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James L. Rummell, 49, appears Monday in Clark County District Court on suspicion of making a false statement to a public servant. A prosecutor said more charges against Rummell are likely because he's accused of hiring a man to kill his wife.

Husband’s friend arrested in Oregon, facing murder charge in Hockinson woman’s fatal shooting

James L. Rummell, 49, appears Monday in Clark County District Court on suspicion of making a false statement to a public servant. A prosecutor said more charges against Rummell are likely because he's accused of hiring a man to kill his wife.

March 25, 2024, 3:10pm Clark County News

Authorities arrested a man they say fatally shot a woman Saturday in her Hockinson home, as well as the woman’s husband, who’s being investigated for an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Read story

A screenshot from a Clark County sheriff's deputy body-worn camera in a shooting on Feb. 20 that left one man dead.

Affidavits: Brush Prairie man fatally shot by Clark County sheriff’s deputies after sexual assault

A screenshot from a Clark County sheriff's deputy body-worn camera in a shooting on Feb. 20 that left one man dead.

March 23, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

The Brush Prairie man fatally shot by Clark County sheriff’s deputies Feb. 20 had allegedly sexually assaulted a distant relative while armed with a gun over the course of hours, court records state. Read story

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Vancouver man sentenced to seven years in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking

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March 21, 2024, 6:05pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man was sentenced Thursday to seven years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and for his role in the armed robbery of a 14-year-old Vancouver boy. Read story

Evergreen High School sophomore Rue Rollins, 16, from left, helps build a ramp Thursday morning under the helpful eye on Trillium Allison of The Home Depot while joined by classmates Domonick Good, 15, and Juan Abundiz Piz, 14. The volunteers helped students with their building skills in hopes of encouraging them to pursue trade careers.

Evergreen students get some constructive advice from the Home Depot Foundation volunteers

Evergreen High School sophomore Rue Rollins, 16, from left, helps build a ramp Thursday morning under the helpful eye on Trillium Allison of The Home Depot while joined by classmates Domonick Good, 15, and Juan Abundiz Piz, 14. The volunteers helped students with their building skills in hopes of encouraging them to pursue trade careers.

March 21, 2024, 3:32pm Clark County News

Evergreen High School’s track and field team will soon get new equipment, built by students in the school’s Geometry in Construction program — with help of volunteers from the Home Depot Foundation. Read story

Dennis Flynn, Battle Ground&rsquo;s new police chief, poses with members of the department after taking his oath of office Monday night.

New Battle Ground police chief sworn in: ‘My job is to make sure that Battle Ground stays the safest place’

Dennis Flynn, Battle Ground&rsquo;s new police chief, poses with members of the department after taking his oath of office Monday night.

March 19, 2024, 1:12pm Clark County News

The Battle Ground City Council chambers were packed for Monday night’s meeting as attendees witnessed the new police chief being sworn in. Read story

Jonathan O. Betts, 32, appears Friday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of attempted second-degree domestic violence murder and unlawful imprisonment. He&rsquo;s accused of stabbing his girlfriend multiple times, including in the head.

Vancouver man accused of stabbing girlfriend, including in the head, appears in court

Jonathan O. Betts, 32, appears Friday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of attempted second-degree domestic violence murder and unlawful imprisonment. He&rsquo;s accused of stabbing his girlfriend multiple times, including in the head.

March 18, 2024, 3:23pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man is accused of stabbing his girlfriend multiple times, including in the head, with a kitchen knife Thursday at their east Vancouver apartment. Read story

Clark County sheriff&rsquo;s Sgt. Greg Agar takes a break Thursday while on patrol at Hazel Dell Community Park. Agar was awarded recently for multiple instances of risking his own safety on the job and going above and beyond to help county citizens, even when it wasn&rsquo;t part of his job.

‘Heart in the right place’: Clark County Sheriff’s sergeant wins honors for service, going beyond to help the community

Clark County sheriff&rsquo;s Sgt. Greg Agar takes a break Thursday while on patrol at Hazel Dell Community Park. Agar was awarded recently for multiple instances of risking his own safety on the job and going above and beyond to help county citizens, even when it wasn&rsquo;t part of his job.

March 18, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News

Clark County sheriff’s Sgt. Greg Agar has a unique way of coping with stress: by giving back to those whose suffering he encounters on the job. Read story

Clark County is considering establishing a public defenders office rather than contracting with local attorneys to provide for indigent defense. At left, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Tony Golik appears in Clark County Superior court in 2022.

Change in indigent defense caseloads could force counties to hire many more attorneys

Clark County is considering establishing a public defenders office rather than contracting with local attorneys to provide for indigent defense. At left, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Tony Golik appears in Clark County Superior court in 2022.

March 16, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

Clark County indigent defense attorneys are bracing for a big change in how they do their jobs after the Washington State Bar Association approved limits that would slash their caseloads by more than two-thirds. Read story

Camas man hit, killed by train is identified

March 15, 2024, 6:02am News

The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the 68-year-old Camas man who was fatally struck by a train Tuesday near downtown Camas. Read story

St. Patrick’s Day weekend will see increased DUI patrols throughout Clark County

March 15, 2024, 5:56am Clark County News

Local law enforcement agencies will be increasing DUI patrols for St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Read story