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In 1918, Spruce Mill Division soldiers lived in tents such as these. In an era when newfangled airplanes were made of wood and fabric, Vancouver was an aircraft manufacturing hub.

What made holiday headlines 100 years ago?

In 1918, Spruce Mill Division soldiers lived in tents such as these. In an era when newfangled airplanes were made of wood and fabric, Vancouver was an aircraft manufacturing hub.

December 24, 2018, 4:48pm Clark County News

A somber but joyful holiday greeted Clark County residents 100 years ago this week as the nation celebrated the end of World War I with a national “Victory Christmas.” Read story

An angel from Elsie Kennedy’s handmade 1962 Nativity set.

Vancouver woman’s Christmas Nativity survived historic storm

An angel from Elsie Kennedy’s handmade 1962 Nativity set.

December 24, 2018, 4:14pm Churches & Religion

Many people love their Nativity scenes, but Elsie Kennedy’s handmade, 18-piece collection comes with a possibly miraculous Christmas tale. She called The Columbian last week to tell us all about it, and we paid a visit to her small apartment at The Lofts at Glenwood Place. Read story

Firefighters responded to house fire at 3511 N.E. 103rd Avenue on Monday afternoon.

Fire damages central Vancouver home on Christmas Eve

Firefighters responded to house fire at 3511 N.E. 103rd Avenue on Monday afternoon.

December 24, 2018, 1:41pm Clark County News

A Christmas Eve fire in the Oakbrook neighborhood damaged part of a house and killed a cat and dog, according to Vancouver firefighters. Read story

Vancouver doctor, son die on scuba diving tour in Mexico

December 24, 2018, 11:17am Clark County News

A Vancouver doctor and his 27-year-old son died Saturday in a scuba diving accident in the Pacific Ocean near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Read story

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For some, holiday stress can taint the season

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December 24, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

Did my uncle just say something racist? Will my grandmother like her Christmas gift? Will my parents be upset if grandma doesn’t like her Christmas gift? Read story

Jeff Paul, left, and Ed Fischer, owner of Camas Bike and Sport, drove a camper down to California last week to give it to a family displaced by the Camp Fire.

Gift of camper helps California family after Camp Fire

Jeff Paul, left, and Ed Fischer, owner of Camas Bike and Sport, drove a camper down to California last week to give it to a family displaced by the Camp Fire.

December 24, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

Ed Fischer knows how to find bicycles, but he recently was in the market for a camper, so he put a post on Craigslist. Read story

Korey Cochran, from left, with his children, Kyrsten and Kynen, and his wife, Kerry, at their home in Vancouver in December 2015. Cochran had been diagnosed with a rare type of terminal brain tumor. He died in January 2017 at 38 years old.

Korey’s Joy Drive grows, delivers happiness, toys for all ages

Korey Cochran, from left, with his children, Kyrsten and Kynen, and his wife, Kerry, at their home in Vancouver in December 2015. Cochran had been diagnosed with a rare type of terminal brain tumor. He died in January 2017 at 38 years old.

December 24, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

When father of two, husband and city of Vancouver employee Korey Cochran was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer in 2015, his co-workers rose to the occasion. Read story

Morning Press: Vancouver development; Washougal protest; E-bikes

December 24, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories from the weekend: Read story

Holiday Closures: Christmas Day

December 24, 2018, 5:59am Clark County News

What’s open and what’s closed for Christmas. Read story

Vancouver police officers and firefighters pose for snapshots Sunday after delivering presents to the Pierro family, whose 6-year old daughter, Kierra, nearly died when she collapsed with cardiac arrest the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Responders bring gifts to 6-year-old girl a month after cardiac arrest call

Vancouver police officers and firefighters pose for snapshots Sunday after delivering presents to the Pierro family, whose 6-year old daughter, Kierra, nearly died when she collapsed with cardiac arrest the weekend before Thanksgiving.

December 23, 2018, 10:03pm Clark County News

Police officers, medics and firefighters made a surprise visit to the Pierro family in east Vancouver on Sunday afternoon, bearing gifts and well-wishes that the rest of family’s holiday season will be as uneventful as possible, as a change of pace. Read story