Mark Bowder
The Columbian
Vancouver, WA, United States
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Clark County latest election tally shows no changes in levy results
There were no surprises Thursday with the latest ballot counts released from Clark County Elections. Results have not changed since the first round of ballots on election night. → Read More
Vancouver affordable housing, school levies ahead in early returns
Vancouver voters are favoring a measure renewing Vancouver’s Affordable Housing Fund for another 10 years. Voters were approving a replacement levy in Vancouver Public Schools and but were rejecting levies in Washougal and Woodland. → Read More
Vancouver man killed in motorcycle-auto collision in Hazel Dell
A Vancouver man was killed Friday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a car in Hazel Dell, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. → Read More
Perez widens lead in 3rd Congressional District election
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez widened her lead over Republican Joe Kent in the race to succeed Jaime Herrera Beutler representing Southwest Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. → Read More
Evacuation zones expand in east Clark County as winds fuel Nakia Creek Fire activity
Evacuation zones have been enlarged in east Clark County after an increase in fire activity at the Nakia Creek Fire near Larch Mountain. → Read More
Vancouver police seeking high risk missing girl, 12
The Vancouver Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance locating a 12-year-old girl who has gone missing in Vancouver. → Read More
Reckless driver crashes SUV after fleeing sheriff’s office traffic stop
A reckless driver fleeing a Clark County sheriff’s traffic stop caused a serious crash late Friday in what a passenger said was a desire to see if authorities would pursue them, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. → Read More
Vancouver police seek help locating missing endangered youth
The Vancouver Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a missing 16-year-old endangered youth, according to a police bulletin. → Read More
Man wounded, robbed during machete attack at Hazel Dell homeless encampment
A man was suffered multiple wounds Monday when he was attacked with a machete and robbed of his bicycle at a homeless camp in Hazel Dell, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. → Read More
Clark County COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, deaths fall
Clark County’s rate of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations fell this week, and weekly deaths dropped to their lowest level since June, according to the latest data from Clark County Public Health. → Read More
Motorcycle rider fatally injured Saturday in north Clark County crash
A motorcycle rider was fatally injured Saturday after their bike went off Northeast Lucia Falls Road in northern Clark County. A statement from the Clark County Sheriff’s Department said the crash occ → Read More
Two men injured in crash on east Vancouver freeway ramp
Two men were injured early Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on a freeway ramp in east Vancouver, according to the Washington State Patrol. → Read More
Cyanotoxins detected in Round Lake in Camas
Clark County Public Health issued a warning advisory at Round Lake on Thursday after testing detected elevated levels of cyanotoxins from algae in the lake. → Read More
Three families displaced by Sunday evening fire at Orchards apartment
Three families were displaced by a Sunday evening fire in a Vancouver apartment complex, according to the Vancouver Fire Department. → Read More
Clark County team recovers stolen cars, makes arrests
A high intensity effort to address a surge in stolen vehicle cases in Clark County has led to the arrest of 32 people on 46 new charges and the recovery of 19 stolen vehicles — including one returned to the owner 30 minutes after it was taken. → Read More
Vancouver fireboat rescues man from swift-flowing Columbia River
The crew of a Vancouver Fire Department’s Fireboat 1 Discovery battled strong currents to rescue a man who had jumped off the Interstate 5 Bridge into the Columbia River on Wednesday, according to the Vancouver Fire Department. → Read More
Public’s help sought in finding missing Vancouver boy
The Vancouver Police Department is seeking the public's assistance locating a 17-year-old boy who has been missing since May. → Read More
Columbia River reaches flood stage in Vancouver
The Columbia River overtopped its banks in Vancouver on Monday as the impact of melting shows and days of heavy rain works its way through the Columbia River watershed. → Read More
Flood watch issued for Columbia River from Vancouver to Longview
Unusually heavy rain this week and a melting snowpack have pushed the Columbia River to near flood stage from Vancouver to Longview, according to the National Weather Service. → Read More
Monday evening earthquake rattles much of Clark County
A small earthquake rattled parts of east Clark County on Monday evening, causing no damage but prompting numerous calls to emergency dispatchers. → Read More