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Kirkland C. Warren, 27, appeared Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of tampering with a witness, violating a no-contact order and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Warren facing first-degree murder in shooting deaths of Meshay Melendez, daughter Layla 

Kirkland C. Warren, 27, appeared Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of tampering with a witness, violating a no-contact order and unlawful possession of a firearm.

March 31, 2023, 3:06pm Clark County News Free

The Vancouver Police Department announced Friday that Kirkland C. Warren is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his former girlfriend, Meshay “Karmen” Melendez, and her 7-year-old daughter, Layla Stewart. Read story

Hikers ascend Beacon Rock.

A triple scoop of Southwest Washington spring break adventures

Hikers ascend Beacon Rock.

March 31, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life

If rising prices have squeezed your family out of a big adventure over next week’s spring break, why not have a little adventure instead? Here are three ideas for local excursions, each topped off with ice cream. Read story

Pikas prefer the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge.

Volunteers needed for pika patrol in the Columbia River Gorge

Pikas prefer the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge.

March 30, 2023, 10:30am Clark County Life

If vast views of sublime scenery don’t lure you to the Columbia River Gorge, how about a little dose of irresistible cuteness? With a dollop of environmental virtue for good measure? Read story

Reader Karen Lander bakes these family-favorite brownies all the time.

Salmon Creek resident shares ‘Hattie Barton’s famous brownie recipe’

Reader Karen Lander bakes these family-favorite brownies all the time.

March 29, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

Karen Lander, a Columbian reader from the Salmon Creek area, recently gave our family a priceless gift: her mom Hattie Barton’s famous brownie recipe. At least, it’s famous within Lander’s family. But now it’s famous in my family, too. These rich, chewy, super-chocolatey brownies are an instant cure for what… Read story

Eulachon, the small dead fish otherwise known as smelt, die after they spawn and normally wash up along the Columbia River’s banks, said Laura Heironimus, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife sturgeon, smelt and lamprey lead.

Dead smelt wash ashore in Vancouver

Eulachon, the small dead fish otherwise known as smelt, die after they spawn and normally wash up along the Columbia River’s banks, said Laura Heironimus, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife sturgeon, smelt and lamprey lead.

March 28, 2023, 6:33pm Clark County News

Hundreds of dead fish washed ashore near Vancouver’s Waterfront Renaissance Trail in recent days, but officials say it’s not a cause for concern. Read story

Greg Thornton

La Center Mayor Greg Thornton steps down

Greg Thornton

March 28, 2023, 5:25pm Clark County News

La Center’s longtime mayor, Greg Thornton, announced last week he would be stepping down from the city council effective immediately. The announcement was made via a letter read to the council during a March 23 meeting. Read story

Washougal freshman Benjamin Johansen competes in the pole vault on March 21 during a track and field meet at Columbia River High School. All high school athletics could be eliminated at Washougal High School if voters don't approve a replacement levy in April.

If Washougal, Woodland levies fail in April, sports face elimination

Washougal freshman Benjamin Johansen competes in the pole vault on March 21 during a track and field meet at Columbia River High School. All high school athletics could be eliminated at Washougal High School if voters don't approve a replacement levy in April.

March 28, 2023, 9:41am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

As a five-sport varsity athlete whose Washougal High School career is winding down, Chloe Johnson knows the powerful impact Washougal School District sports have had on her. Read story

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle addresses over 100 community members gathered for the State of the City event at Firstenburg Community Center on Monday, March 27, 2023. Participants were invited to discuss big picture questions that will help shape the City’s long-term vision for the community.

Vancouver’s State of the City address returns in person

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle addresses over 100 community members gathered for the State of the City event at Firstenburg Community Center on Monday, March 27, 2023. Participants were invited to discuss big picture questions that will help shape the City’s long-term vision for the community.

March 28, 2023, 9:41am Clark County News

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle gave her first in-person State of the City address in four years Monday night at the Firstenburg Community Center — and the community showed up, with reservations filling up days in advance. Read story

Fisher Investments in Camas (The Columbian files)

Fisher Investments: Camas offices won’t close over HQ shift to Texas

Fisher Investments in Camas (The Columbian files)

March 28, 2023, 9:40am Business

Fisher Investments will not close its Camas offices as it moves its corporate headquarters to Texas, but the financial advisory firm said it will allow staffing numbers in Camas to fall in favor of its office in the Dallas suburbs. Read story

Firearms and suspected drugs, including fentanyl pills, seized in connection with a drug trafficking investigation tied to a white supremacist prison gang. A Ridgefield man was one of 27 people federally indicted in connection with the trafficking ring.

Ridgefield man indicted in connection with a drug trafficking ring

Firearms and suspected drugs, including fentanyl pills, seized in connection with a drug trafficking investigation tied to a white supremacist prison gang. A Ridgefield man was one of 27 people federally indicted in connection with the trafficking ring.

March 27, 2023, 4:58pm Clark County News

A Ridgefield man is one of 27 people indicted by a grand jury in connection with a drug trafficking ring tied to a white supremacist prison gang. Read story