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Searchers race in and out of the demolished Waremart store, where five people were killed in Vancouver on  April 5, 1972.

Vancouver’s killer tornado: Science behind the storm

Searchers race in and out of the demolished Waremart store, where five people were killed in Vancouver on  April 5, 1972.

April 4, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

While tornadoes hit this region occasionally, the twister that struck Vancouver on this date in 1972 was unmatched for its toll on life and property. Read story

Vancouver’s killer tornado: Readers share their memories

April 4, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Columbian readers shared their memories of the tornado of 1972. Read story

Vancouver’s killer tornado: Mom’s heroics remembered by sons

April 4, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

April 5, 1972, started like any other day for brothers Rick and Russ Graser. That was until a tornado tore through the two's elementary school and took the life of their mother, who was working in a bowling alley ravaged by the storm. Read story

Out & About

April 4, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Items about the weekend razor clam dig, Mount Hood Meadows spring schedule, a program on lamprey and the proposed hunting regulations Read story

Campaign trail: Board of Clark County Commissioner

April 4, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Board of Clark County Commissioners: Democrat Joe Tanner will host a campaign kickoff from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mill Creek Pub, 1710 S.W. Ninth Ave. in Battle Ground. Guests include Lt. Gov. Brad Owen, former state Sen. Al Bauer and former County Commissioner Betty Sue Morris. Register at… Read story

Master composting workshops scheduled

April 4, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Learn how to turn organic yard and kitchen waste into a rich garden amendment at upcoming Master Composter/Recycler workshops in east Vancouver and Brush Prairie. Read story

Mental Health Mondays at Clark for all

April 4, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

A popular event series that brings together college students and community members will start its spring run this month. Read story

Transportation leaders renew rail partnership

April 4, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Olympia -- The Washington and Oregon transportation departments on Wednesday announced a renewed push to improve and integrate passenger rail service between Eugene, Ore., and Vancouver, B.C. Read story

Weather Eye: Forecasts show more wet, cool weather in store

April 4, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Our weather reminds me when my children were younger. While on a long trip (or even a short one to the beach), they would ask every now and again, "are we there yet?" Read story

Church offers public vigil for Trayvon Martin

April 4, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

HAZEL DELL -- In a Good Friday memorial, the First Congregational United Church of Christ will offer a candlelight vigil in memory of Trayvon Martin, the 17-year-old who was fatally shot in February in Florida. Read story