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The man accused of killing a Vancouver police dog has been found competent for trial, after treatment at a state mental hospital. via KOMO-TV Seattle

I see The Columbian has linked arms with the "Pudgy Police" in the holy crusade to do to fat people what we did to smokers. via The Columbian

“So when the word went out, that we were the ones, it surprised most of us”

People in sales and marketing say they're too busy to mind the office rumor mill. via The Oregonian

Try This: Farm fresh exhibit The Columbian Brush Prairie's Bi-Zi Farms is one the six Clark County farms spotlighted in "Sustaining Change on the American Farm: An Artist/Farmer Exchange". The others farms ... via The Columbian

OLYMPIA Staff of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and volunteers will gather on Groundhog Day, February 2, for a work party at the popular Rock Creek Campground in the Yacolt Burn State ... via Washington State Department of Natura...

“They're all pretty tough guys.”

SPOKANE, Wash. - Rodeo fans were horrified when a bull landed on a cowboy at the Spokane Arena, but the rider was not that bothered. via Daily News

“I've been seeing it, breathing it, smelling it, thinking about it, sleeping with it.”

Kathleen Victor of Redmond, left, scrutinizes a handmade wooden ship brought in Sunday to the Clark County Antique & Collectible Show by Kathy Clark and her mother, Judy Bird, both of Vancouver. via The Columbian

The Salem Indoor season will continue Saturday with its third race of the 2007-08 winter season Saturday night at the Livestock Pavilion at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. via Statesman Journal

Talk about bad luck. Carl Click, KATU News: I talked to a sheriff's deputy, and he said that that tornado came off Vancouver Lake and touched down at 78th and Fruit Valley Road, now that's before you get to ... via The ZehnKatzen Times

“It is one of the most remarkable experiences I've ever seen. I've always wanted to see one, but never wanted to be in one, Nye said. "I thought Wizard of Oz, here we come.”

A tornado touched down in North Vancouver just after noon Thursday and than began moving to the northeast. via KTVB.COM

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of southwestern Washington until 1 p.m. Thursday. via KPTV Beaverton

Former longtime major league right-hander Gerry Staley has died of natural causes at his home in Vancouver, Washington. via KNDO

“A dog is one of the few creatures on Earth who love you more than you love yourself”

Vancouver police Officer Roger Evans recalls the service rendered by Dakota, his K-9 partner, who was shot and killed Oct. via The Columbian

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 16-year-old girl. via NWCN.com

“I believe we are missing an opportunity”

Wednesday, November 07, 2007 BY MICHAEL ANDERSEN, Columbian staff writer County commissioners Tuesday shelved a proposal to discourage the development of farmland after dozens of landowners, farmers and ... via The Columbian

“Thank you for protecting my fellow officers and me. Thank you for being a warrior and thank you for dying a hero. Dakota, you were a good boy.”

A police dog killed a couple of weeks ago in a standoff was honored on Monday, with police officers from as far away Canada attending the ceremony. via KATU-TV Portland

Monday, November 05, 2007 BY JEFFREY MIZE, Columbian staff writer Ballots aren't exactly pouring into Clark County elections before Tuesday's deadline to vote. via The Columbian

“Do you want that trait in high office?”

Our readers' views Honor Dakota's bravery I broke down in tears when I read the Oct. via The Columbian

Dakota to be honored at ceremony Tuesday, October 30, 2007 BY JOHN BRANTON, Columbian staff writer A remembrance ceremony is planned for Dakota, the Vancouver Police Department tracking dog that was shot and ... via The Columbian

“I told Bill (Barron) it was like death from a thousand pin pricks.”

Sunday, October 28, 2007 BY JEFFREY MIZE, Columbian staff writer The e-mails came in a steady trickle, more than 20 over almost 13 months, often from a phantom sender who claimed to be a local builder fed up ... via The Columbian