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Armed robber strikes Hazel Dell store

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported armed robbery at a Hazel Dell retailer Saturday.

The high cost of public advice

Within just five county departments — Environmental Services, Community Development, Community Planning, Community Services and Public Works — there are more than 50...

Press Talk: Looking for that level field

They shop for oranges and onions. They send their children off to college and hope good fortune and health await them. They are governmental workers.

Prospective students can learn about WSUV on Preview Day

Students planning to enroll at Washington State University Vancouver have a chance to check out the campus and the necessary paperwork next week.

229 illnesses after cheerleading event are from a norovirus

Norovirus is to blame for hundreds of illnesses during and after a cheer and dance event in Everett this month.

Drugs, death and a broken-hearted dad

Frank Hoetker looked out at the dozen teen boys sitting before him. They sat in chairs leaned against the back wall of the room, arms folded across their chests. One fidgeted with...

Man in pajamas foils suspected bike theft

A possible would-be bike thief was taken into custody early Friday after a man who was wearing nothing but pajama pants detained him outside his apartment in Vancouver's...

Clark County Jail inmate dies

Paramedics were called to the Clark County Jail Friday morning, followed a few minutes later by the medical examiner.

Alleged “Elmer Fudd” bandit pleads not guilty to robberies

The alleged “Elmer Fudd” bandit, known for wearing an earflap hat and hunting clothes during his heists, pleaded not guilty Friday to seven bank robberies in east...

Third time is charm for prosecutors against repeat defendant

Nathan Gadberry’s winning streak at trial ended Friday.After deliberating two hours following a four-day trial, a Clark County jury unanimously voted to convict the Yacolt...

Attorney: Boldt did not violate state ethics law in Lifeline vote

Clark County Commissioner Marc Boldt did not violate any laws when he voted this week to approve a loan to Lifeline Connections, a county attorney said Friday.

Owner of abandoned floating home faces charges

The man who abandoned his floating home on the bank of the Lake River, leaving it to languish for months near the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge last year, now faces criminal...

Battle Ground man accused of seriously assaulting baby son

A Battle Ground man is accused assaulting his 4-month-old son because he wouldn’t stop crying, causing the baby to have injuries that police say are life-threatening.

Vancouver man involved in standoff appears in court

A Vancouver man made his first appearance Friday on suspicion of firing his gun and then threatening to kill his former girlfriend, which led to a standoff Thursday with police in...

Car goes under semi on Mill Plain, driver uninjured

A woman was uninjured after her car went under a semi trailer on Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard early Friday, officials said.

Liquid Gold offers taste of Northwest brews

Peter Wallace has an easy, if somewhat unusual, explanation for why he started a new gourmet beer business in Orchards.

Community health prize nominations sought

Clark County Public Health is seeking nominations for the Public Health Community Award.

Oregon company donates to Washington State University Vancouver

Tektronix, an Oregon-based electronics manufacturer, on Thursday announced a donation of test and measurement equipment to Washington State University Vancouver.

Sex offender update

A high-risk sex offender who targeted young girls has moved to the 9300 block of Northeast 15th Avenue, just east of Highway 99 in Hazel Dell.

Correction: Autovation

Autovation: Katura Reynolds is an exhibit developer for Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Her name was misspelled in the article “Autovation Inspiration” on Page...

Road maintenance crew cleans up graffiti, nabs taggers

The paint was still wet Tuesday after a road-maintenance crew painted over graffiti along Northeast Padden Parkway -- when three teenage taggers came along.

Armed robbery reported at Salmon Creek restaurant

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the armed robbery of a restaurant in the Salmon Creek area.

Insider trading bill approved in House

Federal legislation to ban insider trading by members of Congress passed in the House of Representatives on Thursday morning, but some lawmakers complained the House version of...

Settlement may bring relief to stressed homeowners

Clark County homeowners who are sinking under a high mortgage payment or owe more for their house than it’s worth could be thrown a lifeline as part of a $25 billion...

Fort event explores history of correspondence

If you could send only one letter home a year, what would you tell your family?

Vancouver Fire Department adds twin engines

If the sirens and cherry red paint job weren’t enough to catch your attention, the Vancouver Fire Department’s two newest engines have one more thing that might do the...

Cheerleading event outbreak sickened nearly 200

Nearly 200 people across the state have reported illnesses after attending a high school cheer and dance event in Everett earlier this month.

Camas police investigate incident inside school

Camas Police are seeking information on a man who approached an elementary student in the hallway of one of the district’s schools Tuesday during a community basketball...

Two Clark County incidents bring environmental penalties

Environmental violations prompting fines of more than $1,000 during the last quarter of 2011 included two incidents in Clark County, according a list released Thursday by the...

UPDATE: Boldt’s wife resigns after apparent conflict of interest

Decision came after appearance of conflict of interest

Announcing the Columbian's first tweetup

We're holding a gathering for our Twitter followers on March 1 at Pizza Schmizza in Salmon Creek.

Barricaded subject disrupts area near Truman elementary

Clark County sheriff's deputies are on the scene of a reported barricaded subject inside a home on Northeast 40th Avenue, near Truman Elementary School.

Lawyers urge regulation of power of attorney

If someone wants to change their name, they have to file a petition in court to do so. But the same person could hand over authority over their finances, known as power of...

Vital Statistics

Marriage dissolutions, marriage licenses, court sentencings

Weather Eye: Our weather might be in transition

Well I must admit right off the bat that we had a few more sprinkles than I expected on Tuesday evening and Wednesday, although the rainfall amounts were still very light...

Salmon funding board seeks grant requests

The Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board this week began accepting grant applications for fish and habitat restoration projects in Southwest Washington.

Free prescription discount cards offered to county residents

Clark County Public Health is reminding residents they can save money on prescription drugs.

Buy a book for kids at Seuss-a-Palooza drive

You can support an elementary school student’s reading by contributing to the fourth annual Seuss-a-Palooza Book Drive at Clark College.

Domestic partnerships will end for some couples

The state House of Representatives’ historic vote Wednesday to make Washington the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage will effectively make domestic partnerships...

Vancouver explores taxing district for parks

A new Metropolitan Parks District in the city of Vancouver could raise as much as $10 million a year to prop up city parks and recreation centers.

UPDATE: Crews restore power to about 900 throughout county

Clark Public Utilities crews Wednesday night responded to an estimated 900 customers without power in the Hazel Dell, Salmon Creek and Camas-Washougal areas.

Firefighters union will give $30,000 to charities

The Vancouver Firefighters Union is donating $30,000 to the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington and to Loaves and Fishes, as a result of the changes it made to its health care...

Vancouver man challenges state's redistricting plan

A Vancouver resident who has been outspoken about the way the state redraws its voting district boundaries is now asking the state’s high court to weigh in.