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Courts & Crime

How old is too old to sit on a jury in Washington? Here are the requirements for serving

June 1, 2024, 6:07am Courts & Crime

Maybe you think of jury duty as a chore, or maybe you consider it your civic duty. But either way, it can interfere with your job, family responsibilities and take away free time. If you are a senior citizen, it can present other difficulties, including sitting in a court room… Read story

Jamil Holbrook, 23, appears Thursday in Clark County Superior Court on a warrant for charges of first-degree child molestation and possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. A judge set his bail at $1 million. Investigators said they&rsquo;ve identified four victims.

Bail set at $1M for child care worker accused of sex abuse at Salmon Creek center

Jamil Holbrook, 23, appears Thursday in Clark County Superior Court on a warrant for charges of first-degree child molestation and possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. A judge set his bail at $1 million. Investigators said they&rsquo;ve identified four victims.

May 30, 2024, 4:48pm Clark County News

A judge set bail at $1 million for a Salmon Creek child care worker facing child molestation and child sexual abuse imagery charges. Read story

Clark County Sheriff John Horch, right, swears in new recruits, from left, Deputies Nathan Smith, Caleb Madarieta and Ryan Bylsma after they graduated May 21 from the regional law enforcement training academy in Vancouver during a ceremony at ilani. The new deputies were part of the first graduating class from the Vancouver academy, which opened in January at the former location of Image Elementary School.

30 new officers graduate from law enforcement training academy in east Vancouver

Clark County Sheriff John Horch, right, swears in new recruits, from left, Deputies Nathan Smith, Caleb Madarieta and Ryan Bylsma after they graduated May 21 from the regional law enforcement training academy in Vancouver during a ceremony at ilani. The new deputies were part of the first graduating class from the Vancouver academy, which opened in January at the former location of Image Elementary School.

May 30, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

“First to attend, next to serve.” That was the motto of the inaugural class of recruits who graduated last week from the regional law enforcement training academy in Vancouver. Read story

Beds, a toilet and sink sit inside a jail cell at the Clark County Jail.

Clark County Jail to bill Medicaid for medications for alcohol and opioid use disorder

Beds, a toilet and sink sit inside a jail cell at the Clark County Jail.

May 30, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Health

The Clark County Jail will be able to bill Medicaid for specific inmate services for the first time starting in July 2025. The Washington State Health Care Authority will give the county a maximum of $2.5 million to implement the services. Read story

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Clark County Sheriff’s Office IDs all victims in child sexual exploitation investigation

Jamil Holbrook

May 29, 2024, 5:45pm Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday its special victims unit has identified all potential victims in a child sexual exploitation investigation of an Oregon man. Read story

National Women’s Coalition Against Violence and Exploitation to host volunteer orientation

May 29, 2024, 5:43pm Clark County Health

The National Women’s Coalition Against Violence and Exploitation is hosting a volunteer orientation June 18. Read story

Cars and trucks travel past the upgraded La Center junction on Interstate 5. The upgrades were paid for by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

Cowlitz Indian Tribe seeks to expand its police force, hopes law proposed by Cantwell will help

Cars and trucks travel past the upgraded La Center junction on Interstate 5. The upgrades were paid for by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

May 29, 2024, 5:22pm Clark County News

A shortage of police officers means the Cowlitz Indian Tribal Public Safety Department is struggling to keep up with an increase in calls since the pandemic began, officials say. Read story

The Southwest Washington Equity Coalition is one of 10 plaintiffs named on a lawsuit to stop the implementation of Initiative 2081, which opens up children’s health records and other private materials to parents. The measure was approved March 4 during the state Legislature's short session.

‘Parents’ bill of rights’ legislation includes vague language, could lead to discrimination, says lawsuit

The Southwest Washington Equity Coalition is one of 10 plaintiffs named on a lawsuit to stop the implementation of Initiative 2081, which opens up children’s health records and other private materials to parents. The measure was approved March 4 during the state Legislature's short session.

May 29, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News

A group of parents, equity organizations and the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington are suing the state to prevent the implementation of a conservative-backed measure, known as the “parents’ bill of rights,” the Legislature approved earlier this year. Read story

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Fire sprinklers dampen flames from apparent arson at Hazel Dell church

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May 28, 2024, 6:05pm Churches & Religion

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent arson Sunday at a Hazel Dell church. Read story

Guadalupe V. Munoz, 44, appears Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and driving under the influence. He&rsquo;s accused of striking a firetruck that had responded to a prior crash and then striking two pedestrians who had stopped to help, killing one and injuring the other.

Woodland man in court after alleged DUI crash that killed good Samaritan on Interstate 5

Guadalupe V. Munoz, 44, appears Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and driving under the influence. He&rsquo;s accused of striking a firetruck that had responded to a prior crash and then striking two pedestrians who had stopped to help, killing one and injuring the other.

May 28, 2024, 5:50pm Clark County News

A Woodland man is accused of driving with a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit Friday when he crashed into a firetruck and two people, killing one and injuring the other, on Interstate 5 near La Center. Read story