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Ellie Vanschoiack, 12, of Vancouver, runs out of Klineline Pond after taking in a dip Thursday during the Polar Plunge at the Clark County 16th Annual Turkey Trot. More than 1,200 participants walked or ran and more than 100 swam during the Thanksgiving event. Top: Chase Lund, left, and his dad, Eric, try to push each other into the cold water of Klineline Pond.

Taking the Polar Plunge at Klineline

Ellie Vanschoiack, 12, of Vancouver, runs out of Klineline Pond after taking in a dip Thursday during the Polar Plunge at the Clark County 16th Annual Turkey Trot. More than 1,200 participants walked or ran and more than 100 swam during the Thanksgiving event. Top: Chase Lund, left, and his dad, Eric, try to push each other into the cold water of Klineline Pond.

November 23, 2017, 4:00pm Clark County News

The Lunds started a new family tradition this year — jumping into a frigid pond after a long run on Thanksgiving morning. Read story

Theft-burglary suspect eludes police search in Camas

November 23, 2017, 3:34pm Clark County News

Law enforcement officers converged on a Camas neighborhood Wednesday morning after a report of a vehicle theft, attempted vehicle theft and attempted residential burglary. Read story

School district seeks help with bond issue

November 23, 2017, 2:38pm Clark County News

 The La Center School District will put a bond issue up for vote during a special election on Feb. 13. The district is seeking applications from citizens interested in being appointed to a committee to write the pro/con statements for the Clark County online voters' guide. Read story

Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving

November 23, 2017, 6:05am Clark County News

What’s open and what’s closed for Thanksgiving: Read story

Got cheer? Share your Christmas light display with more than just your neighbors.

Let us know about your Christmas lights

Got cheer? Share your Christmas light display with more than just your neighbors.

November 23, 2017, 6:05am Clark County News

It’s that time of year, when people start shaking off their stuffing- and tryptophan-induced food comas and start hanging Christmas lights, and The Columbian wants your help to find all the best displays. Read story

Grants fund coding, robotics for kids

November 23, 2017, 6:05am Clark County News

A new round of state grants will fund robots, coding classes for special education students and teacher training across Southwest Washington. Read story

Weather Eye: Enjoy Thanksgiving feast during mild, showery day

November 23, 2017, 5:59am Clark County News

Happy Thanksgiving! Despite a forecasted showery kind of day, it will at least be mild with afternoon temperatures some 10 degrees above average. So not all that bad. At least for most, it will be warm and cozy inside with family and friends. We have plenty to be thankful for. Read story

Volunteers Lauren Naughton, left, and Linda Meade, prepare dinner plates for the weekly Frassati supper served at the Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater in downtown Vancouver.

Pier Giorgio Agape Ministry feeds, clothes homeless, those in need

Volunteers Lauren Naughton, left, and Linda Meade, prepare dinner plates for the weekly Frassati supper served at the Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater in downtown Vancouver.

November 22, 2017, 4:30pm Churches & Religion

People lined up from the lower hall of the Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater to the sidewalk, waiting to get inside for a hot meal. Read story

Quinn files gender discrimination lawsuit against city of Vancouver

November 22, 2017, 3:02pm Clark County News

Assistant City Attorney Debra Quinn has filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court against the city of Vancouver alleging gender discrimination, retaliation, First Amendment violations, negligent supervision, equal protection violations, breach of implied contract and outrageous acts. Read story

Clean energy entrepreneur John Garrett Smith is fingerprinted in Clark County Superior Court after being sentenced to 144 months in prison for the attempted murder of his wife. The Washington Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed an appeals court’s decision that had overturned Smith’s attempted murder conviction.

Inadvertent voicemail recording ruled admissible in court

Clean energy entrepreneur John Garrett Smith is fingerprinted in Clark County Superior Court after being sentenced to 144 months in prison for the attempted murder of his wife. The Washington Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed an appeals court’s decision that had overturned Smith’s attempted murder conviction.

November 22, 2017, 2:56pm Clark County News

A cellphone voicemail that inadvertently captured John Garrett Smith threatening to kill his wife is not protected under the state’s privacy act, the Washington Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The decision reverses a state appeals court’s ruling that overturned Smith’s conviction for attempted murder. Read story