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Vancouver Fire responds to car on fire in garage
Vancouver Fire crews quickly contained a garage fire sparked by a car, limiting damage to the home. One minor injury was reported.
Midnight Madness for In-N-Out Burger
Fans camped out overnight in Ridgefield as Washington’s first In-N-Out Burger opened, drawing crowds eager for the iconic fast-food experience.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigates bank robbery
Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery at a Vancouver US Bank where the suspect implied having a gun and fled on a bicycle.
CCSO responds to two separate fatal motor vehicle collisions
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to two separate fatal motor vehicle collisions last week in Vancouver, one involving a motorcycle and another a pedestrian.
Teen who drowned in Columbia River identified as Battle Ground resident
The Clark County Medical Examiner identified 16-year-old Anthony Tarnoski of Battle Ground as the teen who drowned in the Columbia River near Frenchman’s Bar last week.
As gun tests in criminal investigations surge, WA struggles to keep up
Washington State Patrol crime labs face a year-long backlog on firearms tests, with over 950 cases pending and delays of up to 18 months in criminal investigations.
Opinion: ‘Ideas for future solutions should not be vetted through the lens of what Oregon leaders will or will not approve’
Ken Vance argues Washington must pursue transportation solutions like an East County Bridge without relying on Oregon’s approval, urging state leaders to push harder.
Camas bans camping on public property
The Camas City Council unanimously approved an ordinance banning camping on public property, following a Supreme Court ruling that allows such laws. Police stress the focus is on ending illegal act…
Trump wants states to feed voter info into powerful citizenship data program
The Trump administration is expanding the SAVE program to check voter rolls for noncitizens, sparking GOP support and Democratic concerns over privacy and data use.
WA AG Nick Brown threatened with suspension of license to practice law
Attorney General Nick Brown faced a threat of interim suspension from the WSBA after delays in responding to an ethics complaint tied to Perkins Coie contracts and an amicus brief.
Opinion: Politics won’t help the planet — just ask Jay Inslee
Todd Myers argues former Gov. Jay Inslee prioritized politics over results, noting Washington’s climate policies failed to cut emissions despite bold promises.
Letter: ‘Every deaf child deserves the right to life, bodily autonomy, language fluency, and to be recognized as a whole person’
Vancouver’s David E. Poland urges legislators to support ASL programs at Washington School for the Deaf, arguing every deaf child deserves language fluency and dignity.