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Columbian Breaking News Reporter

A Vancouver fire engine stands in front of the Clark County Jail Friday morning.

Officials: Inmate set fire at Clark County Jail on New Year’s Eve

A Vancouver fire engine stands in front of the Clark County Jail Friday morning.

January 3, 2019, 10:58am Clark County News

An inmate intentionally ignited a fire at the Clark County Jail on New Year’s Eve, prompting a response by the Vancouver Fire Department and city’s fire marshal, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

Vancouver man faces assault allegation in bat attack

January 3, 2019, 10:52am Clark County News

A 35-year-old Vancouver man appeared Wednesday in Clark County Superior Court after allegedly attacking a man with a bat. Read story

This tractor-trailer crashed on Interstate 205 near 20th Avenue in the Salmon Creek area around 6:50 a.m. and blocked a single lane of traffic, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Two overnight closures planned for southbound I-205

This tractor-trailer crashed on Interstate 205 near 20th Avenue in the Salmon Creek area around 6:50 a.m. and blocked a single lane of traffic, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

January 3, 2019, 8:45am Clark County News

Road crews will close southbound Interstate 205 in Clark County two nights this week to continue cleanup efforts following a tractor-trailer crash Dec. 27. Read story

Unhealthy air, dense fog affecting Clark County

January 2, 2019, 6:56am Clark County News

The National Weather Service said Wednesday morning that drivers returning to work can expect stagnant air, dense fog and slick roads in some areas of Clark County. Read story

Denny Heasley catches his breath while walking down to the Golden Gate Bridge replica at his home in Ridgefield. The bridge is 110 feet long and 17 feet high. In the decade since the bridge went up, the Heasleys have received a number of visitors.

Clark Asks: Golden Gate Bridge replica in Ridgefield spans interests

Denny Heasley catches his breath while walking down to the Golden Gate Bridge replica at his home in Ridgefield. The bridge is 110 feet long and 17 feet high. In the decade since the bridge went up, the Heasleys have received a number of visitors.

January 2, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Life

For more than a decade, passers-by in Ridgefield have enjoyed the sight of a small, orange bridge. It’s not just any bridge, though. Read story

Vancouver man involved in police chase faces kidnapping allegation

December 31, 2018, 12:00pm Clark County News

A 33-year-old Vancouver man allegedly involved in a police chase Friday night appeared Monday morning in Clark County Superior Court on allegations that he kidnapped a woman and assaulted her over several days. Read story

Battle Ground man accused of raping 13-year-old girl

December 28, 2018, 8:55pm Clark County News

A 22-year-old Battle Ground man is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl he met online. Read story

Jolee Mercer, a veteran dispatcher with CRESA for 17 years, works the county sheriff calls, which also includes BNSF, Camas police, Washougal police, Ridgefield police, La Center police, Battle Ground police at the CRESA office May 24, 2011 in Vancouver, Washington. In total, Mercer keeps track of 45 units.

911 services restored in Clark County

Jolee Mercer, a veteran dispatcher with CRESA for 17 years, works the county sheriff calls, which also includes BNSF, Camas police, Washougal police, Ridgefield police, La Center police, Battle Ground police at the CRESA office May 24, 2011 in Vancouver, Washington. In total, Mercer keeps track of 45 units.

December 28, 2018, 5:19pm Clark County News

Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency said Friday morning that 911 services have been restored in the area, for the most part. The agency reported that it was getting intermittent reports of some emergency call failures. Read story

Firefighters were called to a house fire in the 3500 block of N.E. 103rd Avenue in Vancouver on Christmas Eve.

Unattended stove caused Christmas Eve house fire in Vancouver

Firefighters were called to a house fire in the 3500 block of N.E. 103rd Avenue in Vancouver on Christmas Eve.

December 28, 2018, 12:17pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Fire Marshal’s Office determined a Christmas Eve fire in the Oakbrook neighborhood that killed a cat and dog was caused by an unattended stove. Read story

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Scanner: 2-vehicle head-on crash in Battle Ground injures 3

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December 28, 2018, 12:14pm Clark County News

Emergency responders are on the scene of a head-on crash in Battle Ground involving two vehicles, according to emergency radio traffic monitored at The Columbian. Read story