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Camara Banfield takes the oath of office for Clark County Superior Court Judge during her investiture ceremony on Friday at the Clark County Courthouse in Vancouver. Banfield is the first woman of color to work as a Superior Court Judge locally.

Banfield sworn in as Clark County Superior Court judge

Camara Banfield takes the oath of office for Clark County Superior Court Judge during her investiture ceremony on Friday at the Clark County Courthouse in Vancouver. Banfield is the first woman of color to work as a Superior Court Judge locally.

February 5, 2021, 6:34pm Clark County News

Camara Banfield was sworn in Friday as Clark County Superior Court’s newest judge, a first for a woman of color in Clark County. Read story

The interior of the Clark County Jail.

COVID-19 cases dip among Clark County jail inmates

The interior of the Clark County Jail.

February 4, 2021, 4:46pm Clark County News

The Clark County Jail has managed to reduce the number of positive COVID-19 cases among its inmates, following a late-fall outbreak at the facility. Read story

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Bus crash shuts down Evergreen in downtown Vancouver

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February 4, 2021, 12:52pm Clark County News

Police, firefighters and an ambulance were dispatched shortly after noon to 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., for a report of a wreck. Read story

Clark County Law Library extends access to database

February 4, 2021, 5:58am Clark County News

The Clark County Law Library is extending residents' access to a remote, self-help legal database through Jan. 31, 2022. Read story

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Resident found dead in house fire in Northeast Hazel Dell

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February 3, 2021, 1:51pm Clark County News

Emergency responders dispatched to a house fire early Wednesday morning in Northeast Hazel Dell discovered a person dead inside the home. Read story

Police were deployed in  downtown Vancouver on Tuesday morning after a fugitive escaped from custody.

Police locate escapee in downtown Vancouver

Police were deployed in  downtown Vancouver on Tuesday morning after a fugitive escaped from custody.

February 2, 2021, 10:50am Clark County News

Vancouver police said a fugitive that had escaped custody near the jail in downtown Vancouver has been located and is in custody.  Read story

The Clark County Courthouse.

Man who fired gun in neighbor’s direction sentenced to 29 days on work crew

The Clark County Courthouse.

February 1, 2021, 6:24pm Clark County News

A 40-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 29 days on a work crew for discharging a firearm in the direction of his Orchards area neighbor in March. Read story

The Clark County Courthouse.

Couple accused of breaking into Battle Ground home

The Clark County Courthouse.

February 1, 2021, 6:21pm Clark County News

A Longview man is accused of breaking into a home, with a family member of the owners, and stealing a safe containing about $72,000 in cash and other items. Read story

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Two hurt in three-car crash on Interstate 5 in Salmon Creek

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February 1, 2021, 12:25pm Clark County News

Two people were injured Sunday in a three-car crash on the shoulder of Interstate 5 in Salmon Creek, according to the Washington State Patrol. Read story

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Vancouver man accused of setting fire in room at Salmon Creek hotel

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January 28, 2021, 6:01pm Clark County News

A 53-year-old Vancouver man is facing a first-degree arson charge for allegedly setting fire inside of a room at a Salmon Creek hotel. Read story