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Vancouver house fire extinguished
The Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched Thursday at about 1:30 p.m. to a report of a house fire at 6111 NE 41st Circle. Four fire engines, a ladder truck and a battalion chief responded to the…
Vancouver Fire responds to natural gas leak
On Thursday at about 6:45 p.m., the Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to a strong smell of natural gas in a building at 806 Main Street.
Slow thaw could begin Friday afternoon
Temperatures in the region are expected to climb above the freezing point Friday afternoon but it will be cold again overnight, meaning another refreeze is possible for area roads.
Opinion: Senate Bill 5054, to cut classroom learning time in schools by four hours a week
Opinion: Senate Bill 5054, to cut classroom learning time in schools by four hours a week. Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center points out that the bill would set the precedent of filling clas…
Rep. Greg Cheney proposes harsher penalties for catalytic converter theft
Cheney: ‘We need to give law enforcement and prosecutors more tools to combat this rising crime.’ A bipartisan proposal introduced this week in Olympia would crack down on both sellers and buyers o…
POLL: Should Washington lawmakers pass police pursuit reform?
Should Washington lawmakers pass police pursuit reform to provide law enforcement officers fewer restrictions for pursuing suspected criminals?
Battle Ground still set to host state regional basketball games despite the weather
The WIAA confirms that even though school has been cancelled for Battle Ground Public Schools on Friday, the gym at Battle Ground High School will be available Friday night for the two state region…
Snow storm kept going, while commuters went nowhere fast
While the storm was in the forecast, the severity of the snow storm was a surprise, as Washougal and Camas got more than a foot of snow, and commuters were stuck in long delays on area roads.
Clark County winter storm response
Clark County Public Works is working in response to the ongoing winter storm.
Salmon Creek Taco Bell robbed at gunpoint
On Thursday just before 3 a.m., Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a duress alarm that was triggered at the Taco Bell located at 13204 NE Highway 99 in Vancouver. Two subject…
Area government, municipalities close offices Thursday
Due to inclement weather, Clark County offices are closed for in-person services on Thursday (Feb. 23).
City of Vancouver continues to respond to winter weather
City officials encourage residents to stay off the roads for their safety and to keep them clear for emergency response and snowplows.