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Michael Rodriquez of Camas throws a ball for his dogs Shadow and Penelope while walking along the Columbia River on Friday afternoon.

Winds clear skies of haze, improving Vancouver’s air quality

Michael Rodriquez of Camas throws a ball for his dogs Shadow and Penelope while walking along the Columbia River on Friday afternoon.

August 17, 2018, 4:30pm Clark County News

Clark County residents inhaled a breath of fresh air Friday as the haze plaguing the area cleared up. Read story

Jordan Holgerson, in chair, is surrounded by friends and family while joking with the media about her injuries at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical. Surrounding Holgerson are, from left, friend Masey Tucker, sister Kaytlin Holgerson and friend Taylor Lavigne.

18-year-old faces charge in Moulton Falls bridge casevideo icon

Jordan Holgerson, in chair, is surrounded by friends and family while joking with the media about her injuries at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical. Surrounding Holgerson are, from left, friend Masey Tucker, sister Kaytlin Holgerson and friend Taylor Lavigne.

August 17, 2018, 12:22pm Clark County News

The Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has decided to pursue a charge of reckless endangerment against 18-year-old Taylor Smith for allegedly pushing a friend off the bridge at Moulton Falls Regional Park last week. Read story

Vancouver man appears in court over child porn

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

A Vancouver man appeared in Clark County Superior Court on Thursday for allegations that he possessed and shared child pornography. Read story

Firefighters work at the scene of a house fire in Ridgefield where 23-year-old Stefany Cutler-Ffitch died trying to save her pug Mario on the morning of Aug. 8.

Tires stolen at Ridgefield home destroyed by fire

Firefighters work at the scene of a house fire in Ridgefield where 23-year-old Stefany Cutler-Ffitch died trying to save her pug Mario on the morning of Aug. 8.

August 16, 2018, 11:46am Clark County News

The Clark County Fire Marshal continues to investigate the cause of a fatal house fire in Ridgefield, while deputies hope to identify the thief or thieves who stole tires off of vehicles on the property. Read story

Vancouver man falls asleep while driving, crashes on Highway 14

August 16, 2018, 10:14am Clark County News

A 27-year-old Vancouver man fell asleep at the wheel while driving on state Highway 14 early Thursday morning and crashed into a guardrail, according to Washington State Patrol. Read story

Responders dispatched to the scene of a crash in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 on Wednesday afternoon found an SUV and travel trailer on their sides. As of 2 p.m., vehicles were backed up about six miles.

Crash causes 6-mile backup on I-5 north

Responders dispatched to the scene of a crash in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 on Wednesday afternoon found an SUV and travel trailer on their sides. As of 2 p.m., vehicles were backed up about six miles.

August 15, 2018, 12:52pm Clark County News

A rollover crash on northbound Interstate 5 near the East Fork Lewis River Bridge blocked two lanes of traffic for hours Wednesday afternoon. 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 lingers in Clark County, but skies should clear Thursday

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 15, 2018, 11:27am Clark County Health

Air quality should improve in Vancouver by Thursday night, but the haze continues to linger and create unhealthy conditions for certain groups of people. Read story

Drugs and guns seized after the search of a vehicle in Vancouver on Aug. 8. The driver, 39-year-old Adan Mendez-Pulido, faces charges of attempting to elude police, drug possession with intent to deliver and illegal possession of a firearm.

Drug task force seizes 37 pounds of meth from Vancouver man’s vehicle

Drugs and guns seized after the search of a vehicle in Vancouver on Aug. 8. The driver, 39-year-old Adan Mendez-Pulido, faces charges of attempting to elude police, drug possession with intent to deliver and illegal possession of a firearm.

August 15, 2018, 8:06am Clark County News

The Clark-Vancouver Regional Drug Task Force confiscated nearly 37 pounds of methamphetamine, two firearms and $35,500 in cash from a vehicle driven by a Vancouver resident. Read story

Cellphone records offer hope in search for missing Ohio man

August 14, 2018, 12:47pm Clark County News

Searchers are hopeful that newly obtained information will help pinpoint the location of an Ohio man who went hiking on the Blue Lake Trail near Mount St. Helens on Thursday and went missing. 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’s air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups

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 14, 2018, 7:46am Clark County Health

Air quality in the Portland-Vancouver area has diminished due to increasing haze from wildfires. Read story