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Letter: ‘We are in trouble!’
Hazel Dell resident Bob Zak voices concerns over the Clark County Sheriff’s Office staffing crisis, urging residents to engage with local officials to address the shortage.
Vancouver Fire extinguishes shop fire
The Vancouver Fire Department quickly responded to a shop fire near the Harmony Ridge neighborhood, bringing the blaze under control within 50 minutes.
High school basketball: Two area teams steal seeds; two more save their seasons
Four Southwest Washington basketball teams secured major wins in their state tournaments, with Camas and Seton Catholic advancing to the quarterfinals, while Woodland and Columbia River dominated i…
High school basketball: Clark County teams struggle in Friday’s state tournament openers
Clark County high school basketball teams struggled in Friday’s state tournament openers, with a 0-6 record. Nine teams take the court Saturday.
Discussions with the Sheriff, Part 1: Staff shortage is a crisis at Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Clark County Sheriff John Horch warns of a staffing crisis within the sheriff’s office, highlighting low deputy-to-resident ratios and the impact on emergency response times.
Washington court could rule legal fines for Tim Eyman were ‘excessive’
A Washington court will determine if legal fines imposed on Tim Eyman for campaign finance violations were excessive under state law.
Letter: WAGOP sues Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey over messy voter rolls
La Center resident Darlene Kulla shares her concerns over voter roll issues in Clark County and the WAGOP lawsuit against Auditor Greg Kimsey.
Clark County seeks volunteer residential park host for Lucia Falls Regional Park
Clark County is seeking a volunteer park host for Lucia Falls Regional Park to assist with maintenance and visitor safety.
Ridgefield Public Works Director Chuck Green to retire this summer
Ridgefield Public Works Director Chuck Green will retire in summer 2025 after leading major city infrastructure projects.
Battle Ground superintendent to retire; board of directors appoints successor
Battle Ground Superintendent Denny Waters will retire in 2025, with Deputy Superintendent Shelly Whitten set to succeed him.
Subject Patrick Wetzel arrested for violation of a protection order
Camas Police arrested Patrick Wetzel for violating a protection order after he was found hiding in a trash bin on the protected person’s property.
Victim loses $500K in gold coin scam in Clark County
Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a $500K gold coin scam targeting an elderly victim, warning the public to stay alert for financial fraud.