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Stories by Heather Acheson

Columbian staff writer

Donate blood: One way to prepare for the unexpected

December 12, 2011, 4:00pm Editorials

If this past week's traumatic events in Washougal have taught us anything, it might be that life can take some tragic and unexpected turns, and put us in situations we never imagined possible. The truth is, we really never know what may lie just around that corner or behind that… Read story

Christopher Michael Kane

Police search for missing Camas man

Christopher Michael Kane

December 10, 2011, 4:00pm News

Police are asking for the public's help in locating 57-year-old Christopher Michael Kane, who was reported missing by family members on Wednesday. Read story

On Thursday, more than 20 investigators were at the scene of Wednesday's shooting and house fire on F Place in Washougal.

Investigators discover two bodies

On Thursday, more than 20 investigators were at the scene of Wednesday's shooting and house fire on F Place in Washougal.

December 8, 2011, 4:00pm News

The dead bodies of two adults and four dogs were discovered today at the scene of Wednesday's house fire and shooting at 3275 "F" Place in Washougal. Read story

Now, the work really begins

December 5, 2011, 4:00pm Editorials

With the mandatory recount of the votes in the tight Washougal City Council Position No. 2 race finally complete, we can officially say the 2011 General Election has come to a close. Read story

Recount confirms Plinski as winner of Washougal City Council race

December 5, 2011, 4:00pm News

After a manual recount conducted today by the Clark County Elections Department, the results of the Nov. 8 Washougal City Council election remain unchaged. Read story

Students from Grass Valley Elementary School in Camas took part in the Nov. 19 Elementary Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament at Clark College. Pictured above are Grass Valley students (left to right) Luke Brewer, Zach Macia and Danilo Kamenko.

Camas schools rocket to the top at Science Olympiad

Students from Grass Valley Elementary School in Camas took part in the Nov. 19 Elementary Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament at Clark College. Pictured above are Grass Valley students (left to right) Luke Brewer, Zach Macia and Danilo Kamenko.

November 28, 2011, 4:00pm News

A love of all things science was on display during the Elementary Science Olympiad at Clark College. During the popular event, students in grades three through five participated in five different events that had them exploring science topics. Read story

Spectators from &quot;Unified Command&quot; watch as the final 60-foot, 50,000 pound piece of steel from the derelict Davy Crockett vessel is lifted in August from the Columbia River.

Price tag for barge removal comes in at $22 million

Spectators from &quot;Unified Command&quot; watch as the final 60-foot, 50,000 pound piece of steel from the derelict Davy Crockett vessel is lifted in August from the Columbia River.

November 28, 2011, 4:00pm News

A 10-month effort to collect 38,397 gallons of oil products; 3.56 million pounds of cleaned and recycled steel; 4,850 pounds of asbestos; and 1.25 million pounds of debris, is what U.S. Coast Guard officials said it took to avert what could have been an "environmental disaster" in the Columbia River… Read story

Walk & Knock on Saturday

November 28, 2011, 4:00pm Editorials

In just a few days, one of the largest volunteer efforts in Clark County will get underway. The Walk & Knock started in 1982, by two men who simply had a desire to help those in need, an idea about how to do it, and a serious drive to make… Read story

Update: 2011 General Election results

November 24, 2011, 4:00pm News

The Clark County Elections department released a election returns update on Friday afternoon. Read story

Runners, walkers will get up early on Thanksgiving to ‘Run for the Hungry’

November 21, 2011, 4:00pm News

In 2010, nearly 500 people got up early on Thanksgiving morning -- before even a single morsel of turkey, stuffing or pumpkin pie crossed their lips -- and braved the weather to run 3.1 miles to be part of an event that has become an annual tradition. Read story