Laura McVicker
Laura covers Courts and police.
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Vancouver man, 73, accused of murdering wife
He allegedly shot her over financial dispute arising from planned divorce
A 73-year-old Vancouver man made his first appearance this morning on suspicion of killing his wife.
About 46 local marijuana cases to be dismissed
Passage of state law affects some misdemeanors
In response to a new law legalizing marijuana, Clark County prosecutors said Tuesday they will dismiss misdemeanor possession of marijuana cases against approximately 46 defendants.
Some local misdemeanor marijuana cases to be dismissed
Passage of state's legalization law prompts plan by county prosecutor
In light of passage of a state law legalizing recreational marijuana, Clark County’s top prosecutor said he plans to dismiss misdemeanor possession of marijuana cases on Dec. 6.
Ex-PTA treasurer sentenced to prison for embezzlement
The former treasurer of a parent-teacher association at Maple Grove primary and middle schools was sentenced Friday to one year in prison for embezzling nearly $15,000 over about eight months.
Town hall on Referendum 74 scheduled
event will feature performance by Portland Gay Men's Chorus
As the final outcome of a referendum to legalize gay marriage remains to be seen, civil organizers will host a town hall at 7:30 tonight in Vancouver.
Construction on I-5 near La Center causing backup
Drivers in the La Center area are advised to take an alternate route this afternoon, as construction on southbound Interstate 5 is causing a six-mile backup.
Home-invasion robber pleads guilty to assault
He broke into woman’s home, tied up and beat her
A Vancouver man accused of two stranger home-invasion robberies in 2011 pleaded guilty Monday to the more severe holdup in which a woman was bound and beaten.
Delays on I-5 near La Center expected Tuesday
Drivers should expect long delays north of La Center on Tuesday on Interstate 5.
Vancouver man sentenced to 7 years for trafficking guns
A Vancouver man was sentenced Friday to seven years in federal prison for trafficking stolen guns.
