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Clark County News

Man hit after stopping for fallen tree Saturday in satisfactory condition at hospital

October 19, 2016, 3:22pm Clark County News

A man who was struck by a vehicle Saturday when he stopped and got out of his Jeep for a tree that fell in the road is recovering and in satisfactory condition at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, according to the hospital. Read story

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Vancouver woman killed in early morning SR 500 crash

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October 19, 2016, 6:39am Clark County News

A Vancouver woman died in a single-vehicle crash this morning on state Highway 500. Read story

A bicyclist rides past a rainbow flag during the 2012 Pride in the Park event at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver ranks low on LGBTQ inclusivity report

A bicyclist rides past a rainbow flag during the 2012 Pride in the Park event at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver.

October 19, 2016, 6:03am Clark County News

A new report gives Vancouver one of the lowest scores in the state when it comes to LGBTQ-inclusive laws, policies and city services. The grade of 60 out of 100 comes from the fifth annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI) done by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. This year, the foundation… Read story

Coalition to host alcohol-free party

October 19, 2016, 6:00am Clark County News

Prevent Together: Battle Ground Prevention Alliance will host a party on Oct. 30 in an effort to combat underage drinking. Read story

Burnt Bridge Creek Trail to close temporarily

October 19, 2016, 6:00am Clark County News

Vancouver's Burnt Bridge Creek Trail will temporarily close from Oct. 29-30 for a Bonneville Power Administration project. Read story

Help us find the spookiest Halloween decorations

October 19, 2016, 12:59am Clark County News

Terrified of your neighbor? Living in the house kids are too frightened to walk by? The Columbian is looking for the spookiest Halloween decorations in Clark County, to be published as a list the weekend before Halloween. To have your house included, email Adam Littman at neighbors@columbian.com. Entries must be… Read story

Battle Ground vehicle crash injures three

October 18, 2016, 10:50pm Clark County News

Investigators said they think excessive speed or driver impairment may have contributed to a Saturday night single-vehicle crash near Battle Ground that sent an unconscious and unresponsive man and two children to the hospital. Read story

Mary Blanchette
Former executive director of Children&#039;s Justice Center
Mary Blanchette is photographed in her office in 2013, when she was executive director of the Children&#039;s Justice Center. She left that position last month after being placed on paid administrative leave by Clark County in June. (Columbian files)

County OKs $146K separation deal with Blanchette

Mary Blanchette
Former executive director of Children&#039;s Justice Center
Mary Blanchette is photographed in her office in 2013, when she was executive director of the Children&#039;s Justice Center. She left that position last month after being placed on paid administrative leave by Clark County in June. (Columbian files)

October 18, 2016, 9:36pm Clark County News

Clark County has quietly approved a six-figure separation agreement with Mary Blanchette, who served as executive director of the Children’s Justice Center, which provides support for children subjected to abuse. Read story

Janna Moats writes a check Monday to nonprofit Friends of the Children during the first meeting of 100 Women Who Care of SW Washington at The Heathman Lodge in Vancouver.

Women gather to give big

Janna Moats writes a check Monday to nonprofit Friends of the Children during the first meeting of 100 Women Who Care of SW Washington at The Heathman Lodge in Vancouver.

October 18, 2016, 8:35pm Breast Cancer

An amused photographer stood on a ladder, looking at the group of more than 100 women trying to organize themselves for a group photo. They crowded on and around a small stage Monday night at The Heathman Lodge, quieting their chatter only for a few seconds until they heard the… Read story

Clark County Councilors Jeanne Stewart, from left, Julie Olson, Marc Boldt, David Madore and Tom Mielke listen to testimony March 22 at the Clark County Public Service Center.

Clark County council rejects emergency ordinance

Clark County Councilors Jeanne Stewart, from left, Julie Olson, Marc Boldt, David Madore and Tom Mielke listen to testimony March 22 at the Clark County Public Service Center.

October 18, 2016, 7:12pm Clark County News

An emergency ordinance unexpectedly introduced by Republican Councilor David Madore seeking to address safety issues at the intersection of Northeast 182nd Avenue and state Highway 500 consumed much of Tuesday’s Clark County council meeting. Read story