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Eugene A. Jorgensen makes a first appearance Sept. 26, 2019, in Clark County Superior Court in connection with a fatal crash in north Clark County. He was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison after previously pleading guilty to vehicular homicide.

Brush Prairie man sentenced to 15 years in 2019 car crash death

Eugene A. Jorgensen makes a first appearance Sept. 26, 2019, in Clark County Superior Court in connection with a fatal crash in north Clark County. He was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison after previously pleading guilty to vehicular homicide.

December 8, 2021, 11:05am Clark County News

A Brush Prairie man who walked away from the scene of a car crash that killed his passenger in north Clark County was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison. Read story

Evergreen Public Schools Superintendent Mike Merlino, then the chief operating officer for the district, discusses a bond request with The Columbian's Editorial Board in January 2018.

Evergreen schools superintendent under investigation, on leave

Evergreen Public Schools Superintendent Mike Merlino, then the chief operating officer for the district, discusses a bond request with The Columbian's Editorial Board in January 2018.

December 8, 2021, 8:54am Clark County News

The Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors placed Superintendent Mike Merlino on administrative leave pending the conclusion of an investigation, the district said Wednesday morning. Read story

Clark County Councilor Julie Olson and Council Chair Eileen Quiring O'Brien during a county council meeting in late 2019.

Clark County redistricting stalls as panel splits on maps

Clark County Councilor Julie Olson and Council Chair Eileen Quiring O'Brien during a county council meeting in late 2019.

December 8, 2021, 6:08am Clark County News

Clark County’s efforts to draw new boundaries for voting districts appears to have stalled yet again. While the county’s redistricting committee has put forward proposed maps that incorporate late-arriving Census numbers, the five-member bipartisan committee failed to agree on which map to approve. Read story

Chocolate mousse cups are among the treats on display at Baron Patisserie. The bakery also sells croissants, Danishes, cinnamon rolls, brioche pastries, cookies, frangipane tarts, dense chocolate cakes and chocolate mousse cakes.

East Vancouver bakery Baron Patisserie finds its sweet spot

Chocolate mousse cups are among the treats on display at Baron Patisserie. The bakery also sells croissants, Danishes, cinnamon rolls, brioche pastries, cookies, frangipane tarts, dense chocolate cakes and chocolate mousse cakes.

December 8, 2021, 6:04am Business

Each croissant that Baron Kim sells at his French patisserie, Baron Patisserie in east Vancouver, takes days to prepare. Read story

Kasper Recovery Housing in Hazel Dell used to be the Value Motel. James Kasper converted the notorious property into recovery housing over the past year. The project took hours and hours of work. A year ago, the building was in disrepair. Now, it features new amenities. Heidi Hansen, a resident of Kasper Recovery Housing, sees the transformation of the building as a part of her own recovery. "I've transformed because of what Kasper has done," she said.

Renovation of former Value Motel paves long road to recovery

Kasper Recovery Housing in Hazel Dell used to be the Value Motel. James Kasper converted the notorious property into recovery housing over the past year. The project took hours and hours of work. A year ago, the building was in disrepair. Now, it features new amenities. Heidi Hansen, a resident of Kasper Recovery Housing, sees the transformation of the building as a part of her own recovery. "I've transformed because of what Kasper has done," she said.

December 8, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

A few years ago, Heidi Hansen stayed at the Value Motel in Hazel Dell, an infamous motel where drugs were regularly bought and sold. She was homeless, anxious, and in need of shelter. Read story

A Vancouver Fire Department patch is seen here in the gear room of Fire Station 2 (The Columbian files)

Vancouver Fire Department levy set for February

A Vancouver Fire Department patch is seen here in the gear room of Fire Station 2 (The Columbian files)

December 7, 2021, 6:13pm Clark County News

A measure to increase the Vancouver Fire Department’s emergency resources and improve community safety will be on the Feb. 8 special election ballot. Read story

Signs outside the Vancouver Navigation Center in March 2020 notify visitors of the closure due to COVID-19 concerns.

It’s official: Vancouver OKs sale of former Navigation Center to library

Signs outside the Vancouver Navigation Center in March 2020 notify visitors of the closure due to COVID-19 concerns.

December 7, 2021, 3:14pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council authorized the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries’ purchase of the former Navigation Center on Monday, ending the city’s troubled relationship with that property. Read story

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No one injured in Washougal house fire

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December 7, 2021, 2:39pm Clark County News

Two Washougal residents were displaced Monday night after they awoke to their chimney on fire, according to East County Fire and Rescue. Read story

The sign at Pacific Middle School in east Vancouver on March 17, 2020.

Evergreen: Threat against east Vancouver middle school not credible

The sign at Pacific Middle School in east Vancouver on March 17, 2020.

December 7, 2021, 2:25pm Clark County News Free

A shooting threat made on social media against Pacific Middle School in east Vancouver was found not to be credible Tuesday, according to district officials in Evergreen Public Schools. Read story

Portland resident Marco McLean enjoys a relaxing morning while visiting Bula Kava House in Southeast Portland. The bar's owner is planning a second location in downtown Vancouver.

Kava bar coming to downtown Vancouver

Portland resident Marco McLean enjoys a relaxing morning while visiting Bula Kava House in Southeast Portland. The bar's owner is planning a second location in downtown Vancouver.

December 7, 2021, 6:05am Business

Vancouver’s first kava bar is coming around late March of next year to the former Lucky Loans building at 614 Main St. Read story