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Krieg Olaf Kjer, 46, was found dead Monday in rural Skamania County. He was considered missing since Aug. 24. Investigators say his manner of death does not appear suspicious.

Body of missing Ridgefield man found in rural Skamania County

Krieg Olaf Kjer, 46, was found dead Monday in rural Skamania County. He was considered missing since Aug. 24. Investigators say his manner of death does not appear suspicious.

September 6, 2023, 2:33pm Clark County News

A Ridgefield man who was considered missing since Aug. 24 was found dead Monday in rural Skamania County. Read story

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee talks with local officials and members of the community in July while getting a tour of Fruit Valley Terrace, an affordable housing complex of tiny homes in west Vancouver.

Clark Asks: Where are the affordable housing projects for Clark County?

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee talks with local officials and members of the community in July while getting a tour of Fruit Valley Terrace, an affordable housing complex of tiny homes in west Vancouver.

September 5, 2023, 6:08am Business

Clark County needs to develop more than 50,000 units of low-income housing by 2044 to keep up with the state’s projected housing needs. Read story

Fortside Brewing head brewer Paul Thurston measures out a bag of Vienna malt on Thursday at Fortside Brewing in central Vancouver. Fortside Brewing was a plaintiff in a 2022 lawsuit over Oregon's restrictions on Washington brewers selling their products in Oregon.

Vancouver’s Fortside Brewing, other Washington breweries prevail in lawsuit against Oregon

Fortside Brewing head brewer Paul Thurston measures out a bag of Vienna malt on Thursday at Fortside Brewing in central Vancouver. Fortside Brewing was a plaintiff in a 2022 lawsuit over Oregon's restrictions on Washington brewers selling their products in Oregon.

September 5, 2023, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive

A lawsuit victory and a new Oregon state law has opened the door for Washington brewers to sell beer directly to customers in Oregon. Read story

(Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Amazon lots in east Vancouver remain empty

(Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

September 5, 2023, 6:06am Business

Two east Vancouver lots owned by e-commerce giant Amazon sit largely empty at present, as the company has either closed or canceled plans to build nearly 100 industrial facilities nationwide. Read story

XChange Recovery received 10,000 socks to give out to people experiencing homelessness. Socks are one of the most needed items for people living outside.

XChange Recovery gives 10,000 pairs of socks to people living without homes

XChange Recovery received 10,000 socks to give out to people experiencing homelessness. Socks are one of the most needed items for people living outside.

September 2, 2023, 6:10am Clark County News

Jacqueline Alley trailed through an encampment in downtown Vancouver, peeking her head into various tents to chat to chat with people and provide them lunch. Read story

Krieg Olaf Kjer, 46, has reportedly been missing since Aug. 24. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Ridgefield Police Department or call 911.

Ridgefield police looking for 46-year-old missing man

Krieg Olaf Kjer, 46, has reportedly been missing since Aug. 24. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Ridgefield Police Department or call 911.

August 30, 2023, 2:57pm Clark County News Free

The Ridgefield Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a 46-year-old man who’s been missing since Aug. 24. Read story

The Columbia Gardens Apartments adds 124 units of affordable housing options for Vancouver residents.

East Vancouver gains more affordable housing with opening of Columbia Gardens

The Columbia Gardens Apartments adds 124 units of affordable housing options for Vancouver residents.

August 30, 2023, 6:08am Business

Chrischelle West wouldn’t want to live anywhere but the Columbia Gardens Apartments in east Vancouver. Read story

Winston's British Fish n Chips has moved from a food cart pod near Living Hope Church to a new location at 221 N.E. 104th St. at the west end of the Walmart parking lot.

3 food carts depart Living Hope Church location over traffic fee dispute

Winston's British Fish n Chips has moved from a food cart pod near Living Hope Church to a new location at 221 N.E. 104th St. at the west end of the Walmart parking lot.

August 30, 2023, 6:06am Business

A food cart pod at Living Hope Church has lost three of its five carts due to a $45,000 traffic impact study fee that the church intended to pass onto the owners. Read story

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Pedestrian, dog struck, killed by Amtrak train on Ghost Railroad Bridge near Ridgefield

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August 29, 2023, 4:09pm Clark County News

A person and a dog were struck and killed by a train Tuesday near the Clark-Cowlitz county line as the person reportedly tried to save the dog, which was on the tracks. Read story

Logan Melchert, 35, appears Monday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of second-degree arson and unlawful disposal of human remains. A judge set his bail at $1 million, and a prosecutor said there's a potential for more serious charges in the case.

Bail $1 million for Vancouver man accused of setting car on fire with human remains inside

Logan Melchert, 35, appears Monday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of second-degree arson and unlawful disposal of human remains. A judge set his bail at $1 million, and a prosecutor said there's a potential for more serious charges in the case.

August 28, 2023, 5:01pm Clark County News

A judge set bail at $1 million for a Vancouver man accused of setting a car on fire with human remains inside in his Hazel Dell driveway. Read story