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Surrounded by pianos, executive director Cheri Martin, left, and head piano technician and instructor Leal Sylvester discuss the fate of the School of Piano Technology for the Blind on Thursday afternoon. The school does good business in piano repairs and sales, but it&#039;s completely out of students, Martin said.

School of Piano Technology for the Blind closing

Surrounded by pianos, executive director Cheri Martin, left, and head piano technician and instructor Leal Sylvester discuss the fate of the School of Piano Technology for the Blind on Thursday afternoon. The school does good business in piano repairs and sales, but it&#039;s completely out of students, Martin said.

March 9, 2017, 8:31pm Clark County News

A unique Vancouver institution that has lit up many lives with saleable skills and career possibilities is about to go dark. After 68 years, the School of Piano Technology for the Blind is preparing to shut down within the next few months. Read story

Purple-haired woman robs Salmon Creek Chase Bank branch

March 9, 2017, 7:43pm Clark County News

Sheriff’s detectives are asking the public to keep an eye out for a woman suspected of robbing a Chase Bank branch in Salmon Creek late Thursday afternoon. Read story

Motorists pass by the former Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay as construction fencing surrounds the hotel.

Port of Vancouver prepares hotel demolition

Motorists pass by the former Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay as construction fencing surrounds the hotel.

March 9, 2017, 7:12pm Business

The end is near for parts of the former Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay. Read story

Vancouver man gets 90 days in jail for DUI collision

March 9, 2017, 7:10pm Clark County News

A judge handed down a 90-day sentence Thursday for a Vancouver man who broke another driver's leg in a crash while driving drunk on New Year's Day in 2016. Read story

Brent Ward Luyster, who's accused in a Woodland triple-homicide in July and attempted jail escape in February, is escorted to arraignment March 6, 2017, in Clark County Superior Court. Luyster was back in court Monday morning for a review hearing, during which time his attorney requested co-counsel on the case.

Trial for triple-murder suspect Brent Luyster set for April

Brent Ward Luyster, who's accused in a Woodland triple-homicide in July and attempted jail escape in February, is escorted to arraignment March 6, 2017, in Clark County Superior Court. Luyster was back in court Monday morning for a review hearing, during which time his attorney requested co-counsel on the case.

March 9, 2017, 10:47am Clark County News

A mid-April trial date was set for Brent Luyster's triple-homicide and attempted jail escape case. However, his latest attorney, newly appointed today, said it will likely be pushed back because he'll need time to prepare the defense's case. Read story

Rachel Friesen of Vancouver strolls through Pearson Field while on her way to check out a plane owned by her grandfather, Ernst Friesen. Rachel is one of the youngest flight students at the school, and one of few females.

Solo flight: Teen achieves milestone in pursuit of pilot’s license

Rachel Friesen of Vancouver strolls through Pearson Field while on her way to check out a plane owned by her grandfather, Ernst Friesen. Rachel is one of the youngest flight students at the school, and one of few females.

March 9, 2017, 6:05am Clark County News

Rachel Friesen is at that age where it’s cool to be aloof about her accomplishments. Read story

Gillnetters in the lower Columbia River say their fisheries fill niches in the market when high-quality salmon are not available from other waters.

Oregon seeks compromise on Columbia salmon fishing reforms

Gillnetters in the lower Columbia River say their fisheries fill niches in the market when high-quality salmon are not available from other waters.

March 9, 2017, 6:05am Clark County News

Proposal would align Washington, Oregon policies on allocation, commercial fishing methods for waters downstream of Bonneville Dam Read story

Clark Talks: Podcast to focus on aiding homeless

March 9, 2017, 6:00am Clark County News

On this week’s episode of Clark Talks, The Columbian’s weekly podcast, hosts Dameon Pesanti and Katie Gillespie talk housing the homeless and the county’s favorite businesses. Read story

Weather Eye: No freeze yet this month, one step in right direction

March 9, 2017, 5:59am Clark County News

The weather forecast kind of goes like this: rain today, then showers Friday, rain Saturday, showers Sunday and so on. You get the picture — wet. At least the next several days our highs will be in the low 50s rather than in the low 40s. Read story

CCF&R plans meetings on tax rate hike plan

March 9, 2017, 5:59am Clark County News

Clark County Fire & Rescue is holding two public meetings to get input on a levy lift the agency is considering placing on the August primary ballot. Read story