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Dr. Ronnie-Gail Emden was the first female physician hired at The Vancouver Clinic.

Vancouver Clinic’s first woman physician to retire

Dr. Ronnie-Gail Emden was the first female physician hired at The Vancouver Clinic.

December 12, 2016, 6:02am Clark County Health

The first question Dr. Ronnie-Gail Emden was asked when she arrived for her job interview was how she would manage to be a mother and a doctor. Read story

A sticker on his lapel proclaims that Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey voted Nov. 8.

Off Beat: Too few votes for Vin Diesel in 17th Legislative District

A sticker on his lapel proclaims that Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey voted Nov. 8.

December 12, 2016, 6:02am Clark County News

We had a lot of unhappy voters in 2016, with the Pew Research Center finding that only 33 percent were content with candidates. Read story

A team of USGS scientists used a helicopter to deploy their advanced &quot;spider&quot; sensors to the Mount St. Helens crater in July 2009. The spiders are designed to collect important information from dangerous situations such as volcanoes and possibly other planets.

Mount St. Helens shakes 120 times within a week

A team of USGS scientists used a helicopter to deploy their advanced &quot;spider&quot; sensors to the Mount St. Helens crater in July 2009. The spiders are designed to collect important information from dangerous situations such as volcanoes and possibly other planets.

December 12, 2016, 6:01am Clark County News

In less than a week, four swarms of more than 120 earthquakes shook Mount St. Helens in late November. Although they were too small to be felt even by someone standing directly over their epicenters, scientists say they reveal the volcano is likely recharging. Read story

Catch up on the news.

Morning Press: Inmate suicides; Bridge talk; Madore in court; Car-buying in county

Catch up on the news.

December 12, 2016, 6:00am Clark County News

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

Fire damaged units Saturday at the Fort Vancouver Terrace Apartments, 4710 Plomondon St., in Vancouver.

Apartment fire caused estimated $250,000 damage

Fire damaged units Saturday at the Fort Vancouver Terrace Apartments, 4710 Plomondon St., in Vancouver.

December 11, 2016, 8:38pm Clark County News

The Vancouver apartment fire that sent two people jumping for safety from the second story Saturday evening started on the outside of the building, and fire investigators are seeking tips to help them determine the cause of the blaze. Read story

Kim Harless and her son, Aidyn Culp, 7, of Vancouver play with foam lightsabers Sunday afternoon during a Jedi training at the Vancouver Community Library. Children and their parents could participate in several &quot;Star Wars&quot;-themed activities during the Jedi-inspired event.

‘Star Wars’-themed kids activities inspire ‘Rogue One’ interest

Kim Harless and her son, Aidyn Culp, 7, of Vancouver play with foam lightsabers Sunday afternoon during a Jedi training at the Vancouver Community Library. Children and their parents could participate in several &quot;Star Wars&quot;-themed activities during the Jedi-inspired event.

December 11, 2016, 7:57pm Clark County News

Twelve-year-old Anthony Green dashed around a play area at the Vancouver Community Library, maneuvering a foam lightsaber through the air and demonstrating his sound-effect skills: Read story

A corrections officer monitors security video feeds at the Clark County Jail. Although the county has worked to reduce the number of inmate deaths by suicide at the jail, by raw numbers, Clark County&#039;s jail has seen more inmate suicides over the past several years than any in the state.

Inmate suicides challenge jails

A corrections officer monitors security video feeds at the Clark County Jail. Although the county has worked to reduce the number of inmate deaths by suicide at the jail, by raw numbers, Clark County&#039;s jail has seen more inmate suicides over the past several years than any in the state.

December 11, 2016, 6:05am Clark County News

Since 2007, 16 inmates have killed themselves at the Clark County Jail, leaving Clark County with more in-custody suicides than any jail in the state during that time. Read story

The five founders of the Sisters of Providence who arrived in Vancouver on Dec. 8, 1856: seated, from left, Praxedes of Providence, Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Mary of the Precious Blood; standing, from left, Vincent de Paul and Blandine of the Holy Angels.

Mother Joseph’s story will soon find a wider audience

The five founders of the Sisters of Providence who arrived in Vancouver on Dec. 8, 1856: seated, from left, Praxedes of Providence, Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Mary of the Precious Blood; standing, from left, Vincent de Paul and Blandine of the Holy Angels.

December 11, 2016, 6:02am Clark County News

Not everybody goes on the pilgrimage, where the high point — literally — is a view of downtown Vancouver from Providence Academy’s bell tower. Read story

Weather Eye: After this ‘balmy’ weekend, we’ll have another cold snap

December 11, 2016, 6:00am Clark County News

I bet there were more than just a few who had cabin fever the past several days as snow and ice pelted the county. Heavy ice accumulations caused many power outages, damage from falling trees and branches as well as car accidents. The air couldn’t warm much above freezing as… Read story

We want to hear about your holidays

December 11, 2016, 5:59am Clark County News

n Interfaith celebrationS: Does your family observe both Christmas and Hanukkah? Reporter Patty Hastings would like to learn more about your interfaith family and how you’re celebrating this holiday season. Contact her at patty.hastings@columbian.com or 360-735-4513. Read story