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Columbian Breaking News Reporter

Caution tape blocks the trail to Multnomah Falls as the Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn in the area, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Ore. Fire crews are still working to put out hot spots in the area and protect the historic Multnomah Falls Lodge.

Archer Mountain Fire grows but now 6 percent contained

Caution tape blocks the trail to Multnomah Falls as the Eagle Creek Fire continues to burn in the area, Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017, near Troutdale, Ore. Fire crews are still working to put out hot spots in the area and protect the historic Multnomah Falls Lodge.

September 7, 2017, 12:50pm Clark County News

After 928 fire personnel worked to control the blaze devouring the Columbia River Gorge, officials say the Eagle Creek Fire is now 5 percent contained. Read story

Washington Department of Natural Resources firefighter Chris Werner of Chehalis sprays the south fireline of the Archer Mountain Fire on Wednesday.

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Washington Department of Natural Resources firefighter Chris Werner of Chehalis sprays the south fireline of the Archer Mountain Fire on Wednesday.

September 6, 2017, 9:46pm Clark County News

As he stood along a recently cleared access road south of Archer Mountain, Chris Werner’s eyes remained glued to a few small flames that crackled as they danced on the forest floor about 10 feet away from him. Read story

DNR firefighter Chris Werner keeps an eye on the south line of the fire near Archer Mountain.

Evacuation warnings downgraded for some in Skamania County

DNR firefighter Chris Werner keeps an eye on the south line of the fire near Archer Mountain.

September 6, 2017, 11:35am Clark County News

The changes in warnings come as the Archer Mountain Fire moves north and east, away from residences. Forty houses remain threatened by the fire, which has grown to 75 acres. Read story

Smoke clouds the view in Skamania County off Franz Road.

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Smoke clouds the view in Skamania County off Franz Road.

September 5, 2017, 12:15pm Clark County News

Forty homes were evacuated in Skamania County after the Eagle Creek Fire in Oregon apparently jumped the Columbia River and prompted evacuations. Read story

Hundreds gather on the pedestrian sidewalk of the Interstate 5 Bridge on Monday to join hands and say the Serenity Prayer in celebration of their recovery from addiction.
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1 arrested, 1 critically injured in Vancouver stabbing

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September 4, 2017, 1:00pm Clark County News

One man is in critical condition and another is in jail after a stabbing at a home in Vancouver’s Ogden neighborhood. Read story

Drivers in school zones cited

August 31, 2017, 9:51pm Clark County News

Police enforcement on the first day of school resulted in citations, warnings and one arrest. Read story

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Sheriff’s office: Man tried to abduct woman in Yacolt

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August 31, 2017, 10:06am Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a driver attempted to abduct a woman who was walking in Yacolt Wednesday night. Read story

Pile of tree limbs burns at Vancouver wood recycling facility

August 31, 2017, 9:00am Clark County News

Firefighters were kept busy Thursday morning when a pile of tree limbs caught fire at a wood recycling facility in Vancouver's Sifton neighborhood. Read story

Investigators are looking for this Ford Explorer, shown here in an image from the Vancouver Police Department, which they suspect was driven away following an injury hit-and-run crash Monday evening.

Public’s help sought in hit-and-run that left 1 injured

Investigators are looking for this Ford Explorer, shown here in an image from the Vancouver Police Department, which they suspect was driven away following an injury hit-and-run crash Monday evening.

August 29, 2017, 6:50am Clark County News

The Vancouver Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver in a Monday evening hit-and-run crash that left one person injured. Read story