11/06/2009 Gay partnerships in Washington now equal to marriage Washington voters approved a significant expansion of rights of registered gay couples, who now enjoy rights equal to those of married couples.

11/05/2009 SF Giants star pitcher arrested for pot near Vancouver San Francisco Giants star pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor drug charges following a traffic stop in Hazel Dell, Washington late last week.

Battle Ground middle schoolers suspended for loaded gun Battle Ground Police said one student at the Daybreak school reported seeing the gun Thursday morning.

11/03/2009 Long discussed Kelso-Longview merger on the ballot, sort of Kelso and Longview share a lot, including a chamber of commerce, and are separated by only 2 miles. But should they forever join in municipal union?  Poll: What's the name?

Incumbent Pollard concedes in Vancouver mayoral race City Councilman Tim Leavitt defeated Mayor Royce Pollard in a close race and the incumbent conceded Friday.

Clark County inmate dies after hanging in cell
A Clark County sheriff's officer says a county jail inmate found hanging by his bedsheets in his cell has died.

11/01/2009 Vancouver thief steals ambulance for getaway car Paramedics were responding to a patient in critical condition when the suspect stole the ambulance.

10/30/2009 Washougal city council censures mayor Sellers said that nothing she did "was done in malice," though she did not specifically admit to stealing or misappropriating any of the funds.More: Missing: $100,000

Vancouver ambulance stolen during patient run Police responded to the report of the stolen AMR Northwest ambulance Wednesday night and found the undamaged vehicle abandoned a few minutes later.

10/29/2009 Chehalis woman dies from swine flu complications A clinically obese Chehalis woman became the first confirmed swine flu death in Lewis County, according to public health officials.  Special section: Swine Flu resources

AMR ambulance stolen, recovered in Vancouver The ambulance was not damaged. A tracking dog could not find a scent.

Soldier from Vancouver killed in Afghanistan Private First Class Ian Walz graduated from Hudson's Bay High School in Vancouver seven years ago.  Video: Soldier from Vancouver killed

10/27/2009 Washougal mayor questioned over missing $100,000 A state audit revealed nearly $100,000 was missing from two city-sponsored events, including $53,000 from the Riverfest event and $43,000 from Washougalfest.

10/26/2009 Study: Washington volanoes share same magma pool A study published in Nature Geoscience says Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams and Mount Rainier could be part of a theoretical "supervolcano."  More: Theory tested

10/22/2009 Foreign algae sickening hundreds of sea birds Wildlife rescuers were treating hundreds of seabirds on the Southwest Washington coast after they came in contact with a foreign sea foam algae that’s toxic to their feathers.

10/21/2009 Pumpkin tosser vandalizes Battle Ground cars Four cars were damaged by someone throwing pumpkins Tuesday night in Battle Ground, Washington.

Longview family feels duped by security company A Longview family said they feel duped by Pinnacle Security, a company that claimed to protect them from crime.

10/19/2009

18-year-old dies mysteriously in Vancouver
Police were dispatched about 2:15 a.m. Saturday to 10415 N.E. Oakbrook Circle, on a possible death investigation.

Vancouver woman dies in Louisiana crash
State police say 28-year-old Sarah Reynolds of Vancouver, Wash. died Sunday at Slidell Memorial Hospital slamming into an oncoming bus.

Off-and-on rain forecast this week This week's weather will be typical to the Northwest in autumn - sometimes sunny, sometimes breezy, sometimes rainy and mostly cloudy.

10/16/2009

Washington Rep. Smith hospitalized with collapsed lung
Washington state's 9th District representative, Adam Smith was hospitalized with a collapsed lung, according to a spokesperson.

10/17/2009 2 rescued after boat flips on Columbia River Two people were rescued in the Columbia River Friday after their boat capsized.

10/15/2009 Court rules Vancouver cop made bad arrest outside jurisdiction The high court ruled 7-2 Thursday that Vancouver Officer Jeff Starks improperly arrested Tyler Sherwood King on Interstate 5 north of the city.

10/14/2009 Court records show River Rat ratted out accomplice Clark County prosecutors explained in detail how a Portland business owner with no criminal record assisted in the three-month string of River Rat robberies.

Homeowner attacked with crowbar by acquaintances in Vancouver A homeowner was attacked with a crowbar by two men who were acquaintances Tuesday night in Vancouver, according to police.

10/13/2009 High winds toppling trees in Washington Dispatch says downed trees knocked out power out to 800 in Woodland.

Unemployment rate rises in Washington Washington's unemployment rate inched up slightly to 9.3 percent in September, compared with the August rate of 9 percent.

Early morning fire damages Vancouver restaurant The fire at Dos Margaritas broke out shortly after 4 a.m. and at least one 9-1-1 call came from a neighbor who smelled smoke.

10/12/2009 Stabbing suspect arrested for attack at Longview apartment Cowlitz County deputies found 37-year-old Amet Asencio-Marquez stabbed in the chest at the apartment complex at 2120 46th Avenue just after 9:30 p.m.

Air support called in to tame Clark County wildfire The fire is burning near the border with Skamania County and is now about 50 acres large, according to firefighters.  Slideshow: Clark Co. wildfire  Video: Clark County wildfire

10/09/2009 Father reports woman tried to take child in Orchards parking lot Clark County deputies were looking for a woman who may have tried to take a toddler in an Orchards store parking lot.  Video: Kidnap attempt

10/08/2009 20 dogs seized from property in Lewis County Twenty dogs have been seized from breeder in Lewis County after unsanitary and neglectful conditions were discovered.

A new Sheriff Nelson for Cowlitz County There's a new top dog in Cowlitz County and one could say he was born for the job.  Video: Another Sheriff Nelson

10/07/2009 River Rat robber reward now up to $15,000 The robber hits a bank in Auburn, Wash., prompting the banking industry to up the reward and turn the FBI's attention to the north.

Cross-toting Texan walks to Washington for 'renewal' A Texas man decided to drag a 12-foot cross across the country to Aberdeen, Wash. to make good on four misdemeanor warrants.

The Dalles Dam lock closure choking regional economy The continued shutdown of The Dalles Dam lock has left parts of Washington without gasoline and trash piling up in Vancouver, according to the Oregonian.

10/06/2009 Tall ship Lady Washington launches Columbia River tour The Lady Washington is back on tour and headed for all Columbia River ports between Astoria and Pasco, Wash.  Slideshow: Lady Washington's voyages

Polling Vancouver on I-5 Bridge tolling Questions over an I-5 Bridge toll continue to drive the Vancouver mayoral campaign.

10/05/2009 One person hurt in small plane crash near Scappoose Teams arrived at the scene about five miles outside Scappoose after it was spotted by a Coast Guard crew searching from the air.

Cold, foggy mornings and frost forecast this week Cold, clear mornings and sunny autumn afternoons were forecast through mid-week, bringing fog and possible frost.  Video: Portland Weather Forecast

10/01/2009 Coast Guard chopper in daring rescue of submarine sailor The sailor on the U.S. Ohio-Class nuclear submarine based out of the Kitsap Peninsula was sick and needed to get to a hospital while the sub was on patrol.

09/30/2009 Accomplice charged in hit-and-run that killed Vancouver teacher There's now a second person charged in connection with the deadly hit-and-run of a popular Vancouver teacher.  Background: Teacher killed

Washington minimum wage won't increase Washington state has the highest minimum wage in the nation at $8.55 an hour.

09/29/2009 Reports of gunfire lead to dead body in Washougal The body of a dead woman was discovered inside a N. Woodburn St. home just after midnight, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Department.

Vancouver family escapes house fire The family was able to get out okay, but one of their dogs died in the fire.

09/27/2009 Escaped killer filed for bankruptcy Documents show Phillip Paul, who escaped from Eastern State Hospital earlier this month, owes more than $85,000 to several credit card companies.

Clark Co. rifleman arrested for shooting at cars A Woodland, Wash. man was arrested by the SWAT team on Saturday after sheriff's deputies said he was firing rounds from a rifle at passing cars.

09/26/2009 Obama writes thank-you note to Longview girl A Longview girl received a special letter from the White House recently after she sent President Obama a personal essay called, "Three Things Important to Me."

09/25/2009 SWAT raid in Vancouver nets four drug arrests; homemade bomb Police also found a bomb in the home after the raid.

1 dead, 2 hurt after airborne Cadillac lands in Vancouver cemetery The car flipped multiple times before landing on a man and killing him, while two others were hospitalized, according to police.  Video: Cemetery crash

Snow falls at Timberline A cold front brought rain to Portland and snow to Mt. Hood.  More: Temps | 7-day  More: HD Doppler Radar

09/26/2009

Bainbridge Island author wins Wash. fiction book award
The winners were announced this week by the Washington Center for the Book at the Seattle Public Library.

09/24/2009 'River Rat' bank robber suspected in 17 metro robberies The FBI suspects the same man, dubbed the "River Rat" in 17 metro Portland bank and payday loan heists.  Detail: Surveillance pics

09/25/2009 Manhunt for insane killer costs Washington $37,000 The Spokane County sheriff said he would bill Washington state $37,000 for hunting down insane killer Phillip Arnold Paul.

09/24/2009 State cuts halt supervision for 500 parolees in Clark County Statewide, the figure is about 8,500 former inmates no longer under post-prison supervision, and that number could rise to as high 9,400.

09/23/2009 Memorial tonight for Hudson Bay HS teacher A memorial for Gordon Patterson was scheduled for Wednesday night at 7 at Hudson Bay High School gymnasium.  Video: Students honor teacher

09/22/2009 Teen hit while crossing street in SW Wash. Clark County deputies said the girl and her friend had just gotten out of a car driven by her boyfriend on the 11900 block of NE 212th Avenue.

Cowlitz County can't banish molester, court rules A Castle Rock man banished from Cowlitz County for molesting his 11-year-old neighbor has won a court fight but he might not be too happy about it.

SW Washington boy dies from alcohol poisoning A 15-year-old SW Washington boy died Monday from alcohol poisoning after an adult provided him and other under-aged friends with booze at a weekend party

09/21/2009 DA: Courtney high on cocaine during Wilberger abduction After years of unsuccessful searching, the remains of murder victim Brooke Wilberger have been found, after her accused killer changeed a plea to guilty Monday.  Background: Wilberger murder

09/19/2009 Brush Prairie bicyclist critically injured when hit by car The accident remains under investigation but alcohol and inattention by the driver appear to be factors, police said,

09/17/2009 Brother says driver in teacher's death was trying to turn life around The teen charged in the hit-and-run death of a Vancouver teacher had previous trouble with the law but was trying to turn his life around, his older brother told KGW Thursday.

09/16/2009 Hundreds gather at vigil for teacher Moved by the outpouring of affection for Hudson's Bay teacher Gordon Patterson, his own family members also spoke at the vigil.  Video: Students honor teacher

Body of drowned Longview hunter recovered Cowlitz County Sheriff's deputies said 38-year-old Ron Ringbom of Longview disappeared while hunting geese Saturday with his 15-year-old son.

Everett eyes new law aimed at bikini baristas The city of Everett has had about 50 complaints in the past six months about what some baristas are wearing -- or not wearing.

2 lost hikers found safe near Oneonta Falls trail The two ended up hiking 20 miles to Amies, about 14 miles from Larch Mountain, before texting friends around 8 p.m. to say they were cold, hungry and lost.

Swine flu shots ready for fall Four distributors from four different nations were approved to produce both injection and nasal spray options.  More: Swine flu coverage

09/15/2009

Long Beach murder victim had restraining order on suspect
A woman gunned down in a Washington beach city last week had filed a restraining order this summer against the ex-boyfriend accused of killing her.

Clark County jobless rate near 14% leads Wash. SW Washington led the state with double-digit unemployment rates in Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis and Skamania counties for August.  Also: Oregon at 12.2%

Teen robbed by men outside Vancouver Target Officers said the girl was sitting on the curb outside of the store on NE Vancouver Plaza Drive around 8 p.m. when two men came out of the store and walked past her.

09/14/2009 DNA leads to suspect in Vancouver syringe attacks DNA evidence from three crime scenes led detectives to suspect Terry R. Allison of taping hypodermic needles to door knobs and a pay phone in Vancouver.  More: Small needles puncture 3

09/15/2009 More NW guard troops headed to Afghanistan Around 70 soldiers are from Oregon and Washington in the helicopter and aviation units.

09/11/2009 Record year of West Nile Virus cases in Washington The mosquito-borne virus began showing up in Washington earlier this decade.

Laptop seller says thief maced him in Vancouver parking lot Clark County deputies said Alan Caviness met the suspect at the Legacy Salmon Creek hospital parking structure just before 10 p.m. to complete the sale of a laptop.

09/10/2009 Starbucks saves 27 cafes on closure list The company-owned cafes were located in Washington, California and 14 other states.

09/11/2009 UW student Knox murder trial resumes Monday in Italy The murder trial resumes Monday in Italy for former University of Washington student Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend who are accused of killing her roommate.

09/10/2009 Vancouver man accused of raping neighbor's 5-year-old son A 26-year-old Vancouver man allegedly walked into a neighbor's home, undressed and raped a 5-year-old boy, according to police and court documents.

Washington Court: Police can force blood-alcohol tests The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that police can force suspects to take blood-alcohol tests if they refuse one.

Hard times lead to record demand at food bank Demand for emergency food has reached historic levels in the Portland area and the state of Oregon.  Video: Record hunger

09/09/2009 Gorge skier's scars from attack will soon be just a memory Kevin Tracey, who was beaten, robbed and left for dead while skiing in the Gorge last winter, will receive free surgery to correct the facial scars his attackers left behind.  Details: Attackers nabbed in Mexico

09/08/2009 11 end lives under Wash. assisted suicide law's first 6 months The situation in Washington and Oregon, which adopted the nation's first "death with dignity" law in 1997, shows the deaths "have been safe, legal and rare," an advocacy group said.

Hundreds arrested in Labor Day DUII crackdowns; 1 Ore. fatality Only one person was killed on Oregon highways this Labor Day weekend compared with 11 in 2008, according to ODOT.

09/04/2009 Nearly half-million grant for Clark Co. gang prevention With a grant of nearly $400,000 from the federal government, a new multi-agency gang enforcement team is about to assemble in Clark County.

09/07/2009 Gator found in Clark Co. creek now needs a home An alligator was not part of the plan, but Humane Society workers are doing their best to make the powerful reptile comfortable.  Photos: Gator found

09/03/2009 Three Fort Lewis soldiers killed in Afghanistan Three Fort Lewis soldiers deployed two months ago were killed Monday in a roadside bomb strike in southern Afghanistan, according to the Department of Defense.

FBI suspects 'River Rat' in Hazel Dell robbery
Federal agents call the suspect "River Rat" because they believe he has robbed eight or nine banks or payday loans in Vancouver and Portland.

Ridgefield teen's recovery nothing short of a miracle Dustin Leitzell survived a crash that killed 4 friends as they headed to the Ore. Coast.  Background: Town honors crash victims  Slideshow: Ridgefield tragedy

09/02/2009 Gorge zip line dispute ends with jail time for landowner A year-long property dispute came to a head last week when an enterprising land owner was arrested for putting up a zip line over his Columbia Gorge property.

09/03/2009 Councilman Leavitt, Mayor Pollard advance in Vancouver mayoral race Final results from Vancouver's mayoral primary show City Councilman Tim Leavitt got 43 votes more than incumbent Mayor Royce Pollard.

09/02/2009 Gator captured in Clark County The young gator is "very fast" and has been seen chomping frogs in Salmon Creek, animal control officers said.  Photos: Gator on loose

09/01/2009 Wandering Vancouver toddler identified The 3-year-old boy found wandering near Fourth Plain Blvd. early Tuesday has been identified and returned to his family.

09/02/2009 St. Helens 9/11 memorial hit by metal thieves Thieves in St. Helens have made off with a bronze memorial dedicated to the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

08/31/2009 'Everything but marriage' law left up to Washington voters A referendum that could overturn Washington state's "everything but marriage" domestic partnership law has qualified for the November ballot.

Teen jogger escapes armed would-be kidnapper in Battle Ground Police found restraints, camouflage clothing, a ski mask and a gun in the suspect's car, and credit a witness with catching the man.   Video: Suspect after ‘sexual thrill’

WA city files opposition to Oregon NOAA move Another group is challenging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's decision to move a fleet of research ships from Seattle to Newport, Ore.  More: NOAA move

08/30/2009 Vancouver fire destroys home, threatens neighborhood brush A fire destroyed a Vancouver home late Saturday afternoon in the 6800 block of NE 119th Street.

08/27/2009 Hot weather blamed for salmon hatchery kills in Wash. Unusually hot weather has been blamed for a bacterial infection that killed hundreds of thousands of salmon at Washington state hatcheries.

Washington state reports 13th death from swine flu
A Yakima County man in his 30s is the 13th swine flu death this year in Washington.

Arrest warrant issued in deadly Longview knife fight
Jason 'Jay' Mack is wanted by police for the stabbing death of Brian R. Garner.

08/26/2009 FBI: 'River Rat' robber hits banks on both sides of Columbia The FBI has teamed up with investigators from Portland and Vancouver to catch a man suspected of robbing two banks and a payday loan multiple times.

08/25/2009 Suspect bolts from Clark County Courthouse According to the Vancouver Police Department, Eugene Brown bolted from a courtroom after learning an outstanding warrant and traffic violations would send him to jail.

08/24/2009

Phone, Internet service restored in SW Wash.
A contractor bored through a cable and knocked out phone and Internet service to phone and Internet customers on both sides of the lower Columbia River.

08/23/2009 21-year-old hit by Wash. State Patrol car walking in Vancouver A woman walking down the street in Vancouver was struck by a Washington State Patrol car, hospitalizing her, sheriff's deputies said.

08/22/2009 Woman dies after being pulled from Yale Lake A 24-year-old Vancouver woman died after being pulled from Yale Lake on Friday night, according to Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office.

08/21/2009 Lowe's pays $1.7M to settle Longview harassment case The home improvement chain will pay $1.7 million to settle a sexual harassment case brought by three Longview employees, including one claiming sexual assault.

Facebook scam targets family, friends for money wires The family of a Vancouver, Wash. man almost fell for a Facebook scammer requesting money wires to England.

Ridgefield honors teen crash victims The Washington community came together Thursday night to remember four teenager killed recently in a tragic accident in Oregon.  Slideshow: Ridgefield tragedy

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels concedes race Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels says he has lost his bid for a third term.

08/20/2009 Longview girl wakes up to intruder climbing through window A Longview girl woke up early Tuesday to see an intruder climbing through her bedroom window, her father told police and The Daily News.

Court: DUII driver who fled over state line can be prosecuted twice The driver appealed his Clark County, Wash. DUII conviction to that state's Supreme Court, claiming it unconstitutional after already being charged in Oregon.

08/19/2009 Vancouver officers hurt in crash during early morning chase Two Vancouver police officers were hurt in an overnight crash.

Lewis Co. deputy killed in crash with elk The Lewis County sheriff's office has identified the deputy killed in a collision with an elk as 34-year-old Stephen "Mike" Gallagher of Adna.

08/18/2009 E. coli advisory issued for Klineline Pond High levels of E. coli bacteria prompted Clark County to warn the public against swimming or wading in Klineline Pond.

Clark County health care town hall attracts 1,500-plus Rep. Brian Baird moved his health care town hall to Clark Co. Amphitheater in response to constituent feedback.  More: Town hall schedule  Poll: Public option?

Pollard, Leavitt advance in Vancouver mayor's race Mayor Royce Pollard and Councilman Tim Leavitt each receive about the same number of votes and are headed for a tough November election.

08/17/2009 Wednesday sets temperature record Tuesday fell short of a record but Wednesday topped the all-time high by two degrees.  Weather: Temps / 7-day  Also: NWS Weather Statement

Evergreen school district to start using Twitter, Facebook The Evergreen School District will add social networking to reach students and parents.

Memorial Thursday for Ridgefield teens killed in Hwy 30 crash Memorials were held over the weekend for victims of a crash on Highway 30 that killed four teenagers last week.  Video: Teen memorial

08/14/2009 80-year-old hiker found dead on trail in SW Washington Hikers found the body of Albert Mader just before 11 a.m. off of a Forest Service road about 10 miles NW of Trout Lake, WA, according to Skamania County deputies.

Baird apologizes to health reform protestors, schedules meetings
Rep. Brian Baird backtracked from previous criticisms of the protests happening at health care town hall meetings and scheduled some for SW Wash.

08/11/2009 Human-horse dancing a hit in Washington Up north in Washington folks slide out of the saddle and into their dancing shoes, forming a bond "unlike any other."  Video: The horse dance

Four hurt when stolen car flips during chase in Woodland Four people were hurt when a stolen Acura flipped during a police chase in Woodland Tuesday.

08/09/2009 31 homeless after Vancouver apartment complex fire Only three of the 31 victims in the apartment complex had renter's insurance, according the fire investigators.

08/08/2009 Wyden: Health insurance premiums will decrease under reform Sen. Ron Wyden said Congress must sell health reform to insured Americans.  Your turn: Ask a health care question  More: Town hall schedule  Video: Wyden holds town hall

08/07/2009 Oregon Air National Guard troops return from half year in Iraq Four commercial airliners were scheduled to begin delivering 29 Oregon Air National Guardsmen to Portland from an Iraq deployment, Friday.

08/04/2009 National Night Out parties come to Portland area neighborhoods Join neighbors and friends tonight at a variety of National Night Out events throughout the Portland area.

Man hit and killed by train in Vancouver Kim Kapp with Vancouver Police said someone crossing the tracks near 6400 Beach Drive called police to report the death.

07/30/2009 ID theft suspect may have used Oregon man's info for 35 years Tom Lesh, 66, of Coos Bay, says he feels as if he's been released from prison.

Kalama faces water shortage The city of Kalama is facing a water shortage. All residents are being asked to conserve their respective water usage.

Oregon foreclosure rates higher than average Oregon foreclosure rates continued to rank high among the states in 2009, a trend that may be linked to unemployment standings.

07/28/2009 Drowning victim near Longview identified as 22-year-old man A 22-year-old drowning man drowned in the Columbia River near Longview Tuesday.

07/27/2009 Gay partnership law delayed by opposition in Washington The new expanded domestic partnership law was scheduled to take effect Sunday, but is now delayed until the signatures can be counted.

Cooling centers opened for seniors and homeless Cooling centers were opened across Multnomah and Clark counties to keep senior and homeless populations safe during a heat wave.

07/23/2009 No swimming in Vancouver Lake because of E. coli contamination Clark County health authorities found elevated levels of the bacteria and blue-green algae.

07/22/2009 Two shot at Ft. Lewis PX Two people have been shot near the Fort Lewis Post Exchange.

City has backyard surprise for some Washougal homeowners From the hilltops of Washougal, Washington there are beautiful views of Mt. Hood, but the view from the backyard of some homes in the River View Terrace development is now tainted.

07/21/2009 Search launched for swimmer missing in Columbia River A 25-year-old was missing after heading out for a swim off of Cottonwood Island near the confluence of the Columbia and Cowlitz rivers, according to sheriff's deputies.

07/17/2009 Body found of man who rescued child from river Alan Heck, 20, went into the Cowlitz River and saved a young girl from drowning but went under and did not resurface.  Sky 8 video: Drowning search

Interstate Bridge lifts to slow I-5 traffic this weekend Intermittent Interstate Bridge lifts start Friday at 10 p.m. and go through 9 a.m. Friday night through Sunday.

07/16/2009 Clark County commission broaches idea of tax on bikes Clark County commissioners created a political buzz by raising the possibility of a bike tax or fee, with money going back into bike-related projects.

Vancouver man dies in Eastern Oregon I-84 wreck A Vancouver man died in a single-vehicle crash late Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 84 about eight miles west of Arlington.

07/15/2009 Couple's quarrel ends in vehicular assault, police say A 27-year-old Portland man faced vehicular assault and other charges in Battle Ground after he allegedly drove off with his girlfriend atop the car hood in order to injure her, according to police.

Missing Albany fisherman case in WA coast called suspicious 53-year-old John Atkins said he and his fishing partner took their boat from Garibarldi to Ilwaco on July 5 for repairs and Adkins did not return.

07/14/2009 Copper theft leaves Vancouver ballplayers in the dark Just weeks after new copper wiring enabled night-time games and practices, players in the Cascade Little league found themselves in the dark again.

07/11/2009 Driver killed in crash during chase on I-5 The Washington State Patrol says the driver was speeding in the southbound lanes of I-5 just before 2 a.m.

07/10/2009 Nasty traffic expected on area interstates for Coldplay concerts As many as 6,000 extra vehicles were expected to hit local interstates for two days of Coldplay concerts in southwest Washington, according to transportation officials.

Camas man arrested after attempting to stab father, fleeing police A Camas man attempted to stab his father, left the scene and crashed an SUV on Washington Hwy 14, according to police.

07/07/2009 Suspect arrested in Vancouver pharmacy robberies A suspect linked to four drug robberies at Vancouver Safeway and Fred Meyer pharmacies has been arrested, Clark Co. Sheriff's Office said.  Video: Oxycontin robbery

07/09/2009 Head-on collision in Vancouver hospitalizes 2 Two were hospitalized in a serious head-on collision on Fourth Plain in Vancouver, police said.

07/07/2009 Searchers find teen hiker who got lost near Mt. Adams Searchers in Skamania County Tuesday found a 14-year-old boy safe after he got lost during a hike Monday night.

07/06/2009 Young Clark Co. boys hospitalized after sparkler bomb explodes Two Clark County boys were hurt in an explosion caused by a sparkler bomb Sunday evening near Vancouver, sheriff’s deputies said.

07/03/2009 Family's fireworks stand helps injured vets A family in Washington is using proceeds from the fireworks they sell to help soldiers injured in the Iraq war.

07/01/2009 Vancouver crews fight business fire Vancouver Fire officials said it started at the A1 Specialties on 6600 NE 88th St.

06/30/2009 Body in river identified as Vancouver teenager A body pulled from waters at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers Monday night was identified as William Small, 19, whose body washed away last week.

Washington population growth slows Most of the population growth since the 2000 census has been concentrated in Clark County and Western Washington.

06/29/2009 Body of missing canoeist pulled from Lewis River The body of a missing canoeist was pulled from the Lewis River just before 10 a.m., according to eyewitnesses.

Father, son killed in Washington plane crash A father and his young son were killed and his 5-year-old daughter critically injured in a single-engine plane crash Sunday afternoon in the eastern Washington Cascades.

06/28/2009 Support growing for Washington initiative to limit property taxes Professional activist Tim Eyman spoke to a crowd of several hundred people at an anti-tax rally at Olympia and said he still needs the requisite signatures in a petition drive to put Initiative 1033 on the ballot.

Funeral held for longtime Portland weatherman Jack Capell Long time KGW weatherman Jack Capell will be honored with a military funeral on June 27 in Seattle, his family said.  Video: Capell tribute

Washougal solar smart house may be greenest building ever A Vancouver builder is on track to earn one of the highest green building ratings ever for what has been dubbed a solar smart house currently under construction in Washougal, Washington.

06/26/2009 4 more arrested in burglary of ex-Blazer Robinson's home Police arrested three suspects and seized more than $100,000 in property they said was stolen from the home of former Portland Trail Blazer Cliff Robinson.

06/25/2009 Clark Co. wind farm could intrude on Gorge hikers A National Park Service official says a proposed wind farm just outside the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area would intrude on the experience of hikers.

06/23/2009 Friends tried to rescue Vancouver teen drowning victim Rescue crews returned to the Columbia River on Wednesday to recover a teenager who presumably drowned, according to Vancouver police.

WA woman indicted in Oscar winner alleged rapes New York prosecutors say Shawni Lucier of Federal Way helped arrange the alleged assaults by songwriter/director Joseph Brooks.

Oscar-winning director charged with assaulting NW women Joseph Brooks faces more than 80 counts of rape, assault and abuse for allegedly flying Oregon and Washington women to New York under false pretenses.

Boeing delays initial 787 test flight Boeing says a reinforcement problem was discovered within the side-of-body section of the aircraft during regular tests.

06/19/2009 Autopsy: Clark Co. Jail inmate died from heart attack A Vancouver man found dead in Clark County Jail on Thursday died from a heart attack, according to sheriff’s deputies.

06/18/2009 Kalama toddler found dead in backyard pool Zander Payne was found face-down in a pool by his father, a firefighter, in Cowlitz County's second drowning this week.  More: Longview boy drowns

06/17/2009 Longview man found stabbed, bleeding on porch in Kelso A Longview, Wash. man was stabbed early Tuesday and found by a resident on a porch in Kelso, bleeding and near death.

Former WSU QB Leaf arrested at Canadian border Ryan Leaf, wanted on drug and burglary charges in Texas, was caught entering the U.S. from Canada.

06/16/2009 Climber's road opens for summer season on Mt. St. Helens The road to Climber's Bivouac on Mt. St. Helens has opened for the summer climbing season, though be prepared for snow ascents and descents, officials said.

06/15/2009 Vancouver, BC wants garbage shipped to Oregon or Wash. Vancouver, British Columbia, is looking to ship its garbage to Washington or Oregon after a landfill closes next year.

06/12/2009 Mt. St. Helens 'super volcano' theory is just that, expert says Not enough to worry about these days? Scientists have raised the specter of an enormous "super volcano" sitting underneath Mt. St. Helens.  More: Your Guide to Mt. St. Helens

Vancouver man charged with jail escape after he's mistakenly let go A Vancouver man walked away from the Clark County Jail Thursday night after he was mistakenly let go, sheriff’s deputies said.

Longview toddler drowns in backyard pool A 3-year-old boy was found at the bottom of a shallow above-ground backyard pool by his parents Thursday night, Cowlitz County officials said.

06/10/2009 13-year-old Vancouver student died from heart problem at school Dustin Johnson with the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the student as 13-year-old Quinn Driscoll.

06/09/2009 Guilty plea in Alycia Nipp murder will bring life prison sentence Darrin Sanford changed his plea to guilty in the murder of a 13-year-old Washington girl and escaped the death penalty.  Details: Girl's body found by stepfather

Kids and pregnant moms hurt in I-5 collision near Seattle The Washington State Patrol says three adults and six children were in the 2004 Ford Expedition heading south on I-5 at Mounts Road when it was sideswiped by a 1998 Honda Civic.

06/05/2009 Suspects in Wash. Wal-Mart robbery could face death penalty Two of the suspects went on a shopping spree after robbing a Lakewood, Wash. Wal-Mart and killing a private security guard, police said.

06/02/2009 Washington man pleads guilty to sex with dogs A 21-year-old Lewis County, Wash. man admitted to a judge to having sex with his two malamutes.

06/01/2009

Employees bound with duct tape in Vancouver Safeway robbery
Two gunmen toting automatic weapons stormed a Vancouver Safeway Sunday morning, bound employees with duct tape and robbed the store, police said.

05/29/2009 Swimmer reportedly drowned in Lacamas Lake Witnesses on scene said an adult male was swimming by himself. He was not identified.

Six Oregon Guardsmen rescued from capsized boat Six Oregon National Guardsmen on a training mission were rescued from their capsized 32-foot boat by Coast Guard crews off the Washington coast Friday.

05/28/2009 Massive fire at Chehalis factory causes $15 million in damage A massive three-alarm fire destroyed the Cascade Structural Laminators plant in Chehalis, leaving 15 employees out of work.  Video: Fire consumed city block

05/27/2009 Man who terrorized Columbia Gorge travelers gets 27 years A man who for months terrorized travelers in the Columbia River Gorge has been sentenced to 27 years in prison.

05/26/2009 Two Vancouver men killed in crash near Warm Springs Two Vancouver men were found dead after their car crashed off of Highway 26 near Warm Springs.

05/23/2009 Washington girls post online cartoon on how to kill classmate A group of 11- and 12-year-old girls posted the cartoon on YouTube.

Washington woman 1st death under new suicide law The 66-year-old with late-stage cancer wanted to be clear-headed at death, so she became the first person to kill herself under Washingtons new assisted suicide law.

05/22/2009 Worker seriously burned in Vancouver gas station explosion A man doing maintenance work in a Vancouver gas station bathroom caused an explosion that seriously burned him and the business, firefighters said.

05/21/2009 Teaching sub arrested for sex texts to Castle Rock teen A substitute teacher in Castle Rock was ordered to stay away from a teenage student after his arrest for texting sexually explicit messages to the girl last week.

Portland, Vancouver charities caught in 'badge scam' dragnet Oregon has joined Washington state and federal agents in a crackdown on fraudulent fundraisers claiming to help firefighters, police and veterans.

05/20/2009 Vancouver police seeking drivers who saw suspect chase Kim Kapp of Vancouver Police said around 6:30 a.m. officers were looking into a stolen car report near 119th Ave and SE 7th Street.

No pay raises to Washington elected officials for 2 years A state commission on elected officials' salaries voted Tuesday to freeze pay the next two years.

05/19/2009 Washington unemployment levels off at 9.1 percent After rising sharply in the first three months of this year Washington's unemployment rate leveled off in April.

05/18/2009 New sensors monitor Mt. St. Helens on eruption anniversary On this day in 1980, the volcano erupted in a massive explosion.

Columbia Crossing I-5 bridge project short of money There may not be enough money to build a Columbia River bridge, freeway and transit project linking Portland and Vancouver, WADOT's administrator says.

Gov. Gregoire signing WA same-sex domestic partnership law The domestic partnership measure was known as the "everything but marriage" bill, giving gay and lesbian couples all the state benefits of married heterosexuals.

05/13/2009 Battle Ground teen expelled for trying to sell loaded gun at school A 17-year-old Battle Ground High student was expelled from school after he was arrested for trying to sell a loaded, stolen handgun on campus Tuesday.

05/10/2009 4-year-old survives fall from Wash. train bridge The fall, estimated at 30 feet, happened just north of Battle Ground Lake State Park, where the boy had been camping with his mother and stepfather.

05/07/2009 Two in Portland court accused of shooting Vancouver officer Two men accused of shooting a Vancouver policeman during a robbery chase last month appeared in court Thursday.

05/14/2009 Metro area enjoys warmest weekend of the year High temps reached 82 Saturday, and made it to the mid 80s on Sunday.  More: Check forecast  Also: Weekend events

05/07/2009 UPDATE: Teenage autistic Vancouver girl found safe in Tacoma An extensive search turned up Carisa Tuck in Tacoma Wednesday.

05/06/2009 Vancouver Safeway armed robber demands drugs instead of cash A man in his 50s is suspected in two recent armed robberies at Safeway pharmacies in Vancouver -- and he demands Oxycontin instead of cash.  Video: Suspect hits Safeway pharmacies

Two men charged in shooting of Vancouver sergeant Authorities issued arrest warrants for two men accused of shooting a Vancouver, Wash., police sergeant last month.

05/04/2009 Vancouver man found on fire in park dies A man who was found on fire next to a gas can and funnel in Vancouver’s Old Apple Tree Park died from his injuries, police said.

Iconic Camas building destroyed in early morning fire
A vacant bowling alley caught on fire in Camas, Wash. early Monday morning and a section of the roof collapsed as the flames spread.
 Video: Fire scene

04/30/2009 Up to 13 suspected swine flu cases in Washington state Health officials in Washington state said that six illnesses were probable cases of swine flu and samples from the patients were sent to the lab for formal confirmation.

Pro wrestler 'Playboy Buddy Rose,' from Vancouver, dead at 56 Professional wrestler "Playboy" Buddy Rose has died at his home in Vancouver, Wash.

04/29/2009 Washington signs on to presidential popular vote compact Washington has joined an interstate compact to award its presidential electoral votes to the national popular vote winner.  More: House approves National Popular Vote bill

04/27/2009

Three people from Vancouver killed in crash in Kansas
Three people from Vancouver, Washington were dead after their car went out of control on Interstate 70 and plunged into a ravine in far western Kansas.

04/26/2009

Trooper injured when car hits his patrol car on I-205
A Washington State Patrol trooper was hospitalized with head and shoulder injuries Sunday after another vehicle hit his unmarked patrol car.

04/23/2009 Toddler attacked by pit bull at Longview park Police said the pit bull dog bit a three-year-old boy while he was eating lunch with his Mom in Victoria Freeman Park in Longview.  Video: Pit bull attack

04/20/2009 Clark Co. boy turns father in for attempting to rape relative A young boy caught his father attempting to rape a close relative and turned him in, according to police.

04/16/2009 Battle Ground man died of blunt force trauma, police say A 24-year-old Battle Ground man died of blunt force trauma to his head, after police said he was found severely injured in the street.

Sgt. shot during traffic stop released from hospital A Vancouver officer shot during a traffic stop -- and saved by his bullet-proof vest -- has been released from the hospital and is recovering.  Video: Officer shot by suspect

04/15/2009 Woodland in shock over deaths of 2 freshmen hit by train Authorities confirmed Wednesday that the two victims were 15-year-olds Katelen "Katie" Blacklaw and Edward "Eddie" Denson (pictured).  Video: Train crash scene

04/14/2009 Washington state unemployment highest in 25 years The state lost 20,000 jobs in March, resulting in an unemployment rate of 9.2%.  More: Ore. jobless rate 12.1%

Wash. middle school students arrested for spiking teacher's coffee Two Federal Way boys allegedly poured a syrup that induces vomiting into their teacher's mug.

Springtime sunshine returning to Portland Metro area In just a matter of days, Portland and Vancouver area residents could be enjoying bright, sunny, weather in the 70s, meteorologists said.  More: Sunny forecast

Missing two-year-old Wash. boy found alive in woods
A mom is giving thanks after rescuers found her missing two-year-old son wandering in the woods southeast of Chehalis, Wash. and the boy’s puppy may be the reason he survived.

Wash. girl, 14, accused of smothering her baby to death
A 14-year-old Federal Way, Wash., girl who is accused of smothering her newborn baby girl has been ordered held in detention.

04/13/2009 WSU-Pullman closes application process, citing budget cuts Washington State University won't be accepting anymore incoming freshmen or transfer applications at its Pullman campus, citing budget cuts as the main reason.

Dog may be headed to Kelso home after owner died in car crash A dog that ran off from the scene of the crash that killed his owner may be headed back home to Kelso, Washington.

Offer of help turns into carjacking near St. Helens An offer for help turned into a carjacking for two people trying to tow a stalled vehicle near St. Helens Sunday night, Columbia County deputies said.

Police say Vancouver driver was four times over legal limit According to Troopers, the car driven by 46-year-old Robyn Renee Thompson failed to negotiate a curve on Highway 224 east of Carver. It struck a dirt embankment, flipped onto its top and slid across the highway.

04/10/2009 Prankster scrambles Longview Easter egg contest Several Longview residents thought they'd won an Easter contest only to learn a prankster had planted "fake" prize eggs.  Video: Hunting for the $500 egg

Amtrak to spend $50 million in Oregon, Washington Millions in federal stimulus funding are headed to Oregon and Washington as the government overhauls Pacific Northwest Amtrak routes and infrastructure.

Hussein's chrome AK-47 going from Fort Lewis to Iraq A fancy AK-47 that turned up at Fort Lewis, Wash. once belonged to Saddam Hussein and Iraq wants it back.

04/08/2009 Motorized parachute crashes in Clark County Emergency crews say a motorized parachute made it about 100 feet before hitting a fence on NW Fair Acres Drive in Clark County.

04/07/2009 Community Easter egg hunt with Sparky the Fire Dog Southwestern Washington residents were invited to bring their young children to hunt Easter eggs with firefighters and Sparky the Fire Dog on Saturday, April 11.

Wash. mom never thought husband would kill 5 kids Angela Harrison of Graham says she never expected her husband, James, to hurt their kids, let alone kill all of them.

Shock, outrage after gas station clerk killed over tank of gas The owner of a small convenience store in Mossyrock, Wash. was killed after a man allegedly refused to pay for gas and ran over her several times, police said.  Video: Homicide investigation

04/06/2009 Judge: Dad who robbed Wash. store with daughter can't contact her A father wanted for holding up a convenience store near Ellensburg with his 9-year-old daughter is in Yakima police custody.

04/03/2009

Suspect in Wash. gang killing arrested in Oregon
A suspect in a gang killing near Tacoma, Wash., has been arrested west of Portland.

04/02/2009 Dad accused of robbing Wash. store with young daughter A gun-toting dad robbed a Washington convenience store with a nine-year-old by his side and it was all caught on tape.  Video: Robbery caught on tape

04/01/2009 Clark Co. asks locals to support economy, shop close to home Clark County wants to help local businesses during the recession and has asked residents to stay close to home to do their shopping.

Studded tires now illegal on cars in Oregon, Washington Drivers in Oregon and Washington were warned that police would begin ticketing for studded tires effective April 1.

Vancouver house fire a suspected arson
Seven people are without a place to live after a fire tore through their Vancouver home and firefighters said it appears the fire was set on purpose.

03/31/2009 Battle Ground man faces 201 counts of child rape Detectives were looking for more possible sex abuse victims after a Vancouver man was arrested for 201 counts of child rape.

Armed robbery suspect returned after victim fought him off, police say An 18-year-old man suspected in several East Vancouver robberies, and out on bail for prior robbery arrests, was picked up and charged Monday, police said.

03/30/2009 Trial begins for ex-firefighter accused of killing his mom The trial is starting for a former Portland firefighter accused of brutally murdering his own mother,

Mom of murdered girl hopes fire will bring some closure Friends and family members of a girl murdered last month in Clark County are hoping that a blaze set by firefighters will help them begin to come to terms with the horrible loss of the 13-year-old girl.

03/27/2009 Washougal man beaten during home invasion The crime happened Thursday at the home on the 1800 block of 42nd Court.

Longview city employees to take furlough days to avoid layoffs The city shutdown includes fire fighting commanders, union and non-union employees starting April 10. In all, employees will take nine days off in 2009.

03/26/2009 Vancouver man dies from burns in apartment fire The fire broke out in an upstairs unit at the Crown Plaza Apartments, at 10117 NE 9th Avenue just before 7 a.m.

03/25/2009 Father-son suspects in attack on skier plead not guilty The suspects pleaded not guilty in a Skamania Co. courtroom for attempted murder and robbery charges.  Video: Suspects plead not guilty  Slideshow: Michael & Teven Collins

Camas native blasts into space with Russian crew An astronaut from the Northwest who says he was influenced by OMSI space exhibits blasted into space early Thursday morning.  Also: Microsoft exec on flight, too  Video: Liftoff in Russia

03/20/2009 Washington man claims $1 million prize in Oregon Lottery raffle Oregon Lottery officials announced Friday that a Camas, Wash., man has stepped forward with the winning $1 million ticket from the St. Patrick's raffle.

Bomb scare sparked by fishing gear at Wash. credit union The bomb squad wa investigating a suspicious device at a credit union in Washougal.

Vancouver woman dies after car dragged under semi-truck
A driver was killed after her car crashed into a semi-truck in Vancouver Thursday night and was dragged under the truck’s trailer.

03/18/2009 'America's Most Wanted' recreates attack on skier near Washougal 'America’s Most Wanted' is recreating a brutal carjacking that almost killed a Washington man at a forest campground last month.

Bomb found in bank robbery suspect's car after crash Police said a device thrown at officers at a crash scene in Washougal was a bomb.  Raw video: Crash scene  Also: Trial set in deadly bank bombing

Locke approved as Commerce secretary by Senate panel The former two-term Democratic governor of Washington was the third choice for Commerce secretary by President Obama.  More: Oregon prof. to set oceans policy

03/17/2009 Washington jobless rate at 8.4% hits 24-year high Washington state's unemployment rate, at 8.4 percent, was the highest in 24 years and the second straight month it was higher than the national average.

03/16/2009 Naked man tussles with Vancouver man after breaking windows A Vancouver couple woke up to a naked 20-year-old breaking windows in their home, police said.

03/15/2009 Wash. man accused of killing wife & stepdaughter with an ax Police said the man used an ax to kill his wife and his stepdaughter before spray-painting messages outside their home.  Video: Scene of ax murder

03/13/2009 Rope rescue teams sent to aid climber near Lewis River Officials said the climber was above the river at Lewisville Park about 400 yards upstream from the boat launch on the west side of the river.

Wash. mom who bought fake tickets on Craigslist gets even Last week, Diana Lee's niece Melissa tried to buy concert tickets to see Taylor Swift through Craigslist.

03/12/2009 Homeless sex offender's death penalty arraignment postponed A search warrant obtained by KGW sheds new light on the items police found while searching Darrin Sanford's mother's house after the murder of 13-year-old Alycia Nipp.  Raw video: Murder suspect in court

03/11/2009 Seattle police chief nominated as U.S. drug czar Gil Kerlikowske was officially nominated by Vice President Joe Biden as Chief of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

03/10/2009 Indiana soldier charged in Fort Lewis overdose death The Army charged a 19-year-old soldier from Indiana in the fatal drug overdose of a 16-year-old girl at a Fort Lewis barracks.  Video: Ft. Lewis overdose

Body found in lake near Longview is man reported missing Detectives were trying to identify a man’s body pulled from Lake Sacajawea Tuesday.

03/11/2009 'Twilight' sequel to be shot in Canada, not Oregon Film crews won't be returning to Kalama High School to produce the "Twilight" sequel but the school could still be featured in the movie.

03/10/2009 Pedestrian hit by car, seriously injured in Vancouver A woman was hit by a car and suffered serious head and leg injuries Tuesday morning in east Vancouver, first responders said.

03/09/2009 Fundraiser helps guitarist attacked while skiing in Wash. Members of the local music industry came together to raise money for a guitarist who was beaten, robbed and left for dead during a cross-country ski outing.  Video: Kevin Tracey fundraiser

Clinton, Palin comics from NW publisher in stores Wednesday A Washington state comic books publisher has found a new muse for its funnies, crafting visual stories upon the leading ladies of American politics.

03/08/2009 National Guard colonel details mission from Afghanistan A Camas man serving in the National Guard for Washington state now finds himself on the front in war-torn Afghanistan, overseeing military education in the country.  Slideshow: Images from Afghanistan

03/06/2009 New theories in D.B. Cooper tale Huddled around rarely seen evidence in an F.B.I. office, researchers say a new theory is emerging in the D.B. Cooper case.  Video: Cooper case clues

Vancouver man who strangled wife sentenced to 14 years A man who strangled his wife in Vancouver will spend more than 14 years in prison.

Homeless sex offender moves into Vancouver neighborhood A convicted pimp and sex abuser is under supervision, but homeless in a Vancouver neighborhood, after getting out of jail.  Poll: Enough to notify neighbors?

03/05/2009 Public invited to offer Vancouver light rail ideas Urban designers planned to meet next week in Vancouver to explore light rail options for travel between Vancouver and Portland.  Background: Portland OKs 12-lane bridge plan

03/04/2009 Only on 8: Judge explains courtroom shouting match A Vancouver man convicted of shooting at police got angry in court and was told, "shut your damn mouth" by a judge who sentenced him to 120 years in prison.   Video: Judge silences convict

03/03/2009 Family escapes Vancouver house fire "It's a traumatic thing for the family. There were two key things working for them they had a working smoke detector and... they had a game plan," said Captain Kevin Murray.

03/01/2009 Loved ones reflect on murdered Hazel Dell girl's life Deputies continue to comb the field where 13-year-old Alycia Nipp was found dead, hoping to find more clues to convict her killer.  Video: Alycia Nipp memorial

02/26/2009 WA proposal would ease restrictions on some sex offenders Just days after a transient sex offender confessed to killing a Hazel Dell teenager, Washington state lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would loosen restrictions on certain sex offenders.

Hazel Dell residents outraged over sex offenders in area Hazel Dell residents are upset they weren’t warned about a sex offender near their homes who now faces murder charges.  Background: Murder arrest

02/23/2009 Official: Obama likely to name Locke to Commerce A senior administration official says that President Barack Obama's likely third pick for Commerce secretary is former Washington Gov. Gary Locke.

02/20/2009 Hidden syringe needles taped to doorknobs and phone injure three A scary day for three people in Vancouver who reported being pricked by hidden hypodermic needles taped to door knobs and a payphone Friday afternoon.

Washington Gov. Gregoire mulls third term Gregoire has registered as a candidate for governor in 2012 with the state Public Disclosure Commission, although she hasn't yet decided whether to run.

Family of Teven Collins issues statement of apology The mother of a teenager suspected in the attempted murder of a Columbia River Gorge cross country skier apologizes and asks her son to return home.

Former Vancouver coach killed in bizarre bowling accident A former coach at Clark College in Vancouver died in a freak accident while bowling with friends.

02/18/2009 Two detained after Vancouver hotel standoff A man barricaded himself inside a Vancouver hotel Wednesday and SWAT officers were trying to negotiate with him to surrender.  Video: SWAT descends on Best Western

02/13/2009 Disabled man injured after walking in front of Vancouver bus The 34-year-old Vancouver man ran out in front of a bus on the east side of the St. Johns Road and E. 33rd Street intersection at about 8:45 p.m. Thursday, according to an on-duty police officer who witnessed the crash.

02/11/2009 Police release sketches in vicious beating of Gorge skier Police have released sketches of the two people who allegedly beat a man near a Columbia Gorge campground and left him for dead.  Video: Gorge carjacking

02/12/2009 Garage door opener thieves hit Vancouver neighborhoods Vancouver police spokeswoman Kim Kapp said there have been at least six thefts from vehicles in the past month in which the thieves took garage door openers

02/09/2009 Disaster recovery center opened in Longview for flood victims Federal officials have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Longview, Wash. to assist residents affected by serious flooding last month.  More: Washington flooding coverage

02/08/2009 Bankrupt wedding chapel leaves brides-to-be in lurch The Empress Palace wedding chapel has filed for bankruptcy, leaving planned marriages up in the air and brides-to-be out thousands of dollars in deposits.

02/06/2009 Sibling victims identified in E. Vancouver shooting Timothy Alioth and his sister, Donna Plew, were killed in the driveway of an East Indiana Street home Friday evening, according to Vancouver police.

02/04/2009 Mining halted at active slide area in SW Washington State Department of Natural Resources officials halted mining in a slide-prone are of Southwest Washington.

01/28/2009 Amboy man killed in icy crash Clark County deputies said a U.S. Forest Service Policeman came across the accident on Cedar Creek Road around 8 p.m. involving two cars.

01/27/2009 Re-freeze unlikely after Tues. snow Warmer temps were expected for the afternoon commute as the snow melted off.  More: Closures | Traffic updates  Slideshows: Viewer pics | Road dangers

01/28/2009 Dog rescued from huge sewage vat in Kalama needs new home A stray chocolate lab that plunged into a city sewage tank was saved thanks to a police officer who wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty.

01/21/2009 Evergreen band returns from historic inauguration Filing off the plane into PDX, the Evergreen High School band was wiped out.

Teenager on bike hit by car in Vancouver A teenage boy was seriously injured by a car while riding his bike in Vancouver Wednesday afternoon.

01/16/2009 Car slams into Vancouver salon injuring two Clark County fire crews said the Honda went through the front windows of the Hair, Face Nail Place located on NE Highway 99.

01/14/2009 Gregoire wants government overhaul Gov. Chris Gregoire is calling for an overhaul of government and a new commitment to volunteer work as she officially launches her second term.

01/13/2009 Court: Teachers can have sex with 18-year-old students That's the decision of a three-judge panel of the Washington Court of Appeals, which on Tuesday ordered the dismissal of a case brought against a former teacher.

Thieves break into Kelso slide victim's home
Last Thursday, a landslide slammed into Melcher’s home and twisted it off its foundation.

Same suspect in second Vancouver credit union robbery A white man in his 20s walked into a Vancouver credit union Monday, armed with a handgun and a large bag, and walked out with an unspecified amount of cash, for the second time in a week.

01/12/2009 Phone wire thief stole from Washington and sold in Oregon A Washington man has been sentenced to prison for stealing thousands of pounds of telephone wire off Cowlitz County poles and then selling it in Portland.

Sketch released of suspect in Vancouver senior assault An elderly woman was sexually assaulted at a Vancouver retirement home this weekend, according to police.  Video: Elderly sex assault

01/07/2009 Vancouver marching band raises funds for inaugural parade Two local bands are gearing up with about a hundred others from across the nation for President-elect Barack Obama’s inaugural parade, but one still needs help raising funds to make the trip.

01/09/2009 Kalama lifts boil order after water treatment plant flood damage Leftover flooding debris and mud is not only causing problems for flooded homeowners and the City of Kalama’s water treatment plant.

01/08/2009 Coast Guard crews rescue trapped people in Lewis County Coast Guard helicopter crews were busy pulling stranded people to safety Thursday in Lewis County.

01/06/2009 Cowlitz County declares state of emergency Cowlitz County declared a state of emergency Wednesday as a result of heavy rain and widespread flooding.

Motor home sought in connection to Longview murder More details have emerged about a 26-year-old man found shot to death last week along the Columbia River.

Teens charged in string of Clark Co. tire-slashings Three juveniles were arrested in connection with vandalism in the Clark County area in which the tires on 35 cars were slashed on January 4th.

12/31/2008

Fisherman finds body on Columbia near Longview
Detectives were investigating a possible homicide after a fisherman found a man’s body on the shores of the Columbia River Wednesday.

12/30/2008 Vancouver firefighters waive pay raises to help city budget As the economy continues to flounder Vancouver firefighters made a surprising decision Tuesday to forego salary increases.  More: Complete Vancouver news coverage

12/21/2008

Winter storm hitting Washington state hard, too
A wintry storm blowing through Washington State is piling up snow and producing some blustery winds.

Deputies suspend search for missing Cowlitz Co. man The 52-year-old man left his home on foot to walk through the snow to a relative's house nearby and never got there.

01/08/2009 Developer charged for contribution in Portland mayor's race A multimillionaire developer is facing criminal charges over campaign contributions in a Portland mayoral race.

12/19/2008 Buses slide on ice, teeter over I-5 in Seattle Two charter buses slid straight toward I-5.  Video: Aerials of bus accident  Slideshow: Photos of bus accident

12/18/2008 Evergreen student arrested for threats that evacuated three schools A 15-year-old student was arrested for making threats that shut down three schools in Vancouver Tuesday.  Background: Schools evacuated

12/16/2008 Devices at Vancouver schools not bombs, police say Bomb squads were called out to Evergreen High after a threat and suspicious devices were found.

12/17/2008 Astoria man accused of pepper spray bank holdups A man accused of pepper-spraying customers of a Kelso credit union during a hold up in May is scheduled to be arraigned Dec. 31 in Cowlitz County Superior Court on robbery and assault charges.

12/12/2008 First responders offer bridge jumper a 'second chance' Quick action by first responders allowed them to save the life of a man who had decided to jump off the Glenn Jackson bridge Wednesday night.  Video: KGW report on first responders

12/11/2008 Weapons theft ring busted by feds A teen who brought a stolen gun to school was linked to the theft of more than 100 weapons in Vancouver.  Video: KGW report on bust

12/09/2008 Vancouver payday loan robber sketch released by authorities Authorities have released a composite sketch to help identify a man that robbed the Quik Cash Payday Loans franchise in east Vancouver on Dec. 8.

Large fire burns Oregon Iron Works in Vancouver Smoke started billowing out of the Oregon Iron Works building at 3515 SE Columbia Way around 12:30 Tuesday morning.  Video: KGW report on fire

12/08/2008 Firefighters battle 2-alarm Camas paper mill fire The Georgia Pacific paper mill complex in downtown Camas reportedly caught fire at about 3 p.m., according to the Vancouver Fire Department.

12/11/2008

Weather/road conditions - Vancouver/SW Washington
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12/08/2008

Neighbor helps elderly woman escape Hazel Dell fire
The fire broke out around 8:30 at night at the Westridge Apartment Complex and the 83-year-old resident could not get out on her own.

Vancouver high school band to be in inauguration parade The Evergreen High School Marching Band and Color Guard from Vancouver, Wash., has been selected to represent the Northwest in the Presidential Inaugural Parade.

12/07/2008 Experts: New I-5 bridge won't spur sprawl The assessment by a panel of out-of-state experts met skepticism from elected officials studying the $4 billion proposal to build a a new Columbia Crossing bridge.

12/04/2008 More than 100 guns stolen from Vancouver shop Investigators said thieves hit the Brightwater Ventures shop on NE 60th early Sunday morning, by breaking out a window.

Controversial atheist sign stolen, then dropped at radio station The anti-religious sign was dropped off at a Seattle radio station after being removed from the Capitol.  Video: Sign sparks outrage  Poll: Should it stay?

12/02/2008 Vancouver school cracks down on dirty dancing teens Prairie High School's principal has cancelled one winter dance and wants students to attend an orientation on "appropriate dance behavior" in a crackdown on dirty dancing.  Video: KGW report on dirty dancing

12/01/2008 Son killed mother in Vancouver murder-suicide An autopsy revealed that a Vancouver man killed his mother and then committed suicide Monday.  Video: KGW report from crime scene

11/28/2008 Washington ups ante for Crime Stoppers rewards Crime Stoppers in Washington have come up with a new incentive to catch crooks over the holiday season.

11/23/2008 Seattle mall shooting suspect arrested in Portland Barry Saunders, charged with killing one teenager and wounding another at a Seattle mall, was arrested "without incident" at an undisclosed address in Portland Wednesday, police said.

11/26/2008 Wild turkeys invade Longview These birds aren't shy or concerned about landing on the dinner table this week.  Video: KGW report on swarming turkeys  More: Wild turkeys take over Philomath  More: Turkey hunting increasingly popular

Fugitive Portland sex offender captured in Las Vegas A former Metro area resident facing multiple child pornography charges who cut off his GPS ankle-monitoring bracelet last Saturday has been captured.  More: Vancouver sex offender flees

11/25/2008 Washington gov orders $260 million in emergency budget cuts Gov. Chris Gregoire is unveiling emergency plans to carve another $260 million from this year's state budget.  Also: Oregon jobless claims rise

Vancouver approves plan to limit fireworks sales and shows Vancouver city leaders voted unanimously Monday night to limit the sale of fireworks and the shooting off of fireworks around the 4th of July holiday.

Bail lowered for teacher accused in deadly hunting incident Bail was reduced Monday for the Evergreen School District teacher charged with manslaughter in the first degree in the shooting death of a man during a hunting expedition.

11/24/2008 Vancouver motorcyclist hurt after hitting car A motorcycle rider was in critical condition after hitting a car near Vancouver Lake park.

11/19/2008 Washington now faces deficit topping $5 billion Washington state is staring at a budget hole of about $5.1 billion, after a new economic report showed further weakness in tax collections.

11/18/2008 Witnesses: Teacher seen hunting alone in area near fatal shooting An Evergreen School District teacher was charged in the shooting death of a man during a hunting expedition this month.

11/17/2008 Vancouver sex offender flees after cutting GPS tracking bracelet Police said the man is dangerous and "sexually fixated on children." He is on the run after failing to appear in court Monday.

Student pilot and instructor survive helicopter crash in Camas Two people survived a helicopter crash at a Clark County airport Monday.

11/14/2008 New version of old scam involves death threats to seniors Con artists are now making death threats, hoping to intimidate senior citizens into sending them money, in a new version of the old Nigerian money wire scam.

11/12/2008 Rising rivers prompt evacuations in Western Wash. Heavy rain and strong winds moving through Western Washington have some rivers already flooding their banks, prompting evacuations in flood-prone areas.

11/11/2008

Man from India attacked in hate crime in Longview
An Oregon resident is charged with assaulting a man from India, whom he accused of being a member of al-Qaida.

11/10/2008 Gregoire pushes $300 million economic stimulus package Gov. Chris Gregoire is diving into her second term by pushing an immediate $300 million economic relief package.  More: Kulongoski pushes tax hike for public works