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Summer will come back
Welcome back, summer.
After unseasonable temperatures, winds and high rainfall this week, the sun will come back out this weekend. Starting Friday, temperatures will climb to the 80s. A high of 84 is predicted for Saturday.
But drizzle and temperatures in the lower 70s are expected for today. Wind... |
Man dies after vehicle smashes into tree
A man was killed early Wednesday morning when his vehicle went off a rural road in Amboy and hit a tree.
Glenn D. Hamilton, 48, died from chest injuries.
The crash happened at about 4 a.m., when Hamilton was traveling in his Buick Regal on Cedar Creek Road about a mile east of Northea... |
Chief liking East County Fire & Rescue results
 It was happy times Wednesday out at East County Fire & Rescue’s main station, the day after voters approved the emergency medical services levy.
“It’s looking good now,” said Chief Scott Koehler. “We’re certainly relieved. We dodged a bullet on this one... |
Land bridge spans history
 With a stroll over the Vancouver land bridge Saturday morning, the community will celebrate a reunion.
“It’s a momentous occasion,” said Tracy Fortmann, superintendent of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. “It reunites the mighty Columbia River with the historic Huds... |
Dunn refuses to concede defeat in 17th District
Rep. Jim Dunn said Wednesday he’s not ready to concede defeat in his 17th District re-election race even though he finished a distant third in Tuesday’s top two primary.
The Vancouver Republican insisted he could still pull out a victory over fellow Republican Joseph James, wh... |
Local voter turnout higher than usual, officials say
Clark County election officials hit their voter turnout prediction Wednesday, with the latest count showing a 32.47 percent ballot return rate. Election manager Tim Likness said he expects the final tally to approach 38 percent, exceeding the typical 35 percent turnout in a presidential election yea... |
Shooter in fatal CB dispute loses his bid for office
Jon Loveless, who shot and killed another man in a mall parking lot in 2006 after an argument waged over CB radio, has lost his bid to become a Republican precinct committeeman.
Loveless lost his bid for a post in Precinct 290 in Tuesday’s primary by 32 votes to Patricia Guttormsen, who was e... |
Outspent Mielke outhustled GOP rivals in county race
Former allies were calling him yesterday’s candidate. Wallets that once flowed with cash had snapped shut. In a straw poll of local business leaders on the week ballots were mailed, he finished sixth.
But Tom Mielke had an iron will, a simple conservative message and a 42-foot semi trailer fi... |
Intruder arrested in home
The intruder didn’t take money. He didn’t take anything. But he apparently just wanted to take a nap?
An intruder who took advantage of an unlocked front door in the 2900 block of Northeast Burton Road gave a scare to homeowners who called 911 at 2:01 a.m. Wednesday.
The man of the hou... |
I-5 lane closures slated at B.G. interchange
Beginning this evening, state highway workers will constrain traffic around the new Battle Ground interchange with Interstate 5.
Workers will embed signal loops within the concrete. The loops, which are more commonly associated with triggering traffic signals on city streets, will be used to gauge ... |
Weather Eye: County treated to a summer soaker
What did you think of our preview of October’s weather?
Wind and rain attacked Clark County late Tuesday and into Wednesday with some good soaking rains. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, the month’s rainfall total in Vancouver was just shy of one inch. That amount is above average so far for the... |
Around the area August 21
CLARK COUNTY
Principals get funds to help needy students
For 19 years, the Community Foundation has distributed cash to area school principals who provide needy students with necessities from shampoo and toothpaste to sweaters and shoes.
The Community Foundation continued this tr... |
Vital statistics August 21
BIRTHS
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
Wendi Mae Rasner and Randy Scott Maddux, Vancouver, a boy, Kona Scott Maddux, Aug. 11, 8 pounds, 14 ounces.
LEGACY SALMON CREEK HOSPITAL
Cele M. and Steven Dotson, Battle Ground, a boy, Christian J., July 26, 7 pounds, 5 ounces.
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Corrections August 21
Heritage High School scholars: Incorrect scholarship information was listed on Page D5 Wednesday. Carlie Bailes, daughter of Douglas and Linda Bailes, received a $300 William J. Ringwood Dollars for Scholars Award from Heritage High School and a $100 Dollars for Scholars Award from ... |
Clark County building permits
Aug. 4-8
Building permits over $25,000 issued by Clark County’s Department of Community Development.
Commercial
Roy Heikkala, 4505 N.E. 68th Drive, $1,200,000, 2-story warehouse with office space.
Residential
Capstone Homes LLC, 6200 N.E.... |
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