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Vancouver police officer fatally shoots man after standoff in Walnut Grove area

A Vancouver police officer fatally shot a man about 2:30 a.m. this morning after an hourslong standoff in a neighborhood in the Walnut Grove area. Throughout the incident, the suspect was actively shooting at police with a high-powered rifle, according to a statement from the Vancouver Police Department. One of… right arrow icon white
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The East All Stars and the West All Stars line up on the line of scrimmage during the Freedom Bowl Classic at McKenzie Stadium in 2019.

Many memories on 50th anniversary of first high school football game at McKenzie Stadium

Coaches, current and former, share their favorite recollections over the past half century
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During an August forest walk through the Dabbler timberland, residents and volunteers hold up a sign calling for its preservation. A planned timber harvest is on the state Board of Natural Resource November agenda.

Yacolt Burn timber sale opposed by neighbors gets a short delay

A planned timber sale on Department of Natural Resources forestland in northeast Clark County that is opposed by neighbors has been postponed — but only for a few months.
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Morning sun illuminates a sign on a building at Clark College in January 2022.

Clark College, Vancouver police looking for man who touched female staff member

Clark College is looking for a man who followed a student off a bus, made “uncomfortable” comments toward the student and later may have touched a female staff member on…
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Woodland boat captain killed in accident on the Columbia River near White Salmon River

A Woodland man is missing and presumed dead after a boating accident on the Columbia River near Hood River, Ore.
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The last oompah: Northwood Public House celebrates Oktoberfest one more time

Blue and white streamers sweep from the lofty rafters at Northwood Public House & Brewery in Battle Ground. A whimsical wood cuckoo clock hangs above…

Clark County

Clark County sheriff&rsquo;s detectives recovered 11 stolen vehicles in Vancouver while breaking up a theft ring that resulted in five arrests.

Clark County sheriff’s office recovers cars worth $700,000 in connection with theft ringUpdated 15 hours ago

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people — including one juvenile — on suspicion of a total of 23 felony charges in connection with…

Business

A sign notifies drivers that a surface parking lot near the new parking garage is closed at the Waterfront Vancouver. Some are having difficulty adjusting to the new parking garage and parking situation at the waterfront.

Workers, visitors grouse about long lines, high costs at The Waterfront Vancouver parking garageSubscriber ExclusiveUpdated 15 hours ago

The surface parking lots at The Waterfront Vancouver closed with the opening of the new parking garage. And waterfront workers and fans are not happy.

Northwest

Candidates for Washington attorney general Nick Brown, left, and Pete Serrano (Provided photos)

Gun control, abortion take center stage in race for Washington’s next attorney general

For the first time in 12 years, Washington will have a new attorney general.

League of Women Voters issues revised candidate forum scheduleUpdated 10 hours ago

Section of highway to Multnomah Falls to close starting Tuesday

Yacolt Burn timber sale opposed by neighbors gets a short delayUpdated 12 hours ago

Clark College, Vancouver police looking for man who touched female staff memberFree

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Stock market today: Dow sets a record as Wall Street drifts to the finish of another winning weekUpdated 12 hours ago

Trump launches a new business venture during his campaign: $100,000 watches

OpenAI looks to shift away from nonprofit roots and convert itself to for-profit company

Trump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work?

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Three shipyards show interest in building an electric ferry, but only one is in state

Titan implosion hearing paints a picture of reckless greed and explorer passion

Asylum seekers who’d been living in King County tent camp now housed at Tacoma hotel

Washington pear harvest worst in decades

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Sports

La Center junior Gaven Emerson (2) crashes into King’s Way sophomore Owen Paulsen as Paulsen throws the ball Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, during La Center’s 34-0 win against King’s Way at King’s Way Christian School.

La Center’s defense leads the way in 34-0 win over King’s Way Christian

Wildcats only led 7-0 at halftime

Politics

This combination of images shows Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, at left in Erie, Pa., Aug. 28, 2024, and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaking at the DNC in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago.

How to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio are meeting Tuesday for their first and only scheduled vice presidential debate.

Editor's Choice

Veterinary staff at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington examine a 6-month-old dog at the shelter in 2018. The county is facing significant increases to its contracts rates for Humane Society services.

Humane Society for Southwest Washington says costs are up, asks for per animal increase from Clark CountyUpdated 10 hours ago

Services provided to Clark County by the Humane Society for Southwest Washington will soon cost more. A lot more.

Jake Davidson, Chase McGee have career-nights in Camas’ 48-14 winUpdated 1 hour ago

Ridgefield football rolls to 49-0 win over Hudson’s Bay to move to 4-0video iconUpdated 53 mins ago

West Linn blitzes Skyview for 45-0 win in Jon Eagle’s coaching return to Clark CountyUpdated 1 hour ago

Mountain View’s rally falls short in 20-18 loss to Mountainside

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League of Women Voters issues revised candidate forum scheduleUpdated 10 hours ago

Wrapping up mission, US troops will leave some longstanding bases in Iraq under new deal

Iranian operatives charged in the U.S. with hacking Donald Trump’s presidential campaign

Trump and Zelenskyy meet in New York amid rising questions about US support for Ukraine

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Clark County sheriff’s office recovers cars worth $700,000 in connection with theft ringUpdated 15 hours ago

Workers, visitors grouse about long lines, high costs at The Waterfront Vancouver parking garageSubscriber ExclusiveUpdated 15 hours ago

Police say boy, 11, brandished gun at Camas middle school football game; owner of guns arrestedUpdated 15 hours ago

Officials still have no idea what that odor was in Southwest WashingtonUpdated 10 hours ago

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Health

Clark County Public Health Director Dr. Alan Melnick, pictured here in 2020, says lead is a “silent poison. Public Health’s hazard assessment program works in partnership with health providers to identify lead exposure cases.

Clark County Public Health presentation discusses the dangers and health effects of leadUpdated 1 day ago

The Clark County Board of Health wants to eventually increase lead testing across the county, especially within low-income communities.

Life

FILE - British actress Dame Maggie Smith poses in London on Dec. 16, 2015. Smith, who won an Oscar for &ldquo;The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie&rdquo; in 1969 and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in &ldquo;Downton Abbey,&rdquo; has died at 89.

Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89Updated 16 hours ago

Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for the 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and gained new fans in…

Nation / World

Smoke rises from Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, seen from Baabda, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.

Israel says it struck Hezbollah’s headquarters in huge explosion that killed at least 2 people

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says the Israeli leader is cutting short a visit to the U.S. and returning home.

Cyberattacks hit the health industry

US health authorities need to play a larger role in cannabis policy, a new report says

FCC to vote to require 988 calls be routed to local call centers

US suicides held steady in 2023 — at a very high level

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The last oompah: Northwood Public House celebrates Oktoberfest one more time

Don Johnson recalls ‘Miami Vice’ days

New on DVD: Return to ‘The Gilded Age’

Clark County health inspections, Sept. 16-21

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Missing students’ families still demand justice

Smaller nations call out larger ones on use of fossil fuels

How to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance

Iranian operatives charged in the U.S. with hacking Donald Trump’s presidential campaign

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Editorial cartoons for week of Sept. 23Updated 10 hours ago

In Our View: Erickson best for public utilities commissioner

Abcarian: Phone bans a great first step

In Our View: Stonier’s experience an asset in Legislature

Yglesias: Harris’ tax plan is unknowable

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