Laura McVicker

Staff Reporter

Laura covers Courts and police.

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Judge John Wulle charged with conduct violations

A state judicial board has charged Clark County Superior Court Judge John Wulle with violating codes of conduct.

Washougal nurse may have taken explicit photos at hospital

The computer belonging to Bryan W. Corbitt reportedly held sexual images of two young boys that may have been taken at the hospital.

Fourth episode of "Vancouvria" debuts

The "Portlandia" spoof, "Vancouvria," already put a flag on it, so our love for gas-guzzling SUVs was bound to come next.

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For Britnee Kellogg, the show goes on after ‘Idol’

Vancouver singer says exposure, even if she was eliminated, may help her career

The morning after her tearful exit from “American Idol” was broadcast to the world, Vancouver resident Britnee Kellogg was back at work Friday at a local bank.

Battle Ground man pleads not guilty to harming infant son

Bail is reduced on reports of infant’s improvement

A Battle Ground father pleaded not guilty Friday to assaulting his five-month-old son, Carter, after the baby wouldn’t stop fussing.

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Alleged bank robber pleads not guilty to 15 charges

Question about his mental competence delayed arraignment

After a question over his mental competency delayed the case, a Vancouver man accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank and then turning a gun on a police officer in December was arraigned Thursday on 15 criminal charges.

Snow in forecast? For some, meteorologists predict

Some Clark County residents living in higher elevations may get a dusting tonight, forecasters predict. Temperatures are expected to drop in the lower 30s as a cold front moves in.

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Former Skamania auditor’s trial to move because of publicity

Because of the case’s high publicity, a judge has signed an order changing the venue of trial of a former Skamania County auditor accused of shredding public documents.

Alleged “Elmer Fudd” bandit pleads not guilty to robberies

The alleged “Elmer Fudd” bandit, known for wearing an earflap hat and hunting clothes during his heists, pleaded not guilty Friday to seven bank robberies in east Vancouver.

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Third time is charm for prosecutors against repeat defendant

Nathan Gadberry’s winning streak at trial ended Friday.After deliberating two hours following a four-day trial, a Clark County jury unanimously voted to convict the Yacolt man of one count of possession of methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to deliver.

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