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Roy Russell, at left, who was convicted of murdering Chelsea Harrison in 2006, is getting a second three strikes life sentence overturned because of a change in state law. “When a judge sits on the bench and says ‘life in prison without the possibility of parole’ that should be a pretty steadfast decision and should never come up again,” said Chelsea’s grandmother, Sylvia Johnson, at right, holding a photo of Chelsea at her Foothill Ranch, Calif., home in 2010. Also pictured are Chelsea’s brother, Chris Harrison, and mother, Stephanie Johnson.

Vancouver teen’s murderer beats three strikes — again

Roy Russell, at left, who was convicted of murdering Chelsea Harrison in 2006, is getting a second three strikes life sentence overturned because of a change in state law. “When a judge sits on the bench and says ‘life in prison without the possibility of parole’ that should be a pretty steadfast decision and should never come up again,” said Chelsea’s grandmother, Sylvia Johnson, at right, holding a photo of Chelsea at her Foothill Ranch, Calif., home in 2010. Also pictured are Chelsea’s brother, Chris Harrison, and mother, Stephanie Johnson.

July 26, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

A convicted murderer from Vancouver has beaten a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of release — for a second time. Read story

A developer is planning an apartment complex on 162nd and Fourth Plain in east Clark County.

Apartments planned for 162nd Ave. in east Vancouver

A developer is planning an apartment complex on 162nd and Fourth Plain in east Clark County.

July 26, 2022, 6:04am Business

Another new apartment complex could soon be in the works east of Northeast 162nd Avenue in east Vancouver, according to a pre-planning proposal submitted to the city of Vancouver. Read story

Kenneth Arnold, the Idaho pilot who reported seeing nine UFOs near Mount Rainier in 1947, later sketched the crescent-shaped object he saw. The others were roughly circular, he said.

Washington is No. 1 in UFO sightings

Kenneth Arnold, the Idaho pilot who reported seeing nine UFOs near Mount Rainier in 1947, later sketched the crescent-shaped object he saw. The others were roughly circular, he said.

July 26, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

If you yearn for a quick escape from this troubled planet — or a glimpse of evidence that somebody up there is checking us out and considering options — don’t move. You’re already in the right place. Read story

An abandoned ship, foreground, is seen in the Columbia River near Jantzen Beach, Ore., as the American Pride riverboat cruises past Vancouver.

Sunken ships in Columbia River create watery conundrum

An abandoned ship, foreground, is seen in the Columbia River near Jantzen Beach, Ore., as the American Pride riverboat cruises past Vancouver.

July 25, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Two boat masts sticking out of the Columbia River, near the Interstate 5 Bridge, stand like headstones as a reminder of the sunken vessels that once floated there for about 16 years. Read story

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Driver killed in I-205 crash in Vancouver

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July 24, 2022, 12:54pm Clark County News

A Canby, Ore., man died early Sunday in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 205 northbound near east Vancouver's Mill Plain Boulevard exit. Read story

Oregon Metro Councilor Shirley Craddick worked on both the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Program and the Columbia River Crossing. She says trust among the sponsors is much higher this time around.

Interstate 5 Bridge project partners come with caveats

Oregon Metro Councilor Shirley Craddick worked on both the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Program and the Columbia River Crossing. She says trust among the sponsors is much higher this time around.

July 24, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

Eight partners in the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Program have endorsed the master plan, moving the project to the environmental review phase. But the conditions that most of the partners placed on their approval illustrate sizeable gaps in how each stakeholder views the project, and foreshadow the delicacy and difficulty… Read story

Peter Bracchi, who has advocated for a camping ban for years, walks through an abandoned homeless encampment in Vancouver's Arnold Park. The Vancouver City Council approved amendments Monday to its camping ordinance.

Vancouver begins cleanup after city bans camping in Burnt Bridge Creek area due to wildfire risk

Peter Bracchi, who has advocated for a camping ban for years, walks through an abandoned homeless encampment in Vancouver's Arnold Park. The Vancouver City Council approved amendments Monday to its camping ordinance.

July 23, 2022, 3:32pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Peter Bracchi knows Arnold Park like it’s his own backyard – and that’s because it is. Read story

John Horch, from left, Rey Reynolds and David Shook will be on the Aug. 8 primary ballot as candidates for Clark County sheriff.

Clark County sheriff candidates’ ideas differ

John Horch, from left, Rey Reynolds and David Shook will be on the Aug. 8 primary ballot as candidates for Clark County sheriff.

July 23, 2022, 3:31pm Clark County News

Clark County sheriff candidate Rey Reynolds says that if he is elected, he will act as a constitutional sheriff, meaning he wouldn’t enforce laws he decides are unconstitutional. Read story

The motorcycle Alex Gerkin was riding, allegedly at excessive speeds, in Oregon at the time of his arrest.

Vancouver biker accused of driving more than 115 mphvideo icon

The motorcycle Alex Gerkin was riding, allegedly at excessive speeds, in Oregon at the time of his arrest.

July 22, 2022, 1:18pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man has been arrested and accused of driving his motorcycle at nearly double the speed limit along Oregon’s Highway 26. Read story

All The Wishes owner Aphena Arshisha stands for a portrait Wednesday at her home in Vancouver. The Vancouver Farmers Market has partnered with Mercy Corps Northwest to launch a training and assistance program for small businesses such as All The Wishes wanting to launch a booth at the farmers market. At top, All The Wishes jewelry hangs on a display tree at Arshisha's home in Vancouver.

Vancouver Farmers Market gets fresh crop of sellers with launch of program

All The Wishes owner Aphena Arshisha stands for a portrait Wednesday at her home in Vancouver. The Vancouver Farmers Market has partnered with Mercy Corps Northwest to launch a training and assistance program for small businesses such as All The Wishes wanting to launch a booth at the farmers market. At top, All The Wishes jewelry hangs on a display tree at Arshisha's home in Vancouver.

July 22, 2022, 6:05am Business

Aphena Arshisha was one of the best table servers in Clark County. But now she is living her destiny — selling jewelry and crystals to help women in the community. Read story