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Columbian Staff Writer

Washougal High School in March 2015.

Washougal to vote Feb. 14 on levies for schools

Washougal High School in March 2015.

November 28, 2016, 6:01am Clark County News

The Washougal School District Board of Directors will put up a new maintenance and operations levy and a replacement technology levy for public vote on Feb. 14. Read story

When Ridgefield High School junior Kobee Nelson, 16, saw a student sticking his arm out of the bus window and coming dangerously close to trees and cars, he hopped into action, sitting next to the student and trying to stop him from hurting himself.

Ridgefield student wins Hero Award

When Ridgefield High School junior Kobee Nelson, 16, saw a student sticking his arm out of the bus window and coming dangerously close to trees and cars, he hopped into action, sitting next to the student and trying to stop him from hurting himself.

November 26, 2016, 6:00am Clark County News

Kobee Nelson was sitting in the last row of the bus home from Ridgefield High School on Nov. 10, when the junior noticed a younger, disadvantaged student sitting across the aisle fidgeting with the window. Read story

Cara Cottingham walks along the deteriorating sidewalk on Fairmount Avenue between East Fourth Plain Avenue and East 20th Street, where part of the sidewalk has deteriorated to a point where people in wheelchairs can&#039;t use them.

Sidewalk a stumbling point in Vancouver

Cara Cottingham walks along the deteriorating sidewalk on Fairmount Avenue between East Fourth Plain Avenue and East 20th Street, where part of the sidewalk has deteriorated to a point where people in wheelchairs can&#039;t use them.

November 23, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Life

When Cara Cottingham walks down one particular stretch of Fairmount Avenue, she regularly sees things that alarm her. Read story

Donnie Vercher, center, said food brings people together, which is why when he wanted to give back to the community he decided to host a free Thanksgiving meal for the homeless. His fifth annual meal, which took place on Saturday, saw more than 400 people come to his restaurant, Daddy D&#039;s BBQ, located in the back of a gas station.

Free barbecue satisfying Thanksgiving meal for many

Donnie Vercher, center, said food brings people together, which is why when he wanted to give back to the community he decided to host a free Thanksgiving meal for the homeless. His fifth annual meal, which took place on Saturday, saw more than 400 people come to his restaurant, Daddy D&#039;s BBQ, located in the back of a gas station.

November 19, 2016, 5:08pm Clark County News

Less than two months ago, Angie Travis was living in her car in Vancouver when a woman told her there was a bed for her at Open House Ministries. Read story

Robber strikes bank near Vancouver Mall

November 19, 2016, 4:32pm Clark County News

At 1:33 p.m., Vancouver Police Department responded to a report of a bank robbery at Wells Fargo, 8211 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive. Initial investigation, according to a release from the department revealed a white male walked into the bank and asked for a bag of… Read story

Hockinson Middle School seventh-grader Jenna Coulimore, 12, center, is all smiles along with Hockinson High School teacher John Frank as they enjoy a Thanksgiving feast organized by the high school&#039;s developmental resource room students.

Hockinson students prepare a meal of Thanksgiving

Hockinson Middle School seventh-grader Jenna Coulimore, 12, center, is all smiles along with Hockinson High School teacher John Frank as they enjoy a Thanksgiving feast organized by the high school&#039;s developmental resource room students.

November 18, 2016, 7:26pm Clark County News

Thanksgiving isn’t for six more days, but it smelled a lot closer Friday afternoon at Hockinson High School, as the scent of gravy-smothered turkey and mashed potatoes lingered in the hallway leading to Room 143. Read story

FBI list: La Center safer than most from burglary

November 14, 2016, 6:00am Clark County News

La Center was named fourth-most burglary-safe zone in the state, according to a recently published list. Read story

Battle Ground $80M school bond falls short

November 8, 2016, 9:58pm Clark County News

The Battle Ground School District’s $80 million bond was falling short of the mark after first returns came in Tuesday night. Read story

Ridgefield school bond set for ballot

November 8, 2016, 8:16pm Clark County News

School officials are hoping residents show them some love on Valentine’s Day, when the district holds a special bond vote. Read story

The city of La Center, top, is shaping plans and principles for development around its Interstate 5 junction, where $32 million in improvements is coming as part of the Cowlitz Tribe&#039;s construction of the Ilani Casino Resort, bottom, as seen Aug. 25.

La Center hears ideas for I-5 junction upgrade

The city of La Center, top, is shaping plans and principles for development around its Interstate 5 junction, where $32 million in improvements is coming as part of the Cowlitz Tribe&#039;s construction of the Ilani Casino Resort, bottom, as seen Aug. 25.

November 8, 2016, 7:28pm Clark County News

It was standing room only Monday night at the La Center Public Work’s building, as concerned residents got their first listen at possible design ideas for the upgraded Interstate 5 La Center junction. Read story