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Columbian Breaking News Reporter

Clark County Fire District 6 firefighter Dominic Sepe comforts Olivia Calton, 15, as firefighters work to put out a fire at her home on the evening of July 30, 2018, in Vancouver. Columbian staff photographer Alisha Jucevic, who captured the moment, was recognized Friday with an Award of Excellence in the prestigious Pictures of the Year International photo contest.

Clark County firefighters taking part in national suicide awareness event

Clark County Fire District 6 firefighter Dominic Sepe comforts Olivia Calton, 15, as firefighters work to put out a fire at her home on the evening of July 30, 2018, in Vancouver. Columbian staff photographer Alisha Jucevic, who captured the moment, was recognized Friday with an Award of Excellence in the prestigious Pictures of the Year International photo contest.

May 17, 2019, 1:56pm Clark County News

Clark County Fire District 6 is participating in a national event to recognize a disturbing trend: More firefighters and first responders are dying by suicide than all job-related deaths combined every year. Read story

A multi-agency color guard lines up outside of the Clark County Public Service Center before the posting of the colors Thursday morning during the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony.

Clark County Law Enforcement Memorial pays tribute to fallen officers

A multi-agency color guard lines up outside of the Clark County Public Service Center before the posting of the colors Thursday morning during the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony.

May 16, 2019, 4:33pm Clark County News

Clark County law enforcement, elected officials and members of the public gathered Thursday in downtown Vancouver to honor officers who have been killed in the line of duty. Read story

Fire crews were dispatched at 2:12 a.m. Feb. 28 to this La Center house under construction on West 13th Street. The Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office determined it was likely arson.

La Center police need help finding arson suspect

Fire crews were dispatched at 2:12 a.m. Feb. 28 to this La Center house under construction on West 13th Street. The Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office determined it was likely arson.

May 15, 2019, 8:46am Clark County News

The La Center Police Department is asking for the public’s help in uncovering any information about the suspect or suspects of several arson fires. Read story

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Clark County deputies: No students injured in crash involving school bus

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May 14, 2019, 8:37am Clark County News

Two drivers were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries Tuesday morning following a three-vehicle crash involving an Evergreen Public Schools bus. Read story

Deputy Sheriff Todd Young, who works in the Clark County Sheriff's Office traffic unit, said that he works school zones as much as he can. When he's patrolling the areas, he's keeping an eye out for his top three violations: people using their cell phones while driving, people driving without a seatbelt on and people speeding.

Clark County law enforcement adds extra Click It or Ticket patrols through June

Deputy Sheriff Todd Young, who works in the Clark County Sheriff's Office traffic unit, said that he works school zones as much as he can. When he's patrolling the areas, he's keeping an eye out for his top three violations: people using their cell phones while driving, people driving without a seatbelt on and people speeding.

May 13, 2019, 10:10am Clark County News

Nearly every Clark County police department is participating in the heightened enforcement, including Battle Ground, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver and Washougal. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Washington State Patrol are also helping out. Read story

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Police chase over alleged Clark County assault ends in Cowlitz County

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May 10, 2019, 9:39am Clark County News

A woman who allegedly assaulted someone with a baseball bat led to a car chase that ended with her arrest in Cowlitz County. Read story

Clark County Fire District 6 responders competed against dry winds when battling a house fire Thursday afternoon in Hazel Dell.

Firefighters battle flames, dry wind at Hazel Dell house fire

Clark County Fire District 6 responders competed against dry winds when battling a house fire Thursday afternoon in Hazel Dell.

May 9, 2019, 4:47pm Clark County News

Firefighters competed against dry winds when working to extinguish a blaze Thursday afternoon at a house in Hazel Dell. Read story

Motorcyclist injured in Battle Ground crash remains in critical condition

May 9, 2019, 3:50pm Clark County News

The motorcyclist who was critically injured when he collided with an SUV on Saturday in Battle Ground remains in critical condition at a Portland hospital. Read story

NWS issues fire weather watch for Clark County lowlands

May 9, 2019, 7:13am Clark County News

The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for Clark County set to start Friday afternoon. Read story

Robert "Bobby" Robinson was reported missing on Aug. 5, 2018 after he got separated from his son on a cycling trip. Clark County sheriff's deputies found his body last month in Ridgefield.

Body of man missing since August found in field in Ridgefield

Robert "Bobby" Robinson was reported missing on Aug. 5, 2018 after he got separated from his son on a cycling trip. Clark County sheriff's deputies found his body last month in Ridgefield.

May 7, 2019, 8:12pm Clark County News

Clark County sheriff’s deputies found the remains of Robert “Bobby” Robinson, which were sent to the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office for identification, according to a Vancouver Police Department spokesman. Read story