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Washougal union gives outgoing superintendent vote of no confidence

Mike Stromme

June 20, 2018, 6:14pm Clark County News

The Washougal Association of Educators sent out a release Tuesday night expressing a “vote of no confidence” for Superintendent Mike Stromme, who is stepping down as superintendent this month to return to Vancouver Public Schools, where he will become the associate superintendent for administrative services. Read story

Fireworks for New Year's line the walls of Mean Gene Fireworks in Camas in December 2016.

Camas council limits fireworks to two days

Fireworks for New Year's line the walls of Mean Gene Fireworks in Camas in December 2016.

June 19, 2018, 5:16pm Clark County News

Camas city councilors voted Monday to limit firework use to two days per year starting next year. Read story

Camas Mayor Scott Higgins in his office in November.

Camas Mayor Scott Higgins to step down

Camas Mayor Scott Higgins in his office in November.

June 11, 2018, 5:48pm Clark County News

While Camas Mayor Scott Higgins was addressing the audience at a special city council workshop Monday night, his younger daughter was performing in Seattle. Read story

Mountain View High School senior Teresa Buchholz demonstrates across the floor exercises to the younger dancers during dance team tryouts at the high school on May 23.

2018 Clark County grads revel in diverse roles

Mountain View High School senior Teresa Buchholz demonstrates across the floor exercises to the younger dancers during dance team tryouts at the high school on May 23.

June 3, 2018, 6:05am Clark County News

In our annual look at high school graduation, The Columbian this year presents a cross-section of the diverse experiences and lives of the Class of 2018. Read story

Intern firefighter Joel Vanness displays a self-contained breathing apparatus that firefighters use at East County Fire and Rescue in rural east Clark County. An increase in call volume and property values are stretching East County Fire and Rescue’s budget and the department is thinking about asking to put a levy lid lift up for vote just to maintain service. The chief said that if the vote passes, they might look to replace the air packs firefighters use when entering a burning structure and the jaws of life on some engines.

East County Fire and Rescue might ask residents for levy lid lift

Intern firefighter Joel Vanness displays a self-contained breathing apparatus that firefighters use at East County Fire and Rescue in rural east Clark County. An increase in call volume and property values are stretching East County Fire and Rescue’s budget and the department is thinking about asking to put a levy lid lift up for vote just to maintain service. The chief said that if the vote passes, they might look to replace the air packs firefighters use when entering a burning structure and the jaws of life on some engines.

May 23, 2018, 6:05am Clark County Life

East County Fire and Rescue’s call volume has increased 52 percent in the last decade, putting a strain on the department’s budget. Read story

In addition to staples such as mortars, Roman candles, poppers and sparklers, fireworks stores in unincorporated Clark County provide aisles and rows of products that explode in unique ways.

Battle Ground votes to limit fireworks sales, discharge dates

In addition to staples such as mortars, Roman candles, poppers and sparklers, fireworks stores in unincorporated Clark County provide aisles and rows of products that explode in unique ways.

May 22, 2018, 4:38pm Clark County News

Battle Ground will restrict the sale and discharge of fireworks starting in 2019. Read story

Woodland police respond to threat made at high school

May 22, 2018, 2:42pm Clark County News

The Woodland Police Department responded to a rumored threat made at Woodland High School, according to a release sent out by the department Tuesday. Read story

Alan Holloway of California is among the pilots on hand as three vintage biplanes stop at Pearson Airfield on Friday during a celebration of 100 years of airmail service in the U.S. As part of the celebration, three pilots re-enacted a former airmail route from San Diego to Seattle.

Pearson landing part of 100-year celebration of country’s airmail

Alan Holloway of California is among the pilots on hand as three vintage biplanes stop at Pearson Airfield on Friday during a celebration of 100 years of airmail service in the U.S. As part of the celebration, three pilots re-enacted a former airmail route from San Diego to Seattle.

May 18, 2018, 9:57pm Clark County News

One of the first displays someone sees when walking into Pearson Air Museum is a photo of Silas Christofferson piloting his 1912 Curtiss Pusher biplane, bringing some mail from Portland to Vancouver. Read story

Camas-Washougal firefighters cut into the garage door at a home off of Northwest 27th Avenue in Camas on Feb. 14 to rescue a man trapped inside. Fire crews rescued a 70-year-old man and his two dogs from the fire.

State cites Camas-Washougal Fire Department for safety violations

Camas-Washougal firefighters cut into the garage door at a home off of Northwest 27th Avenue in Camas on Feb. 14 to rescue a man trapped inside. Fire crews rescued a 70-year-old man and his two dogs from the fire.

May 11, 2018, 10:20pm Clark County News

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has found safety violations against the Camas-Washougal Fire Department in the department’s response to a fire on Feb. 14 in Camas, and department officials fear the ruling could set dangerous precedents for firefighters around the state. Read story

Volunteers from the Master Gardener program through Washington State University Extension plant sunpatiens along Interstate 5 at the “Welcome to Washington” sign, an annual partnership between the program and Washington State Department of Transportation.

A colorful quilt of flowers

Volunteers from the Master Gardener program through Washington State University Extension plant sunpatiens along Interstate 5 at the “Welcome to Washington” sign, an annual partnership between the program and Washington State Department of Transportation.

May 6, 2018, 6:15am Clark County News

Drivers heading into Washington will once again be greeted by some new plantings courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Master Gardener Program through Washington State University Extension. Read story