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Retrial set for driver who hit teen on side of B.G. road

An Amboy woman whose convictions were overturned in a 2013 car crash that seriously injured a Battle Ground teen was back in Clark County Superior Court on Tuesday to set a new trial date. A state...

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Teens accused of vandalism in Camas

Two teens accused of spray-painting graffiti on the personal property of 19 residents in Camas’ Prune Hill neighborhood, as well as on a stop sign, are facing felony malicious mischief allegations....

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Sen. Cleveland, Rep. Wylie endorse Alishia Topper for the 49th District

Voters in the 49th Legislative District will choose between two politically-aligned Democratic candidates this November for the Position 2 seat. But their district-running mates, also both Democrats,...

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Everybody Has a Story: Cat burglar bane of neighborhood

Yes, Ridgefield has its very own pint-sized thief, which just happens to be my cat, Wapato. What does he take, you may ask? Oh, lots of things, really. He brings me whatever he can find that he thinks...

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WSUV researchers develop much faster way to model aquatic vegetation

With half the world’s population — more than 3.5 billion people, according to an United Nations estimate — living less than 40 miles away from coastlines, scientists want to know how effectively...

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Wyoming man ID’d as Wal-Mart shooting suspect

Clark County sheriff’s deputies quickly detained a Wyoming man who they say opened fire inside the Hazel Dell Wal-Mart early Wednesday morning. No one was shot or injured during the incident. Law...

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Sheriff’s office detective on leave following misconduct allegations

A longtime major crimes detective with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office is on administrative leave following allegations of misconduct. Deputy Kevin Harper, who has worked as a detective for the...

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Woman robs Umpqua Bank on Fourth Plain

No one was hurt in a Wednesday afternoon robbery reported at an Umpqua Bank branch of Fourth Plain Boulevard, but the robber was still at-large. Vancouver police officers responded to a call from the...

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Ridgefield plans February bond measure to pay for new schools

RIDGEFIELD — The fastest growing city in the state is experiencing some growing pains in its schools. This year, all four of the Ridgefield School District’s schools are at least 130 students over...

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No one hurt when driver deposits car in KeyBank front window

A man accidentally drove his car through the front window of an east Vancouver KeyBank branch around 2:30 Wednesday afternoon. No one was hurt. Vancouver police officers were called to a non-injury...

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Convicted rapist faces federal child porn charges

A convicted child rapist who allegedly traded child pornography with people on Facebook is facing federal charges. An indictment was filed late last month against Ronald Rollings in U.S. District Court...

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Locally sourced lunch a hit

RIDGEFIELD — Wednesday’s lunch at Union Ridge Elementary School came with extra vegetables and a pop quiz, and the students were thrilled. In honor of Taste Washington Day, Union Ridge students were...

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Schools superintendent attends symposium

Vancouver Public Schools Superintendent Steve Webb attended the White House Symposium on the Future of Education Research and Development and Digital Learning on Wednesday. The symposium, hosted by the...

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Wal-Mart shooting suspect appears in court

A Wyoming man who allegedly opened fire inside the Hazel Dell Wal-Mart on Wednesday morning told authorities that he had taken “speed” a couple days prior and planned to kill himself but changed his...

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Teen cyclist in critical condition after SUV hits him

A 15-year-old Hudson’s Bay High School student was critically injured Thursday when he was struck by an SUV while riding his bicycle near East Mill Plain Boulevard and East Reserve Street. The...

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Razor clam digging to open next week at Copalis, Mocrocks

OLYMPIA — Razor clam digging begins Oct. 14 at Copalis and Mocrocks beaches, plus possibly at Twin Harbors. But Long Beach will remain closed because marine toxin tests show domoic acid levels exceed...

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Man accused in home-invasion robbery

A 22-year-old man allegedly involved in a Vancouver home-invasion robbery made a first appearance Thursday in Clark County Superior Court. Mason C. Campbell of Vancouver appeared on suspicion of...

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Suspect’s charges now include homicide due to victim’s death

The charges for a woman involved in an injury vehicle crash in late September now include vehicular homicide following the death of one of the crash’s victims. Vancouver’s Fontella Hooper, 30, faces a...

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Man sentenced in prostitution case

A Vancouver man said he was seeking vengeance against his wife when he met up with a teen for sex at a motel room. But his plan backfired when the girl and her friends robbed him at gunpoint instead....

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Blood bank urges donations for Hurricane Matthew

Bloodworks Northwest is urging local residents who want to help those impacted by Hurricane Matthew to roll up their sleeves and donate blood. Bloodworks Northwest responded Thursday to an urgent...

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