Man struck by motorist In Hazel Dell in satisfactory condition
A 33-year-old man was in satisfactory condition Monday with injuries suffered after being hit by a car Thursday in Hazel Dell.
Overturned tanker truck snarls I-205 bridge
An overturned tanker truck on Monday jammed early morning traffic on the Glenn Jackson Bridge south.
Carving out a niche
Ridgefield couple's 50-acre property — filled with historic structures, scenes of dancing bears and frolicking schoolkids carved from wood — catches the attention of passers-by
RIDGEFIELD — David and Carol Zylstra didn't plan on making their 50-acre property near the Tri-Mountain Golf Course into a community destination. It just happened.
Local law enforcement waits for guidance on pot
Local police agencies say they're waiting for the federal government, city attorneys and the Clark County Prosecutor's Office to weigh in on Initiative 502 before deciding how to proceed with enforcing new rules for recreational marijuana use.
Police: Four teens started fire in abandoned Battle Ground building
Four teens are suspected of starting a fire at an abandoned nursing home earlier this month in Battle Ground, according to the Battle Ground Police Department.
SWAT investigates reports of armed man near Ridgefield
The Southwest Washington Regional SWAT team responded to the Ridgefield area Thursday night after hearing reports of an armed man suspected of being a threat to others. After arriving on scene, deputies determined the man wasn't a threat and canceled the response.
Pedestrian hit by car is in serious condition
A 33-year-old pedestrian was in serious condition Thursday after being hit by a car Wednesday night in Hazel Dell.
Two arrested after drug task force raids Minnehaha home
The Clark-Vancouver Regional Drug Task Force arrested two while serving a search warrant at a Minnehaha area home Thursday morning.
Teen sent to hospital after crashing car into tree near Ridgefield
A 17-year-old boy was sent to the hospital Tuesday morning after his car went off the road and ran into a tree in Ridgefield.
UPDATE: Officials processing ballots
Dozens of elections officials midday today were inspecting and collecting ballots in preparation for votes to be counted later in the day.
Vancouver woman fatally shot by police in Utah
Officials would not say if she was armed, fired at detectives
A 21-year-old Vancouver woman was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting south of Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday.
Two sent to hospital after Brush Prairie rollover
Sheriff's deputies and firefighters responded to a reported rollover crash near the Brush Prairie Winco Monday morning.
Man rescued from Columbia River, sent to hospital
A man was sent to a local hospital Monday morning after spending 30 minutes in the Columbia River near the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay.
Vancouver couple accused of selling counterfeit air bags, stolen retail items
A Vancouver couple accused of selling thousands of dollars worth of items stolen from retail stores may also be under investigation for selling counterfeit air bags.
Former House candidate sentenced to work crew
20 year old pleaded guilty to charges related to his role in crime ring
A 20-year-old former candidate for the state Legislature on Thursday was sentenced to 45 days on work release for his role in an organized crime ring.
Fire station gets early start on coat drive
Firefighters want your help to keep Clark County's needy warm this winter.
Police seek information on car thefts, offer $1K reward
Crime Stoppers of Oregon and the Vancouver Police Deapartment are asking for the public's help in arresting a car thief who see a white Ford Fusion to steal other cars.
Two dogs, one cat died in Sunday fire in Hazel Dell
At least two dogs and one cat died in a Hazel Dell house fire early Sunday, according to Clark County Fire District 6.
Police arrest man suspected of drug trafficking
The Clark-Vancouver Regional Drug Task Force on Monday arrested a man suspected of trafficking large amounts of methamphetamine and cocaine into Clark County.
Girl out of hospital after being hit by bus
A 15-year-old girl was sent to the hospital Tuesday morning after she was hit by a mini school bus in Battle Ground, officials said.
Teen accused of entering apartment, assaulting occupants
A 16-year-old was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly breaking into a Minnehaha area apartment and assaulting two people inside, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Violent crime dips in Vancouver
Murders, however, jumped from 0 in 2010 to 9 in 2011
Reported rapes and aggravated assaults were down in Vancouver in 2011, while murder was up dramatically and robberies and burglaries also increased, according to data released by the FBI on Monday.
Police: Washington Park homicide victim had ties to Vancouver
A homicide victim found in Portland’s Washington Park in June was identified as a 15-year-old who was visiting family in Vancouver, Portland police said Monday.
Vancouver police seek burglary suspect
Vancouver police were looking for a man around noon on Monday who allegedly attempted to break into an apartment near Fircrest Elementary School.
Man, 41, found dead by SWAT officers identified
A man found dead Saturday evening after a six-hour SWAT call was identified by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office on Monday as Doug Anthony Stuart, 41, of Vancouver.
Early morning wreck on freeway injures two women
A pair of non-injury crashes on west state Highway 14 slowed the Monday morning commute.
Off Beat: Local pets, fires they cause go national in wire-service story
What do cat urine and hungry dogs have in common?
Woman sent to hospital after Highway 500 crash
A 21-year-old was cited for following to close after slamming in the back of another car on state Highway 500 Friday morning, Washington State Patrol said.
Mayor's prayer breakfast attracts faithful crowd
Shared Hope International spotlighted at yearly event
Nearly 900 gather for the Clark County Mayors' and Civic Leaders' 11th Annual Prayer Breakfast.
Man arrested in connection with burglaries, theft of firearms
Police have arrested a man in connection with several burglaries, many involving theft of firearms, according to court documents.
Bear spotted in Washougal neighborhood
A resident reported seeing a black bear on the 1900 block of 42nd Court in Washougal late Wednesday.
Hazel Dell homicide suspects plead not guilty
Two Vancouver men accused of first-degree murder in connection with the Oct. 1 killing of Matthew Clark pleaded not guilty in court Thursday.
Police investigating gang-related stabbing
Vancouver police are investigating a Wednesday night gang-related stabbing and assault.
Hit-and-run accident reported at 25th and Main
Suspect may have been fleeing state patrol
A husband and wife were arrested in downtown Vancouver at midday Wednesday after the driver allegedly ran from a hit-and-run crash at 25th and Main streets and was found by bystanders.
Police looking for car connected to auto prowls
A white Ford Fusion that rammed a Vancouver police car and led officers on a chase Tuesday night is believed to be connected to multiple vehicle prowls, police said Wednesday.
Drivers in Camas crash named
Camas police on Tuesday identified two drivers involved in a rear-end crash Monday evening.
English bulldog theft suspect appears in court
A man allegedly stole a bulldog puppy at gunpoint at Clackamas Town Center on Friday before giving the dog to his live-in ex-girlfriend's daughter in Vancouver, according to court documents.
Organized retail crime: Local criminals on a shopping spree
Supermarkets attempt to fight growing scourge of organized retail crime
“John” had Alli diet pills that he needed to sell. He met a 34-year-old Vancouver man on May 22 and told him that he lifted the pills from a Rite Aid store and was chased out by security. The buyer paid and told him he wanted more.
More recycle bin fires set in east Clark County
Washougal blazes follow similar incidents Thursday in Camas
Reports of overnight recycle bin fires in east Clark County increased Friday.
Police arrest suspects in Battle Ground Craigslist robbery
Battle Ground and Vancouver police arrested three this week in connection with an Oct. 7 robbery in the parking lot of Maple Grove School.
Night arsons burn bins in Camas and Washougal
Washougal police are asking for the public’s help in an investigation of several overnight arsons near Washougal High School.
SWAT team serves search warrant in Hazel Dell
Staging area is at JM Plaza
Southwest Washington Regional SWAT Team officers served a search warrant Wednesday in Hazel Dell in connection with an Oct. 1 homicide.
UPDATE: Jogger struck by car, sent to hospital
A woman was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in the Walnut Grove area on Monday afternoon.
Two sent to hospital after crash near Battle Ground
A head-on crash near Battle Ground sent two women to the hospital for a precautionary check Monday morning.
Car break-ins spike in Vancouver
Police warn against leaving valuables in automobile
Thieves recently made off with Dana Dean's purse in less time than it took the woman to grab a cup of joe.
Three morning crashes remind drivers to slow down
Three Friday-morning crashes serve as a good reminder to be careful driving in the rain, Washington State Patrol said.
UPDATE: Fire destroys Sikh temple
An early-morning fire destroyed the Guru Ramdass Sikh Community's temple in east Vancouver, before it was even open for worship.
UPDATE: Inmate expected to make full recovery after suicide attempt
A inmate reportedly attempted to commit suicide at the Clark County Jail Thursday morning.
Hazel Dell homicide investigation still under way
Detectives are continuing their investigation into the death of Matthew M. Clark, 43.
Fire destroys house in Skamania County
An early-morning fire destroyed a house Tuesday near the upper Washougal River in Skamania County, according to the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office.
