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Judge Gregory Gonzales presides over a nearly empty courtroom while joined by attorney Jeff Sowder during first appearances in Clark County Superior Court on Tuesday morning. Gonzales was able to see and talk to the defendants through live video from the jail, a precaution being employed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clark County Jail releases nearly 200 inmates due to COVID-19

Judge Gregory Gonzales presides over a nearly empty courtroom while joined by attorney Jeff Sowder during first appearances in Clark County Superior Court on Tuesday morning. Gonzales was able to see and talk to the defendants through live video from the jail, a precaution being employed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 25, 2020, 6:48pm Clark County Health

Criminal justice officials met last week to discuss ways to reduce the Clark County Jail population in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Friday, there were nearly 200 fewer inmates in the facility. Read story

The Clark County Courthouse, left, and Clark County Jail in this aerial view taken in 2018.

Clark County Jail inmate dies in ‘apparent suicide’

The Clark County Courthouse, left, and Clark County Jail in this aerial view taken in 2018.

March 24, 2020, 11:40am Clark County News

A 64-year-old Clark County Jail inmate died by suicide Sunday morning after jumping from the second-floor tier of his housing unit, the sheriff’s office reported. Read story

Deputy Melissa Sager and her fellow deputies meet for an afternoon debriefing at the Clark County Sheriff’s West Precinct in Ridgefield on July 18.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office says education key during stay-at-home order

Deputy Melissa Sager and her fellow deputies meet for an afternoon debriefing at the Clark County Sheriff’s West Precinct in Ridgefield on July 18.

March 24, 2020, 10:06am Clark County News

In response to Inslee's stay-at-home order, Clark County law enforcement agencies say they're aiming to educate rather than punish people for noncompliance. However, police departments have indicated that willful violations can result in a gross misdemeanor. Read story

Washougal woman rescued after being swept over waterfall

March 23, 2020, 6:20pm Clark County News

A 23-year-old Washougal woman was rescued Saturday in Gifford Pinchot National Forest after she fell near a waterfall and was swept over, according to the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

This billboard on Northeast St. Johns Boulevard went up in late February and will remain there for two months. It will move around Vancouver for several months thereafter. The father of Jeffrey Beach, Keith Beach, said he believes there are people in Clark County who know something about his son's death.

Billboard erected in Vancouver asks for help solving 2015 Long Beach murder

This billboard on Northeast St. Johns Boulevard went up in late February and will remain there for two months. It will move around Vancouver for several months thereafter. The father of Jeffrey Beach, Keith Beach, said he believes there are people in Clark County who know something about his son's death.

March 23, 2020, 2:03pm Clark County News

Vancouver residents may have noticed a different kind of billboard on Northeast St. Johns Boulevard. Read story

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Two men arrested following police chase in Vancouver

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March 23, 2020, 12:39pm Clark County News

Two men were arrested following a police chase Saturday in Vancouver, during which one of the suspects hid in the Columbia River and then had to be treated for hypothermia after his capture. Read story

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Secretary of State Kim Wyman said Friday that residents should be wary of schemes regarding COVID-19.

Officials warn virus-related scams are circulating

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Secretary of State Kim Wyman said Friday that residents should be wary of schemes regarding COVID-19.

March 21, 2020, 8:33pm Clark County News

Criminal justice officials are warning people to be on the lookout for scams related to COVID-19. Read story

Emergency responders are having to take precautions in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak in Washington while still serving the community.

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Emergency responders are having to take precautions in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak in Washington while still serving the community.

March 20, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Clark County emergency responders are taking steps to protect themselves and the public against COVID-19. They are wearing more protective gear, questioning patients and keeping their distance from people possibly sick from the spreading virus. Read story

Retired Judge Robert Harris dies; beloved for service to youth, community

March 19, 2020, 7:39pm Clark County News

The daughters of former Clark County Superior Court Judge Robert L. Harris said their father took an interest in kids inside and outside the courtroom, because he believed support systems would ensure their future success. Read story

Gas line leak shuts down part of Fourth Plain Boulevard in Vancouver

March 19, 2020, 2:27pm Clark County News

Vancouver Public Works crews shut down a portion of Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard on Thursday due to a gas line rupture. Read story