The Columbian

Editor's Choice

David Croswell, who's accused of driving a Jeep onto the beach of a Washougal swimming hole, striking and killing two people, makes a first appearance at Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver in June 2019.

Washougal man pleads guilty in deaths of German tourists

September 10, 2021, 5:10pm Clark County News

A Washougal man pleaded guilty Friday in Clark County Superior Court to one count of vehicular homicide while under the influence of intoxicants in the 2019 deaths of two German tourists at Sandy Swimming Hole. Read story

Henry Pio of Hazel Dell, from left, talks with Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler as she greets his stepdaughter, Geovanna Alarcon, who is looking for employment, during a job fair at the Clark County Event Center in August.

Herrera Beutler: Businesses should be able to set own vaccination policy

September 10, 2021, 3:08pm Business

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, said that she believes private businesses should be able to dictate their own COVID-19 vaccination policies. Read story

Goon Burger is a pop-up shop at Hungry Sasquatch on Tuesdays.

Goon Burger pop-up shop opens at Hungry Sasquatch in Vancouver

September 10, 2021, 6:01am Business

A couple weeks ago, Hungry Sasquatch began hosting a smash-burger pop-up shop called Goon Burger every Tuesday. From now until February, the Goons will serve burgers, fries and grilled cheese from Sasquatch’s kitchen from 4 p.m. until they sell out. Read story

The line at Kaady Car Wash backed up on Mill Plain Boulevard on Wednesday morning after people awoke to their cars covered in ash from early-morning rainfall.

Ash puzzles Clark County drivers, keeps car washes busy

September 8, 2021, 4:53pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Clark County residents awoke Wednesday to find their vehicles covered in ash, despite fairly clear skies Tuesday. Read story

Skyview High School senior Dylan Walker, 18, shows his support Tuesday afternoon for masks in school during a demonstration with classmates and others. Walker came out to oppose anti-mask protesters last week, too.

Judge bans protests within mile of Vancouver Public Schools sites

September 8, 2021, 4:33pm Clark County Health

A Clark County Superior Court judge granted an injunction Tuesday prohibiting protests, rallies or other demonstrations that “disrupt educational services” within one mile of Vancouver schools. Read story

Hockinson MIddle School (Courtesy of Hockinson School District)

Hockinson School District probes incident between teacher, parent

September 8, 2021, 4:11pm Clark County News

The Hockinson School District is investigating an incident from last week’s middle school open house during which a parent allegedly made discriminatory remarks while confronting a school employee. Read story

Therron Pittman was fatally shot on Memorial Day in Vancouver.

Vancouver police seek information in Uptown Village slaying

September 8, 2021, 11:14am Clark County News Free

The Vancouver Police Department, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is seeking information in the Memorial Day killing of Therron Pittman near Uptown Village. Read story

A crash on Interstate 5 south has traffic backed up near the exit for ilani.

Serious crash on I-5 south leaves 2 injured, one in critical condition

September 8, 2021, 10:30am Clark County News Free

A single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 5 southbound has closed Exit 16 near ilani casino Wednesday morning. One person was taken to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center with critical injuries, according to Washington State Patrol. Another person involved is in stable condition. Read story

A sandwich board advertises the benefits of using an EBT card at the Vancouver Farmers Market.

SNAP users’ benefits to increase 21% as pandemic aid ends

September 8, 2021, 6:08am Clark County News

People using the federal food assistance program known as SNAP will receive a 21 percent permanent benefits increase this fall, as temporary COVID-19 pandemic relief to the program is set to expire. Read story

Skyview High School students including junior Clara Hawkins, 16, in gray from left, junior Ariel Tanner, 16, senior Dylan Walker, 18, and senior Elliott Gibby, 17, show their support for masks in school Tuesday afternoon.

Skyview students, parents ready to counter anti-mask protesters

September 7, 2021, 7:01pm Clark County Health

Skyview High School students, parents and staff demonstrated Tuesday in support of school leadership and against anti-mask protesters who prompted a lockdown on Friday. Read story