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Auditor finds errors in city of Vancouver’s accounts

January 8, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

As the country’s labor crunch was at its peak in 2021, the city of Vancouver encountered its own hurdles — a reality reflected in a recent state audit identifying deficiencies in the city’s financial statements. Read story

Potential neighbors of Prologis Park, a planned warehouse and distribution facility in Fruit Valley, are concerned about the development, which is slated to occupy 35 acres of land. Those living in nearby residential areas assert that their health and safety may be at risk as they anticipate the jump in traffic flows that Prologis Park would bring.

Plan for Vancouver warehouse has Fruit Valley residents worried about impacts

Potential neighbors of Prologis Park, a planned warehouse and distribution facility in Fruit Valley, are concerned about the development, which is slated to occupy 35 acres of land. Those living in nearby residential areas assert that their health and safety may be at risk as they anticipate the jump in traffic flows that Prologis Park would bring.

January 7, 2023, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver could become one of many areas nationwide witnessing an emergence of mega warehouses, as more than 35 acres at its westernmost point are being considered for such a development. Read story

A 39-year-old Vancouver man was killed Friday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a car in Hazel Dell, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

Vancouver man killed in motorcycle-auto collision in Hazel Dell

A 39-year-old Vancouver man was killed Friday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a car in Hazel Dell, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

January 6, 2023, 6:41pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man was killed Friday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a car in Hazel Dell, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

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Vancouver man gets more than 6 years for Ponzi scheme that cost investors $4.3 million

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January 6, 2023, 5:04pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man was sentenced Friday to 6¼ years in federal prison for a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 32 investors, most of them close friends and family, of $4.3 million. Read story

Shelley Leatherwood, a teacher at Mountain View High School, appears Friday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes and attempted sexual misconduct with a minor. Her bail was set at $20,000.

Mountain View teacher in court on charges related to sexually explicit messages

Shelley Leatherwood, a teacher at Mountain View High School, appears Friday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes and attempted sexual misconduct with a minor. Her bail was set at $20,000.

January 6, 2023, 1:12pm Clark County News

Prosecutors say a Mountain View High School teacher accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to a 17-year-old student had also expressed potential interest in another student. Read story

Westley Allan Dodd. Today marks the 30th anniversary of Westley Allan Dodd's hanging for the murders of Vancouver brothers William "Billy" and Cole Neer, ages 10 and 11, and Lee Iseli, 4, of Portland.

Those who were there when Westley Allan Dodd was hanged can’t forget ‘surreal’ Jan. 5, 1993, execution

Westley Allan Dodd. Today marks the 30th anniversary of Westley Allan Dodd's hanging for the murders of Vancouver brothers William "Billy" and Cole Neer, ages 10 and 11, and Lee Iseli, 4, of Portland.

January 5, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

One of the most horrific criminal cases in Clark County history ended 30 years ago today with the hanging of serial child killer Westley Allan Dodd. Read story

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program will reapply for a Federal Highway Administration grant, as well as two others, after it receives an expected $1 billion commitment from the Oregon Legislature later this year.

I-5 Bridge replacement program misses out on grant

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program will reapply for a Federal Highway Administration grant, as well as two others, after it receives an expected $1 billion commitment from the Oregon Legislature later this year.

January 4, 2023, 6:02pm Clark County News

The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program will not be receiving money from the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program this time around, although it will be eligible to reapply later this year. Read story

Battle Ground chiropractor Mark LaRue is accused of inappropriately touching at least eight female patients.

Battle Ground chiropractor pleads guilty to rape

Battle Ground chiropractor Mark LaRue is accused of inappropriately touching at least eight female patients.

January 4, 2023, 4:58pm Clark County Health

A former Battle Ground chiropractor pleaded guilty Wednesday to rape and indecent liberties charges for having sexual contact with patients. Read story

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No injuries as Battle Ground police resolve situation with man in crisis

The Battle Ground Police Department (The Columbian files)

January 4, 2023, 11:15am Clark County News

No one was injured Tuesday after police in Battle Ground negotiated with an armed man experiencing a mental health crisis. Read story

Appeals court rules for Evergreen teacher who wore MAGA hat, says it falls under protected speech

January 3, 2023, 1:13pm Clark County News

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a former Evergreen Public Schools teacher, concluding that his action to wear a “Make America Great Again” hat to school was protected speech under the First Amendment. Read story