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Morning Press: Hudson’s Bay teen; Cowlitz deputy’s funeral; Cowlitz Crossing opens

By Amy Libby, Columbian Web Editor
Published: April 27, 2019, 6:02am

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In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories of the week:

Family of Hudson’s Bay teen who died of cancer raises money in his honor

Michael Little looked a bit awkward as he took to the stage at last year’s Mr. Hudson’s Bay. He shifted his weight back and forth, hands in his pockets. He giggled at times, and stumbled over his words.

In other words, he was a teenage boy.

Slain Cowlitz deputy honored by community

Cowlitz County sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot was remembered Wednesday as an extraordinary young man who was destined for greatness in a profession he had dreamed of joining since childhood.

The funeral for Deputy Justin DeRosier, 29, was packed with several thousand mourners, including hundreds of law enforcement officers who traveled from around the Pacific Northwest to honor him.

Police search for woman suspected in multiple thefts

Police are searching for a woman suspected of committing a theft at a day care center, passing forged checks and making fraudulent bank withdrawals.

The theft at the day care center occurred during a drop off on April 9 in the West Linn, Ore., area, according to the West Linn Police Department. Police say they want to speak with a woman who was seen using stolen identification to pass forged checks in Vancouver and Happy Valley, Ore.

Jennifer Snider chosen as Clark County judge

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Jennifer Snider to replace retiring Clark County Superior Court Judge James Rulli, his office announced Tuesday.

Snider, 48, of Vancouver has served as a full-time Clark County Superior Court commissioner since August 2013.

Cowlitz Crossing gas station, convenience store opens near ilani

COWLITZ INDIAN RESERVATION — ilani staff, Cowlitz Indian Tribe leaders, first responders and officials from nearby cities gathered Monday for the opening of Cowlitz Crossing, the new gas station and convenience store near the casino resort on the Cowlitz reservation.

The Cowlitz Drum Group welcomed guests with a performance of traditional songs, and Cowlitz Tribal Council Vice Chairman Phil Harju and ilani President Kara Fox-LaRose spoke to the crowd of about 150 guests, which included Mohegan Gaming chief operating officer Michael Silberling and Cowlitz tribe member David Barnett, who purchased the first part of the land that would become the reservation.

 

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