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Enrique "Henry" Ramirez was found dead about a mile from the paved potion of Fredrickson Road near Woodland. The Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Missing Woodland man found dead; no evidence of foul play

Enrique "Henry" Ramirez was found dead about a mile from the paved potion of Fredrickson Road near Woodland. The Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

August 22, 2018, 1:19pm Clark County News

The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office reported Wednesday that the Woodland man reported missing Tuesday morning has been found dead. Read story

A pedestrian walks near the Fort Vancouver Stockades under lingering smoke on Tuesday.

Air quality advisories extended until Thursday for Clark County

A pedestrian walks near the Fort Vancouver Stockades under lingering smoke on Tuesday.

August 22, 2018, 7:49am Clark County News

Smoky conditions are expected to persist until at least Thursday afternoon, forecasters say, after westerly winds pushed low-level smoke back inland Wednesday. Read story

Vancouver man appears in court in alleged road rage crash

August 21, 2018, 3:48pm Clark County News

A 55-year-old Vancouver man appeared Monday in Clark County Superior Court facing allegations that he intentionally slammed on his brakes in front of a motorcyclist and caused a crash during a road rage incident on state Highway 503. Read story

Randy Rolene of Vancouver relaxes with his dog Bella and fishes off of the dock at Steamboat Landing Park in Washougal on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. Rolene said he decided to come out to the river to take his dog for a swim, but he'll probably head home early because of the smoke. "It's nasty," he said.

Vancouver air unhealthy; quality advisory extended

Randy Rolene of Vancouver relaxes with his dog Bella and fishes off of the dock at Steamboat Landing Park in Washougal on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. Rolene said he decided to come out to the river to take his dog for a swim, but he'll probably head home early because of the smoke. "It's nasty," he said.

August 21, 2018, 7:57am Clark County Health

Haze and poor air quality remain throughout the Portland-Vancouver area Tuesday, with conditions worsening to the point where everyone is being told to stay indoors. Read story

The sun is seen through smoky air as it sets, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, behind the Narrows Bridge in Tacoma, Wash. Poor air quality will be common across parts of the Pacific Northwest this week as winds push smoke from surrounding wildfires into the region, forecasters and regulators said, and air quality alerts are in effect for much of Washington state through Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Haze will stick around Clark County until at least Wednesday

The sun is seen through smoky air as it sets, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, behind the Narrows Bridge in Tacoma, Wash. Poor air quality will be common across parts of the Pacific Northwest this week as winds push smoke from surrounding wildfires into the region, forecasters and regulators said, and air quality alerts are in effect for much of Washington state through Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ted S.

August 20, 2018, 4:35pm Clark County Health

Clark County residents woke up to expected smoky skies Monday morning, and air quality officials continue to deem the area’s conditions as moderate. Read story

Philip Lauritzen makes a first appearance on suspicion of hit and run involving an injury in Clark County Superior Court on Monday morning. Lauritzen stands accused of striking a construction zone flagger with his pickup truck in Camas.

Man in court for allegedly striking traffic flagger in Camas

Philip Lauritzen makes a first appearance on suspicion of hit and run involving an injury in Clark County Superior Court on Monday morning. Lauritzen stands accused of striking a construction zone flagger with his pickup truck in Camas.

August 20, 2018, 11:50am Clark County News

A man accused of hitting a traffic flagger with his pickup appeared in Clark County Superior Court on Monday morning to face allegations related to the incident. Read story

Jerrel Revette makes a first appearance on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, first-degree robbery and unlawful imprisonment in Clark County Superior Court on Monday morning, Aug. 20, 2018.

Man appears in court on attempted murder allegation

Jerrel Revette makes a first appearance on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, first-degree robbery and unlawful imprisonment in Clark County Superior Court on Monday morning, Aug. 20, 2018.

August 20, 2018, 11:07am Clark County News

A 29-year-old man appeared Monday morning in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder. Read story

The second annual ¡Viva Vancouver!, a two-day festival in Vancouver’s Esther Short Park, celebrates Latin culture through food, music and crafts. Mario Forzan, of Mario’s Salsas, shows off his salsas and tamales at his booth. Forzan wanted to sell his products, but he added that attending the event was important to showcase his culture. “We’re here and part of the community,” he said.

¡Viva Vancouver! festival thrives at new location

The second annual ¡Viva Vancouver!, a two-day festival in Vancouver’s Esther Short Park, celebrates Latin culture through food, music and crafts. Mario Forzan, of Mario’s Salsas, shows off his salsas and tamales at his booth. Forzan wanted to sell his products, but he added that attending the event was important to showcase his culture. “We’re here and part of the community,” he said.

August 19, 2018, 10:49pm Clark County Life

Mario Forzan shuffled around under the shade of a red canopy, periodically checking on chicken and pork tamales cooking in a pot as attendants of the second ¡Viva Vancouver! Latin Festival trickled into the event Sunday afternoon at Esther Short Park. Read story

Randy Rolene of Vancouver relaxes with his dog, Bella, and fishes off of the dock at Steamboat Landing Park in Washougal on Tuesday. Rolene said he decided to come out to the river to take his dog for a swim, but he'll probably head home early because of the smoke. "It's nasty," he said.

Haze drifts back into Clark County; smoky skies expected to last until Wednesday

Randy Rolene of Vancouver relaxes with his dog, Bella, and fishes off of the dock at Steamboat Landing Park in Washougal on Tuesday. Rolene said he decided to come out to the river to take his dog for a swim, but he'll probably head home early because of the smoke. "It's nasty," he said.

August 19, 2018, 4:19pm Clark County News

Haze returned to the Portland-Vancouver area Saturday night, and the conditions are expected to stick around until Wednesday. Read story

Two Vancouver women were arrested on suspicion of various charges following a police chase ending in a crash in Beaverton, Ore. on Friday night.

Two Vancouver women arrested after police chase in Beaverton, Ore.

Two Vancouver women were arrested on suspicion of various charges following a police chase ending in a crash in Beaverton, Ore. on Friday night.

August 19, 2018, 12:18pm Clark County News

Two Vancouver women were arrested on suspicion of various charges following a police chase ending in a crash in Beaverton, Ore. Read story