Vancouver
Pedestrian hit by tractor-trailer identified
The pedestrian struck by a semi-tractor trailer on Monday has been identified as Kevin J. Hoskins, 25, with no listed address. He is in serious condition at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.
Teenager struck by car on Falk Road
Injuries do not appear to be life-threatening
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was struck by a vehicle in the 3100 block of Falk Road, near Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary, early this morning.
Alki students take technology home
Pilot program supplies sixth-graders with tablets
The tools used by sixth-graders in Carolyn Conners' English/world studies classroom at Alki Middle School are a study in contrasts.
Hough promotes kindness
Hough — A recently unveiled billboard at 1405 N. Lombard St. in Portland proclaims, in a childish scrawl, "One Kind Word Can Change the World." The sentiment is part of a spring positive message campaign by nonprofit The Joy Team and Hough Elementary School. The "One Kind Word" billboard is one of 20 The Joy Team put up to share positivity with the community.
Library foundation has 20,000 used books for sale
About 20,000 volumes will be for sale at the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation's used book sale, May 24-26, at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St.
'Swift Justice' no end to woman's legal woes (with video)
Civil settlement doesn't vindicate mother of accusations she stole blind son's debit card
Hazel E. Trent of Vancouver thought her legal troubles were over when a celebrity judge ordered her in an episode of CBS' "Swift Justice with Jackie Glass" to pay her blind son $5,000 for allegedly stealing his debit card and spending his money without his permission.
New Clark County Superior Court judge to be sworn in May 31
Suzan Clark has already filed to run for job in November
Clark County's newest Superior Court judge will be sworn into office on May 31.
Port crafts response in case of oil spill
Operation that would export crude brings environmental risk
When Tesoro Corporation and Savage Companies recently said they'd launch a crude oil operation at the Port of Vancouver, the announcement raised the possibility of new jobs and private capital investment.
Small local theaters raise glass to bill's signing
Alcohol will be permitted in Kiggins, Liberty auditoriums
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Tuesday that allows small movie houses, such as the Kiggins Theatre in downtown Vancouver and the Liberty Theatre in Camas, to serve beer and wine in their auditoriums even when children are present.
Car fire near I-5 Bridge clogs southbound traffic
A car fire reported on Interstate 5 southbound, just north of the bridge, clogged traffic.
Wells Fargo robbery suspect arrested
A man suspected of robbing a Wells Fargo branch inside the Mill Plain Safeway was arrested early Friday at a Motel 6 in Clackamas, Ore.
Body of homeless man found in downtown Vancouver
Police find no signs of foul play
The body of a homeless man was found in a sleeping bag in the 400 block of West 11th Street just before noon on Monday.
1-year-old girl falls from vehicle after unbuckling car seat
She reportedly had bump on her head
A 1-year-old girl riding in the back seat of a vehicle unbuckled herself from her car seat, opened the door and fell out, according to Vancouver Police Department spokeswoman Kim Kapp.
Man, woman arrested for alleged prostitution of 14-year-old girl
Vancouver police conduct seven-month investigation
A man and woman face charges of prostituting a 14-year-old girl in Vancouver, ending a seven-month investigation by the Vancouver Police Department.
Public invited to Vancouver law enforcement memorial on Thursday
The public is invited to honor the lives of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty last year at the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony this Thursday.
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