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Detectives investigating two shootings overnight in Vancouver

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August 9, 2017, 10:36am Clark County News

Detectives are following up on two shootings that were reported overnight in Vancouver. Read story

Above: Sheriff’s deputies Jeremy Koch, left, and Chris Luque lead 14-year-old Kenzie Brown, dressed in a full bomb suit, around a simulated crime scene to look for staged explosives. The Tuesday simulation was part of a full week of activities. Left: Deputies Chris Luque, left, and Jeremy Koch, right, help Jayden Pantier of Vancouver, 13, put on a bomb suit.

CSI Vancouver: Camp teaches teens to solve crimes

Above: Sheriff’s deputies Jeremy Koch, left, and Chris Luque lead 14-year-old Kenzie Brown, dressed in a full bomb suit, around a simulated crime scene to look for staged explosives. The Tuesday simulation was part of a full week of activities. Left: Deputies Chris Luque, left, and Jeremy Koch, right, help Jayden Pantier of Vancouver, 13, put on a bomb suit.

August 8, 2017, 7:39pm Clark County News

Weighed down by a 95-pound bomb squad suit, 13-year-old Jayden Pantier plodded through the courtyard of a Vancouver high school, his eyes scanning through the small window of the helmet. Read story

Fire official: Man caused motel blaze trying to refill lighter

August 8, 2017, 10:46am Clark County News

A man who suffered burns after a fire at a Hazel Dell motel in May was recently released from the hospital and told investigators he accidentally caused the blaze trying to refill a lighter. Read story

Police utilize extreme risk protection orders

August 6, 2017, 6:06am Clark County News

When police were called to a residence in Vancouver’s Maplewood neighborhood on June 12, they were familiar with the address — it’s one they had been called to at least five times in the past three days. Read story

A man on a WaveRunner rescued a person who was close to drowning in the Cowlitz River Tuesday evening.

Man on WaveRunner rescues man from Cowlitz River

A man on a WaveRunner rescued a person who was close to drowning in the Cowlitz River Tuesday evening.

August 2, 2017, 7:57am Clark County News

A man riding a WaveRunner saved a person who was close to drowning in the Cowlitz River on Tuesday evening. Read story

Gus looked up at his handler, Deputy Erik Dunham, as  Sheriff Chuck Atkins, right, conducted the ceremony to swear in Gus at the Clark County Sheriff's Office headquarters on Tuesday afternoon.

Sheriff’s office swears in two new police dogs

Gus looked up at his handler, Deputy Erik Dunham, as  Sheriff Chuck Atkins, right, conducted the ceremony to swear in Gus at the Clark County Sheriff's Office headquarters on Tuesday afternoon.

August 2, 2017, 6:00am Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office welcomed two new dogs to its ranks Tuesday in a swearing-in ceremony at the agency’s headquarters in downtown Vancouver. Read story

State highway 500 is blocked for investigation after a fatal crash Tuesday.

Woman killed in 4-vehicle crash on SR 500 in east Orchards

State highway 500 is blocked for investigation after a fatal crash Tuesday.

August 1, 2017, 11:11am Clark County News

A woman was killed in a four-vehicle crash in the east Orchards area this morning that law enforcement said was caused by a suspected intoxicated driver. Both lanes of the highway are closed in the area. Read story

Vancouver motorcyclist injured in crash dies

August 1, 2017, 10:27am Clark County News

A Vancouver man seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday in Camas died on Monday, police said. Read story

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Vancouver police: Woman slashes officer in face with knife

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August 1, 2017, 9:55am Clark County News

A Washougal woman faces an assault allegation after she reportedly slashed a Vancouver police officer in the face with a steak knife Monday night. Read story

Marina’s floating privy heavily damaged in fire

July 31, 2017, 9:16pm Clark County News

A floating outhouse was heavily damaged in a fire at a private marina on Southeast 139th Avenue early Saturday morning. Read story