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Southwest Washington

Union sues Washington DOC to block Larch Corrections Center closure

Vancouver

Vancouver police ask public to help locate two children suspected of being abducted by their mother

Two boys are suspected to have been abducted by their mother, who does not have legal custody and is barred from contacting them.
Vancouver

Vancouver police seek help locating two boys possibly abducted by their mother

Police say the mother and an accomplice likely picked the boys up from school on Friday. She does not have legal custody and is barred from interacting with them.
Travel

Taking in small-town charm upriver in Kalama | Rod on the Road

Kalama is full of history and fantastic antique stores to peruse, right along the Columbia River. It's just a short jaunt north from Portland and Vancouver.
Let's Get Out There

Natural serenity awaits right across the Columbia from Sauvie Island

The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is home to a network of accessible trails and roads. From them, you can take in so much that nature has to offer.
Crime

Portland Fire & Rescue boat stolen, taken up Columbia River and ditched in Kalama

A suspect is in custody accused of stealing a rescue boat in Portland and taking it for a joy ride on the Columbia River, before beaching it in Kalama.
Southwest Washington

Former Clark County judge no longer has to face judicial conduct hearing over comments on Kevin Peterson Jr. shooting

Judge Darvin Zimmerman was overheard describing Kevin Peterson Jr., who died in a police shooting, as "the Black guy they were trying to make an angel out of."
Wildfire

The latest information on wildfires burning across Oregon

Here's what we know right now about the wildfires burning across Oregon.
Education

Classes start Monday after Evergreen educators vote to ratify new agreement with school district

Students in the school district started class two hours late on Monday. The district lost seven school days as a result of the strike.
Education

Paychecks for striking Evergreen teachers could be delayed, district says

The union representing striking teachers said that Superintendent John Boyd had threatened to withhold pay unless they returned to work on Monday.
Southwest Washington

Camas School District and teachers reach tentative agreement

After six days on strike, the union said teachers and the district made a deal on class sizes, funding for student programs and cost of living adjustments.
Southwest Washington

Southwest Washington teacher strikes enter second week

Teachers in the Evergreen school district went on strike on Aug. 30, which would have been the first day of school. Camas' teachers began striking two days earlier.