The Columbian

Transition out of deep freeze likely to be messy, icy
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 11:04 pm ET

How long freezing rain will last is tough to determine Full Story »
Crash leaves pickup atop 2 cars
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 5:34 pm ET

Two men and a woman were taken to hospitals Thursday after a three-vehicle crash that left a Toyota Tundra pickup atop two cars at the busy intersection of Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard and 98th... Full Story »
Weather service warns of freezing rain
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 3:19 pm ET

As is often the case with cold snaps, this one could end messily.The National Weather Service this morning issued a winter storm watch for Friday and... Full Story »
Cold-air inversion prompts burning ban
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 2:04 pm ET

A stubborn cold-air inversion prompted air quality authorities to ban all wood burning in Clark County today.Unless wood burning is your sole source of heat, the use of all fireplaces,... Full Story »
State Rep. Jaime Herrera considers bid for Congress
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 12:04 pm ET

State Rep. Jaime Herrera is considering making a bid for a seat in Congress. Herrera, R-Ridgefield, announced... Full Story »
Santa will steam into town
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 11:04 am ET

Annual Vancouver event to occur despite BNSF Railway's financial concerns Full Story »
Hazel Dell bank robbery suspect nabbed within hour
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 10:49 am ET

Within an hour of an armed robbery of a Hazel Dell bank Thursday morning, police had a suspect in custody.The robbery of Umpqua Bank, 600 N.E. 99th St., occurred at about 7:15 a.m. Police... Full Story »
Police log: Teen shooting ducks at King's Pond
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 10:19 am ET

Police responded to a report of someone shooting ducks with a BB gun at King's Pond Wednesday afternoon. A 911... Full Story »
Weather outside is still frightful
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 4:06 am ET

Cold snap to stick around until Friday Full Story »
Feds would spend more on light rail under Murray plan
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 4:06 am ET

A single paragraph in a sprawling federal spending bill could provide a major boost in federal money available to extend Portland’s light rail system into Vancouver."This is a... Full Story »
Bail $2 million for two charged with murder
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 4:06 am ET

"Dump, dump, dump."That’s what Derik L. Maples is alleged to have shouted to co-defendant Justin T. Tyler moments before shots were fired outside a Rose Village... Full Story »
Salmon-recovery funds restored to Senate bill
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 4:05 am ET

A long-standing fund used to underwrite local fish recovery projects has been restored in a federal spending bill.U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., wrangled $80 million for the Pacific... Full Story »
Last defendants in meth ring case plead guilty
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 4:05 am ET

3-state investigation included raids of homes in Woodland Full Story »
Weather Eye: Cold chilled bones and broke some records
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 4:05 am ET

I won't go into great detail about how cold it was everywhere Wednesday morning and how many records were broken, as there were many. I mean I could tell you Portland broke its record for... Full Story »
Bills earmark money for waterfront, police
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 4:05 am ET

VANCOUVER — Two federal spending bills include earmarks for Vancouver projects, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., announced Wednesday. More than $1.9 million will go to the city of... Full Story »
Boater safety class scheduled Saturday
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 4:05 am ET

FAIRGROUNDS — In 2010 under Washington law, boaters ages 12 to 30 must carry boater education cards when operating a vessel with an engine rated at 15 horsepower or more. Full Story »
Citizen emergency classes offered
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 4:05 am ET

CAMAS — East County Fire & Rescue is offering Community Emergency Response Team training beginning next month.The classes will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. Full Story »
Christmas program at fort takes visitors back to 1840
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 4:04 am ET

Christmas in the 1840s will be the theme Saturday at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.The program will offer musical performances, craft displays and hands-on... Full Story »
FYI, Thursday, Dec. 10
The Columbian – Thu Dec 10, 4:04 am ET

Clubs• FRIDAY42-PLUS SINGLES bunco at 6 p.m., bring your own beverages and snacks to share, call for location. 360-737-1219.FORT VANCOUVER... Full Story »
Baird won't seek re-election
The Columbian – Wed Dec 9, 5:49 pm ET

U.S. Rep. Brian Baird said Wednesday he'll leave Congress at the end of his term in 2010 to spend more time with his family, including his 4½-year-old twin sons. Full Story »
NW Natural restores gas to Hazel Dell and Felida
The Columbian – Wed Dec 9, 5:49 pm ET

Northwest Natural Gas Co. this afternoon restored service to homes and businesses in Northwest Vancouver that may have lost heat earlier today. Natural gas compressors at the... Full Story »
H1N1 vaccine restrictions lifted
The Columbian – Wed Dec 9, 4:49 pm ET

The H1N1 vaccine is now available to anyone in Clark County, regardless of age and existing medical conditions.State public health officials decided Tuesday to remove the restrictions... Full Story »
Fire strikes Carter Park store
The Columbian – Wed Dec 9, 4:49 pm ET

An unlikely neighborhood success story may have gone up in smoke on the coldest day of the year.Marcell's Hemp and Latte House, the latest in a series of businesses to occupy... Full Story »
Lack of heat closes Club Green Meadows
The Columbian – Wed Dec 9, 4:19 pm ET

Club Green Meadows is closed today because its heating system is not working. The Vancouver club announced at... Full Story »
Crash sends woman to hospital
The Columbian – Wed Dec 9, 4:19 pm ET

A Vancouver woman was transported to the hospital Wednesday morning after her car crashed into another vehicle.Jennifer Jump, 37, was taken to the... Full Story »