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Morning Press: Teacher strikes, police chase, Namaste closes

By Amy Libby, Columbian Web Editor
Published: September 1, 2018, 6:02am

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In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories from the week:

Evergreen, Washougal teachers on picket lines on first day of school

Teachers in the Evergreen and Washougal school districts headed to the picket lines Tuesday, kicking off what’s expected to be widespread strikes across Clark County.

Red-clad teachers across both districts marched in front of their home campuses, hoisting signs reading “ON STRIKE!” and waving at cars whose drivers honked as they passed.

Police chase on state Highway 14 delays morning commute

Suspects in the robbery of a Portland drive-thru coffee stand led officers on a pursuit through Vancouver early Wednesday morning that ended on westbound state Highway 14 near Columbia Shores Boulevard, causing major traffic delays.

The incident started after the Portland Police Bureau informed local police about a vehicle involved in a robbery that had crossed state lines into Vancouver, according to Vancouver Police Department spokeswoman Kim Kapp.

Summit sounds alarm on I-5 Bridge, traffic congestion

PORTLAND — More frequent crashes, more people waiting in longer and longer traffic jams and lost business productivity are just some of the many troubles associated with traveling the Interstate 5 Bridge today, and it won’t get any better unless a new crossing is built.

That was the message at the Business Leaders Regional Transportation Summit, a symposium primarily focused on the transportation hindrances associated with the antiquated bridge, and getting across the message to political leaders that change is possible.

New direction for Namaste owner in Vancouver

Tastebuds crying out for tikka masala? Need your fix of naan? Since the closure of Namaste Indian Cuisine at 6300 N.E. 117th Ave., you’re likely not alone.

The all-you-can-eat Indian buffet closed in the spring, owner Jinder Chand said earlier this week, leaving two other restaurant locations in Portland. But for those who’d rather avoid the trek to Oregon, cry not — you’ll soon be able to make your own dishes with authentic ingredients from Namaste Indian Baazar, a marketplace inspired by flavors from the Indian subcontinent.

Waterfront Vancouver adds business openings to Sept. 29 celebration

Vancouver Waterfront Park will open in exactly a month to the excitement of the public that’s waited more than a century to step foot on the property.

With the countdown beginning, the city has announced the details of the Sept. 29 celebration, including the formal openings of the first two businesses on the waterfront: WildFin American Grill and Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar.

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