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Columbian Social Services, Demographics, Faith

State probes worker death at Thompson Metal Fab

March 18, 2013, 5:00pm Business

The Washington Department of Labor & Industries is investigating Friday's workplace incident in which worker Michael Carpenter, 33, of Vancouver was killed at Thompson Metal Fab in Vancouver. Read story

Man reportedly said he shot at car after theft

March 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

One man suffered a gunshot wound and a second was detained for questioning Thursday night after a shooting in Vancouver's Orchard Park. Read story

Clark County Fire and Rescue firefighters Zach Johnson, left, and Pavel Zabolotskiy use a Halligan tool to force entry through a door during a training exercise Thursday.

Forcible-entry training in Battle Ground draws firefighters from around the Pacific Northwest (with video)

Clark County Fire and Rescue firefighters Zach Johnson, left, and Pavel Zabolotskiy use a Halligan tool to force entry through a door during a training exercise Thursday.

March 14, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Firefighters learn to pick locks and break into buildings -- all in the name of safety. Read story

Firefighters battle a large tire fire in Ridgefield, estimated to be 50-feet by 50-feet.

Firefighters attack large tire fire in Ridgefield (with video)

Firefighters battle a large tire fire in Ridgefield, estimated to be 50-feet by 50-feet.

March 13, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Firefighters battled a large tire fire at a trucking company in Ridgefield Thursday afternoon. Plumes of black smoke could be seen from nearby Interstate 5. Read story

State Patrol to increase DUI emphasis St. Patrick’s Day weekend

March 13, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

"Don't let your luck run out," says the Washington State Patrol. The agency will deploy additional troopers on local freeways this St. Patrick's Day weekend to catch impaired drivers. Read story

Emergency repairs on northbound I-5 tonight near Woodland

March 13, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Northbound Interstate 5 will be down to a single lane tonight near Woodland while crews make emergency pavement repairs on the 45-year-old North Fork Lewis River Bridge. Drivers can expect delays. Read story

Clark County Sheriff's Cmdr. Tim Bieber shuts the rear doors of a Bearcat, an armored vehicle.

No serious crime — but SWAT trains to prepare for it

Clark County Sheriff's Cmdr. Tim Bieber shuts the rear doors of a Bearcat, an armored vehicle.

March 13, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Wednesday afternoon, a young couple walked down Northeast 149th Street, pushing a baby carriage past police tape, patrol cars, two armored vehicles and a pair of cops dressed in green tactical gear. It was sunny and quiet, save for the random pop-pops of practice explosive rounds coming from the white… Read story

A Subaru Outback went off the road north of La Center, severing a power pole and rolling back onto the roadway Wednesday evening.

Crash severs power pole, sends three to hospital

A Subaru Outback went off the road north of La Center, severing a power pole and rolling back onto the roadway Wednesday evening.

March 13, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Three people were treated at a hospital after their Subaru Outback went off the road, severed a power pole and rolled onto its top Wednesday evening just north of La Center. Read story

Driver arrested after crashing twice in Battle Ground

March 12, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Battle Ground police arrested a Yelm woman Tuesday evening after she allegedly drove recklessly in a Ford pickup and crashed it twice. Read story

Police arrest man for suspected attempted murder

March 12, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Police arrested a man Tuesday who they say is a known gang member and is suspected of attempting murder at a downtown Vancouver motel on Jan. 26. Read story