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Columbian Breaking News Reporter

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Vancouver man suspected in Hazel Dell crashes

A close-up photo of police lights by night

March 3, 2021, 6:49pm Clark County News

previously the victim of a hit-and-run crash that cost him the lower half of his left leg — is suspected in a series of crashes Monday night in Hazel Dell, in which he allegedly tried to flee. Read story

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Bail set at $100K for man accused in Vancouver carjacking of FedEx van

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March 3, 2021, 5:57pm Clark County News

A man who’s accused of carjacking a FedEx van, prompting a police pursuit, faces an allegation of first-degree robbery. Read story

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Suspected jewelry thief chased, held at gunpoint by witness in Vancouver

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March 3, 2021, 12:01pm Clark County News

An alleged jewelry thief was held at gunpoint by a witness who initially chased the man, became cornered and felt compelled to draw his weapon. Read story

The Clark County Courthouse.

Man faces attempted murder charge

The Clark County Courthouse.

March 1, 2021, 6:12pm Clark County News

A 23-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge for an alleged drive-by shooting Thursday night at an apartment complex in Vancouver’s Fircrest neighborhood. Read story

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Transient man faces murder charge in death of Carson resident

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March 1, 2021, 4:37pm Clark County News

A 45-year-old transient man faces a charge of second-degree murder stemming from an assault on a Carson man, according to the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office.  Read story

The Battle Ground Police Department is pictured on Oct. 1, 2020.

Man faces assault allegation after standoff with Battle Ground police

The Battle Ground Police Department is pictured on Oct. 1, 2020.

March 1, 2021, 4:35pm Clark County News

A 32-year-old man was taken into custody Sunday night after a three-hour standoff with Battle Ground police officers. Read story

Law enforcement officials from multiple agencies converge at the parking lot of a Hazel Dell US Bank branch on Oct.

A closer look at civilian oversight of law enforcement in Clark County

Law enforcement officials from multiple agencies converge at the parking lot of a Hazel Dell US Bank branch on Oct.

February 28, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

Volunteers on team to review fatal police shootings have ties to law enforcement, public safety communities Read story

Ed Hamilton Rosales is president of the Southwest Washington Council for the League of United Latin American Citizens.

Communities of color in Clark County say citizen members of IIT change little

Ed Hamilton Rosales is president of the Southwest Washington Council for the League of United Latin American Citizens.

February 28, 2021, 6:00am Clark County News

Representatives of communities of color in Clark County said the non-law enforcement members of the Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team do not go far enough in increasing the transparency following police shootings, or in reversing systemic racism. Read story

Volunteer Raechal Burke reaches to pick up a piece of trash on Saturday at Marine Park. Vancouver&#039;s Water Resources Education Center hosted eight masked volunteers in a spring cleanup of the park and its beach.

Volunteers pitch in for spring cleanup in Vancouver

Volunteer Raechal Burke reaches to pick up a piece of trash on Saturday at Marine Park. Vancouver&#039;s Water Resources Education Center hosted eight masked volunteers in a spring cleanup of the park and its beach.

February 27, 2021, 7:24pm Clark County News

A small group of Clark County residents met Saturday morning to pick up trash on Marine Park beach, kicking off spring cleanup efforts in the city. Read story

Police at the scene of the fatal shooting of William Abbe on Fourth Plain Boulevard and Stapleton Road on April 28, 2020.

Report finds Clark County law enforcement did not fully comply in 2 death probes

Police at the scene of the fatal shooting of William Abbe on Fourth Plain Boulevard and Stapleton Road on April 28, 2020.

February 26, 2021, 6:00pm Clark County News

The Washington Attorney General’s Office has found that Clark County law enforcement failed to fully comply with legal requirements during two police shooting investigations. Read story