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Columbian Social Services, Demographics, Faith

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Vancouver Fire Capt. Perry LeDoux rings a bell to honor those who were lost on Sept.11, 2001.

Vancouver Sept. 11 observance held amid new terrorism concerns

Zachary Kaufman/The Columbian
Vancouver Fire Capt. Perry LeDoux rings a bell to honor those who were lost on Sept.11, 2001.

September 11, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

On the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Thursday, Vancouver city officials recalled the events and sacrifices of that day. Remembrance ceremonies around the country came on the heels of President Barack Obama's announcement to the nation Wednesday night that he'll authorize direct attacks against the Islamic State… Read story

Crews from Clark PUD work to remove a downed tree limb that cut power along N.E.

Wind creates problems across Clark County

Crews from Clark PUD work to remove a downed tree limb that cut power along N.E.

September 10, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Strong winds stirred up trouble throughout Clark County on Thursday, downing trees, causing power outages and fanning wildland fires. Read story

Police: Scammer posing as lieutenant

September 10, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is warning against a phone scam artist posing as a police lieutenant in an attempt to get people's money. Read story

Police searching for missing Vancouver man

September 10, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Vancouver police are searching for a man who went missing from his hotel this afternoon. Read story

Vancouver man arrested in undercover sting

September 9, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Police in Corvallis, Ore. arrested a Vancouver man today as part of an undercover child abuse sting. Read story

Fire officials: Shop fire caused by wood stove

September 8, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A two-alarm fire that destroyed a shop in Battle Ground last week was sparked by improper use of a wood stove, according to the Clark County Fire Marshal's Office. Read story

Portland man reported missing in Skamania County

September 8, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A Portland man was reported missing and endangered yesterday in Skamania County hours after deputies jump started his car. Read story

The right southbound lane of Interstate 205 was blocked Monday afternoon while firefighters put out a grass fire that investigators said likely was caused by a discarded cigarette.

Grass fire burns next to I-205 in Vancouver

The right southbound lane of Interstate 205 was blocked Monday afternoon while firefighters put out a grass fire that investigators said likely was caused by a discarded cigarette.

September 7, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A dry, grassy hill next to Interstate 205 caught fire Monday afternoon, clogging southbound traffic in Vancouver for over an hour. Read story

Thursday events commemorate 9/11

September 7, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

On the 13th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, agencies around Clark County are holding ceremonies to remember what happened that day and the people who died. Read story

Vancouver police find missing 8-year-old boy

September 5, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Vancouver police found Zachary Dicke at Illahee Elementary School just before 6 p.m. today. He was reunited with his family. Read story