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Benjamin W. Walker makes a first appearance in Clark County Superior Court on Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree murder.

Man in court in slaying of his grandmother at Washougal home

March 7, 2017, 10:51am Clark County News

A man who allegedly killed his 78-year-old grandmother told police that he was angry with her for chastising him about leaving a light on in the house, court records show. Read story

Vancouver City Hall (The Columbian files)

Vancouver battles in city hall contest finals

March 7, 2017, 6:05am Clark County News

Vancouver City Councilor Jack Burkman wants to know: Have you even seen the city hall in Peoria, Ill.? Read story

Weather Eye: March continues to earn its reputation as a fickle month

March 7, 2017, 6:02am Clark County News

What crazy weather we have. If it isn’t raining or hailing, it is snowing. Many folks even at sea level Monday had at least a dusting of snow at times. Heavy showers moved through Clark County late Sunday and Monday, bringing several inches of snow in the foothills to our… Read story

Volcano Rescue Team is recruiting

March 7, 2017, 6:00am Clark County News

The Volcano Rescue Team is looking for more search-and-rescue volunteers. Read story

Fire District 5 board to adopt budget

March 7, 2017, 6:00am Clark County News

Fire District 5 commissioners will meet today to adopt the district's final 2017 budget. Read story

Vancouver students march for immigrants, minorities

Vancouver students show their support for minority and immigrant students as they march along East Fourth Plain Boulevard on Monday afternoon. In an organized walkout, more than 100 students left class to protest the Trump administration's policies on immigration and to call on Vancouver Public Schools to issue a letter saying students are safe on campus.

A vocal crowd of more than 100 students walked out of Vancouver school district campuses on Monday, marching down Fourth Plain Boulevard and through downtown Vancouver to demonstrate in solidarity with minority students and immigrants. Read story

Vancouver Public Schools inclement weather waiver granted

Lincoln Elementary School building operator Gene Boyer clears the sidewalk outside the school on Dec. 15, one of four snow days already this school year.

Vancouver Public Schools students will not have to make up four of the eight snow and inclement weather closures the district took this school year after the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction granted the district’s request for a waiver. Read story