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The East County Warriors circle up for a cheer before their game at George Schmid Memorial Park in Washougal on Tuesday. While the complex sees plenty of action, there is no electricity, running water or lights, but the city received more than $1 million in the state budget to make upgrades at the field. Now, Washougal and East County Little League officials are figuring out how to raise the rest of the funds to build a third field, add lights and get amenities to the complex.

Washougal aims for home run with planned sports complex

The East County Warriors circle up for a cheer before their game at George Schmid Memorial Park in Washougal on Tuesday. While the complex sees plenty of action, there is no electricity, running water or lights, but the city received more than $1 million in the state budget to make upgrades at the field. Now, Washougal and East County Little League officials are figuring out how to raise the rest of the funds to build a third field, add lights and get amenities to the complex.

May 25, 2019, 6:01am Clark County News

George Schmid Memorial Park was packed Tuesday night with baseball, softball and T-ball teams and their families. Read story

By all accounts, football coach Keanon Lowe was the hero of this month’s incident at Parkrose High School.

From the Newsroom: Shootings create a dilemma

By all accounts, football coach Keanon Lowe was the hero of this month’s incident at Parkrose High School.

May 25, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

When an armed student entered Parkrose High School in Portland earlier this month, Keanon Lowe was the hero of the day. The former college football star, who works at the school, subdued the gunman. No one was injured. Read story

Clark County Sheriff’s deputies Alex O’Hearn, foreground, and Melissa Sager compare notes while searching for a stolen car in the Orchards area of Vancouver. The deputies are two of the department’s newest hires.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office ramps up recruiting efforts

Clark County Sheriff’s deputies Alex O’Hearn, foreground, and Melissa Sager compare notes while searching for a stolen car in the Orchards area of Vancouver. The deputies are two of the department’s newest hires.

May 25, 2019, 6:00am Clark County News

When he was a child, Clark County Sheriff’s Deputy Alex O’Hearn enjoyed accompanying his father, a former Woodland reserve police officer, on ride-alongs. After working numerous other jobs, O’Hearn, 27, began working for the sheriff’s office in 2018. Read story

David Kilway, 13, of Boy Scouts Troop 370 helps prepare for Memorial Day by placing flags on graves Thursday afternoon at Vancouver Barracks Post Cemetery.

Memorial Day events will remember those who gave their lives

David Kilway, 13, of Boy Scouts Troop 370 helps prepare for Memorial Day by placing flags on graves Thursday afternoon at Vancouver Barracks Post Cemetery.

May 24, 2019, 8:10pm Clark County News

The three-day Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer with backyard barbecues and the Indianapolis 500. Read story

Occupants in three of four vehicles, involved in a collision Friday evening at the intersection of Northeast Highway 99 and Northeast 99th Street, suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Scanner: Four people injured in four-vehicle crash in Hazel Dell

Occupants in three of four vehicles, involved in a collision Friday evening at the intersection of Northeast Highway 99 and Northeast 99th Street, suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.

May 24, 2019, 7:56pm Clark County News

One person was critically injured and three others suffered minor injuries in a four-vehicle crash Friday evening in Hazel Dell, according to emergency radio traffic monitored at The Columbian. Read story

An apparent road rage incident on westbound state Highway 14 partially blocked traffic for about an hour Friday evening.

Police: Road rage incident on Highway 14 started over stolen vehicle

An apparent road rage incident on westbound state Highway 14 partially blocked traffic for about an hour Friday evening.

May 24, 2019, 7:01pm Clark County News

A road rage incident Friday evening that spanned several miles on westbound state Highway 14 apparently started in Washougal over a stolen vehicle, according to Camas police. Read story

Superintendent Steve Webb and Board President Rosemary Fryer begin the Vancouver Public Schools board meeting in August 2018.

VPS plans cuts to cover $8 million deficit

Superintendent Steve Webb and Board President Rosemary Fryer begin the Vancouver Public Schools board meeting in August 2018.

May 24, 2019, 6:53pm Clark County News

Vancouver Public Schools unveiled its final slate of proposed budget cuts but warned its budget is likely unsustainable without new revenue. Read story

Man sentenced in home-invasion robbery

May 24, 2019, 5:20pm Clark County News

A man accused in an armed robbery in October at an apartment in the Rose Village neighborhood was sentenced Friday to three years in prison. Read story

Richard Eugene Knapp, then-57, makes a first appearance in Clark County Superior Court on May 1, 2019 in connection with the 1994 rape and strangulation death of a woman in Vancouver.

Cold-case suspect in 1994 rape, strangulation death arraigned

Richard Eugene Knapp, then-57, makes a first appearance in Clark County Superior Court on May 1, 2019 in connection with the 1994 rape and strangulation death of a woman in Vancouver.

May 24, 2019, 5:18pm Clark County News

An Oregon man accused in the 1994 rape and strangulation death of a Vancouver woman was formally charged Friday in Clark County Superior Court. Read story

The Cedar Creek Grist Mill in north Clark County is seen through changing autumn leaves in 2017.

Cedar Creek Grist Mill cancels food event over health rules

The Cedar Creek Grist Mill in north Clark County is seen through changing autumn leaves in 2017.

May 24, 2019, 3:07pm Clark County Life

Saturday's Bread and Butter Day at the Cedar Creek Grist Mill has been canceled in a dispute over food safety rules with county health officials. Read story