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From the Newsroom: Looking forward to Dec. 3

We’re getting ready for GivingTuesday, which is coming up on Dec. 3.
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Clark County courts grapple with statewide network systems outage

Clark County courts have been grappling with the impacts of an outage of statewide courts systems that have led to delays in some case filings, among other issues.
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Patrick Wetzel, 41, appears Friday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree burglary, second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, reckless endangerment, aiming/discharging a firearm and protection order violation. He&rsquo;s accused of violating a domestic violence no-contact order with his estranged wife and pointing a gun at law enforcement before a Clark County sheriff&rsquo;s deputy shot him Wednesday night in Camas.

Camas man, on a unicycle, pointed a gun at Clark County deputies before being shot, say court records

A man accused of violating a domestic violence no-contact order was riding a unicycle as law enforcement responded to his Camas house for reports of gunfire Wednesday night. He then…
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The Vancouver Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Oregon are seeking public&rsquo;s help on identifying individuals who may have been involved in homicide of Courtney Clinton. Her body was found Nov. 1 in her car in the 300 block of Blandford Drive.

Vancouver police ask for public’s help in homicide of woman found dead in her car

The Vancouver Police Department Major Crime Unit, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating anyone…

Business

A Target department store is in New York City on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

Season of sales in full swing as retailers like Target aim to woo weary consumers

The moment political ads disappeared, retailers overtook the airwaves with their pitch to the masses: Holiday shopping season is here.

Northwest

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Four areas where Trump’s policies and WA’s priorities could clash

In the runup to Election Day, Donald Trump had kind words for Washington state.

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Sports

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 Thousands of tiny winter steelhead are released Monday from an Oregon Fish and Wildlife truck for the start of their journey that begins in Carberry Creek above the Applegate Dam in Southern Oregon. 
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Hatchery winter steelhead program set to end on Washougal River

Anglers who like to fish for winter steelhead on the Washougal River may soon find the offerings depleted.

Politics

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago.

Who’s going to lead the Democratic Party after defeat? Why Wes Moore’s name is coming up

In certain political and national media circles, the idea that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore would one day run for president seemed rampant even before he…

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The Clark County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday served a search warrant at Patricia Jimerfield's Hazel Dell home, where she was found dead Oct. 8.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office serves search warrants in slaying of west Hazel Dell woman

Clark County sheriff’s detectives served search warrants Tuesday in connection with the slaying of a 78-year-old woman who was found dead last month in her…

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Health

This combination of images from video shows scenes from Nasonex television commercials broadcast in the U.S. in the 2000s.

New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions

Those ever-present TV drug ads showing patients hiking, biking or enjoying a day at the beach could soon have a different look: New rules require…

Life

In July 1913, professional cowgirl Lucille Mulhall rode in the Miller Brothers&rsquo; Oklahoma Ranch Wild West Show parade through Vancouver. Then, at two local shows, she outperformed the cowboys.

Clark County history: In July 1913, the Wild West came to Vancouver for one day only

Hollywood’s Wild West myth never fit Clark County. Setting aside Saturday night bar fights and a man stabbed to death in a saloon, our local…

Nation / World

Palestinian children who were brought to Lebanon from the Gaza Strip for treatment, play at a summer camp in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.

Children brought from Gaza to heal from war wounds become caught in another war, in Lebanon

When Zarifa Nawfal’s family arrived in Beirut for her wounded daughter’s surgery, one of the first things she wanted to do was go to the…

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Editorial Cartoons for Week of Nov. 11, 2024

In Our View: County, tribe tee up good golf-course solution

Jayne: Defeated Dems, look to Perez

Other Papers Say: Trump picks need scrutinizing

McManus: A guide for the worried

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