Should members of Congress be subject to mental-acuity standards? U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez thinks so — as do many Americans. Read more… Source: The…
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Sunday fire causes extensive damage to Columbia Vista; Vancouver mill left inoperable
A Sunday fire left a lumber mill in southeast Vancouver inoperable. The incident is still under investigation but was ruled an accident, according to the…
Vancouver defense attorney Townsend faces two new identity theft charges in forgery case
Prosecutors added two new identity theft charges Thursday to the forgery case against Vancouver defense attorney Josephine Townsend. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Suspect in Battle Ground stabbing deaths will get a competency evaluation
A Vancouver man is being held without bail until he can undergo a mental competency evaluation in connection with the June 3 stabbing death of…
After six years, 32,000 boulders and $172M, the Columbia River jetty rehab is almost done
CLATSOP SPIT — For most of the past two years, Jesse Allen has worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week operating a crane…
Legacy Lands: Camas working to make 165 acres north of Lacamcas Lake into a regional park
Camas officials are working on a plan to turn 165 city-owned acres north of Lacamas Lake into a regional park that balances conservation with recreation.…
Weather Eye: After a fair Fourth, hot temperatures to make a return
Now that we have the hot stuff behind us, we will enjoy several days of pleasant temperatures mostly in the 75- to 80-degree range through…
Family offers $5K reward for information about Clark County man missing since 2018
Robert “Bob” Sarkkinen was 57 years old when he was last seen in the Battle Ground area May 13, 2018. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Imagination Library gets one year reprieve as Washington’s public schools agency to fund literacy program
The state schools superintendent announced last week his agency will fund a program that provides free books to young children locally and statewide for one…
‘The dog shelter has needed this for a very, very long time’: West Columbia Gorge shelter nearly done with kennel renovation
Renovations at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society’s Washougal dog shelter are improving life for both the dogs awaiting homes and the shelter staff who…