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Woman arrested after allegedly stabbing boyfriend with sword at Hazel Dell motel

March 1, 2022, 1:28pm Clark County News

A woman was arrested Tuesday morning after stabbing her boyfriend with a sword at a Hazel Dell motel, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office. Read story

Julio Cesar Segura, 20, of Yakima appears Jan. 31 in Clark County Superior Court in connection with an armed robbery and death of off-duty Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota, who was mistakenly shot by a Clark County sheriff's deputy during a manhunt for Segura.

Suspect in events that led to officer’s death pleads not guilty to multiple charges

March 1, 2022, 11:26am Clark County News

Julio Segura, the alleged robber who was being chased when off-duty Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota was mistakenly shot and killed by a Clark County sheriff’s deputy, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a slew of charges, including multiple counts of murder. Read story

Robert "Bob" Schaefer, speaks with Washington State University Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer and WSU Vancouver Director of Human Development Suzanne Smith before the 2013 First Citizen ceremony at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. Schaefer, who led efforts to establish a WSU campus in Vancouver, died this weekend at 91.

Former Washington House Speaker Robert ‘Bob’ Schaefer dies at 91

March 1, 2022, 10:41am Clark County News

Robert “Bob” Schaefer, former speaker of the Washington House and recipient of the Clark County First Citizen Award, died over the weekend at the age of 91. Read story

A shopper walks in front of a Loop return bin Tuesday at the Grand Central Fred Meyer. The company is partnering with Loop, which offers reusable packaging for select groceries.

Reusable packaging gets in the Loop at Fred Meyer stores

March 1, 2022, 6:03am Business

Grocery shoppers are used to buying food knowing that the containers the food is in will either have to be thrown away or recycled. But now for shoppers at Portland-area Fred Meyer stores, there’s a third option: they can be reused. Read story

Army veteran Cliff Brown of Vancouver fills out an application to receive food vouchers near the front door of the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center on Thursday. Since the pandemic began, all services that cannot be completed over the phone are executed outside the center. "When I come into hard times these guys pull me through," Brown said.

Clark County Veterans Assistance Center volunteers struggle with burnout

March 1, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

For the volunteers and staff at the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center in Vancouver, seeing regulars isn’t a good thing. Read story

Council Chair Eileen Quiring opens the State of the County 2019 ceremony on Wednesday at the Clark County Public Service Center in downtown Vancouver.

Ex-state senator Benton denied interview for vacant Clark County Council seat

March 1, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

The initial list of candidates seeking to replace outgoing county Councilor Eileen Quiring O’Brien included some familiar names, including former state senator and county environmental health director Don Benton. Read story

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

Daughter of murderer Brent Luyster sentenced in Interstate 5 car chase

February 28, 2022, 5:26pm Clark County News

A Vancouver woman received credit for time served Monday in a December police chase that blocked the Interstate 5 Bridge and backed up traffic for hours. Read story

Jon Day holds letters he received from the city of Vancouver outside his Airbnb rental. The city is in the early stages of figuring out its long-term plan and laws for Airbnb and other short-term rental homes. Some homeowners rent their homes for financial support with no objections from neighbors, but other homes are a source of complaints.

Short-term rentals: Service or scourge?

February 27, 2022, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive

Jon Day and Vicki Coles have two vastly different experiences with the short-term home rentals that Vancouver homeowners have been offering on sites such as Airbnb. Read story

Volunteers grab shovels Saturday as they prepare to plant native species at Hidden Glen Park in Battle Ground as part of the Woodin Creek restoration project. (Molly J.

Volunteers dig in at hidden gem

February 26, 2022, 7:22pm Clark County News

Unless you already know where you’re going, it’s easy to miss Hidden Glen Park in southeast Battle Ground. A sign and narrow footpath nestled between homes at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac provide the only indication of an entrance to the 3½-acre park. Read story

Peanut Butter Pickle Burger at Killer Burger on Monday August 6, 2012.

‘A great next step’: Killer Burger to open third shop in Vancouver

February 26, 2022, 2:04pm Business

A darling of local burgers, Killer Burger, announced Friday that it’s opening its third location in Vancouver. The shop will open Monday at 14321 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. in the Evergreen Crossing shopping center and will give customers a mix of classic and original tastes. Read story