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Heavy rain prompts flood watch and advisory in Clark County

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February 12, 2019, 7:05am Clark County News

The Vancouver metro area avoided snow Tuesday morning, but heavy rain prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch and advisory for the area. Read story

Ronald Jay Bianchi

Vancouver bank robber Bianchi convicted on 2 counts of attempted murder

Ronald Jay Bianchi

February 11, 2019, 6:50pm Clark County News

Clark County jurors found Ronald Jay Bianchi guilty Monday on two counts of attempted murder, but they were unable to reach unanimous verdicts for similar charges stemming from a 1997 bank robbery that ended in a gunbattle with police. Read story

Tay'Lor Smith, 19, appears in Clark County District Court on Monday for a readiness hearing. Another hearing in state's case, which charges Smith with reckless endangerment for allegedly pushing a now-former friend off the Moulton Falls bridge in August, was set for March 18.

Defendant in Moulton Falls bridge case back in court

Tay'Lor Smith, 19, appears in Clark County District Court on Monday for a readiness hearing. Another hearing in state's case, which charges Smith with reckless endangerment for allegedly pushing a now-former friend off the Moulton Falls bridge in August, was set for March 18.

February 11, 2019, 10:47am Clark County News

A woman accused of shoving her friend off the Moulton Falls bridge in August has been offered a plea deal, her attorney said Monday. Read story

The first snow of the season starts to melt Tuesday morning at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, where the farm’s advisory committee is asking the community about how it should upgrade its outdated master plan through a series of open house meet-ups and an online<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2Z3WG87"> survey</a>.

Forecasters predict more snow for Clark County

The first snow of the season starts to melt Tuesday morning at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, where the farm’s advisory committee is asking the community about how it should upgrade its outdated master plan through a series of open house meet-ups and an online<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2Z3WG87"> survey</a>.

February 11, 2019, 7:06am Clark County News

As rain drenches the Portland-Vancouver area, the forecast continues to call for snow in higher elevations, and more than a dozen Clark County schools have decided to start late or close for the day. Read story

Ruby Ewing, 8, pulls sister Imogen, 6, on a sled at Franklin Park on Saturday.

Weather service: Potential for more snow Sunday night

Ruby Ewing, 8, pulls sister Imogen, 6, on a sled at Franklin Park on Saturday.

February 9, 2019, 7:49pm Clark County News

Snow piled up around Clark County early Saturday but the sun and warmer temperatures melted much of what fell hours earlier, inspiring many to take the winter storm in stride after days of hype and frenzied anticipation. Read story

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Clark County reports no new confirmed measles cases

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February 9, 2019, 2:01pm Clark County News

Clark County Public Health reported Saturday there are two more suspected measles cases since Jan. 1 in its ongoing outbreak investigation. There are no new confirmed cases, which currently total 53. Read story

Clark County Fire District 3 crews were dispatched Thursday night to 23019 N.E. 182nd Ave. for a report of a shop fire. A barn appeared fully engulfed in flames by the time the first fire engine arrived.

Fire destroys shop in Battle Ground

Clark County Fire District 3 crews were dispatched Thursday night to 23019 N.E. 182nd Ave. for a report of a shop fire. A barn appeared fully engulfed in flames by the time the first fire engine arrived.

February 8, 2019, 10:39am Clark County News

Firefighters in Battle Ground responded to a shop fire Thursday night and got the blaze under control within 15 minutes, but the building was destroyed in that short amount of time. Read story

Footprints are seen in the snow in downtown Vancouver on Monday night, Feb. 4, 2019.

Forecasters expect up to 6 inches of snow in Clark County

Footprints are seen in the snow in downtown Vancouver on Monday night, Feb. 4, 2019.

February 8, 2019, 7:09am Clark County News

The National Weather Service in Portland has upgraded an area winter weather advisory to a winter storm warning, increasing the predicted upper end of snow accumulation from 4 inches to 6 inches through Saturday. Read story

Cesar Cazares, left, and Otto Valdez, both of Vancouver, battle the elements in Cascade Park while heading out for work after snow blanketed the area Tuesday morning, Feb. 5, 2019.

Significant snow expected Friday and Saturday in Clark County

Cesar Cazares, left, and Otto Valdez, both of Vancouver, battle the elements in Cascade Park while heading out for work after snow blanketed the area Tuesday morning, Feb. 5, 2019.

February 7, 2019, 8:49am Clark County News

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement Thursday morning for much of the Pacific Northwest, warning residents, including those in Clark County, that significant snowfall is possible Friday night and Saturday. Read story

Both directions of Interstate 84 were closed between Interstate 205 and the Cesar Chavez Boulevard exit in Portland for 13 hours. Police investigated a car chase that crossed state lines from Vancouver, erupted into gunfire and ended with the arrest of another suspect in the homicide of Kelso convenience store clerk Kayla Chapman, 30.

I-84 in Portland closed for 13 hours for shooting investigation

Both directions of Interstate 84 were closed between Interstate 205 and the Cesar Chavez Boulevard exit in Portland for 13 hours. Police investigated a car chase that crossed state lines from Vancouver, erupted into gunfire and ended with the arrest of another suspect in the homicide of Kelso convenience store clerk Kayla Chapman, 30.

February 6, 2019, 1:56pm Clark County News

A Tuesday night police chase and gun battle from Vancouver to Portland closed a major freeway for 13 hours, creating traffic chaos that affected tens of thousands of people Wednesday morning. Read story