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The extradition team initially included four Clark County deputies and a supervisor, Sgt. Dave Nelson. They transported about 200 people last year.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office team goes to great lengths bringing fugitives to justice

The extradition team initially included four Clark County deputies and a supervisor, Sgt. Dave Nelson. They transported about 200 people last year.

September 3, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

When someone who is wanted for suspected crimes in Clark County is arrested elsewhere, it’s the job of a team at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office to bring them here to face charges. Read story

A large crane towers over The Ledges at Palisades under-construction as part of east Vancouver&rsquo;s Columbia Palisades project.

Development at old east Vancouver quarry takes shape, with plans for housing, retail, possible arts center and golf range

A large crane towers over The Ledges at Palisades under-construction as part of east Vancouver&rsquo;s Columbia Palisades project.

September 2, 2024, 6:05am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The properties planned for development at Fisher Quarry have largely sat empty for years. But the gears are still in motion to transform this nearly 200-acre area into a development to rival most other major building developments in Clark County. Read story

After months of delays, a critical document for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is expected to be released in September. Initially, the 10,000-page draft supplemental environmental impact statement was expected to be released in late 2023. Nonetheless, program officials still anticipate breaking ground on a replacement bridge in late 2025.

Often delayed, I-5 Bridge replacement environmental impact statement expected in September

After months of delays, a critical document for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is expected to be released in September. Initially, the 10,000-page draft supplemental environmental impact statement was expected to be released in late 2023. Nonetheless, program officials still anticipate breaking ground on a replacement bridge in late 2025.

August 31, 2024, 6:13am Clark County News

After multiple delays, a critical document for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is expected to be released in September. Read story

Camas resident Roman Battan, left, gives "Adventure park not welcome!" yard signs to a rural Washougal resident Oct. 23 at the Riverside Bowl Skatepark in Camas.

Plans for a hotly contested Skamania County adventure park at an end after code changes

Camas resident Roman Battan, left, gives "Adventure park not welcome!" yard signs to a rural Washougal resident Oct. 23 at the Riverside Bowl Skatepark in Camas.

August 31, 2024, 6:08am Business

Skamania County’s adventure park saga seems to have come to an end. Read story

Seton Catholic&rsquo;s Joe Callerame joins Skyview&rsquo;s Gavin Packer, Woodland&rsquo;s Elijah Andersen and Kalama&rsquo;s Aiden Brown at Seton Catholic High School on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2024.

Mighty Versatile Playmakers: These four seniors show why positional adaptability is a growing trend

Seton Catholic&rsquo;s Joe Callerame joins Skyview&rsquo;s Gavin Packer, Woodland&rsquo;s Elijah Andersen and Kalama&rsquo;s Aiden Brown at Seton Catholic High School on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2024.

August 31, 2024, 6:00am Editor's Choice

They’re offensive coordinators’ best weapons and opposing defensive coordinators’ worst nightmares. Read story

Kirkland C. Warren, 28, appears in Clark County Superior Court. His murder trial was called ready Friday to begin Sept. 9. He is accused of fatally shooting his former girlfriend, a Vancouver mother, and her 7-year-old daughter.

After 18 months, Murder case against Kirkland Warren ready to go to trial in killings of Meshay Melendez, her daughter

Kirkland C. Warren, 28, appears in Clark County Superior Court. His murder trial was called ready Friday to begin Sept. 9. He is accused of fatally shooting his former girlfriend, a Vancouver mother, and her 7-year-old daughter.

August 30, 2024, 12:20pm Clark County News

A judge on Friday said the case against the man accused of killing a Vancouver mother and her 7-year-old daughter is ready to begin trial Sept. 9. Read story

The city of Vancouver selected developers for the first three city-owned portions of the Heights District project at Mill Plain Boulevard and Devine Road. Pictured is a rendering for Site B, which lies south of Mill Plain Boulevard and west of Site C.

Vancouver council OKs developers for Heights District project; construction could begin as soon as 2026

The city of Vancouver selected developers for the first three city-owned portions of the Heights District project at Mill Plain Boulevard and Devine Road. Pictured is a rendering for Site B, which lies south of Mill Plain Boulevard and west of Site C.

August 29, 2024, 6:07am Business

The Vancouver City Council this week gave the green light to hash out agreements with four developers to work on the planned Heights District project to bring housing, offices and retail to central Vancouver. Construction could begin as soon as 2026. Read story

The Durkee property, at center, sits next to the Smiths&rsquo; residence on Tuesday, along Northeast 219th Street in Battle Ground. The family donated the property in 1992 with the idea that it would be developed into a park or public space.

Battle Ground’s parks master plan includes opening Durkee property for the first time

The Durkee property, at center, sits next to the Smiths&rsquo; residence on Tuesday, along Northeast 219th Street in Battle Ground. The family donated the property in 1992 with the idea that it would be developed into a park or public space.

August 29, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

While searching through family archives in 2018, Susan Tripp discovered that her family generations back owned a 40-acre farm outside of Battle Ground, which is now part of the city’s parks master plan. Read story

A small strip of crime scene tape was left at the site of a homicide being investigated by Vancouver police in central Vancouver on Wednesday.

Police investigate homicide in central Vancouver; few details made available

A small strip of crime scene tape was left at the site of a homicide being investigated by Vancouver police in central Vancouver on Wednesday.

August 28, 2024, 3:30pm Clark County News

Vancouver police are investigating an early morning homicide in central Vancouver, according to the agency. Read story

Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer joins faculty and supporters in celebrating a new school year Aug. 19. Netzhammer announced Wednesday morning he will step down from his position next summer after 13 years on the job.

WSU Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer says he will retire next year

Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer joins faculty and supporters in celebrating a new school year Aug. 19. Netzhammer announced Wednesday morning he will step down from his position next summer after 13 years on the job.

August 28, 2024, 8:00am Business

Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer announced Wednesday morning that this year will be his last after 13 years at the school’s helm. Read story