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Former legislative candidate John Ley pleads not guilty in voter fraud case; his lawyer says charges politically motivated

John Ley, The Columbian files (The Columbian files)

November 28, 2023, 5:32pm Clark County News

Former legislative candidate John Ley pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court to felony voter fraud charges related to his unsuccessful run for an 18th Legislative District seat in 2022. Read story

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Motorcyclist dies after high-speed collision in east Vancouver

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November 27, 2023, 4:51pm Clark County News

A 38-year-old man died Friday at a hospital after a high-speed collision between his motorcycle and a Ford Escort in east Vancouver. Read story

The Clark County Medical Examiner Office identified Joanna Speaks, 32, of Oregon, as the person found dead April 8 at an abandoned property in Ridgefield.

Portland police take over homicide case of woman found dead in Ridgefield

The Clark County Medical Examiner Office identified Joanna Speaks, 32, of Oregon, as the person found dead April 8 at an abandoned property in Ridgefield.

November 27, 2023, 4:42pm Clark County News

The Portland Police Bureau has taken control of a homicide investigation for a woman whose body was found in April at an abandoned property in Ridgefield. Read story

Jesse Peterson, left, walks with Charley, his 10-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, Nov. 15 in Ridgefield.

Paw & order: Dogs and even one cat on ‘paw-trol’ with Clark County Sheriff’s Office’s volunteer corps

Jesse Peterson, left, walks with Charley, his 10-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, Nov. 15 in Ridgefield.

November 23, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office’s newest volunteers look a little different from those who usually don the badge. To start, they have four legs, furry coats and a keen sense of hearing. Read story

Surveillance images of a woman the Vancouver Police Department said is suspected of shoplifting from a shopping mall. Officers were asking for the public&rsquo;s help identifying her.

Clark County retailers add security measures to combat rise in thefts — and they are starting to see success

Surveillance images of a woman the Vancouver Police Department said is suspected of shoplifting from a shopping mall. Officers were asking for the public&rsquo;s help identifying her.

November 18, 2023, 6:14am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Over the years, shoppers have had to adjust. Gone are the days when you could just walk into a store, grab a bottle of shampoo and check out. Read story

The suspect in a shooting at Portland International Airport was arrested late Tuesday.

Suspect in custody after shots fired at Portland airport; no injuries reported

The suspect in a shooting at Portland International Airport was arrested late Tuesday.

November 15, 2023, 7:07pm Clark County News Free

A Kennewick woman was arrested Tuesday night, accused of firing shots near a security checkpoint at Portland International Airport. Read story

Clark County is considering establishing a public defenders office rather than contracting with local attorneys to provide for indigent defense. At left, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Tony Golik appears in Clark County Superior court in 2022.

Clark County Council approves $3 million in ARPA funds to start public defenders office

Clark County is considering establishing a public defenders office rather than contracting with local attorneys to provide for indigent defense. At left, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Tony Golik appears in Clark County Superior court in 2022.

November 15, 2023, 6:07am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

After many starts and stops and years of input from attorneys and court and county officials, Clark County is getting a public defense office. Read story

Longview ‘Net Nanny’ sting leads to Vancouver man’s arrest on suspicion of attempted child rape

November 13, 2023, 2:40pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man was one of about a dozen people arrested during a recent undercover online child sex abuse sting in Longview. Read story

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Clark County sheriff’s deputies: Man arrested after false report of active shooter at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center prompted lockdown

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November 10, 2023, 5:11pm Clark County Health

Clark County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man they say texted a false report of an active shooter Friday at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, prompting a lockdown. Read story

Driver in crash that killed Woodland man cited in Oregon for careless driving

November 10, 2023, 2:32pm Clark County News

Portland police issued a traffic citation to the driver who rear-ended a 68-year-old Woodland man last month on Interstate 5. The Woodland man died in the crash. Read story