Columbian Metrodesk

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[WSDOT Southwest @wsdot_southwest]

Cleared: Collision 0n SR 14 WB at MP 7.3 near I 205 Exit 6 has all lanes fully blocked, use caution.

[WSDOT Southwest @wsdot_southwest]

Collision 0n SR 14 WB at MP 7.3 near I 205 Exit 6 has all lanes fully blocked, use caution beginning at 8:07 am on July 24, 2024 until further notice.

[Tim Martínez @360TMart]

We will have two pages of fall all-league teams in the Thursday print edition of @thecolumbian. Sadly, it won't have 4A GSHL football, as we have not yet received that. These pages go to print tonight and the paper will be on newsstands Wednesday night.

[Micah Rice @col_mrice]

Like last week, if you want to see Saturday's high school sports articles in a newspaper format, visit tomorrow's e-edition of The Columbian at https://t.co/ZCr3E3BtNx. It's free to all subscribers!

[Micah Rice @col_mrice]

🚨New Episode Alert🚨 On Thursday's Varsity360, myself and @MegWochnick lay out analysis and predictions for Camas vs. Skyview, a huge clash that headlines a massive Week 7 of prep football in Clark County. Watch on the 360Preps YouTube channel.

[Mark Bowder @MarkBowder]

A strong start for @weisend_alexis, a @UOsojc grad and former @UO_Snowden intern who has joined us @thecolumbian working with @miarydermarks as a community funded journalist covering homelessness and affordable housing. Be sure to follow!

[Trooper Dakota Russell @wspd5pio]

UPDATE: Castle Rock - 1 lane getting by collision w/detour still in place. Troopers investigating a 4 vehicle crash, double fatality crash that had the entire roadway BLOCKED. Updates will follow.

[The Columbian @thecolumbian]

Two grass fires wreak havoc in central Vancouver area - https://t.co/7EUlXjO1SO

[CRESA Talk @CRESATalk]

Burnt Bridge Creek Fire update:

Houses located North of NE 14th St are in Level 1 BE READY

[CRESA @CRESA]

There is a brush fire actively burning North of NE 16th St and moving to the South. Houses located on the North side of NE 16th St. Should EVACUATE NOW!

[Columbian Metrodesk @Col_cops]

#BREAKING Unconfirmed reports this shooting at Mill Plain and NE Andresen is fatal. Occurred around 5:45 p.m. in a parking lot. No official word from VPD yet. #VanWa #Clark911

[Columbian Metrodesk @Col_cops]

#BREAKING additional on that shooting at Mill Plain and NE Andresen Road. It occurred in parking lot. It looks like one person was shot.
#Clark911 #VanWa

[Columbian Metrodesk @Col_cops]

#BREAKING Shooting call came in around 5:45 p.m. Not sure if inside the store or in parking lot #Clark911 #VanWa

[Columbian Metrodesk @Col_cops]

#BREAKING Report of shots fired at Safeway Mill Plain and Andresen Road. At least 1 person receiving medical treatment.

[The Columbian Life @col_life]

This year's theme is the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project and its significant impact on #Clarkwa's economy. Transportation reporter William Seekamp will lead a panel discussion on how this bridge will shape our future. Get details and tickets at https://t.co/rSFOZZ8SgY

[Mount St. Helens @MtStHelensNVM]

SR 504 Update: @wsdot_sw moved the road closure on to MP 43. Until further notice Coldwater Lake area & Hummocks Trail will NOT be accessible. Castle Lake Viewpoint is open. Do not park in front of the closure gates. Photo courtesy of Cowlitz County Safety Feed on Facebook.

[PDX Traffic Alerts @TrafficPortland]

#pdxtraffic Those traveling in the area of SW 14th or near I-405 should be ready for heavy smoke due to an apartment fire. Many streets are closed in the area of SW 14th and Taylor. AVOID

[Mount St. Helens @MtStHelensNVM]

It is tempting to go to the edge, but the actual rim edge may be as much as 20' below a& 20' back from the apparent rim edge. Regardless of where you see footprints, the cornice is dangerous, especially after new snow fall or during warmer periods like we are now experiencing.

[Mount St. Helens @MtStHelensNVM]

⚠️St Helens Climbers ALERT (thread): People in this photo are standing on 1800' of snow-covered AIR. This spot, just west of Monitor Ridge, is most frequented by climbers. A giant cornice forms every year at summit & can release any time. Do not trust tracks already present!

[Clark County WA_PH @ClarkCoWA_PH]

A friendly reminder as summer weather arrives: Never leave a person – especially a young child or elderly person – or a pet in a parked vehicle.

Temperatures can rise rapidly in parked vehicles, even with the windows rolled down.