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In case you missed them, here are some of the top stories of the week:
The April 8 closure of the Lucky 21 Casino in Woodland — also known as the Oak Tree Casino — left most of the business’s 115 employees not only suddenly unemployed, but also unpaid for their final three weeks of work.
“This was a pay day, so we were all waiting for a paycheck,” said Zhanna Roth-Slatzer, a former floor supervisor and shift manager.
Instead, employees who showed up for work found the doors locked and signs taped to the windows stating that the casino had closed down as of 6 a.m.
LONGVIEW — The Cowlitz County sheriff’s deputy shot in the line of duty Saturday night has died, and a manhunt for the “suspect or suspects” is ongoing, according to Clark County investigators. Sheriff’s officials Sunday afternoon identified the fallen deputy as Justin DeRosier, 29.
Authorities previously said they had found a person of interest in the shooting, but they announced Sunday afternoon that at least one suspect is still being pursued. They did not disclose any names.
PORTLAND — Last decade, Portland International Airport suffered two gut punches, first the 9/11 terrorist attacks and then the economic meltdown that became known as the Great Recession.
The airport has recovered nicely. With today’s burly economy, the airport is now building a series of improvements, PDXNext, that represent a $2 billion investment in the airport’s future.
Nick Alquiza, 23, was drawn to the fact that addiction recovery could be physical.
Alquiza, who had struggled with drug use, was never into the usual 12-step programs or 30- to 60-day inpatient rehab centers, but with Tree House Recovery PDX in North Portland, the Portland resident discovered a unique approach to tackling addiction.
A stabbing Tuesday in Bagley Downs left one man with injuries that were not life-threatening, while his assailant remained at large.
Vancouver police responded around 4:45 p.m. to Northeast Stapleton Road and East Fourth Plain Boulevard. Three men had been in an altercation over parking outside the Quick Stop Smoke Shop, 5210 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver Police Sgt. McAvoy Shipp said.
