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A Ford F-250 was struck by a train Friday afternoon on the railway near Wintler Park in Vancouver.

Pickup struck by train near Wintler Park

A Ford F-250 was struck by a train Friday afternoon on the railway near Wintler Park in Vancouver.

April 10, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A pickup was hit by a train Friday afternoon after high-centering on the waterfront railway crossing near Wintler Park. Read story

Clark County 911 phone service back up after outage

April 9, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

When 911 phone lines went down statewide for several hours early Thursday morning, local dispatchers sprung into action hoping to work around the problem. Read story

Nici Vance, Oregon's forensic anthropologist, talks at the Kiggins Theatre on  Wednesday evening about how she examines bones to help identify crime victims.

‘Last responders’ find bare-bones clues

Nici Vance, Oregon's forensic anthropologist, talks at the Kiggins Theatre on  Wednesday evening about how she examines bones to help identify crime victims.

April 9, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

When human remains are found in the wilderness, forensic scientists are among many responders who come to the scene. Read story

Bellingham woman in fatal I-5 crash still critical

April 8, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A Bellingham woman injured in Monday's fatal crash on Interstate 5 near Ridgefield remains in critical condition at a local hospital. Read story

Auto theft investigation leads police to west Vancouver residences

April 7, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Portland police served search warrants Tuesday at two west Vancouver houses as part of an ongoing investigation into auto thefts in the Portland metro area Read story

Vancouver police Detective Adam Millard receives a hug from third-grader Berenice Pintor, 9, left, and Maritza Sanchez, 9, on Friday before spring break at Fruit Valley Elementary School.

PAL Patrol: Students enjoy face time with police

Vancouver police Detective Adam Millard receives a hug from third-grader Berenice Pintor, 9, left, and Maritza Sanchez, 9, on Friday before spring break at Fruit Valley Elementary School.

April 7, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

"I think it's loaded," Vancouver police Detective Adam Millard said. Read story

Tractor-trailer crash closes lane on I-205

April 7, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A tractor-trailer struck the guardrail along Interstate 205 south in Salmon Creek on Monday afternoon. Read story

Ashley Myers of Portland, from left, Mitzy Timmins of Vancouver, Jessie Ghiglieri, a mental health outreach specialist with Americorps Vista; Brenda Huffstutler, a crime victim advocate with Lutheran Community Services Northwest; and Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt take part in a candlelight vigil Monday outside the Clark County Courthouse.

Candlelight vigil recognizes crime victims rights

Ashley Myers of Portland, from left, Mitzy Timmins of Vancouver, Jessie Ghiglieri, a mental health outreach specialist with Americorps Vista; Brenda Huffstutler, a crime victim advocate with Lutheran Community Services Northwest; and Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt take part in a candlelight vigil Monday outside the Clark County Courthouse.

April 7, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Crime victims' rights have come a long way over the last 30 years, but advocates say they still have a way to go. Read story

Clark County search and rescue volunteer Victoria Armstrong and her search dog Relic pose for a portrait.

Search dogs aid in Oso recovery operation

Clark County search and rescue volunteer Victoria Armstrong and her search dog Relic pose for a portrait.

April 4, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Relic, a 3-year-old pit bull terrier, waded through thick mud that, in spots, came up to her chest. She climbed debris piles -- some two stories high -- in search of human remains left in the wake of the March 22 landslide in the small community of Oso. Read story

Vancouver police seek owners of stolen items

April 3, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Vancouver police want to return stolen property recovered last week to the rightful owners. Read story