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Vancouver police seized more than 13 pounds of heroin, over a pound of cocaine and methamphetamine and two guns from a Fisher&#039;s Landing East residence on Sept. 11.

Vancouver police seize drugs, guns from apartment

Vancouver police seized more than 13 pounds of heroin, over a pound of cocaine and methamphetamine and two guns from a Fisher&#039;s Landing East residence on Sept. 11.

September 17, 2019, 10:27pm Clark County News

Vancouver police seized more than a dozen pounds of drugs from an apartment last week in the Fisher's Landing East neighborhood, they said Tuesday. Read story

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Victim, possible car ID’d in West Hazel Dell hit-and-run

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September 17, 2019, 8:54pm Clark County News Free

A pedestrian injured in a hit-and-run crash was identified Tuesday, along with the type of car that likely hit her. Read story

FILE - This Nov. 9, 2018, file photo the burned out hulks of cars abandoned by their drivers sit along a road in Paradise, Calif. In July 2019, the legislature approved and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that requires the state&#039;s three investor-owned utilities to spend a combined $5 billion on safety improvements and adopt new safety standards.

Stories of California fire hold grim lessons, warnings

FILE - This Nov. 9, 2018, file photo the burned out hulks of cars abandoned by their drivers sit along a road in Paradise, Calif. In July 2019, the legislature approved and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that requires the state&#039;s three investor-owned utilities to spend a combined $5 billion on safety improvements and adopt new safety standards.

September 17, 2019, 8:54pm Clark County News

The town of Paradise, Calif., spent years preparing for a catastrophic fire. Read story

"As you're probably aware, the transportation benefit district, TBD, does not mean 'to be determined,' " says Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. But she says that transportation benefit districts might be under threat from a ballot initiative.

Critics see I-976 as troubled road for county, state

"As you're probably aware, the transportation benefit district, TBD, does not mean 'to be determined,' " says Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. But she says that transportation benefit districts might be under threat from a ballot initiative.

September 17, 2019, 8:24pm Clark County News

With ballots set to be mailed out next month, a group of local business, labor and elected leaders gathered on Tuesday morning to speak out against a voter initiative that they said would cut billions for needed transportation projects in Clark County and across the state. Read story

Tony Guzman, 7, from left, Ely Guzman, 11, Anabelle Guzman, 5, and their mother Casey Rice celebrate getting their house key during the Evergreen Habitat for Humanity&#039;s Raising the Roof benefit breakfast at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity celebrates McKibbin Commons completion

Tony Guzman, 7, from left, Ely Guzman, 11, Anabelle Guzman, 5, and their mother Casey Rice celebrate getting their house key during the Evergreen Habitat for Humanity&#039;s Raising the Roof benefit breakfast at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

September 17, 2019, 4:22pm Clark County News

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity is moving to a community land trust model that will make its future homes permanently affordable. Read story

No one was injured when a tour bus driven by Kenneth Alexander, 44, of Vancouver crashed into a sidewalk in Manzanita, Ore. The bus was carrying 46 Army National Guard members. Alexander is suspected of having been under the influence.

Vancouver bus driver suspected of DUI in Oregon crash

No one was injured when a tour bus driven by Kenneth Alexander, 44, of Vancouver crashed into a sidewalk in Manzanita, Ore. The bus was carrying 46 Army National Guard members. Alexander is suspected of having been under the influence.

September 17, 2019, 11:18am Clark County News

A Vancouver man who was driving a bus of Army National Guard members from Camp Rilea in Warrenton, Ore., to Portland when he crashed into a sidewalk is suspected of being under the influence. Read story

Stephanie "Sam" Westby makes a first appearance Tuesday morning in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree domestic violence murder in the slaying of her husband, 51-year-old Joseph Westby.

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Stephanie "Sam" Westby makes a first appearance Tuesday morning in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree domestic violence murder in the slaying of her husband, 51-year-old Joseph Westby.

September 17, 2019, 9:42am Clark County News

A woman accused of fatally shooting her husband Sunday night at their Camas residence told investigators “he attacked me and said he was going to kill me,” court records show. Read story

County sets shoreline programs open house

September 17, 2019, 6:05am Clark County News

Clark Country is reviewing its shoreline master programs in accordance with an eight-year schedule for review and possible revision set by the Legislature. Read story

Amy Campbell, standing at right, is a special education teacher at Helen Baller Elementary School and the 2020 Washington State Teacher of the Year. Campbell, seen visiting with students at lunch period Monday, said she is focused on including her special education students in with the rest of the school to build community, empathy and relationships.

State teacher of year all about inclusion

Amy Campbell, standing at right, is a special education teacher at Helen Baller Elementary School and the 2020 Washington State Teacher of the Year. Campbell, seen visiting with students at lunch period Monday, said she is focused on including her special education students in with the rest of the school to build community, empathy and relationships.

September 17, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

It was lunchtime at Helen Baller Elementary School, and special education teacher Amy Campbell didn’t stop moving. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Keep dry as rainy month continues

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

September 17, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

More rain is on tap for today and it could be moderate to heavy at times. Then we transition to showers Wednesday and maybe a thunderstorm. As of 5 p.m. Monday, Vancouver had 1.84 inches in the official rain bucket, which is well above average for the entire month. Read story