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Federal judge dismisses racial discrimination suit filed by Black former fire recruit against Clark County Fire District 6

January 10, 2025, 5:50pm Clark County News

A federal judge has dismissed a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a Black former fire recruit against Clark County Fire District 6. Read story

Clark County couple fined $20,000 for violating federal law, altering pollution systems on more than 350 trucks

November 5, 2024, 3:57pm Business

The owners of two Clark County automotive businesses were sentenced Monday to home confinement for violations of the federal Clean Air Act for tampering with emission monitoring systems in more… Read story

Video footage caught Benjamin J. Silva of Yacolt forcefully pushing past police lines at the tunnel entrance of the Capitol building’s Lower West Terrace, and placing one hand against an officer’s riot shield, according to a federal affidavit.

Yacolt man sentenced to 4 months in prison for involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Video footage caught Benjamin J. Silva of Yacolt forcefully pushing past police lines at the tunnel entrance of the Capitol building’s Lower West Terrace, and placing one hand against an officer’s riot shield, according to a federal affidavit.

September 17, 2024, 5:08pm Clark County News

A Yacolt man was sentenced Tuesday to four months in federal prison for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol and disruption of a joint session of Congress convened to confirm the 2020 presidential election results. Read story

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Ridgefield man connected to white supremacists gets 13 years in federal prison for drug, gun crimes

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September 16, 2024, 10:51am Clark County News

A Ridgefield man was sentenced Friday to 13 years in federal prison for drug and gun crimes in connection with a white supremacist prison gang. Read story

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9th U.S. Circuit Court denies Clark County’s attempt to dismiss wrongful death suit in Kevin Peterson Jr. shooting

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July 17, 2024, 3:14pm Clark County News

The U.S. Court of Appeals denied Clark County’s attempt to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Kevin Peterson Jr., a 21-year-old Black man who was shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies during a drug sting in October 2020. Read story

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Vancouver man facing federal drug charges in overdose death of 60-year-old

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June 27, 2024, 2:13pm Clark County News

A 26-year-old Vancouver man was arrested Tuesday on federal charges of fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution. Read story

Leda Health offers an at-home rape kit.

Health care company sues WA over ban on at-home sexual assault evidence kits

Leda Health offers an at-home rape kit.

June 26, 2024, 7:47am Courts & Crime

A company that produces over-the-counter sexual assault evidence kits is suing to overturn a Washington law that prohibits the sale or advertising of products like theirs. Read story

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Vancouver man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking; authorities say his fentanyl was linked to a Clark County overdose death

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June 17, 2024, 2:24pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man whose fentanyl was linked to a fatal overdose was sentenced Friday to 10 years in federal prison for drug distribution and firearms crimes. Read story

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La Center woman who co-owns businesses in Ridgefield, Woodland convicted of 11 felony counts of violating the Clean Air Act

U.S. District courthouse in Tacoma, formerly Union Station.

May 24, 2024, 1:01pm Clark County News

The co-owner of two Clark County automotive businesses was convicted Thursday of conspiracy and 11 felony counts of violating the federal Clean Air Act, according to a statement from the United States Department of Justice. Read story

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Vancouver men indicted on federal drug trafficking charges

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April 18, 2024, 1:25pm Clark County News

Two Vancouver men were indicted Wednesday on federal charges of drug trafficking, conspiracy and illegal weapons possession, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Western Washington. Read story