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Clark County News

Reported explosion, fire lightly damages Vancouver house

July 28, 2018, 11:07am Clark County News

A reported explosion and fire did light damage to a house early Saturday in Vancouver’s North Garrison Heights neighborhood, according to the Vancouver Fire Department. Crews were dispatched at 1:26 a.m. to a reported explosion at 9016 N.E. 11th St., according to fire Capt. Raymond Egan. They… Read story

Woodland Police Sgt. Jim Keller makes a traffic stop on Friday. Rumors have spread recently that city officials are looking at disbanding the department to contract out with Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Department, but Woodland officials say they’re just looking at all their options for police service and that there’s no plan on getting rid of the city’s police force.

Weighing options, Woodland causes stir over police department’s future

Woodland Police Sgt. Jim Keller makes a traffic stop on Friday. Rumors have spread recently that city officials are looking at disbanding the department to contract out with Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Department, but Woodland officials say they’re just looking at all their options for police service and that there’s no plan on getting rid of the city’s police force.

July 28, 2018, 6:02am Clark County News

The city of Woodland and Woodland Police Department are months into negotiations for a new contract, and an inquiry made by city officials is causing a stir. Read story

The Columbian’s front page the day after the 2017 election.

From the Newsroom: As Election Day nears, newsroom needs a plan

The Columbian’s front page the day after the 2017 election.

July 28, 2018, 6:02am Clark County News

I caught that horrible cold that is going around and lost a couple of days of work this week, so I am going to do two things at once: Write this column and make our election night coverage plan. Read story

Morning Press: Lacamas Lake park death, county sues property owner, Klineline E. coli

July 28, 2018, 6:00am Clark County News

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

State Bar honors lawyer Alicia Lowe

July 28, 2018, 5:58am Clark County News

The Washington State Bar Association honored Vancouver lawyer Alicia "Lisa" Lowe with its Local Hero Award for "her exemplary service in Clark County" on Friday. Read story

Wy’east planning back-to-school barbecue

July 28, 2018, 5:58am Clark County News

Wy'east Middle School's back-to-school barbecue is next month, featuring food, school supplies and activities. Read story

Nominations open for 2019 First Citizen

July 28, 2018, 5:58am Clark County News

The 2019 First Citizen Award will be open for nominations beginning Nov. 1, the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington announced Thursday. Read story

Tom McDowell, North Country EMS and Fire assistant chief, is retiring after almost 50 years of service.

Career of doing what ‘needed to be done’ comes to a close

Tom McDowell, North Country EMS and Fire assistant chief, is retiring after almost 50 years of service.

July 27, 2018, 8:38pm Clark County News

Tom McDowell’s storied career with Clark County Fire District 13 — then North Country Emergency Medical Service, and then the Volcano Rescue Team — arguably started with a burning chicken coop. Read story

Cameron Gamby, 11, left, and his sister Makena, 12, encourage their dog Ranger to jump in the water as they play by the shore at Lacamas Lake with their mother Kristin, all of Vancouver, earlier this month in Camas. The next several days will again see area residents looking to beat the heat as high temperatures continue to reach the 90s.

Smoky heat likely to usher in week

Cameron Gamby, 11, left, and his sister Makena, 12, encourage their dog Ranger to jump in the water as they play by the shore at Lacamas Lake with their mother Kristin, all of Vancouver, earlier this month in Camas. The next several days will again see area residents looking to beat the heat as high temperatures continue to reach the 90s.

July 27, 2018, 7:21pm Clark County News

The good news: Clark County’s spate of 90-degree days may soon be coming to an end. The bad news: Things are going to get worse before they get better. Read story

Devin D. Schultz-Morrison, 23, appears on suspicion of second-degree murder in Clark County Superior Court on Friday morning, July 27, 2018. Schultz-Morrison is accused in the shooting death of Vincent R.

Man appears in court in December 2017 shooting death

Devin D. Schultz-Morrison, 23, appears on suspicion of second-degree murder in Clark County Superior Court on Friday morning, July 27, 2018. Schultz-Morrison is accused in the shooting death of Vincent R.

July 27, 2018, 11:35am Clark County News

A man accused in the fatal shooting of a Vancouver man found dead on a sidewalk in the Image neighborhood in December made a first appearance Friday in Clark County Superior Court. Read story