam lightsabers Sunday afternoon during a Jedi training at the Vancouver Community Library. Children and their parents could participate in several &quot;Star Wars&quot;-themed activities during the Jedi-inspired event.

December 11, 2016, 7:57pm Clark County News

Twelve-year-old Anthony Green dashed around a play area at the Vancouver Community Library, maneuvering a foam lightsaber through the air and demonstrating his sound-effect skills: Read story

Crews at the Washington State Department of Transportation are gearing up for winter conditions, as seen at their Vancouver maintenance facility Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2016.

Several school districts cancel Thursday classes

Crews at the Washington State Department of Transportation are gearing up for winter conditions, as seen at their Vancouver maintenance facility Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2016.

December 7, 2016, 6:33pm Clark County News

With snow and ice forecast for Thursday, several Clark County school districts have decided to cancel their Thursday classes and after-school activities. Read story

Camille Shelton gives her opinion to her mother, Angelene Shelton, as they assemble wreaths Sunday afternoon during a free wreath-making event at the Venersborg community center in the Battle Ground area. The Ridgefield women say the event is a family tradition.

Seasonal art comes full circle at wreath-making party

Camille Shelton gives her opinion to her mother, Angelene Shelton, as they assemble wreaths Sunday afternoon during a free wreath-making event at the Venersborg community center in the Battle Ground area. The Ridgefield women say the event is a family tradition.

December 4, 2016, 9:51pm Clark County News

For the Shelton women of Ridgefield, their Christmas season starts in Venersborg, where they make wreaths inside an old one-room schoolhouse. Read story

Man suspected of impersonating police officer arrested

December 4, 2016, 8:21pm Clark County News

A man who impersonated a police officer in an attempted to kidnap a woman late last month has been arrested, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Read story

Amtrak train hits unoccupied vehicle in Ridgefield

November 27, 2016, 7:18pm Clark County News

Nobody was injured but holiday travelers were delayed this evening when an Amtrak train struck an unoccupied vehicle at a railroad crossing in Ridgefield. Read story

Battle Ground City Councilor Bill Ganley dies

November 27, 2016, 5:49pm Clark County News

Battle Ground City Councilor and longtime high school teacher Bill Ganley died over the weekend after a yearslong battle with cancer. He was 57. Read story

Officer Jim Keller, left, talks with Officer Rudy Podhora at the scene of a possible homicide in Woodland on Tuesday morning.

Homicide victim found at house fire identified

Officer Jim Keller, left, talks with Officer Rudy Podhora at the scene of a possible homicide in Woodland on Tuesday morning.

November 24, 2016, 8:13am Clark County News

The man found dead inside a burning Woodland home Tuesday morning has been identified by a coroner. Read story