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Columbian staff reporter

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Clark County sheriff’s deputies find suspicious devices left at abandoned home in Sifton area

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September 9, 2024, 5:46pm Clark County News

Suspicious devices left at an abandoned home were detonated Monday after the Clark County Sheriff’s Office called in the regional explosive detonation unit. Read story

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Clark County deputies searching for attempted kidnapping suspect

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September 9, 2024, 3:44pm Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man suspected of trying to kidnap a 14-year-old girl Monday morning as she walked to Heritage High School. Read story

A patrol vehicle driven by Camas police Officer Casey Handley was extensively damaged in a two-car crash Sunday evening.

On-duty Camas officer involved in car crash, suffers minor injuries

A patrol vehicle driven by Camas police Officer Casey Handley was extensively damaged in a two-car crash Sunday evening.

September 9, 2024, 12:55pm Clark County News

A Camas police officer suffered minor injuries after his patrol car was struck by another car Sunday night in the intersection of Northwest Lake Road and Parker Street. Read story

One man was killed and another injured Friday when their small plane crashed in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Stevenson.

Small plane crashes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Stevenson, killing 1

One man was killed and another injured Friday when their small plane crashed in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Stevenson.

September 9, 2024, 12:00pm Clark County News

One man was killed and another injured Friday when their small plane crashed in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Stevenson. Read story

Attorney David McDonald considers himself semi-retired, but the 66-year-old frequently puts in 40-hour weeks of pro bono work for Clark County environmental groups.

Pro bono ‘warrior’: Ridgefield attorney David McDonald fights for the environment in the Northwest

Attorney David McDonald considers himself semi-retired, but the 66-year-old frequently puts in 40-hour weeks of pro bono work for Clark County environmental groups.

September 7, 2024, 6:14am Business

The last of a dying breed — the pro bono attorney fighting against government corruption, greedy developers and irresponsible business owners. That’s how others might describe Ridgefield attorney David McDonald, but that’s not how he would describe himself. Read story

Clark County Public Health lifts Vancouver Lake algae advisory

September 6, 2024, 4:12pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health on Friday lifted an algae advisory for Vancouver Lake in place since Aug. 22. Read story

County seeks comment on CAPER report

September 6, 2024, 8:40am Clark County News

County seeks comment on CAPER report Read story

County seeks volunteer for health council

September 6, 2024, 8:39am Clark County News

County seeks volunteer for health council Read story

Public Health seeks battery recycling sites

September 6, 2024, 8:38am Clark County News

Public Health seeks battery recycling sites Read story

Disposable vape devices, like this Puff Bar flavored disposable, can leach nicotine and hazardous gases thrown away or placed in recycling bins. Clark County Public Health recently launched an educational campaign on how to properly dispose of the devices.

Clark County Public Health campaign focuses on proper disposal of e-cigarettes, vaping devices

Disposable vape devices, like this Puff Bar flavored disposable, can leach nicotine and hazardous gases thrown away or placed in recycling bins. Clark County Public Health recently launched an educational campaign on how to properly dispose of the devices.

September 4, 2024, 5:12pm Business

If you’re among the thousands of Washington residents who use e-cigarettes or vape devices, you likely have wondered what to do with your old ones. Read story