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Columbian Breaking News Reporter

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Oregon man faces DUI charge in Northeast Hazel Dell crash

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November 20, 2019, 9:48am Clark County News

An intoxicated driver caused an injury crash in Northeast Hazel Dell on Monday night, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

The new building at Ridgefield High School, which was funded by a voter-approved 2017 bond.

Ridgefield High School guard allegedly asked girl for photos

The new building at Ridgefield High School, which was funded by a voter-approved 2017 bond.

November 19, 2019, 6:11pm Clark County News

A 32-year-old man who worked as a security guard at Ridgefield High School allegedly messaged a 16-year-old female student in an attempt to get her to send him photos. Read story

Fatal crash, road closure in Portland cause traffic delays in Clark County

November 19, 2019, 8:14am Clark County News

An hourslong closure on Interstate 84 in Portland due to a fatal crash has slowed the morning southbound commute in Vancouver. Read story

Responders extinguish shop fire in Ridgefield

November 18, 2019, 10:45am Clark County News

An outbuilding in Ridgefield caught fire Monday morning, according to emergency radio traffic monitored at The Columbian. Read story

A truck crashed into Once & Again consignment shop on N.E. Saint Johns Road, north of Vancouver.

Truck crashes into store on St. Johns north of Vancouver

A truck crashed into Once & Again consignment shop on N.E. Saint Johns Road, north of Vancouver.

November 18, 2019, 8:33am Clark County News

A Toyota pickup crashed into a building on St. Johns Road, north of 78th Street, on Monday morning. Read story

DNA Supervisor Heather Pyles demonstrates the lab&#039;s new $240,000 Hamilton Microlab Autolys STAR liquid-handling robot Friday morning at the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab in Vancouver.

Upgrades on track for Vancouver’s advanced DNA testing lab

DNA Supervisor Heather Pyles demonstrates the lab&#039;s new $240,000 Hamilton Microlab Autolys STAR liquid-handling robot Friday morning at the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab in Vancouver.

November 16, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

Efforts to establish an advanced DNA testing laboratory at the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab in Vancouver, which will help clear thousands of untested sexual assault kits statewide, are on schedule with the arrival of a robot and newly hired scientists. The high-throughput lab is set to open in summer… Read story

Skamania County deputies seek help finding vehicles

November 15, 2019, 5:31pm Clark County News

Skamania County sheriff’s deputies need help finding two vehicles that may be connected to an armed robbery Tuesday night northeast of Washougal. Read story

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Vancouver police searching for missing boater

Frank Pacheco

November 15, 2019, 3:20pm Clark County News

Frank Pacheco, 47, was last seen on Thursday leaving the Quay at 100 Columbia Street aboard his motorboat, a 1966 Fairliner, according to a Vancouver Police Department news release. Read story

Firefighters were dispatched Wednesday morning to a commercial fire at Lindo Mexico in east Vancouver. A sprinkler system prevented the fire from spreading to other suites at the Bridgeport Retail Center.

Vancouver restaurant plans to reopen Friday following fire

Firefighters were dispatched Wednesday morning to a commercial fire at Lindo Mexico in east Vancouver. A sprinkler system prevented the fire from spreading to other suites at the Bridgeport Retail Center.

November 14, 2019, 3:06pm Clark County News

A fire Wednesday morning set off a sprinkler system inside Lindo Mexico in east Vancouver, drenching the restaurant. Read story

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Teens arrested in alleged crime spree in Vancouver and Oregon

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November 13, 2019, 2:27pm Clark County News

Five teenagers arrested in Washington County, Ore., on suspicion of multiple charges also traveled to Vancouver during their alleged crime spree, authorities say. Read story