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December 13, 2011
Police closed a four-block area in Washougal Wednesday morning as they responded to reports of shots fired and a house on fire. All businesses and residences within a four-block area between 32nd and 34th Streets, and between Evergreen Way and Webster Lane were evacuated. Four schools were also on lock down.

Three bodies found in Washougal home

Five days after a raging house fire and shoot out stunned the small town of Washougal, police confirmed yesterday that the remains of three people were found among the blackened ashes and rubble.

December 13, 2011

Washougal School District reacts to seven-hour lockdown

Washougal school administrators and staff are reeling in the aftermath of a seven-hour lockdown last Wednesday. The lockdown was in response to a fire, explosion and suspect with a gun at 3275 "F" Place. The location is near Hathaway Elementary, Gause Elementary, Washougal High and Excelsior High schools. Bruce Stanton, a chemistry teacher at WHS, said he was in his first period class when a student said, "Mr. Stanton, there's a big cloud of smoke over there.'" The lockdown was announced right after first period. Stanton was not surprised. "I knew this was no drill," he said. "I put the fire and lockdown together instantly."

December 13, 2011

CFD, WFD ‘swap’ captains

Another major step in the trial merger effort between the Camas and Washougal fire departments was put into place last week. On Dec. 6, two captains "swapped" departments. WFD Capt. Larry Saari is now working out of the downtown Camas fire station as the training officer, while CFD Capt. Greg Payne is now based from WFD Station 171. "This is a significant event in the history of the Camas and Washougal fire departments, and likewise a major event in the trial merger between the two departments," CFD Chief Nick Swinhart said in a written statement.

December 10, 2011

Update: Police believe Washougal shooter is dead

After processing the majority of the scene of Wednesday's house fire and shootout, investigators announced today that they believe Steve Stanbary is the suspect and that his remains have likely been recovered.

December 10, 2011
Christopher Michael Kane

Police search for missing Camas man

Police are asking for the public's help in locating 57-year-old Christopher Michael Kane, who was reported missing by family members on Wednesday.

December 8, 2011
Police blocked off a four-block area in Washougal Wednesday as they responded to reports of shots fired and a house on fire at 3275 "F" Place.

Update: Shots fired, house burns down in Washougal

As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, neighborhoods finally re-opened and power restored following a tense situation that began just after 8 a.m. and involved a house fire, explosions and numerous gunshots fired from a Washougal residence.

December 8, 2011
On Thursday, more than 20 investigators were at the scene of Wednesday's shooting and house fire on F Place in Washougal.

Investigators discover two bodies

The dead bodies of two adults and four dogs were discovered today at the scene of Wednesday's house fire and shooting at 3275 "F" Place in Washougal.

December 7, 2011

School lock down lifted

After several hours, a lock down for the Washougal School District has been lifted.